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USER MANUAL
Orion 3015 Plus Series
Laser Cutting Machines
This manual is copyrighted. Under the copyright
laws, you may not copy the manual or the
programs in whole or in part, except in normal
use of the software or to make a backup copy.
This exception does not allow copies to be made
for others, whether or not sold. All drawings
contained within are subject to change without
notice. Please contact LVD/Strippit for most
recent drawings. Machine image on this page
does not include CE Safety enclosure.
V20.00 REF NR: HL330ENG June 2012

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  • Page 1 This exception does not allow copies to be made for others, whether or not sold. All drawings contained within are subject to change without notice. Please contact LVD/Strippit for most recent drawings. Machine image on this page does not include CE Safety enclosure.
  • Page 2 USERS MANUAL – ORION 3015 Plus Series INTRODUCTION This manual describes the use and safety instructions of the LVD laser cutting machines (Orion 3015 Plus machines). These machines are used to cut flat metal sheets by using a Fanuc CO2 laser source.
  • Page 3 USERS MANUAL – ORION 3015 Plus Series STRUCTURE USER MANUAL Part Title Safety instructions Operating the machine Appendix V20.00 REF NR: HL330ENG June 2012...
  • Page 4 USERS MANUAL – ORION 3015 Plus Series BASIC GUIDELINES FOR LASER CUTTING In order to achieve good cutting quality, stable piercing and acceptable cutting speeds, it is necessary to comply with the following requirements : the machine should have been set up according to the prescriptions for installation.
  • Page 5 USERS MANUAL – ORION 3015 Plus Series SPECIAL REMARKS ABOUT CLAMPS ON ORION & ORION PLUS MACHINES Respect the following guidelines to avoid collisions between the clamps and the cutting head. Z-height during rapid movement (G0) between parts The Z-height during rapid movement between parts must be set high enough if parts are nested between the clamps.
  • Page 6 USERS MANUAL – ORION 3015 Plus Series SAFETY REMARKS FOR ASPIRATION UNIT (DONALDSON) The operator must be instructed to check and clean the unit daily following Donaldson's instructions. The operator must also be instructed that the unit and ducting must be cleaned before cutting a different material type from what was previously cut on the machine.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................3 Introduction ..........................3 List with symbols (in manual) ....................4 Warning notes and symbols ....................5 1.3.1 Warning labels on machine ......................5 Warning labels on laser source ....................11 1.3.2 Safety measures to be taken by owner/operator ..............24 1.4.1 Personnel qualification ........................
  • Page 8 2.2.5 Start the laser source........................49 2.2.6 Reference all machine axes ......................49 What to do before cutting… ....................49 2.3.1 Transfer a NC file from PC into the machine ................49 2.3.2 Execute a program ......................... 49 2.3.3 Nozzle alignment ........................... 49 2.3.4 Check the part and contour counters.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Any consequence of modifications carried out will be considered as user‟s responsibility. KEEP THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT HAND NEAR THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 10: List With Symbols (In Manual)

     Safety L5 (or higher) mentioned on the glasses;  Continue protection (D) These glasses can also be ordered in LVD (see spare part list in maintenance manual). When there is a risk for laser radiation, you will find this symbol displayed.

  • Page 11: Warning Notes And Symbols

    Read & respect the warning labels on the machine. The location of the labels and other safety precautions on the machine can be found on mechanical drawing G8814613, which is included in the documentation set that comes with the machine (together with this manual). LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 12 Page 6 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine LVD LABEL 1 LVD LABEL 2 LVD LABEL 4 Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 13 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 7 LVD LABEL 5 LVD LABEL 6 LVD LABEL 7 LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 14 Page 8 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine LVD LABEL 21 “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” WARNING LABEL Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 15 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 9 “ELECTRICAL” WARNING LABEL “HOT SURFACE” WARNING LABEL LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 16 Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 17: Warning Labels On Laser Source

