Raycus RFL-C4000M-HP User Manual

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RFL-C4000M-HP

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WuhanRaycusFiberLaserTechnologiesCo., Ltd.

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Page 1 Continuous-WaveFiberLaserUser Guide for RFL-C4000M-HP~C12000M-HP RFL-C4000M-HP RFL-C6000M-HP RFL-C8000M-HP RFL-C10000M-HP RFL-C12000M-HP WuhanRaycusFiberLaserTechnologiesCo., Ltd.
Page 2 CONTENTS 1 Safety Information......................4 1.1 Security Label..........................4 1.2 Laser Safety Grade...........................5 1.3 Optical Safety..........................6 1.4 Electrical Safety..........................6 1.5 Other Safety Rules........................... 6 2 Product Description......................7 2.1 Features............................7 2.2 Package Parts........................... 7 2.3 Unpacking and Inspection....................... 7 2.4 Operation Environment........................8 2.5 Attentions............................8 2.6 Features............................9 3 Installation .........................
Page 3 6.7 Programming Mode in REM Mode....................41 7 RS232 and ETHERNET Communication Command............42 7.1 Port Configuration......................... 42 7.2 Laser Communication Protocol (Network Port & Serial Port)............42 8 Raycus SoftwareInstructions.................... 48 8.1 Mainmenu of RaycusSoftware.......................48 8.2 Multi-laser Control Area........................48 8.2.1 Add/Delete Laser........................ 49 8.2.2 ModifyLaserIP........................
Page 4 8.4 LaserParameterDisplay Area......................54 8.5 Alarm Type Display Area......................55 8.6 RaycusSoftwareOperatingModeSelection..................55 8.7 LanguageDisplays Laser’s all Status and Parameters for Diagnosis Purposes......57 8.8 Authorization (Time-Limited Locking)..................57 8.8.1 Authorization in User Mode....................57 8.8.2 Authorization in Authorization Mode.................58 8.9 About............................. 59 8.10 XP1 Interface Status Indication (in Diagnostic Mode)..............60 8.11 Log (in Diagnostic Mode)......................61 8.11.1 Download Log........................
Page 5 1 Safety Information Thank you for choosing Raycus Fiber Laser. This user manual provides you with important safety, operation, maintenance and other relevant information. Please read the manual carefully before using this product. To ensure safe operation and optimum product operation, please observe the following cautions and warnings as well as other information within this manual.
Page 6 CAUTION: Describes a hazard that leads to general injury to people or damages to product. English English (8000W) English Chinese Chinese Chinese (8000W) 3: Class 2 Laser Product Label-1mW 1:Laser Emit Head 2: Type 4 Laser Product Red Laser 4:Electrical Hazard 6: Laser Radiation Hazard 5: ID Label (8000W) 7:fiber head...
Page 7 WARNING:Users must use appropriate laser goggles when operating this device. The laser goggles should be selected according to the range of wavelength emitted from this product. Users must ensure that the protect range of laser goggles over the entire range of laser wavelengths.
Page 8 Once you find that there is an abnormality in the external cabinet, please inform Raycus Company in time to deal with it as soon as possible. Please double check if each listed content is inside the package; and contact Raycus as soon as possible if there are any issues.
Page 9 Take extra care when removing the unit from the package and make sure that the fiber optic cable stays away from any possible collision and vibration. Please DO NOT distort, bend or pull the output cable when unpacking the device; and avoid any collision to the head of laser output. CAUTION: The fiber optic cable and output head are precise optic instrument, ANY vibration or impact to the output head, and twist or excessive bend to the cable will damage the instrument.
Page 10 Failure to follow the instructions may cause laser power loss, such loss is not covered by warranty. 2.6 Features The optical, electrical and other properties of RFL-C4000M-HP~ RFL-C12000M-HP lasers are listed in Table 2. Table 2 Product technical data sheet...
Page 11 Humidity (%) 30～70 Storage -10～60 Temperature (°C) Cooling Method Water cooling 3 Installation 3.1 Dimensions The main body dimensions of RFL-C4000M-HP~C8000M-HP continuous fiber laser are shown in Figure 2(a) (Take RFL-C8000M-HP as an example). (a.1) Front view (a.2) Rear view...
