Firestar vi30/40 Dual Cooled Laser Quick Start Guide Start Guide vi30_40 Dual.pdf3 vi30/40 Dual...
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1 vi30/40 Dual Cooled QSG Version 2.0 Firestar™ vi30/40 Dual Cooled Laser Quick Start Guide a Novanta company Important Note: See the Firestar vi30/40 Operators Manual for complete installation details and in- structions. A PDF version is available online at: http://www.synrad.com/synrad/docroot/resources/libraries/manuals. Read all Danger, Warning, Caution terms, symbols, and instructions located in the (Laser Safety Hazard information) sections in the Firestar vi30/40 Laser Operation Manual. Unpacking: 1. Unseat the wiring by sliding the harness out of the notch, then down and out of the foam as shown below. 2. Remove the laser from the box and locate the mounting hardware kit at the bottom of the box under the laser. Important Note: Caution! Unpacking the laser incorrectly can lead to damage. Keep All specially designed Foam and Packaging, you will need to re-use it when moving your laser. Refer to this guide and the Technical Reference chapters in the laser’s Operation Manual when re-packaging for shipping and/or relocation. Mounting feet and/or rails are optional, for complete details, refer to the vi30/40 Operator’s Manual and drawings on our website: www.synrad.com. Caution! When re-packing the laser for relocation or shipment, use compressed shop air (less than 29 PSI) to blow out excess water from the cooling systems. Wear safety goggles! Nothing can be on the sides of the laser at any time as damage will occur. The skin on the sides of the laser is fragile! All box components must be stowed under the laser. The wire harness &/or ports can be damaged in shipping if not re-packaged as shown above. Important Re-packaging Note: Assure the (2) H2O ports are nested inside the foam notches, & all residual water drained from the system. Carefully push the wire harness through the notch in the top foam piece, and save with packaging. There is only one way the laser fits into the foam! Hint: If laser does not reseat easily, try flipping it around so the ports sit into the foam as shown.
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ImportantNote
See the Firestar vi3040 Operators Manual for complete installation details and in-structions A PDF version is available online at httpwwwsynradcomsynraddocrootresourceslibrariesmanuals
Read all Danger Warning Caution terms symbols and instructions located in the (Laser Safety Hazard information) sections in the Firestar vi3040 Laser Operation Manual
Unpacking1 Unseat the wiring by sliding the harness out of the notch then down and out of the foam as shown below
2 Remove the laser from the box and locate the mounting hardware kit at the bottom of the box under the laser
ImportantNote
Caution Unpacking the laser incorrectly can lead to damage Keep All specially designed Foam and Packaging you will need to re-use it when moving your laser Refer to this guide and the Technical Reference chapters in the laserrsquos Operation Manual when re-packaging for shipping andor relocation
Mounting feet andor rails are optional for complete details refer to the vi3040 Operatorrsquos Manual and drawings on our website wwwsynradcom
Caution When re-packing the laser for relocation or shipment use compressed shop air (less than 29 PSI) to blow out excess water from the cooling systems Wear safety goggles Nothing can be on the sides of the laser at any time as damage will occur The skin on the sides of the laser is fragile All box components must be stowed under the laser
The wire harness ampor ports can be damaged in shipping if not re-packaged as shown above
Important Re-packaging NoteAssure the (2) H2O ports are nested inside the foam notches amp all residual water drained from the system
Carefully push the wire harness through the notch in the top foam piece and save with packaging
There is only one way the laser fits into the foam Hint If laser does not reseat easily try flipping it around so the ports sit into the foam as shown
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Readying your Laser for use
Note Remove the laser aperture self-adhesive film before mounting your laser into final posi-tion
3 Failure to remove the aperture seal can damage your system
(Fan-Cooled ti60 Shown)
AVOID EXPOSUREInvisible laser radiation
is emitted fromthis aperture
Failure to remove
seal can damage the laser
Mounting feet andor rails are optional See the vi3040 Operatorrsquos Manual and drawings on our website wwwsynradcom
Consult the factory for further mounting angle guidance outside gt75 from the horizontal When mounting the laser to a baseplate use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate Do not use any type of jackscrew arrangement as this will twist the baseplate and may distort the tube
ImportantNote
SYNRAD does not recommend mounting lasers in a vertical (head andor tail down) position Please contact the factory for limitations as a vertical orientation increases the risk of damage to the lasers optics
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Mounting4 Locate the Mounting Hardware ( )
Note Three ball bearing ldquofeetrdquo pressed into Firestarrsquos base plate eliminate any possible distortion of the laser tube caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface
5 Choose your mounting type
A Standard Mounting (smallest footprint)