    This section describes the warning labels and their positions. Read & respect the warning labels on the laser source. The position of the warning labels on the laser source are described on the following pictures. For C2000i-B LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 18 Page 12 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 19 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 13 For C4000i-B LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 20 Page 14 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 21 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 15 Pictures of the warning labels used on the laser source. LABEL 1 LABEL 2 LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 22 Page 16 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine LABEL 3 LABEL 4 LABEL 5 Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 23 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 17 LABEL 6 LABEL 7 LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 24 Page 18 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine LABEL 8 LABEL 9 LABEL 10 Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 25 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 19 LABEL 11 LABEL 12 LABEL 13 LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 26 Page 20 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 27 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 21 LABEL 14 LABEL 15 <15> Maintenance label LABEL 16 LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 28 Page 22 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine LABEL 17 LABEL 18 <18> Label for regulating the atmospheric gases in the oscillator housing Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 29 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 23 LABEL 19 LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 30: Safety Measures To Be Taken By Owner/Operator

     The users manuals of the laser machine must be available to the users in an easily reachable position in the immediate vicinity.  These instructions should always be kept at hand near the machine. All personnel using the machine must first read these operating instructions, and specifically the Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 31  The person in charge of safety must be in the possession of a copy, and be knowledgeable about the manuals and the safety regulations.  All safety and risk information must be kept as prescribed by the law. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 32: No Modifications - Original Spare Parts

     Do not make any modifications without the prior written approval of the LVD Company.  Use only spare parts supplied or approved by the LVD Company.

  • Page 33: Safety Measures By The Supplier

    The machine has two emergency stops. One is positioned nearby the laser source, inside the danger zone. The second one is positioned nearby the operator panel. An emergency stops all movements and put the laser source in a safe HV off situation. Outside the machine Inside the machine LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 34: Machine Enclosure

    The table area is surrounded with a fixed fence and a light guard. Interrupting the lightguard stops all movements and disables the laser beam. The functioning of these safeties are tested during every start of the machine. Safety switch on sliding door Fencing and lightguard Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 35: Light Symbols

    Can be set to 0% so that axes do not move in JOG mode and AUTO mode. POWER % (= Percentage power to the head). Can be set to 0% so that no power is made available in AUTO mode. MACHINE Key This key determines whether the laser beam can be enabled. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 36: Operating Modes Of The Machine

    1.6.2 Service mode A “service mode” has been introduced for the LVD technicians. Clients are not allowed to use the machine in “service mode”. Only the LVD technicians know how to engage this mode, no information has been made available about it for end users. A machine in “service mode”...

  • Page 37: Overview Of The Risks

     In case of interventions on parts with tension, call a second person who can, if necessary, operate the emergency shut down or the main switch. Mark off the area with a red-and-white safety chain and a warning sign. Use electrically insulated tools only. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 38: Hydraulic, Pneumatic And Gas Systems

    The presence of asphyxiating and toxic gases. Nitrogen, helium and carbon dioxide are odourless, colourless gases that can cause asphyxiation. They can lead to unconsciousness and death if the concentration of these gases in the air is too high. DANGER Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 39: Gas, Dust, Fumes, Smoke

    During loading or unloading of metal sheets the noise level can be higher then 85 dB(A). During these operations ear protection is recommended. A more detailed noise level declaration can be asked at LVD. The equivalent noise level during 8 hours work L...

  • Page 40: Safety Instructions For Cutting Some Materials

     Wash the skin with an abundance of water (if the material comes in contact with the skin)  Assemble all the remains of the lens with the dangerous substances (notify LVD or the supplier of the cutting lens if you wish to send the lens back to one of them). These bits may not be put with the regular waste.

  • Page 41: Safety Provisions For The Operator (Clothing, Glasses, Etc.)

