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  • Page 1 VLASE™ UV USER MANUAL UltraViolet DPSS Laser Marker...
  • Page 2 Electronic versions of this document may be downloaded from the Datalogic website (www.datalogic.com). If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other Datalogic pub- lications, please let us know via the "Contact" page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .........................VII About this Manual ......................vii Manual Conventions .......................... vii Technical Support ......................vii Support Through the Website ......................vii Warranty ........................viii CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION..................1 About the Laser Marker ....................1 Model Description ......................2 CE Compliance .........................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Plug connector .......................... 25 Muting device ..........................25 Interlock Out ............................26 Control Rack back panel connector ..................26 Plug Connector .........................27 X1 - Command Box (laser control) ....................28 Control rack back panel connector ..................28 Muting Device ..........................30 X2 - Axes (I/O Control) ........................31 Control rack back panel connector ..................
  • Page 5 CONTENTS How to use the System Protection tool ...................66 Change o.s. language and keyboard layout ..............69 Change the LAN configuration and IP address ..............72 Change the video setting ....................75 Remote desktop connection .................... 77 CHAPTER 7. ACCESSORIES..................78 Control Box ........................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS APPENDIX F. RECOVER THE LASER MARKER ............122 Overview ........................122 How to recover the laser marker ................... 122 Recover the system ........................123 New Hardware Configuration ..................129 Customize the marking software ....................130 APPENDIX G. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ............... 132 Control Rack ........................

  • Page 7: Preface

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Support Through the Website Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to ( www.datalogic.com For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon , and type in the name of the product you’re looking for.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    Datalogic, unless otherwise agreed in an applicable writing by Datalogic. Datalogic will not be liable under the warranty if the Product has been exposed or subjected to any: (1) maintenance, repair, installation, handling, packaging, transportation, storage, operation or use that is improper or otherwise not in compliance with Datalogic’s instruction;...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    CAUTION: Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use of the laser marker of its manufacture. NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER MARKER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 10: Model Description

    Datalogic commercial reference contacts. Since April 20th, 2016 the main European directives applicable to Datalogic products require inclusion of an adequate analysis and assess- ment of the risk(s). This evaluation was carried out in relation to the applicable points of the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity.

  • Page 11: Fcc Compliance

    Datalogic is available for providing to the customers all the information in its possession to help in complying with applicable standards.

  • Page 12: Overview

    The new laser marker control platform allows for an easy integration in industrial envi- ronments and complies with the standard of the other Datalogic laser markers, with the same philosophy implemented in Arex™. Based on the optical layout of the Datalogic Violino™ laser source, the Vlase™ family...

  • Page 13: Operation Of A Laser Marker With Galvometric Scanning

    OVERVIEW Operation of a Laser Marker with Galvometric Scanning During the marking the laser generates an invisible, high-energy infrared beam. In order to obtain a more accurate focus, the laser beam is first enlarged using an optical expansion system and then deflected by a scanning system consisting of two mirrors mounted on galvanometric motors.

  • Page 14: Important Warnings

    Access to the internal parts of the laser marker is allowed only to authorized personnel, duly qualified and trained with regards to risks of optical and electrical nature. Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for work carried out on active parts by untrained or unauthorized personnel.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installation

    CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION UNPACKING CAUTION: The Vlase™ UV laser marker is a delicate optical device, that can be damaged by shock and vibrations. USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Carefully remove the laser marker from the packaging using both hands. Figure 1: Unpacking Keep all packing materials until the laser has been inspected for completeness and dam- age. If something is missing or defective, call Datalogic (see " Technical Support" on page for contact details).

  • Page 17: Contents Of The Packaging

    CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING Control Rack Resonator Power Supply cables RF Cable Resonator Cable Optical fiber cable USB cable MDR Cable Command Box cable Interlock cable Command Box Interlock Interlock OUT MUTING DEVICE MUTING DEVICE Selector keys USB Drive Cable glands Test report and sample...

  • Page 18: On Moisture Condensation

    INSTALLATION ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION If the laser marker is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may con- dense inside or outside the laser product. This moisture condensation may cause a mal- function of the laser marker. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring the laser marker from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) and when you use the laser marker in a humid place.

  • Page 19: Fixing And Positioning

    FIXING AND POSITIONING FIXING AND POSITIONING CAUTION: Fix the laser marker according to instructions shown in the fig- ures. CAUTION: It is mandatory to secure the laser marker before you start marking, since improper securing or positioning may cause serious dam- age.

  • Page 20: Control Rack Installation

    INSTALLATION CONTROL RACK INSTALLATION Horizontal installation The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommendations below. Figure 2: Control rack horizontal positioning The control rack can be installed on a standard 19" rack cabinet using the fixing brackets supplied as a standard equipment.

  • Page 21: Vertical Installation

    CONTROL RACK INSTALLATION Vertical installation The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommendations below. Figure 4: Control rack vertical positioning NOTE: All dimensions are in millimeters. CAUTION: The control rack MUST be fixed to a side wall using the appropri- ate fixing points placed on the side of the control rack.