B Tall Mounting (matches v30 height-for upgrading from v30 to vi3040 for mounting from below) The lsquoTallrsquo mounting kit (SYNRADreg PN 250-20190-01)
C TallWide Mounting (matches v30 height-for upgrading from v30 to vi3040 for mounting from above) The lsquoTallWidersquo mounting kit (SYNRAD PN 250-20190-02)
6 Standard Mounting Drill three thru holes in the final mounting surface that correspond to either the ISO (metric) or UNC fastener pattern shown in the OampM drawing httpswwwsynradcomsynraddocrootresourceslibrariestechnical-drawings
7 Insert the three M6 times 1 ISO or 14ndash20 UNC fasteners through the mounting surface into the corresponding threaded holes Evenly tighten all capscrews to a maximum torque of 61 N m (54 in lb)
Attention When mounting from below mounting bolts must not extend further than 60 mm (024rdquo) into the base plate Otherwise damage to the laser may occur
Front
Back
41 Standard Mounting Dual cooled with fans shown (vi30 shown)
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Mounting (Continued)Standard vi30 Baseplate
(Smallest Footprint)
lsquoTallrsquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit Height)
lsquoTallWidersquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit amp Mounting)
When mounting the Firestar laser use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate Do not use any type of jackscrew arrangement as this will twist the baseplate and may distort the tube
Important Note
Optional mounting feet ldquoTall mounting shownrdquo
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gt225rdquo (572 mm)
lsquoMinimumrsquo clearance
9 Installing the fans Assure the gap between fan and laser must be less than 30rdquo (76 mm) Minimum fan-to-wall clearance is 225rdquo (572 mm) otherwise damage will occur
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
Front
8 If temperature monitoring is desired see the following figure for customer supplied external tempera- ture sensor
Top ViewFrontMeasure chassis temperatureat this location
Cooling Connections
91 Dual-cooled units can be cooled with either fans or water (vi30 shown)
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10 If rear cooling is desired Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of the laser and cooling fan Assure the shroud fits snugly against the heatsink fins so that cooling air is conducted through them and not around them For adequate heat removal open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser Use a cooling fan rated at least 85 m3min (300 cfm) at a static pressure of 239 mm H2O (094 in H2O) and position it approximately 150 mm (60 in) from the rear of the laser See the cooling specifications in the Technical Reference section of the Operation Manual
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
Allow 6 inchesclearance
Recommended fan shroud design for rear cooling
Caution possible equipment damage Customer designed fan shroud must enclose both the OEM laser and cooling fan
Cooling (Continued)
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Readying your Laser for use
Note Remove the laser aperture self-adhesive film before mounting your laser into final posi-tion
3 Failure to remove the aperture seal can damage your system
(Fan-Cooled ti60 Shown)
AVOID EXPOSUREInvisible laser radiation
is emitted fromthis aperture
Failure to remove
seal can damage the laser
Mounting feet andor rails are optional See the vi3040 Operatorrsquos Manual and drawings on our website wwwsynradcom
Consult the factory for further mounting angle guidance outside gt75 from the horizontal When mounting the laser to a baseplate use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate Do not use any type of jackscrew arrangement as this will twist the baseplate and may distort the tube
ImportantNote
SYNRAD does not recommend mounting lasers in a vertical (head andor tail down) position Please contact the factory for limitations as a vertical orientation increases the risk of damage to the lasers optics
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Mounting4 Locate the Mounting Hardware ( )
Note Three ball bearing ldquofeetrdquo pressed into Firestarrsquos base plate eliminate any possible distortion of the laser tube caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface
5 Choose your mounting type
A Standard Mounting (smallest footprint)
B Tall Mounting (matches v30 height-for upgrading from v30 to vi3040 for mounting from below) The lsquoTallrsquo mounting kit (SYNRADreg PN 250-20190-01)
C TallWide Mounting (matches v30 height-for upgrading from v30 to vi3040 for mounting from above) The lsquoTallWidersquo mounting kit (SYNRAD PN 250-20190-02)
6 Standard Mounting Drill three thru holes in the final mounting surface that correspond to either the ISO (metric) or UNC fastener pattern shown in the OampM drawing httpswwwsynradcomsynraddocrootresourceslibrariestechnical-drawings
7 Insert the three M6 times 1 ISO or 14ndash20 UNC fasteners through the mounting surface into the corresponding threaded holes Evenly tighten all capscrews to a maximum torque of 61 N m (54 in lb)
Attention When mounting from below mounting bolts must not extend further than 60 mm (024rdquo) into the base plate Otherwise damage to the laser may occur
Front
Back
41 Standard Mounting Dual cooled with fans shown (vi30 shown)
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Mounting (Continued)Standard vi30 Baseplate
(Smallest Footprint)
lsquoTallrsquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit Height)
lsquoTallWidersquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit amp Mounting)
When mounting the Firestar laser use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate Do not use any type of jackscrew arrangement as this will twist the baseplate and may distort the tube
Important Note
Optional mounting feet ldquoTall mounting shownrdquo
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gt225rdquo (572 mm)
lsquoMinimumrsquo clearance
9 Installing the fans Assure the gap between fan and laser must be less than 30rdquo (76 mm) Minimum fan-to-wall clearance is 225rdquo (572 mm) otherwise damage will occur
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
Front
8 If temperature monitoring is desired see the following figure for customer supplied external tempera- ture sensor
Top ViewFrontMeasure chassis temperatureat this location
Cooling Connections
91 Dual-cooled units can be cooled with either fans or water (vi30 shown)
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10 If rear cooling is desired Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of the laser and cooling fan Assure the shroud fits snugly against the heatsink fins so that cooling air is conducted through them and not around them For adequate heat removal open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser Use a cooling fan rated at least 85 m3min (300 cfm) at a static pressure of 239 mm H2O (094 in H2O) and position it approximately 150 mm (60 in) from the rear of the laser See the cooling specifications in the Technical Reference section of the Operation Manual
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
Allow 6 inchesclearance
Recommended fan shroud design for rear cooling
Caution possible equipment damage Customer designed fan shroud must enclose both the OEM laser and cooling fan
Cooling (Continued)
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Mounting4 Locate the Mounting Hardware ( )
Note Three ball bearing ldquofeetrdquo pressed into Firestarrsquos base plate eliminate any possible distortion of the laser tube caused by variations in the flatness of the mounting surface
5 Choose your mounting type
A Standard Mounting (smallest footprint)
B Tall Mounting (matches v30 height-for upgrading from v30 to vi3040 for mounting from below) The lsquoTallrsquo mounting kit (SYNRADreg PN 250-20190-01)
C TallWide Mounting (matches v30 height-for upgrading from v30 to vi3040 for mounting from above) The lsquoTallWidersquo mounting kit (SYNRAD PN 250-20190-02)
6 Standard Mounting Drill three thru holes in the final mounting surface that correspond to either the ISO (metric) or UNC fastener pattern shown in the OampM drawing httpswwwsynradcomsynraddocrootresourceslibrariestechnical-drawings
7 Insert the three M6 times 1 ISO or 14ndash20 UNC fasteners through the mounting surface into the corresponding threaded holes Evenly tighten all capscrews to a maximum torque of 61 N m (54 in lb)
Attention When mounting from below mounting bolts must not extend further than 60 mm (024rdquo) into the base plate Otherwise damage to the laser may occur
Front
Back
41 Standard Mounting Dual cooled with fans shown (vi30 shown)
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Mounting (Continued)Standard vi30 Baseplate
(Smallest Footprint)
lsquoTallrsquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit Height)
lsquoTallWidersquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit amp Mounting)
When mounting the Firestar laser use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate Do not use any type of jackscrew arrangement as this will twist the baseplate and may distort the tube
Important Note
Optional mounting feet ldquoTall mounting shownrdquo
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gt225rdquo (572 mm)
lsquoMinimumrsquo clearance
9 Installing the fans Assure the gap between fan and laser must be less than 30rdquo (76 mm) Minimum fan-to-wall clearance is 225rdquo (572 mm) otherwise damage will occur
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
Front
8 If temperature monitoring is desired see the following figure for customer supplied external tempera- ture sensor
Top ViewFrontMeasure chassis temperatureat this location
Cooling Connections
91 Dual-cooled units can be cooled with either fans or water (vi30 shown)
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10 If rear cooling is desired Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of the laser and cooling fan Assure the shroud fits snugly against the heatsink fins so that cooling air is conducted through them and not around them For adequate heat removal open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser Use a cooling fan rated at least 85 m3min (300 cfm) at a static pressure of 239 mm H2O (094 in H2O) and position it approximately 150 mm (60 in) from the rear of the laser See the cooling specifications in the Technical Reference section of the Operation Manual
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
Allow 6 inchesclearance
Recommended fan shroud design for rear cooling
Caution possible equipment damage Customer designed fan shroud must enclose both the OEM laser and cooling fan
Cooling (Continued)
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Mounting (Continued)Standard vi30 Baseplate
(Smallest Footprint)
lsquoTallrsquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit Height)