Page 12 (a.3) Top view (a.4)Left view (a) The dimensions of RFL-C8000M-HP continuous fiber laser RFL-C4000M-HP/C6000M-HP/C8000M-HP share the same cabinet, the structure size is 898mm×980mm×1090mm (width×height×depth; including casters and rings, without warning light); RFL-C6000M-HPlaser weighs less than 280kg; RFL-C6000M-HPlaser weighs less than 360kg;...
Page 13 If the output cable lens is dirty, the lens must be cleaned. It is forbidden to disassemble the output lens by anyone other than staff in Raycus, otherwise the warranty will be invalidated.
Page 14 3.2 Installation Rule a) Place the laser horizontally in a suitable position and fix it as necessary; b) Before the laser is powered on, Please check if the power supply has the correct voltage (360~510V, 50/60Hz, See “Table 2 Product technical data sheet” for details.), whether the grounding line is well grounded;...
Page 15 Lifting Ring Lifting Ring Horizontal Horizontal Adjustment Adjustment Caster Figure 4 Laser lifting ring and horizontal adjustment caster CAUTION: All the cables can only be connected when power supply is off. Hot plug may damage the device.
Page 16 If ambient temperature is below -10℃, the chiller with both heating and cooling functions must be used, and keep it in full-time operation; For the connection of cooling water and normal temperature water circuits,please use Raycus supporting water pipes.If the water pipes are self-distributed,please do not increase the length of...
Page 17 The tightening torque of the clampsshould be greater than 5N·m for the normal temperature water circuit and cooling water circuit pipe with power of 12000W and below. Figure 5 diagram of laser cooling system connection Water cooling requirements for output optical cables: a) Water flow requirements: HQBH output cable water flow is between 1.5L/min and 2.0L/min;...
Page 18 Additives in cooling water: meet the above PH value and solid particle size requirements; k) Armored pipe bending radius: In non-working conditions such as transportation and storage, the minimum bending radius shall not be less than 20cm. When the laser is emitting, the minimum bending radius shall not be less than 30cm;...
Page 19 4 Using the Product Please log in to the official website of Raycus to download the new Raycus software and the Raycus software user manual. Website: http://www.raycuslaser.com 4.1 Front Panel Figure 6 shows the front panel. Figure 6 Front view of the panel Note: ①-REM/OFF/ON②-POWER③-LASER...
Page 20 button, the laser main power supply is powered on, and the button lights up after the main power supply is powered on. ALARM: INTERLCOK alarm indication, the ALARM indicator lights up during the power-on self-check on the control panel. After the self-inspection is completed, all INTERLOCK interfaces are normally closed, and the ALARM indicator is off.
Page 21 ① ① ② ② ④ ④ ⑤ ⑤ ③ ③ ⑥ Figure 7 Rear view of product panel Note: ①-INTERFACE②-BREAKER③-AC INPUT ④-WATER IN⑤- FILTER⑥- WATER OUT ①-INTERFACE: This interface provides all control signals, including: RS232 communication, laser on/off control, laser remote control mode selection, analog control, modulation signal, Interlock interface, etc.Refer to Table 6~Table 11 for the definition of control lines.
Page 22 ③-AC INPUT: The power input socket must be matched with the plug provided by us. This socket comes with a protective cover and a lock. When you are not using the product, you can cover the power input socket with the protective cover and lock it with the lock. ④- WATER OUT: The water outlet of the laser, this interface is connected to the cooling water return port of the water chiller, and connected to the φ38 inner diameter water pipe.
Page 23 Insert the plug at the end of the power cord into the socket marked "AC INPUT" on the rear panel. Note that the plug has an anti-reverse connection function. After inserting it, use the lock to lock the plug and socket as shown in Figure 9. Plug Plug Lock...
Page 24 Yellow-green 2, 4, 7, 8 The standard length of C4000M-HP, C6000M-HP, C8000M-HP, C10000M-HP, C12000M-HPprovided by Raycus is 15 meters. 4.4 Control Interface Definition This type of laser does not provide a control signal line, except a control signal connector. The appearance of the joint is shown in Figure 10.
Page 25 4.4.1 Safety XP2 Interface 24-pin safety interface, with remote control system power-on, remote main power power-on and active and passive output of some lasers. The detailed interface definition is shown in Table 5. Table 5 XP2 security interface definition Pin No. Type Description Output control, differential voltage input signal;...