  • Page 22: Resonator Installation

    INSTALLATION RESONATOR INSTALLATION The resonator can be installed in any orientation and must be fixed to a suitable base (not supplied by Datalogic) using the dedicated threaded holes. 4x Fixing holes M6X1 2x Reference holes Ø6H7 Beam Exit Figure 6: Resonator fixing points NOTE: All dimensions are in millimeters.

  • Page 23: Installation Environment

    INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT Control Rack The control rack must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow and correct housing of the cables. The control rack uses a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling.

  • Page 24: Resonator

    INSTALLATION Resonator The resonator must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow and correct housing of the cables. The resonator uses a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling. Install the resonator so that air flow is not obstructed. Moreover, do not install it near a heat source.

  • Page 25: Fume / Dust Extractor

    FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR During the marking process, dust and/or fume may be produced. It is important to use an adequate fume/dust extractor and/or air filtration (see " Fume Extractor" on page 81 CAUTION: Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the release of chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser marker itself.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3. Technical Specifications

    CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS VLASE UV MODELS 3039-1X43 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage (main power supply) V (AC) 100 to 240 @ 50-60 Hz Max. Input Current (main power supply) Max power LASER SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS Laser Type DPSSL (Diode Pumped Solid State Laser) Nominal Power Pulse Energy (max.) 0.10 (7 ns)
  • Page 27 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS VLASE UV MODELS 3039-1X43 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 122x430x480 Control Rack dimensions (HxWxD) 4.8x16.9x18.9 Control Rack Weight 33.1 Forced Air Control Rack Cooling Fans: L10@40°C = 60000 h 168x181x686 Resonator dimensions (HxWxD) 6.6x7.1x27 Resonator Weight 24.2 Forced Air Resonator Cooling Fans: L10@40°C = 70000 h Noise dB (A)

  • Page 28: Product Description

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Resonator A description of the main parts of the resonator unit is provided here below: Figure 10: Resonator overview (bottom and side views) 1. MDR signals connector 2. USB type B plug 3. Fans connector 4. Resonator connector 5.

  • Page 29: Control Rack

    CONTROL RACK CONTROL RACK A description of the main parts of the control rack unit is provided here below: Figure 11: Control Rack overview (front and back views) 1. Status LED 2. Enable selector 3. Key selector 4. USB port 5.

  • Page 30: Marking Area Specification

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION Datalogic provides a wide range of laser marker models with different F-Theta scan lenses configurations. These configurations are provided to best match customer needs regarding marking field size, working distance and power density. NOTE: Contact Datalogic if other configurations are necessary.
  • Page 31 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION WD: Working Distance FD: Fixing Distance MA: Marking Area AB: Aiming Beam Figure 12: Marking Area USER MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Connectors Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Interlock Disables the Class4 laser source inside the laser marker. Interlock internal circuit is designed to comply with the single fault condition. Control Rack back panel connector Type SWITCHCRAFT TB Series male Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) panel mount connector, 4 pins. Figure 13: Interlock connector, male panel plug (front view) SIGNAL TYPE...

  • Page 33: Plug Connector

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Plug connector Connector type SWITCHCRAFT TA Series Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) female cable mount con- nector, 4 pins. Figure 15: Female cable mount connector cod. TY4F (solder view) CAUTION: To restore the laser marker it is necessary to repeat the "Turning on sequence"...

  • Page 34: Interlock Out

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Interlock Out The Interlock Out allows monitoring of the interlock connector operation. Control Rack back panel connector Panel socket BINDER, 4 pins female, 719 series. Figure 18: Interlock Out connector, female panel socket (front view) SIGNAL TYPE DESCRIPTION INT_OUT_A_COLLECTOR COLLECTOR Interlock Out signal A (INT_OUT_A)

  • Page 35: Plug Connector

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Plug Connector Binder male cable mount connectors, 719 series, 4 pins. Figure 20: Male cable mount connector cod. 09-9767-00-04 (front view) USER MANUAL...

  • Page 36: X1 - Command Box (Laser Control)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS X1 - Command Box (laser control) Control rack back panel connector Panel socket Sub-D, 25 pins, female. Figure 21: X1 - Command Box connector, female panel socket (front view) SIGNAL TYPE*** DESCRIPTION Output Power 12V DC power supply available for EXT_EN- X1.1 12V_ENABLE_B Supply...
  • Page 37 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL TYPE*** DESCRIPTION X1.14 RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT X1.15 RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT X1.16 RESERVED Digital Input DO NOT CONNECT This signal is used to know if the marking process is finished: X1.17 Digital Output - ON at the end of marking process This signal is used to know if the system is already warmed up:...

  • Page 38: Muting Device

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Muting Device Sub-D, 25 pins, male, with shell. Figure 22: Command Box Muting Device provided CAUTION: If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected, the laser marker enable is bypassed. Internal electric diagram Figure 23: Command Box Muting Device electric diagram VLASE™...