    Normal safety gloves are sufficient for normal use of the machine.  Use Latex gloves and a dust mask when a cutting lens is damaged.  Use neoprene gloves for servicing or maintaining the high voltage. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 42  In normal operation (laser class 1) you do not have to wear special laser glasses.  If the operator must stare at the machining beam over an extended period, anti-glare filter glasses should be worn. Special laser glasses are mandatory when the laser is operating in class 4 mode. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 43: Substances That May Harm The Health And Environment

    The filters of the gas exhaust system may in consequence be damaged.  Make sure the fume extraction equipment works properly (repair faults as quickly as possible or notify LVD).  Discharge the air that has been extracted, that is cleaned and released above the plant, outside.

  • Page 44: Fire Protection

    LVD) In a fire or explosion special guidelines should be followed. LVD is not responsible for any damage resulting from fire or explosion. However we are pleased to provide you with any information that can contribute to the machine functioning correctly, such as: recognizing and combating sparks, smoke detectors, heat detectors, etc.

  • Page 45: Additional Safety Instructions For Special Situations

    Regardless of all use and maintenance instructions and the accident prevention rules that are laid down for the country in which the machine is located and operational, the specific safety provisions for the job and the qualifications of the staff should also be considered. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 46: Maintenance & Repair

    All interventions are exclusive competence of qualified personnel. Some maintenance operations and some adjustments to the laser source must be performed by trained staff (LVD or GE Fanuc staff) with a thorough knowledge of the machine. 1.8.3.2 Lubrications, coolants and cleaning products.

  • Page 47: Dangerous Areas (High Temperatures, High Voltage)

    Never point at a high voltage area with your hand or any electrically conductive object. All jewelry such as watches, rings, belt buckles and bracelets must be removed, and pens or small screwdrivers that may fall into the laser enclosure must not be carried in the pockets of your clothing. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 48 Page 42 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine Dangerous areas (with high voltage) for C2000i-B Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 49 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 43 Dangerous areas (with high voltage) for C4000i-B LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 50 Page 44 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine Dangerous areas (with high temperature) for C2000i-B Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.
  • Page 51 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 45 Dangerous areas (with high temperature) for C4000i-B LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 52: Operating The Orion Laser Cutting Machine

     The dust extractor unit is not suited for cutting materials with foil, cardboard, wood or synthetics. Switch off the exhauster or use a special type of powder. Please contact LVD for more information.  Perform on a regular basis a visual check of the global condition of the machine.
  • Page 53  ORION LU : Never run NC programs in „Automatic Cycle Operation‟ mode unless all parts that can flip over, shift...during the cutting or unloading process are foreseen of micro-joints! Not complying with this rule can cause severe damage to both the LU load/unload system and the laser cutting machine. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 54: Powering Up

    2.2.4 Security circuit – initial security check & reset At start up, the controller will request the operator to perform a security check of the lightguards and protection door. Operator messages M2020..M2022 will appear on the CNC display.  See operator handbook for procedure. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 55: Start The Laser Source

     Clean or replace the cutting lens and nozzle if required.  Mount the lens holder and dummy lens holder(s) into the cutting head.  Mount the nozzle, take care to tighten correctly.  ALIGN NOZZLE program is done by touch-L (see touch-L user manual). Principle: LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 56: Check The Part And Contour Counters

    Resuming a NC program after a cycle stop/program reset does not require any manual intervention of the counter settings if you want to continue from the point where you have stopped.  Reset both counters to the initial value 1. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 57: Loading/Unloading (Table Change) Of The Cutting Table

     Check if the correct cutting lens and nozzle are mounted.  Check the override rotary switches (feedrate, gas pressure…). Set both switches to 100 %.  Check the indicators [MACH LOCK] , [SHUT LOCK], [BEAM LOCK], …. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 58: The Cutting Of The Sheet

    Check if no alarm messages are still active.  Apply OP key input [CYCLE START] to start execution of the program. 2.5 Once all cutting is finished. 2.5.1 Remove NC program from the Program Directory Is done automatically when touch-L. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 59: Shutdown