lsquoTallWidersquo Mounting Feet(Matches v30 Beam Exit amp Mounting)
When mounting the Firestar laser use only one metric or SAE fastener per mounting tab on the baseplate Do not use any type of jackscrew arrangement as this will twist the baseplate and may distort the tube
Important Note
Optional mounting feet ldquoTall mounting shownrdquo
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gt225rdquo (572 mm)
lsquoMinimumrsquo clearance
9 Installing the fans Assure the gap between fan and laser must be less than 30rdquo (76 mm) Minimum fan-to-wall clearance is 225rdquo (572 mm) otherwise damage will occur
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
Front
8 If temperature monitoring is desired see the following figure for customer supplied external tempera- ture sensor
Top ViewFrontMeasure chassis temperatureat this location
Cooling Connections
91 Dual-cooled units can be cooled with either fans or water (vi30 shown)
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10 If rear cooling is desired Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of the laser and cooling fan Assure the shroud fits snugly against the heatsink fins so that cooling air is conducted through them and not around them For adequate heat removal open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser Use a cooling fan rated at least 85 m3min (300 cfm) at a static pressure of 239 mm H2O (094 in H2O) and position it approximately 150 mm (60 in) from the rear of the laser See the cooling specifications in the Technical Reference section of the Operation Manual
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
Allow 6 inchesclearance
Recommended fan shroud design for rear cooling
Caution possible equipment damage Customer designed fan shroud must enclose both the OEM laser and cooling fan
Cooling (Continued)
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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gt225rdquo (572 mm)
lsquoMinimumrsquo clearance
9 Installing the fans Assure the gap between fan and laser must be less than 30rdquo (76 mm) Minimum fan-to-wall clearance is 225rdquo (572 mm) otherwise damage will occur
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
lt 30rdquo (76 mm)
Front
8 If temperature monitoring is desired see the following figure for customer supplied external tempera- ture sensor
Top ViewFrontMeasure chassis temperatureat this location
Cooling Connections
91 Dual-cooled units can be cooled with either fans or water (vi30 shown)
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10 If rear cooling is desired Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of the laser and cooling fan Assure the shroud fits snugly against the heatsink fins so that cooling air is conducted through them and not around them For adequate heat removal open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser Use a cooling fan rated at least 85 m3min (300 cfm) at a static pressure of 239 mm H2O (094 in H2O) and position it approximately 150 mm (60 in) from the rear of the laser See the cooling specifications in the Technical Reference section of the Operation Manual
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
Allow 6 inchesclearance
Recommended fan shroud design for rear cooling
Caution possible equipment damage Customer designed fan shroud must enclose both the OEM laser and cooling fan
Cooling (Continued)
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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10 If rear cooling is desired Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of the laser and cooling fan Assure the shroud fits snugly against the heatsink fins so that cooling air is conducted through them and not around them For adequate heat removal open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser Use a cooling fan rated at least 85 m3min (300 cfm) at a static pressure of 239 mm H2O (094 in H2O) and position it approximately 150 mm (60 in) from the rear of the laser See the cooling specifications in the Technical Reference section of the Operation Manual
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
Allow 6 inchesclearance
Recommended fan shroud design for rear cooling
Caution possible equipment damage Customer designed fan shroud must enclose both the OEM laser and cooling fan
Cooling (Continued)
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Cooling (Continued)
Water In from chiller
Water Out to chiller
11 Water cooling Assure the water in from the chiller and out to the chiller are aligned appropriately with the lsquoInrsquo and lsquoOutrsquo markings on the back of the laser
Caution possible equipment damage
Do not exceed coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI)
Attention The stability of the unit will be affected if the water inout is reversed
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming
Cut tubing squarely diagonal cuts may not seal properly Trim away any burrs if the cut is ldquoraggedrdquo
Avoid excessive stress on fittings by creating a gentle radius when bends in the tubing are close to fittings Bending tubing too sharply will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting
Never allow the tubing to kink since kinking severely restricts coolant flow
Push tubing completely into the fitting then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place
ImportantNote