  • Page 39: X2 - Axes (I/O Control)

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS X2 - Axes (I/O Control) Control rack back panel connector Plug Sub-D, 25 pins, male. Figure 24: X2 - Axes connector, male panel plug (front view) SIGNAL TYPE** DESCRIPTION Output Power Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for X2.1 EXT_12V Supply...
  • Page 40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL TYPE** DESCRIPTION OUTPUT_7 (*) or Generic output or X-Axis drive direction sig- X2.18 Digital Output DIR X X2.19 INPUT 9 Digital Input Generic Input X2.20 INPUT 8 Digital Input Generic Input Generic input or R-Axis home sensor input. INPUT_7 (*) or X2.21 Digital Input...

  • Page 41: Rs232

    CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS RS232 NOTE: Depending on the system S/N the serial port can be mapped as COM2 or COM3. Contact Datalogic Technical Support for more details (see “Tech- nical Support” on page vii for contact details). Control rack back panel connector Plug Sub-D, 9 pins, male.

  • Page 42: Encoder

    Table 8: Encoder connector pinout Photocell Control rack back panel connector Panel socket BINDER, M12, 4 pins female, 763 series. Recommended photocell: Data- logic S51-PA-5-B01-PK; Datalogic S15-PA-5-B01-PK or equivalent. Figure 27: Photocell connector, female panel socket (front view) SIGNAL TYPE*...

  • Page 43: Input/Output Specifications

    INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Digital Input USING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY USING AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY LASER MARKER SIDE USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE USER SIDE +12 V DC INTERNAL INTERNAL CIRCUIT CIRCUIT TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Optocoupler Type 24 V DC Vmax 5 mA @ 24 V DC Imax ≥...

  • Page 44: Laser Marker State

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LASER MARKER STATE Normal Operation States STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED This state occurs since the laser marker is SYSTEM BOOTING UP switched on until Laser Engine has been loaded and no errors occurred Blinking In this state the laser marker cannot emit UV WAIT FOR START lasers radiation and Aiming beam cannot be acti- vated...

  • Page 45: Control The Laser Marker States

    LASER MARKER STATE Control the Laser Marker States The laser marker states can be controlled by: • Key and Enable Selector • X1 - Command Box connector Key and Enable Selector mode Controlling the laser marker states using the Key and Enable Selector on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of the X1 - Command Box connector X1.12 (EXT_KEY), X1.8 (EXT_ENABLE_A) and X1.2 (EXT_ENABLE_B) are set to fixed HIGH level: COMMAND BOX...

  • Page 46: Timing Diagrams

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TIMING DIAGRAMS Turning On sequence user defined user defined ~ 30s typ. 60s Figure 28: Turning On sequence timing diagram Marking control signals behavior Figure 29: Marking process timing diagram REF. NAME DESCRIPTION Minimum time duration that the START_MARKING signal must have Start Time in order to be accepted as a valid START_MARKING event Delay between the acceptance of the START_MARKING signal and the...

  • Page 47: Marvis™ I/O Signals Behavior

    TIMING DIAGRAMS MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior Figure 30: MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior Axes I/O signals behavior Figure 31: Axes I/O signals behavior REF. NAME DESCRIPTION The time that elapses between the brake release signal activation and Brake release the start of mechanical movement The time to go from minimum speed (Start speed) to working speed Ramp Time (Speed)

  • Page 48: Lighter™ Suite Marking Software

    Read Verify Integrated Solution) feature to seamless interact with AutoID code reader for in-line validation of marked traceability codes. MARVIS™ connects Datalogic MATRIX™ N-series reader with the laser marker, enabling controlling from one single interface and enhancing individual products’ performances.
  • Page 49 LIGHTER™ SUITE MARKING SOFTWARE Connectivity The Lighter™ Suite allows OEMs and Machine builders to develop a complete and cost effective Laser Marking Station, based on embedded hardware and software resources (such as STAND ALONE mode) or to design an advanced Laser Marking Solution able to control machinery over a simple Ethernet connection with a supervisor computer (MAS- TER-SLAVE mode).

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 Set Up

    CHAPTER 4 SET UP CONNECTIONS The laser marker connections are described here below. Follow the operations as described. Fans installation The fans supplied with the laser marker must be accurately positioned and fixed on the resonator so that they can work properly. The fans must be assembled so that the air flow is aimed at the unit containing the crys- tal (gold-colored section on the resonator).

  • Page 51: Connecting X1 - Command Box Connector

    CONNECTIONS Connecting X1 - Command Box connector The X1 - Command Box connector must always be inserted with proper signals provided in order to use the laser marker. The absence of such connector blocks the laser marker operations. WARNING: If the Command Box Muting Device provided is connected, the laser marker enable is bypassed.

  • Page 52: Connecting Interlock Connector

    SET UP Connecting Interlock connector The Interlock connector must always be inserted with properly signals provided in order to use the laser marker. The absence of such connector blocks the laser emission. CAUTION: Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.