    Once the laser source is completely powered down, you can switch off the controller. The chiller and exhaust unit will be switched off automatically at the same time.  See operator handbook for procedure. 2.6.3 Switch off the machine  See operator handbook for procedure. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Done By The Operator

    2.7.3 Maintenance every 2 weeks See maintenance manual 2.7.4 Greasing instructions : table carriage See maintenance manual 2.7.5 Resonator: Turbo blower oil change See maintenance manual 2.7.6 Alignment procedure optical path on Orion machine. See maintenance manual Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 61: Appendices

     After five minutes, power the laser source down by simultaneous OP key input [LASER STOP] + [E.S54] during one second.  Wait till the OP indicator [PURGE] is continuously on.  Repeat this procedure two to three times. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 62: Mdi, Op And Sub Panel

    If there is an important difference, check for leaks in the gas supply 3.2 MDI, OP and SUB panel 3.2.1 MDI PANEL See operator handbook for info about MDI panel buttons. 3.2.2 SUB PANEL See operator handbook for info. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 63: System Programs

    SET INCH MODE Application program used to set up the controller for INCH operation. O9998 RESET AXES Application program used to reset all coordinate systems. O9999 RESET ALL Application program used to reset coordinate systems, counters, offsets… LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 64: Miscellanious

     Key input new data by means of the alpha numeric keys of the MDI panel.  Key input the MDI [ALTER] key. Do not forget to add the ‘=’ character when modifying numerical data ! 3.4.2 How to manually move a machine axis See operator handbook for info. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 65: How To Mount A Cutting Lens Into Its Holder

    It is not allowed to grease the sealing in order to make the cutting lens slide easier!  Put the intermediate ring (6) on top of the lens, with its curved side downwards.  Mount and tighten the fixing ring (7). Use the special tool. Remark: LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 66: How To Determine The Focal Point Of A Cutting Lens

    Switch to soft key band 1 by soft key [ETC2/2] if not already activated. Select the „Init Counters‟ section by input soft key [F1]. Select the “Modify Lens Reference Position” section by input soft key [MODIF REF]. Switch between lens types by MDI key input [ARROW UP] or [ARROW DOWN]. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 67: Structure Of A Nc File, Main Program, Subprograms

    :2601 ( CUT ORION PART 1002356 ) #513=20 (Z-HEIGHT DISPLACEMENT) M98 P8060 GOTO[#529*10] N10 G0 G40 X30.36 Y21.92 … :2602 ( CUT ORION PART 1005538 ) #513=20 (Z-HEIGHT DISPLACEMENT) M98 P8060 GOTO[#529*10] N10 G0 G40 X10.42 Y1.0 … LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 68 Do not modify any data within sub programs ! Remark: Sub programs can not be executed individually, they have to be called by the main program. So before starting program execution, always check if the main program is loaded into Program Memory ! Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 69: Custom Macro Screen F1

    Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine. Page 63 3.4.6 Custom macro screen F1 Not used on touch L. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...

  • Page 70: Error Messages

    Page 64 Operating the Orion Laser Cutting Machine 3.4.7 Error Messages PMC Error messages: See diagnostic manual for list with 1000 & 2000 messages. FANUC Error messages: See diagnostic manual for list with Fanuc messages. Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

  • Page 71: Terminology

    Set of software instructions that can be used to program and cut simple basic shapes directly on the controller. MAIN PROGRAM NC files generated by offline CAD/CAM software contains one mainprogram and one or several subprograms. The main program contains the general info, the calls for subprograms...while sub programs contain the actual contour discriptions. LVD/Strippit Version 3.00...
  • Page 72 Kind of software macro containing instructions that are used by the controller. Most of these macros are called up by others macros, main- or sub programs... Z HEIGHT Additional Z height the cutting head moves upwards when moving from one part to the next. DISPLACEMENT Version 3.00 LVD/Strippit.

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