IPG Photonics QCW YLR-150, User Manual

Page 1: ...HP Switch Software Part Number P21 010106 YLR Series SLED 3 0 Published April 2015 Revision B DCO 956 Management and Configuration Guide YLR Series User Guide and Configuration Guide...

Page 2: ...r the presence nor absence of trademark identifications affects the legal status of any trademarks Patent Rights This product is patented See the product for more information US Export Control Complia...

Page 3: ...tion contained herein prior to operating the product This guide should stay with the product to provide you and all future operators users and owners of the product with important operating safety and...

Page 4: ...ii Preface Audience...

Page 5: ...igital Device 1 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility 1 4 Laser Classification 1 5 Safety Label Locations 1 6 Emission On Indicator 1 13 General Safety Instructions 1 14 Specular Reflections 1 14 Equipment...

Page 6: ...External Circuits 2 17 Interlock Safety Circuit 2 18 Interface Connector Pin Assignments 2 19 Initial Power Up Sequence 2 24 Key Control 2 24 YLR Series System Operation 2 25 Rear Panel 7 pin and 24 p...

Page 7: ...Ethernet 4 12 Connecting Using RS 232 4 13 Using the Offline Option 4 14 Exporting a Configuration 4 15 Importing a Configuration 4 15 Using the Pulse Shaper Program 4 17 Laser Control Tab 4 20 Shape...

Page 8: ...l Interface 4 47 5 Troubleshooting Error Messages on the Display and Status Bits 5 1 A Web User Utility Overview A 1 Configuration Procedures A 1 Configuring an Ethernet Connection A 1 Configuring an...

Page 9: ...e License Agreement D 2 Software License Agreement for LaserNet D 6 IPG Laser GmbH D 6 Single Use License D 6 MICROSOFT CORPORATION EMBEDDED SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT D 10 E Product Returns...

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Page 11: ...laser is typically exceeds 30 percent All YLR Series fiber lasers are Class 4 laser products and are designed and tested with important safety features Follow this guide and apply laser safety practic...

Page 12: ...ventions are used throughout this guide Table 1 1 Safety Symbols Symbol Description Text marked with an Electrical Warning symbol or Laser Warning symbol refers to a potential personal hazard It requi...

Page 13: ...11 2009 A1 2010 CISPR 11 2009 A1 2010 FCC Class A EMC Immunity EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 61326 1 2006 EN 61000 4 2 2009 EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 A2 2010 EN 61000 4 4 2004...

Page 14: ...of the laser monitors safety related inputs If the laser is emitting and a stop is initiated by a safeguard the stored energy for the laser is discharged Prevention of unexpected startup The safety e...

Page 15: ...ion being invisible the beam can cause irreversible damage to the retina and cornea Appropriate and approved laser safety eyewear must be worn at all times while the laser is operational WARNING You m...

Page 16: ...ein can impair the protection provided by the device Safety Label Locations The YLR Series Laser has the required laser safety labels located on the outside of the chassis in various locations These i...

Page 17: ...verview of the YLR Series Fiber Lasers Safety Features and Compliance to Government Requirements Figure 1 1 Safety Label Locations WC YLR Series Laser Figure 1 2 Safety Label Locations AC YLR Series L...

Page 18: ...Fiber Lasers Safety Features and Compliance to Government Requirements Table 1 2 Safety Label Descriptions Item Label Name Description 1 Aperture Label 2 FDA Compliance for US Products 3 Class 2M Lase...

Page 19: ...s Safety Features and Compliance to Government Requirements 4 Class 4 Laser Product Models YLR 10 YLR 15 YLR 20 YLR 25 YLR 30 4 Class 4 Laser Product Models YLR 40 YLR 50 YLR 60 to YLR 70 4 Class 4 La...

Page 20: ...fety Features and Compliance to Government Requirements 4 Class 4 Laser Product Models YLR 200 YLR 250 YLR 300 YLR 350 4 Class 4 Laser Product Models YLR 400 YLR 500 YLR 600 YLR 700 4 4 Class 4 Laser...

Page 21: ...s Fiber Lasers Safety Features and Compliance to Government Requirements 4 Class 4 Laser Product Models QCW YLR 150 1500 4 4 Class 4 Laser Product Models QCW YLR 300 3000 5 Identification Plate Produc...