Page 26 AD analog if the program number is 0000000 and the A6 is high. Enabling Input signal High level enables Raycus software control function. Internal patter Active on rising edge; to clear laser alarm bit; Reset signal Input signal effective high-level time at least 1 ms.
Page 27 Stop programming In programming mode, program execution is Input signal Mode terminated immediately when A7 is high. Hardwired address for selecting a stored program Set program A8~A14 Input signal number. A8 is the lowest bit and A14 is the Number highest bit.
Page 28 Laser program is ended when B10 is high. B10 clears Program ending Output signal when the A2 is invalid. Abnormal Wave Laser program is ended abnormally when B11 is high. Output signal Mode Termination B11 can be cleared when the A4 is high. Synchronous Output signal Sync signal output in programming mode.
Page 29 The 9-pin serial interface RS232 is used for the communication between the laser and the Raycus software. It can be used to communicate with the Raycus software or the software of the Raycus software which integrates the communication protocol of Raycus. The definition is as follows.
Page 30 4.5 Introduction to Safety Interlock Raycus’ product is designed with a safe interlocking loop, which is a two-channel system with output monitoring and manual reset. When the safety interlocking circuit is open, the safety circuit will disconnect the working power of the optical module, that is, the main power supply of the optical module.
Page 31 5 Control Mode Selection The Raycus high-power CW laser has two control modes: namely ON mode and REM mode. Users can select the mode to be entered through the key on the front panel.
Page 32 XP1-A2 high level high level command indicates operating program Send "DEC" by communication, or click button on the Raycus software; Send "DLE" by communication, or click button on the Raycus software; Send "EEC" by communication, or click button on the Raycus software;...
Page 33 When AD mode is enabled, the laser power is determined by the analog voltage of pin 1 and pin 2 of XP4. If the AD mode is not enabled, the laser power can be set through the Raycus software or send the “SDC XX”...
Page 34 5.4 Guide Laser (Red Guide Beam) Control In “ON” mode guide laser can only be turned on/off by using Raycus software, or by sending command of “ABN” (on) / “ABF” (off). The red light module inside the laser works through communication, so there is a time delay of at least 10ms for the opening and closing of red light；...
Page 35 When both A1 and A3 of XP1 are set high, the laser is in the red light internal control mode, and the red light is controlled by the Raycus software red light button or through communication by sending "ABN"or "ABF" command to control the ON/OFF of the red light; When A1 of XP1 is set high, and A3 is suspended or set low, the laser is in external control mode, and the red light is controlled by A5 of XP1.
Page 36 Turn the knob switch on the rear panel to“ON” Turn the key switch to“ON” Open the Raycus software Click the guide laser “ON” button to view the guide laser Turn off “AD” mode and turn off external control mode (this mode can be memorized when power off) Click the main power “ON”...
Page 37 Turn the knob switch on the rear panel to“ON” b) Turn the key switch to“ON” c) Open the Raycus software d) Click the guide laser “ON” button to view the guide laser e) Turn off “AD” mode and turn on “External Control” mode (this mode can be memorized after power off) f) Click the main power “ON”...
Page 38 Turn the knob switch on the rear panel to“ON” b) Turn the key switch to“ON” c) Open the Raycus software d) Click the guide laser “ON” button to view the guide laser e) Turn on the “AD” mode and turn on “External Control” mode (this mode can be memorized after power off) Click the main power “ON”...
Page 39 Figure 15 Wiring diagram of external control laser emission in programming mode, in ON mode Operations Steps Turn the knob switch on the rear panel to“ON” Turn the key switch to“ON” Open the Raycus software Click the guide laser “ON” button to view the guide laser Click the main power “ON” Waiting for “Ready”...
Page 40 6.5 Set the Power Analog Quantity in REM Mode to Control the Laser Emission Figure 16 REM mode power and laser emission are externally controlled wiring diagram Operations Steps a) Turn the knob switch on the rear panel to“ON” Turn the key switch to“REM” Short-circuit pin 8/9 on XP2 XP1-A1 connects to 24V, XP1-A6 connects to 24V Connect XP1-A5 to 24V and turn on the guide laser;...
Page 41 Figure 17 Timing diagram 6.6 Power Communication Setting in REM Figure 18 Wiring diagram of power internal control and laser emission external Operations Steps: a) Turn the knob switch on the rear panel to“ON” b) Turn the key switch to“REM” c) Short-circuit pin 8/9 on XP2 d) XP1-A1 connects to 24V e) Connect XP1-A5 to 24V and turn on the guide laser;...