  • Page 53: Connecting Interlock Out Connector

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Interlock Out connector Figure 35: Connecting Interlock Out connector Connecting the Optical Fiber to the control rack Follow the steps listed here below to connect the optical fiber to the control rack: 1. unscrew the four screws holding the cover plate on the control rack. Figure 36: Removing the cover plate from the control rack USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 SET UP 2. insert the optical fiber into the cable gland without removing its protection cap. CAUTION: The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation. You must make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during insertion through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it.
  • Page 55 CONNECTIONS 4. remove the optical fiber protection cap and tighten it to the fiber diode module paying attention not to soil or scratch the fiber end. Tighten the hexagonal nut of the fiber by hand, until resistance to rotation is felt. Figure 39: Connection of the optical fiber NOTE: It is recommended to store the protective caps in a safe place in case it should be necessary to pack the product again.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Optical Fiber On The Resonator

    SET UP 6. close the rack cover plate. Figure 41: Closing cover Connecting the Optical Fiber on the resonator Follow the steps listed here below to wire the optical fiber to the resonator: 1. unscrew the three screws that secure the metallic cover and cable gland to the resonator.
  • Page 57 CONNECTIONS 2. insert the optical fiber through the cable gland without removing the protection cap. CAUTION: The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation. You must make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during insertion through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it.

  • Page 58: Connecting Radiofrequency Cable

    SET UP 4. screw the metallic cover and cable gland onto the resonator. Figure 45: Final closing CAUTION: To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, never subject it to a bending radius smaller than 20 cm. Connecting Radiofrequency cable Screw in the SMA cable connectors, starting at the resonator side (90°...

  • Page 59: Connecting Mdr Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting MDR cable Connect the MDR cable to the rack: Figure 47: MDR connection control rack side Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner head. Figure 48: MDR connection resonator side USER MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Connecting Resonator Cable

    SET UP Connecting Resonator cable Connect the resonator cable to the rack: Figure 49: Resonator cable connection rack side Connect the other end of the cable to the resonator. Figure 50: Resonator cable connection resonator side VLASE™ UV...

  • Page 61: Connecting Fan Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Fan cable Connect the fan cable to the resonator. Figure 51: Resonator fan cable connection Connecting Power Supply cable Connect the Power Supply cable using the cord retention system. CAUTION: Lock the plug with the retaining clamp to avoid accidental dis- connection.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Earth Ground

    SET UP Connecting the Earth Ground To ensure high electrical noise immunity it is strongly recommended to connect the chassis to suitable earth ground. Figure 53: Connecting the Earth Ground Connecting resonator power supply cable Connect the AC power supply to the resonator. Figure 54: Connecting the power supply to resonator VLASE™...

  • Page 63: Local Mode Control Connections

    CONNECTIONS Local Mode Control connections To use the laser marker in “Local Mode Control” it is necessary to install a mouse, key- board and monitor. Connect the monitor and input devices to laser marker as shown below: Figure 55: Connecting the mouse Figure 56: Connecting the keyboard Figure 57: Connecting the monitor NOTE: Minimum monitor resolution 800 x 600 (VGA standard).

  • Page 64: Remote Mode Control Connection

    SET UP Remote Mode Control connection To use the laser marker in “Remote Mode Control” it is necessary to connect a network cable: Figure 58: Connecting LAN port NOTE: The LAN port is configured by default with a fixed IP Address and Subnet Mask: - Default IP address: 192.168.1.10 - Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 65: F-Theta Scan Lens Protection Cap Removal

    CONNECTIONS F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal Remove the F-Theta scan lens protection cap before marking operation: Figure 59: F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal CAUTION: Marking with the lens protection cap in place could result in damage to the laser marker. USER MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 Use And Operation

    CHAPTER 5 USE AND OPERATION Before turning on the laser marker, be sure that the laser marker is connected as previ- ously described. Check the presence of: • Voltage power supply connection • Interlock connection • Command Box connection WARNING: Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices, since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which this product is installed.

  • Page 67: Turning On Sequence

    TURNING ON SEQUENCE TURNING ON SEQUENCE The laser marker states can be controlled by: • Key and Enable Selectors • X1 - Command Box connector Preliminary operation Turn ON the switch on resonator. Wait about 20 minutes before proceeding to the next step.

  • Page 68: Sequence Using Key And Enable Selectors

    USE AND OPERATION Sequence using Key and Enable Selectors CAUTION: Controlling the laser marker states using the Key and Enable Selectors on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of the command box connector X1.12 (EXT_KEY), X1.8 (EXT_ENABLE_A) and X1.2 (EXT_ENABLE_B) are set to fixed HIGH level.
  • Page 69 TURNING ON SEQUENCE 2. activate the KEY selector, by rotating it clockwise: Figure 62: Enable command KEY The status LED on the rack will be blinking orange for about 30 seconds (laser source warm-up). Wait until laser source warm-up finishes. The status LED on the rack will be steady orange.
  • Page 70 USE AND OPERATION 3. activate the ENABLE selector by rotating it clockwise: Figure 64: Enable command ENABLE The laser marker is in READY state. The status LED on the rack will turn red. Figure 65: Ready state VLASE™ UV...

