First start-up of the chiller
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Operating manual LC 340.01-A.3.5/6
Current revision status: Apr 4, 2019
5.5 Connecting the chiller with the laser
The water connections are labelled as follows :
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Main Supply (Outlet chiller / Inlet laser)
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Optic Supply (Outlet chiller / Inlet optic)
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Main Return (Inlet chiller / Outlet laser)
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Optic Return (Inlet Chiller / Outlet optic)
Please use the provided hose pipes for connecting the laser with the chiller.
ADVICE:
It’s forbidden to use following materials for water piping:
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mild steel
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galvanized steel
We recommend to use following materials for water piping:
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Cooling circuit Laser: Copper or stainless steel
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Cooling circuit Optics: Stainless steel (1.4301)
Water pipes should be design as follows:
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Cooling circuit Laser: 8 m³/h @
p
max
= 0,5 bar
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Cooling circuit Optics: 2 m³/h @
p
max
= 0,5 bar
Figure 1: Water Connections
ADVICE:
Before starting up the chiller make sure, that:
a) Laser and optic cooling circuit are connected with the laser
b) All ball valves
– laser and chiller –
are open
Main Supply
Main Return
Optic Supply
Optic Return
Tank Drains