SYNRAD shall assume the shipment was delivered complete and defect-free. If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the Firestar OEM v30 laser should fail to operate, contact the SYNRAD Customer Service department at 1.800.SYNRAD1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500) and report the prob- lem.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or diffuse CO laser radia- tion can seriously burn human or animal tissue, which may cause permanent damage. Danger This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres. serious personal injury Synrad Firestar OEM v30 reference guide...
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A risk of exposure to toxic elements, like zinc selenide, may result when certain optical or beam delivery components are damaged. In the event of damage to laser, marking possible head, or beam delivery optics, contact SYNRAD, Inc. or the optics manufacturer for handling instructions. personal...
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This product contains components that are considered hazardous industrial waste. If a situation occurs where the laser is rendered non-functional and cannot be repaired, it may be returned to SYNRAD, Inc. who, for a fee, will ensure adequate disassembly, recycling, and/or disposal of the product.
This laser component does not comply with standards for complete laser products as specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1. SYNRAD, Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500 This laser product is manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. Patents:...
To aid in the development of integrated v30 systems see Table 1, Class 4 safety features. The table indicates which features are available on OEM v30 lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.
To aid in the development of integrated v30 systems see Table 1, Class 4 safety features. The table indicates which features are available on OEM v30 lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by European Union regulations.
(EMI) issues in electronic equipment. In particular, the Directive calls out European Norm (EN) documents that define the emission and immunity standards for specific product categories. For OEM v30 lasers, EN 61000-6-4 defines radiated and conducted RF emission limits while EN 61000-6-2 defines immunity requirements for industrial environments.
Agency compliance (cont.) When integrating SYNRAD’s OEM v30 lasers, the Buyer and/or integrator of the end system is responsible for meeting all applicable Standards to obtain the CE mark. To aid this compliance process, SYNRAD’s testing program has demonstrated that OEM v30 lasers comply with the relevant requirements of 2004/108/EC, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, as summarized in Table 2 below.
OEM lasers do not comply with EN 60825-1:2007, Safety of Laser Products. Buyers of OEM laser products are solely responsible for meeting applicable Directives and Standards for CE compliance and marking. Corporate Officer: European Contact: Synrad Europe Münchener Straße 2A D-82152 Planegg Germany Dave Clarke, President of SYNRAD, Inc. Dated 21 June 2012 Synrad Firestar OEM v30 reference guide...
SYNRAD Firestar OEM v30 Laser – for cutting, welding, drilling, and marking a wide variety of products. Quick Start Plug (except SA models) – connects to the v30’s Interface A connector. A jumper built into the plug enables the v30 for initial start-up and testing.
Mounting The OEM v30 base plate is designed so that the laser can be easily mounted using only three 1/4–20 UNC or M6 × 1 ISO fasteners. Three ball bearing “feet” pressed into the base plate eliminate any possible distortion of the laser tube caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface.
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25 parts per million (PPM). Install a filter on the chiller’s return line and inspect frequently. Firestar OEM v30 lasers incorporate the following wetted materials in the coolant path—...
For example, if the air temperature is 85 °F (29 °C) and the relative humidity is 60%, then the dew point temperature is 70 °F (21 °C). Adjust the chiller’s temperature setpoint to 72 °F (22 °C) to prevent condensation from forming inside the laser. Synrad Firestar OEM v30 reference guide...
The following procedure will guide you in configuring the most efficient cooling system. Please connect your system exactly as described below. To connect cooling tubing to your v30 laser, refer to Figure 3 and perform the following steps. C h il le r...
OEM v30 SA lasers do not provide a voltage output sufficient to power cooling fans; users must provide an external power source appropriate for the selected cooling fans. Because of the heat generated by internal RF circuitry, establishing sig- nificant airflow evenly over the entire surface of the combined laser/RF chassis is vitally important to the performance and longevity of the laser.
DC power supply The air-cooled v30 (SA) laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 30 VDC at 15 A (24 A peak for a minimum of 0.5 ms) while fan-cooled (SFE) lasers require 30 VDC at 16 A (24 A peak for a minimum of 0.5 ms). We recommend the SYNRAD PS-2 a 30 V, 750 W DC power supply (shown in Figure 6).
Technical Reference section for specific details about the OEM v30 user interface. The OEM v30 control board differs from other Firestar v-Series models in that it does not incorporate a built-in tickle gen- erator. If you are not using a SYNRAD UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser, you must provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM signals.
Refer to the Technical Reference section for RJ45 8-8 interface details and pinouts. LASE Indicator – illuminates red to indicate that the OEM v30 is actively lasing. The LASE indicator is off when tickle pulses are being generated and illuminates red when PWM Command signal pulses are long enough to produce laser output.
Place a beam block 61 cm (24 in) from the laser aperture to prevent the beam from traveling beyond the work area. Note: If you are using a UC-2000 to control the v30 laser, refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Operator’s Manual for setup and operation instructions before continuing.
(+ 5 VDC, 5 kHz nominal) between PWM Positive and PWM Negative inputs to control laser power. There is no inter- nal tickle signal generated by the OEM v30 control board. Users must provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM Command signals.
Laser Enable input (Pin 9) until DC power is applied—the possible control board will be damaged. Observe all 5V logic specifications and precau- tions when integrating Firestar OEM v30 inputs and outputs into your control equipment system.
PWM Command signal (+5 VDC, 5 kHz nominal) between PWM Positive and PWM Negative (or GND) inputs. The OEM v30 does not generate a tickle signal so customers must provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM signals.
6 Published specifications guaranteed at a temperature of 22 °C. Some performance degradation may occur in ambient temperatures above 22 °C. Typically, laser output power decreases 0.5–1% per degree Celsius increase in ambient temperature. Synrad Firestar OEM v30 reference guide...
OEM v30 LED indicators in conjunction with Interface A (DB-9) or Interface B (RJ45) outputs provide status information to the user. Table 8 and Table 9 show OEM v30 output signal and LED indicator states during normal and fault conditions for DB-9 and RJ45 connectors respectively.
Error codes Firestar OEM v30 lasers have the ability to indicate various laser faults by flashing RDY and PWR indicators. For OEM v30 lasers manufactured after October 1, 2011, certain faults are annunciated by the PWR LED blinking an error code, pausing 1/2 second, and then repeating the error code.
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An under-voltage condition exists (DC power supply is current-limiting) because PWM signals were applied before tube breakdown occurred. On a cold start, verify that tickle pulses are being sent to the v30 laser for a period of five to ten seconds before a PWM signal is applied.
The built-in +5 VDC, 250 mA voltage output on Pin 5, DC Out, has been accidentally shorted to ground. Possible Causes: ■ In the event that Pin 5, DC Out, is shorted to ground, the OEM v30 laser will not be damaged as the voltage regulator is protected by a current-limiting circuit. RJ45 connector Symptom: ■...
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Caution If you operate your laser or marking head in a dirty or dusty environment, contact SYNRAD about the risks of doing so and precautions you can take to increase the possible longevity of your laser, marking head, and associated optical components.
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