  • Page 71: Sequence Using X1 - Command Box

    TURNING ON SEQUENCE Sequence Using X1 - Command Box CAUTION: Controlling the laser marker states using the X1 - Command Box connector on the control rack back panel requires that the Key and Enable Selectors are set to fixed position 1. Turn ON the main power supply switch in the back panel of the control rack.
  • Page 72 USE AND OPERATION Wait until laser source warm-up finishes. The status LED on the rack will be steady orange. The laser marker is in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state. Figure 67: Standby Shutter closed state Set the X1 - Command Box input signals as in the table below: X1 - COMMAND BOX KEY-ENABLE STATE...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6. Customize The Laser Marker Software

    CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE SYSTEM PROTECTION The System Protection enhances the security of the system against disk corruption that might be caused by unexpected system shutdowns or malware attacks and protects the C:\ drive from unwanted changes. When the System Protection is enabled, any change or deletion on the C:\ drive will be restored after system reboot, otherwise when the System Protection is disabled any modification will be stored on the disk and it will persist after reboot.

  • Page 74: How To Use The System Protection Tool

    By right-clicking the tray-bar icon then, “Configure” • Double-clicking the tray-bar icon • From Start Menu\Datalogic\System Protection Enable the system protection NOTE: When the System Protection is enabled any change or deletion on the C:\ drive will be restored after system reboot.
  • Page 75 SYSTEM PROTECTION • Wait for system reboot CAUTION: DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the system while Windows® is shut- ting down. • Check if the Tray-bar icon color is GREEN (protection enabled) USER MANUAL...
  • Page 76 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE Disable the system protection CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro- tected against disk corruption or malware attacks. Disable the protection only for the time necessary to make disk changes. •...

  • Page 77: Change O.s. Language And Keyboard Layout

    CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT The laser marker allows you to customize the operating system changing the language used in menus, dialogs and languages you can use to enter text and keyboard layout. The following languages are pre-installed in the system: Chinese (PRC), Chinese (Tai- wan), English (United States), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japa- nese (Japan), Korean (Korea), Spanish (Spain).
  • Page 78 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 6. Select the Windows display language: 7. Click on the Input Indicator icon in the taskbar 8. Select the keyboard layout from the list: 9. Close all the open windows VLASE™ UV...
  • Page 79 CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT 10. Enable system protection (see “Enable the system protection” on page 66) CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro- tected against disk corruption or malware attacks. 11. Wait for the operating system to restart 12.

  • Page 80: Change The Lan Configuration And Ip Address

    CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS The operating system allows you to change the LAN configuration and IP address. NOTE: In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see “Local Mode Control con- nections”...
  • Page 81 CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS 6. Click on Change adapter options 7. In the Network Connections window double click on the desired Network icon: USER MANUAL...
  • Page 82 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 8. In the Network Properties window double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and edit the IP address and/or subnet mask. 9. Close all the open windows 10. Enable system protection (see “Enable the system protection” on page 66) CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro- tected against disk corruption or malware attacks.

  • Page 83: Change The Video Setting

    CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING The operating system allows you to change the Video setting. NOTE: In order to perform this setting it is necessary to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the laser marker (see “Local Mode Control con- nections”...
  • Page 84 CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE 6. Change the Display settings 7. Close all the open windows 8. Enable system protection (see “Enable the system protection” on page 66) CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro- tected against disk corruption or malware attacks.

  • Page 85: Remote Desktop Connection

    REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION To connect the laser marker to a remote Windows® based computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the laser marker 2. Make sure that both laser marker and remote computer are connected to the LAN 3.

  • Page 86: Chapter 7 Accessories

    CHAPTER 7 ACCESSORIES The accessories listed here below are described for information purposes only, and are not necessarily included in the packaging. The minimum contents of the packaging include the main hardware, cables and keys. For additional information, please see "...

  • Page 87: Remote Start Foot Switch

    REMOTE START FOOT SWITCH REMOTE START FOOT SWITCH This accessory is used to provide the START_MARKING signal to the laser marker when the pedal is pressed by the operator. Figure 70: Remote Start Foot Switch (ordering no: 985350035) NOTE: Refer to Remote Start Foot Switch instruction manual for more information.

  • Page 88: Marvis™ Add-On

    ACCESSORIES MARVIS™ ADD-ON MARVIS™ is the most advanced MARK and VALIDATE solution for traceability. The inno- vative Code Quality Training dramatically simplifies setup in a real production environ- ment. The MARVIS™ Add-on for Vlase includes: • MATRIX™ 300N reader • Power &...

  • Page 89: Fume Extractor

    FUME EXTRACTOR FUME EXTRACTOR This accessory is suitable for collecting and filtering dry and non combustible types of dust contained in non explosive air mixtures produced during laser marking. MODEL ELECTRICAL DATA HOSE / NOZZLE 985340038 - FUME EXTRACTOR 230 VAC, 1 phase, 50-50 mm hose, length 4 m.