When filling your chiller use at least 90 distilled or tap water by volume If you must use glycol do not add more than 10 by volume See the technical reference chapter in the laserrsquos Operation Manual for the dew point table and cooling specifications
Operating the laser with a coolant temperature below the dew point of the surrounding air may cause condensation to occur that will damage the laser The setpoint temperature MUST be maintained above the dew point temperature
If tubing needs to be disconnected from a fitting
First push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting Next push the orange fitting ring evenly to- wards the fitting and then pull the tubing free
After disconnecting tubing from a fitting trim 127 mm (05 in) from its end before reconnecting Trimming the end of the tubing before reconnecting provides an undisturbed sealing surface
NoteIf your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing we recommend the installation of tubing adaptors to convert cooling kit fittings from 12rdquo (8 mm) tubing to the desired metric tubing These tubing adaptors are available from many tubing and fitting manufacturers
Cooling (Continued)
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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When coolant temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture con-denses out of the surrounding air) condensation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when water-cooled lasers are run in a high heathigh humidity environment and the chillerrsquos coolant temperature is colder than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down and coolant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time
The chillerrsquos temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature In cases where this is not possible within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 degC to 22 degC (64 degF to 72 degF) then the following steps MUST be taken to reduce the risk of condensation damage
A Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down
B Increase coolant flow by an additional 38 LPM (10 GPM)
C Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser
D Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser
Cooling (Continued)
ImportantNote
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and lon-gevity of your laser otherwise internal condensation damage will occur
Reference the dew point chart for temperatures and range of air temperature and relative humidity values in the technical references chapter of the vi3040 Operation Manual
Remember that the laserrsquos coolant temperature must be set above dew point temperatures
Do not flow coolant through the laser for an extended period of time when the laser is shutdown This causes condensation to form inside the laser which may result in catastrophic damage to internal optics and elec-tronic circuits
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your laser
Caution possible equipment damage
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Electrical amp Control Connections
12 Connect the Laser negative (black) and the positive (red) DC power into the laserrsquos power supply
DC Power connection locations (for the Laser)
Caution The Quick Start Plug bypasses the laserrsquos safety interlock function potentially exposing personnel to hazardous invisible laser radiation
Do not reverse polarity when connecting the DC Power cable to the vi3040 laser Attach the red (+) wire(s) from the DC Pow-er cable to the positive (+) 48 VDC output terminal and attach the black (-) wire(s) from the DC Power cable to the negative (-) 48 VDC output terminal Refer to the appropriate Quick Start Guide amp Technical Drawings on our website
Note
13 If using the UC-2000 controller see the UC-2000 QSG located on our website then connect the laserrsquos control DB-9BNC interface to the laser (See the following figures)
DC Power
(+) Red DC Cable
(-) Black DC Cable
131 DB- 9 Connector
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Before your OEM vi3040 laser is put into service for the first time its functionality should be verified
Follow this procedure if you are not utilizing the UC-2000 controller to verify the laser system is operating at optimum performance
Be sure to also reference the technical reference chapter of the laserrsquos operation man-ual When applying 48 VDC but before operating the laser you must provide a Laser Enable input signal to the DB-9 IO connector See DB-9 IO connections in the Techni-cal Reference chapter within the operation manual for pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Electrical amp Control Connections (Continued)
133 Optional Quick Start Plug for the Laser
132 DB- 9 Interface
If using a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller refer to the UC-2000 Laser Controller Quick Start Guide and itrsquos Operatorrsquos Manual for setup and operation instructions located on our website
Note
Controlling your laser with a UC-2000 controller
Controlling your laser without a UC-2000 controller
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Do not reverse polarity when connecting DC power cables to your DC power source Reversed DC polarity will damage the vi3040rsquos internal RF and control board circuitry Carefully follow the directions below to ensure that DC cable leads are properly connected to the correct DC output terminals
Turn off DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable from the DB-9 IO connector Ensure that user connections are made to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are applied Failure to do so may damage the laser