Page 22: ...s Fiber Lasers Safety Features and Compliance to Government Requirements 5 Identification Plate Products Made in Germany b 6 Laser Radiation Hazard Label 7 Protective Conductor Terminalc 8 Electrical...

Page 23: ...mote control Emission ON Pin 24 on the remote connector is active high when the laser is ready to emit It can used to provide a laser ready warning at the aperture or remote control when these are loc...

Page 24: ...t and Solvents Light sensitive elements in equipment such as video cameras photomultipliers and photodiodes can also be damaged from exposure to the laser light WARNING The laser light is strong enoug...

Page 25: ...UTION If the output of the device is delivered through a lens with an anti reflection coating ensure that the lens is of good quality and clean For cleaning instructions refer to Optical Fiber Connect...

Page 26: ...er look directly into a laser aperture such as fiber collimator or scanning head when the Start button or remote Start circuit is activated Ensure that you wear appropriate laser safety eyewear at all...

Page 27: ...is sufficient airflow to cool the device Any objects or debris that cover the ventilation holes must be inspected Filter media should be inspected at regular intervals to maintain sufficient airflow i...

Page 28: ...1 18 Overview of the YLR Series Fiber Lasers General Safety Instructions 1 These values are calculated using the August Roche Magnus approximation...

Page 29: ...ment classification requirements and user s guide Available through LIA Center for Devices and Radiological Health 21 CFR 1040 10 Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products US Department of Lab...

Page 30: ...1 20 Overview of the YLR Series Fiber Lasers Additional Safety Resources...

Page 31: ...strial applications Scientific research Model Configurations IPGoffersmanyYLR Series configurationmodels Thisguideisdesignedtoprovide complete instructions for all models Therefore specific difference...

Page 32: ...ation Output Beam Characteristic MM for Multi Mode LP for Linearly Polarized If an item is not listed then the beam is single mode and randomly polarized 5 Additional Information WC Water Cooled devic...

Page 33: ...n transit If there is damage contact IPG Photonics immediately It is the responsibility of the purchaser end user to bring the end system into compliance with all applicable regulations YLR Series Fro...

Page 34: ...r supply is disabled You can reset it by turning clockwise 3 Start Button with Indicator Local interface option only When pressed turns On the internal main power supply of the laser assuming that the...

Page 35: ...ernal power supply is active and the laser is capable of producing laser radiation 2 PS Active When lit indicates that the main supply voltage is applied to the laser module inside the device 3 Emissi...

Page 36: ...anel Descriptions Item Feature Description 1 Laser Output The output of the laser fiber cable is delivered through this location 2 Hardwiring Interface 24 pin The 24 pin connector provides an analog a...

Page 37: ...h this product to determine your models power requirement 6 AC line fuses Replaceable fuses F1 F2 Refer to Table B 1 on page B 2 for more information 7 Coolant Inlet Liquid Coolant Input Refer to the...

Page 38: ...sent See Table 2 8 on page 2 23 for detailed information 3 Hardwiring Interface 24 pin The 24 pin connector provides an analog and digital interface for hardwiring control of the laser See Table 2 5 o...

Page 39: ...hat covers and protects the optical surface and electrical contacts when not in use These protective caps must be removed from the connectors when connecting the process fiber cable of the laser to an...

Page 40: ...w should be performed as needed using the same materials and techniques described in Optical Fiber Connector Inspection and Cleaning on page C 1 Figure 2 8 Fiber End with Collimator Model Specificatio...

Page 41: ...arrying the device Do not lift or position the device by any attached fibers or cables Laser models that are smaller and relatively lighter are packaged in foam insulated cardboard boxes See Unpacking...

Page 42: ...ds Shipping Box Contents Quantity Cover AC Power Inlet P45 001394 1 Strain Relief P40 002294 1 Strain Relief Nut P40 002293 1 Harting 24 pin Interface Connector Kit P30 007268 1 Connector P40 001344 1...

Page 43: ...2 13 Using Your Device Unpacking Instructions Figure 2 9 Unpacking a Unit from a Cardboard Box...

Page 44: ...raps securing the fiber to the second insert 4 Place the fiber on top of the unit and carefully lift it out of the box IPG strongly recommends two people to lift the unit at all times 5 Check the inve...

Page 45: ...2 15 Using Your Device Unpacking Instructions Figure 2 10 Unpacking a Unit from a Wooden Crate...

Page 46: ...irements Note A power cord is not provided with the laser To connect the electrical power 1 Wire the power input terminal block on the rear panel of the laser to the voltage phase and frequency indica...