  • Page 90: Chapter 8 Technical Support

    The laser marker has seals in some areas. The seals must not be broken or removed for any reason. The sealed parts may be opened only and exclusively by Datalogic. Breaking these seals voids the warranty on the entire laser marker.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE The ordinary maintenance program of the laser marker includes only simple operations. Some operations consist in a mere “check” of the operating condition. The maintenance activities must be done in compliance with the legal directives regard- ing the safety rules during these operations. The following parts/functions have to be controlled periodically: COMPONENT TYPE OPERATION INTERVALS...

  • Page 92: Air Filter Cleaning Procedure

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Air filter cleaning procedure Procedure: • Turn off key switch on controller unit • Disconnect AC power cable • Unscrew grid panel screws and remove it • Remove filter Figure 75: Removal of air filter • Clean filter with compressed air or with neutral detergent and air-dry it •...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occurs during operation, first check the following troubleshooting. If you cannot fix the problem, contact Datalogic customer service (see “Technical Support” on page vii). List of warning and error states X1 - COMMAND POSSIBLE STATUS LED...

  • Page 94: List Of Problems Related To Laser Marker States

    “Marking Area Specification” on page 22 Check that the laser parameters set in the layout are appropriate for the material to Incorrect laser parameters be marked. Contact Datalogic Technical Support Check the laser marker state is set to Incorrect laser marker state...
  • Page 95 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Check that the X1.13 (STOP_MARKING) STOP_MARKING signal is active signal on the X1 - Command Box connec- tor is not set to HIGH level Check the X1.11 (START_MARKING) sig- nal on the X1 - Command Box connector (see “X1 - Command Box (laser control)”...
  • Page 96 TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Check that the F-Theta scan lens protec- F-Theta Lens protection not removed tion has been removed Check that the laser marker state is coher- ent with the AIMING BEAM TYPE property Laser marker is not in the correct state set in Laser Engine Configuration “LASER”...

  • Page 97: Remote Assistance

    REMOTE ASSISTANCE REMOTE ASSISTANCE The laser marker is equipped with a remote connection tool that can be used for diag- nostic purposes by Datalogic technical support. NOTE: The laser marker must be connected to the Internet. USER MANUAL...
  • Page 98 TECHNICAL SUPPORT VLASE™ UV...

  • Page 99: Appendix Alabels

    APPENDIX A LABELS LABELS LABEL DESCRIPTION Identification label Warning laser logotype Laser Label (resonator) (*) Laser Label (control rack) (*) Aperture Label Label for non-interlock protective housing Caution, possibility of electric shock General Warning USB port MAC Address Control Rack fuses USER MANUAL...
  • Page 100 LABELS LABEL DESCRIPTION 2xF2A Resonator Fuses Windows 10 IoT Enterprise COA 0 - I KEY/ENABLE positions Command Box connector Control Axes connector INTERLOCK Interlock connector INTERLOCK OUT Interlock OUT connector LAN connector RS232 RS232 connector VGA connector PHOT Photocell connector Encoder connector Resonator connector Scan Head connector...

  • Page 101: Positioning Of External Labels

    POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS Positioning of labels on the control rack: Figure 76: External labels rack location USER MANUAL...

  • Page 102: Positioning Of Labels On The Resonator

    LABELS Positioning of labels on the resonator: Figure 77: External labels r sonator location VLASE™ UV...

  • Page 103: Appendix B. Safety Consideration According To En Iso 13489-1:2008

    APPENDIX B SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008 PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL) The PL is specified in EN-ISO13849-1. The risk analysis will lead to a PLr (Performance Level required) for a safety function based on the following graph: Figure 78: Determining the required Performance Level (PLr) USER MANUAL...

  • Page 104: Application Example

    SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008 Application example CAUTION: This example relates only to the features introduced in Vlase™ to assist in the risk reduction from the laser radiation. Any other risks (mechanical, electrical, etc.) must always be evaluated and appropriate risk reduction measures must be taken where necessary.
  • Page 105 PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL) BLOCK DIAGRAM USER MANUAL...

  • Page 106: Vlase™ Safety Logic Details For Automatic Production Line

    SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008 Vlase™ safety logic details for automatic production line PLC Safety Diagram INTERLOCK_A INTERLOCK_B IN_OUT_A IN_OUT_B CONDITION OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED SAFE CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN DANGEROUS OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED DANGEROUS CLOSED CLOSED OPEN OPEN DANGEROUS...

  • Page 107: Safety Functions Of Vlase

    SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF VLASE™ COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS DOOR SWITCH: SAFETY SWITCH, designed in compliance with the standard currently in effect IEC60947, EN292, EN60204, EN1088. Two redundant contacts. IP67. B10d=2000000. SAFETY LOGIC: main component SAFETY PLC min. PLd according EN13849-1. Output type relays, min 10mA. To be installed in an IP54 enclosure. CONCLUSIONS Because MTTFd is greater than 100 years, Category is 3, max achievable DC is 99%, so this example satisfies the PLr=c.