Vi-Series lasers MUST be provided with a pre-ionizing ldquoticklerdquo signal during standby or laser ldquolowrdquo periods This signal is automatically provided by SYNRADregrsquos UC-2000 Universal Laser ControllerA tickle signal keeps the plasma ionized during laser lsquolowrsquo periods and facili-tates plasma breakdown and pulse-to-pulse fidelity Damage to or malfunction of the laser may occur if this or equivalent drive signals are not provided If the laser has been ldquoOFFrdquo or the tickle has not been applied for any length of time apply the tickle signal for at least two seconds before applying any PWM command signal
Cautionpossibleequipmentdamage
Always wear safety goggles Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command signal source to PWM PositivePWM Negative inputs
In electrically-noisy environments long lengths of unshielded wire act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger uncommanded lasing
WarningSerious personal injury
The negative (ndash) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC power ground If you need to isolate the body of the laser from the equipment chassis ground use an insulating pad or film and insulated mounting hardware
OEM vi30 lasers can also be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for control signal descriptions and refer to DB-9 IO connections also in the Technical Reference chapter for signal specifications and connection details
Note
DC power
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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The OEM vi3040 laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 48 VDC at minimum (12 A (vi30) 20A (vi40) peak for less than 1 ms) To connect the vi3040 laser to a 48 VDC power supply perform the following steps
Verify your laser power to ensure output is consistent with the rating of your particular model
14 If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed remove its aperture dust cover
15
16 Assure the red self-adhesive aperture seal has been removed from the laserrsquos faceplate
17 Verify that input AC power to the DC power supply is physically locked out or disconnected
18 Place an appropriate beam block 61cm (24 in) from the laser aperture in this case a power meter(such as SYNRADregrsquos PW-250 Power Wizardreg) to verify that output power is consistent with the powerrating for your particular model Beam block prevents the beam from traveling beyond the workarea
Initial startup of your OEM vi3040 laser
Note If using water for cooling see the laserrsquos Operation Manual for specifications review thewater cooling sections within this guide and the laserrsquos operation manual
Note You will need to provide a tickle signal and a pulse width modulated (PWM) Command signal to the laserrsquos CTRL input connector Refer to Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chap-ter in your laserrsquos Operation Manual for tickle and PWM Command signal descriptions
When performing the initial start-up sequence check that the factory-installed DB-9 jump-er plug is installed If not you must provide the required Remote Interlock and Remote Keyswitch signals to the DB-9 Connector See the laserrsquos Operation Manual for DB-9 connec-tions pinouts and signal descriptions
Important Note
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eye-wear
The laserrsquos control board does not incorporate a built-in tickle generator nor the applied PWM signals If you are not using a SYNRADreg UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to operate the laser you must provide a 5 kHz 1 micros tickle pulse between applied PWM signals lsquoSee Controlling laser powerrsquo in the laserrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference chapter for tickle signal descriptions
19 Ensure your controller is set to provide a 1 micros square wave tickle pulse at a frequency of 5 kHzduring any 200-micros measurement period where a PWM signal is not applied
20 Connect the output of your PWM controller to PWM Positive (Pin 1) on the laserrsquos DB-9 IO connec- tor and connect the ground or return of the Controller to PWM Negative (Pin 6) Reference the la- serrsquos Operation Manual Technical Reference section for DB-9 connections See the following figure
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
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Initial Start up without a UC-2000 Controller (Continued)
Pin 1Pin 5
Pin 6
24 If your laser fails to lase reference the laserrsquos Troubleshooting Section within the Operation Manu- al SYNRADrsquos website for more information or contact SYNRAD support
Pin 9
22 Set your PWM controller to a frequency of 5 kHz (at a +5 volt level) and ensure that the controllerrsquos duty cycle is set to zero percent output (00)
23 Apply a Laser Enable signal to the DB-9 IO connector The yellow RDY lamp turns on to indicate that after a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received Lase LED will illumate red
PWR LED
21 Restore power to the laser and turn on the +48 VDC power supply Turn on the +48 VDC power supply The laserrsquos PWR LED should illuminate green After a five-second delay lasing is enabled when a PWM Command signal is received
LASE LED
RDY LED
- Unpacking
- Readying your Laser for use
- Mounting
- Cooling Connections
- Electrical amp Control Connections
-