Page 42 “LASER” button, or clicks the main power “ON” on the Raycus software) g) Waiting for “Ready” h) The Raycus software sets the power, XP1-A2 is connected to 24V, and the control board card outputs MOD signal 6.7 Programming Mode in REM Mode...
Page 43 Figure 20 Timing diagram 7 RS232 and ETHERNET Communication Command 7.1 Port Configuration RS-232 configuration is as follows: Baud rate :9600, data bit :8, stop bit :1, no parity bit and no control flow. Ethernet port is configured as follows: Default laser IP address :192.168.0.10 Laser port :10001 7.2 Laser Communication Protocol (Network Port &...
Page 44 Table 11 Specific protocol contents and command examples of laser Command Description Command example Send: ‘ABF\r’ Aiming Beam OFF –Turn off red Return: ‘ABF\r’ Send: ‘ABN\r’ Aiming Beam ON – Turn on red Return: ‘ABN\r’ Send: ‘DEABC\r’ DEABC Disable External Aiming Beam Control Return: ‘DEABC\r’...
Page 45 Set Diode Current (%) Send: ‘SDC 100\r’ The set value must be less than 100% and above Return: ‘SDC：100\r’ the minimum current setting value, which can be Other return values: set to 0. If the set value is greater than 100, the ‘ERR: Input Err\r’...
Page 46 Disable Calibration Mode Send: ‘DCM\r’ (AD analog response time is less than 100 us in Return: ‘DCM\r’ this mode) Send：“ROP\r” Real Output Power (W) Return：“ROP:100.2\r” Send: ‘BGM\r’ Others Command Error Return: ‘Command Err!\r’ Read Device Status – Read the product status. A return value of 32-Bit digital information.
Page 47 Module Main Power=on Modulation mode=off Bit 12 Modulation mode=on Normal Bit 13 Leakage sensors 1 leaking Normal Bit 14 Leakage sensors 2 leaking No laser Bit 15 Laser is power on Gate mode=off Bit 16 Gate mode=on AC input normal Bit 17 AC input abnormal External Emission control=off...
Page 48 Normal Bit 29 Module locked Optical circuit safety interlock normal Bit 30 Optical circuit safety interlock abnormal Normal Bit 31 High average power...
Page 49 8 Raycus SoftwareInstructions 8.1 Mainmenu of RaycusSoftware The Raycus software’s main menu shows as Figure 21. Figure 21 Raycus software’s main menu 8.2 Multi-laser Control Area Multi-laser control area is as Figure 22.
Page 50 8.2.1 Add/Delete Laser You can add/delete laser in the laser list area by right-click to add/delete In the Raycus Software. You need to type the IP address of laser to add a new laser. Detailed operation is shown in Figure 24.
Page 51 Figure 24 Procedure for adding a laser to the Raycus Software 8.2.2 ModifyLaserIP After the laser connection has established, select the IP address of current laser and right-click to set it up as Figure 25. Figure 25 Modify the IP address of laser...
Page 52 8.3 Main Working Status Display The laser’s main status display is as Figure 26, and the meaning is as Table 12. Figure 26 A diagram of the laser's main display area Table 12 The laser main display content and meaning Display Meaning Output power...
Page 53 AD mode; Gray: laser power is set by Raycus software or communication commands. Green: Raycus software is in monitoring mode. User can monitor laser status only, but not Monitoring mode able to take control of laser. Monitoring model is activated when interface 10001 of laser is occupied;...
Page 54 Power slow rise & Green: laser works in power slow rise & fall mode; fallmode Gray: laser does not work in power slow rise & fall mode. 8.3.3 Laser Power-up, Mode Selection, Light-out Control Area Laser power-up, mode selection, light out control display area is as in Figure 29, the display content is as in Table 14.
Page 55 Figure 30 Laser programming mode test area display menu 8.3.5 Power Slow Rise& Down ParameterSettingArea The menu of the laser power slow rise & fall parameter setting area is as Figure 31. Click ‘Get’ to read the power rise and fall times stored in the laser. Click ‘Set’ to set a new power rise and fall time. When the rise and fall times are set to 0, the power slow rise &...