  • Page 108: Appendix C. Laser Safety

    All individuals who may be exposed to dangerous levels of laser radiation, must know that the laser is active and wear protective goggles if necessary. Due to its high power, the laser integrated in the Datalogic system provokes reflected laser light from flat surfaces. Reflected light is potentially dangerous for the eyes and skin.
  • Page 109 LASER RADIATION WARNING: This laser marker is classified as Class 4. Class 4 Lasers can cause damage, not only from direct or reflected laser radiation, but also from scattered radiation. These lasers cause significant risk of irreversible damage to human eye and skin as well as risk of ignition and fire of flam- mable materials, even at long distances form laser radiation output aper- ture.

  • Page 110: Absorption Of Laser Radiation

    LASER SAFETY ABSORPTION OF LASER RADIATION Human tissues absorbs electromagnetic radiation in different ways depending on tissue characteristics and the wavelength of the radiation. Certain wavelengths may be trans- mitted or absorbed, in different levels, by the human tissue. In the specific case of the eye, the Cornea and Crystalline lens allows most of the radiation within the wavelength range of 400nm to 1400nm to pass a reach the retina (where are the vision sensors).

  • Page 111: Classification And Danger Level

    CLASSIFICATION AND DANGER LEVEL CLASSIFICATION AND DANGER LEVEL Regulations have established different classes of Lasers, based on their ability to cause human injury. These classes ranges from Class 1 (basically safe in all conditions) to Class 4 (dangerous in several conditions). Lasers that can produce risk to human being, not only from direct or reflected radiation but also from scattered radiation, belong to Class 4.

  • Page 112: Viewing Of A Laser Reflected Beam

    LASER SAFETY Viewing of a laser reflected beam This may occur when beam is reflected on a mirror surface. This type of viewing is as danger for human eye as direct viewing of the laser beam. WARNING: Do not look to reflected laser beam. Individual Protection Devices such goggles may only provide protection for a short period of time and thus do not warrant protection for exposure to reflected laser radia- tion.

  • Page 113: Determination And O.d. Of Protection Goggles

    N.O.H.D. DETERMINATION AND O.D. OF PROTECTION GOGGLES N.O.H.D. DETERMINATION AND O.D. OF PROTECTION GOGGLES In order to determine the characteristics of the protection goggles, it is essential to determine the characteristics of the radiation, knowing its optical path, the dimensions of the beam and its divergence.

  • Page 114: En207 And En208

    LASER SAFETY EN207 and EN208 The O.D. value specifies the attenuation factor that the filter material theoretically has on the beam. However it does not specify the damage threshold of the filter material! The filter material may not be able to withstand the power of a particular laser and may fail instantaneously and result in serious eye injury.

  • Page 115: Eyes And Skin Risks

    Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate work from non-authorized personnel. CAUTION: Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained and instructed on the electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the internal parts of the resonator.

  • Page 116: Appendix D. Using Marking Software

    APPENDIX D USING MARKING SOFTWARE HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT GRAPHICS LAYOUT NOTE: This example considers that the laser marker is controlled in Key Selector mode (see “Preliminary operation” on page 59). In “WAIT FOR START” state, double click the Laser Editor icon to start the layout editor application.
  • Page 117 HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT GRAPHICS LAYOUT Click on the Text String icon in the Object toolbar to add a string object to the layer: Objects toolbar: it allows adding objects to the cur- rent document Edit String properties such as value, font, style, etc. using the Properties browser: Properties browser: give information about...

  • Page 118: How To Test And Mark Layout

    USING MARKING SOFTWARE HOW TO TEST AND MARK LAYOUT In “STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED” state, press Limits All button in the Laser Toolbar to adjust the object position in the marking field: Limits function: displays the bounding box of the object(s) present in the document.
  • Page 119 HOW TO TEST AND MARK LAYOUT In “READY” state, adjust the Laser parameters using the Properties browser: Press the Send Marking button in the Laser Toolbar USER MANUAL...

  • Page 120: How To Use X1-Command Box Signals To Mark Layout

    USING MARKING SOFTWARE HOW TO USE X1-COMMAND BOX SIGNALS TO MARK LAYOUT Automate the marking process allowing documents to be marked using external X1.11 (START_MARKING) and X1.13 (STOP_MARKING) signals, which can be generated by PLC or other external devices. Click on the Save to Device button to save the layout in the device memory: Click on the Show Laser Engine button to display Laser Engine window: Document preview: this area shows how the graphic objects...
  • Page 121 HOW TO USE X1-COMMAND BOX SIGNALS TO MARK LAYOUT Select the document from the list and click on the To Auto Mode button: Auto/Manual The laser marker is ready to mark the document using external X1.11 (START_MARK- ING) and X1.13 (STOP_MARKING) signals: NOTE: Consult Lighter™...

  • Page 122: Thermalization And Suppression Of Giant Pulses

    USING MARKING SOFTWARE THERMALIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF GIANT PULSES Thermalization is useful in order to obtain a good marking quality. To obtain uniform markings and work processes it is important to keep the Nd:YVO4 crystal constantly pumped. This operation is called thermalization and it is implemented by supplying the laser diode with a suitable level of current.
  • Page 123 THERMALIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF GIANT PULSES At the end of the thermalization phase, before starting another marking phase, the FPK (First Pulse Killing) procedure needs to be implemented in order to discharge the crys- tal, thus avoiding the generation of “giant” pulses which may cause marking defects as well as damages to the internal optics of the resonator.

  • Page 124: Appendix E. Marking Software Upgrade

    APPENDIX E MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE This document describes how to update the Lighter™ Suite software version. Before updating the software, disable system protection (see “Disable the system pro- tection” on page 68). CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro- tected against disk corruption or malware attacks.
  • Page 125 HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE 5. Press Next to continue: 6. Press I Agree to continue: 7. Check “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” and press Next to continue: USER MANUAL...
  • Page 126 MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE 8. Choose the INTERCATIVE installation type and press Next to continue: 9. Choose the components to install and press Next to continue: 10. Do not change the destination folder and press Install to continue: VLASE™ UV...
  • Page 127 HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE 11. Press OK to uninstall the old Lighter™ Suite version 12. Press Next to continue: 13. Select the components of the old Lighter™ Suite version to remove and press Uninstall: USER MANUAL...
  • Page 128 MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE 14. Wait until the unistallation is complete and press Close to continue: 15. Lighter Suite will be installed. Press Finish to complete the procedure: 16. If Lighter™ Suite update includes any control board updates follow the procedure below otherwise jump to step 17: •...
  • Page 129 HOW TO UPDATE THE MARKING SOFTWARE 17. Open the System Protection tool GUI - Click the ENABLE button - A message advise the User to confirm the new setting. Press YES to enable System Protection - A message advise the User that the system will be rebooted. Press NO to con- tinue - Shut down the system: - wait until the operating system shuts down (black screen)

  • Page 130: Appendix F. Recover The Laser Marker

    APPENDIX F RECOVER THE LASER MARKER OVERVIEW The laser marker is provided with a RECOVERY partition able to restore the system to the factory settings. The RECOVERY procedure should be used if the Operating System is corrupted or disks are corrupted. HOW TO RECOVER THE LASER MARKER CAUTION: All existing data in the laser marker will be overwritten.

  • Page 131: Recover The System

    HOW TO RECOVER THE LASER MARKER Recover the system • Turn ON the laser marker • Wait for 'Choose an operating system' menu to appears • Select 'Change defaults or choose other options' using TAB key and then press ENTER key •...
  • Page 132 RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Select 'Troubleshoot' using TAB key and then press ENTER key • The Troubleshoot menu will be shown • Select 'Advanced Options' using TAB key and then press ENTER key • The Advanced options menu will be shown VLASE™...
  • Page 133 HOW TO RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Select 'System Image Recovery' using TAB key and then press ENTER key • Enter the password ' ' and press CONTINUE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 134 RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Select 'Use the latest available system image (recommended)' • Press NEXT to continue • Press NEXT to continue VLASE™ UV...
  • Page 135 HOW TO RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Press FINISH to continue • Press YES to continue USER MANUAL...
  • Page 136 RECOVER THE LASER MARKER • Wait for disks restoring • The system will restart automatically VLASE™ UV...

  • Page 137: New Hardware Configuration

    NEW HARDWARE CONFIGURATION NEW HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 1. Turn ON the system 2. The system will perform the New Hardware Configuration procedure (approx. 2 minutes) 3. Wait for the end of the procedure 4. The system will restart automatically CAUTION: DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is restarting! USER MANUAL...

  • Page 138: Customize The Marking Software

    The custom Laser.inz file is present in the USB drive (see “Contents of the packaging” on page 9). If the USB drive was lost, contact Datalogic. See “Technical Support” on page vii. • After the restart an error message will advise you that Lighter™ initialization file is not present.
  • Page 139 NEW HARDWARE CONFIGURATION • Navigate to the folder Test Layouts on the USB drive, select the right test layout files depending on the laser marker model and copy them to D:\DATA\DOCS\LAY- OUTS • Shut down the operating system: CAUTION: DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is shutting down! •...

  • Page 140: Appendix G. Mechanical Drawings

    APPENDIX G MECHANICAL DRAWINGS VLASE™ UV...

  • Page 141: Control Rack

    CONTROL RACK CONTROL RACK NOTE: Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings. USER MANUAL...

  • Page 142: Resonator

    MECHANICAL DRAWINGS RESONATOR NOTE: Please refer to Datalogic website for detailed drawings. VLASE™ UV...
  • Page 144 © 2021 Datalogic S.p.A. and /or its affiliates • All rights reserved • Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this documentation may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Datalogic S.p.A.

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