Page 56 Figure 34 Laser alarm type display area menu 8.6 RaycusSoftwareOperatingModeSelection The laser operating mode is set by the Raycus software. Its operating menu is as Figure 35. The interpretation of the various patterns can be found in Table 15. The programming editing menu is...
Page 57 Figure 35 Laser operating mode selects the display area menu Table 15 Laser operating mode and explanation Mode selection Mode explanation Monitor A concise software menu, which can monitor basic status information Supports the selection of control modes, such as AD mode, external control Control mode, and programming mode Diagnostics...
Page 58 8.7 LanguageDisplays Laser’s all Status and Parameters for Diagnosis Purposes Laser’s language selection menu is as figure 36. User can choose between Chinese simplified and English by click ‘setting language’. Setting effective after Raycus software restarted. Figure 36 Language selection menu 8.8 Authorization (Time-Limited Locking)
Page 59 Figure 37 The authorization settings operating menu in user mode 8.8.2 Authorization in Authorization Mode The authorization settings in laser authorization mode are as Figure 38. This interface allows the customer to lock and unlock the machine and can also be used as an authorization code generator. The locking time setting can set the effective using time of laser.
Page 60 Figure 38 Authorization settings operating menu in authorization mode 8.9 About Laser relevant information such as date of manufacture, model, serial number, controlling serial number, token version number, system information and other information can be queried in the Raycus software ‘about’ item. Specific menu is as Figure 39.
Page 61 Figure 39 Laser relevant information query menu 8.10 XP1 Interface Status Indication (in Diagnostic Mode) The laser interface status indicator menu is as Figure 40. It is convenient to view the menu status information which represents the input and output status of the XP1 interface on the back panel.
Page 62 Figure 40 The menu status in diagnostic mode 8.11 Log (in Diagnostic Mode) Laser’s working log menu is as Figure 41. User can query work log by entering the time to query and click on the ‘search’ button. Figure 41 Laser’s working log menu 8.11.1 Download Log Log download menu is as Figure 42.
Page 63 Figure 42 Log download menu 8.11.2 DownloadRecord of HistoricalFault Historical fault record download menu is as Figure 43. Figure 43 Historical fault record download interface 8.11.3 Downloaded File Address The file address query menu for all download information is as Figure 44.
Page 64 8.12 Module Parameters (in Diagnostic Mode) Laser module parameter query menu is as Figure 45. The menu is for the parameter query in diagnostic mode from which Raycus technicians can analyze the cause of laser anomalies. Figure 45 Module parameters query menu in diagnostic mode 8.13 Programming Settings (Programming Editing)
Page 65 Figure 46 The programming menu in programming editing mode 8.13.1 View the Number of Wave Bars inside the Current Laser Operating menu of view the number of wave bar stored inside the current laser is as Figure 47. The software automatically lists the number of wavelength bars that have been saved by click on the ‘Refresher List’...
Page 66 8.13.2 Check Waveform Content To check the programming contents in the current laser programming mode is as Figure 48. The program automatically lists the original programmings by click the programming number that needs to be checked. Figure 48 Programming content menu in the current laser programming mode 8.13.3 Empty all Waveforms Empty all programming menu stored in the current laser programming mode is as Figure 49.
Page 67 8.13.4 EditWaveform Programming editing when the laser is working in programming mode is as Figure 50. Step 1:left click the pre-edited programming number. Step 2:select the command under the command type, click ‘Add’. Step 3:enter the parameters and click ‘Save’. The instruction appears in the left program list immediately.
Page 68 (c) Save command (d) Type the command code into laser (e) Check effectiveness of instruction Figure 50 A diagram of the programming editing operation in programming mode 8.13.5 Command Explanation Command meaning in laser working status isas Table 16.
Page 69 Table 16 command meaning in laser working status Code (1 Byte) Parameter1(2 bytes) Parameter 2 (4 bytes) Note The program end command. the last Stop None None command must be this command. Change power to 2 in 0~65000(ms) 0~65000(W) time 1 Change power to 2 in 0~65000(W/ms) 0~65000(W)
Page 70 Raycus has the right to selectively repair or replace any product that has a material or technical problem during the warranty period. All products repaired or replaced during the warranty period only provide free warranty services for products with special problems.
Page 71 Raycus reserve the right to make changes in design or constructions of any of our products at any time without incurring any obligation to make changes or install the same on units previously purchased.

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