Page 47: ...d or cabling must have an overall shield to ensure proper functionality The shield is to cover over all conductors and terminate at the unit where the conductors enter exit the unit Connections to Ext...

Page 48: ...enters a high state and power is supplied to the laser module The laser diodes remain inactive until a separate Laser Enable signal transitions high and an output power level set to a non zero value T...

Page 49: ...rn 8 Remote Key Switch Contact Closurea 5 s Activates the laser control electronics in Remote mode 9 10 Remote Start Button Momentary Contact Closurea 1 s Activates the internal main power supply and...

Page 50: ...rce 120 ms High at the emission is enabled a Connection of potential free contacts only External contact closure must be rated to 1A 24 VDC b To have a possibility of the internal main power supply ac...

Page 51: ...aser output power with either Local or Remote Control Mode enabled power supply enabled external emission control enabled Remote Control Mode only and analog control enabled The output power is propor...

Page 52: ...power supply is activated The signal is available whether the laser is in Local Control or Remote Control Mode The integrator should use this signal to warn operators using the end product that the p...

Page 53: ...Stop Out Channel 4B Contact Closure to pin 2a 5 PS_Active1 Digital Output 24 VDC 100mA source 120 msb b Interlock response time 500 ms and 1 2s QCW models must be additionally considered to ensure the...

Page 54: ...riatelasersafetyeyewearatalltimeswhileoperatingtheproduct Ensure all power is removed from the laser when handling the delivery cable 5 Ensure the Interlock pins 1 to 4 2 to 3 on the interface connect...

Page 55: ...2 25 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series YLR Series System Operation The YRL Series system operation is illustrated in Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 YLR Series Timing...

Page 56: ...h is connected between pins 8 and 9 This switch should be closed to power system up in Remote Control Mode The Start button is connected between pins 10 and 11 When closed it starts system in Remote C...

Page 57: ...2 27 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 13 24 Pin Connector Interfaces...

Page 58: ...contacts of the E Stop button are connected between pins 1 4 and 2 3 When you push the E Stop button these contacts become open They return to closed state when E Stop button is released One isolated...

Page 59: ...Enableda a Default Setting To set Hardware Emission Control Enabled send the command ELE via RS 232 interface or select it in setting menu using Touch Screen display Hardware Emission Control Disabled...

Page 60: ...select a proper operation mode Turning on the Device in Remote Control Mode To turn on the device in Remote Control Mode 1 Turn the front panel Keyswitch counterclockwise to the REM position 2 Close c...

Page 61: ...gured by Sending corresponding commands via RS 232 interface or Using the Pulse Settings sub menu on the touch screen display The main difference between Pulse and CW modes is that in Pulse Mode the m...

Page 62: ...ontrol buttons on the touch screen in Local Mode Modulation Mode The value of pump LD current is controlled as in the Standalone Mode Laser emission is turned on off by the user generated Modulation s...

Page 63: ...rnal Interface Connector when Gate Mode is enabled YoucannotselectWaveformModeifeitherExternal Analog ControlorModulation Mode is enabled See Pulse Shaping on page 4 1 for details on using the Pulse S...

Page 64: ...2 34 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 16 Main Menu Screen...

Page 65: ...ates the state of the emission control Internal hardware control disabled or External hardware control enabled 6 Touching this button turns the guide laser ON or OFF 7 Touch this button to activate or...

Page 66: ...2 36 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 17 Sub Menus Screen...

Page 67: ...tage of the maximum power 3 Accept new Power setpoint 4 Return to the previous screen 5 Power setpoint value in percentage of maximum power for example 57 5 6 Power Control Bar disabled when locked 7...

Page 68: ...2 38 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 18 Sub Menus Screen...

Page 69: ...Mask box to enter a new net mask address 4 Press the Web Access Code box to enter a new web access address 5 Press Return to go back to the previous screen 6 Opens the Pulse Settings menu function de...

Page 70: ...2 40 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 19 Sub Menus Screen...

Page 71: ...ulse Mode sub menu 2 Opens Waveform Mode sub menu 3 Return to the previous screen 4 Enables or Disables the Waveform Pulse Mode 5 Single Pulse Pulse Sequence 6 Use the Up Down Arrows to scroll to sele...

Page 72: ...2 42 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 20 Sub Menus Screen...

Page 73: ...formation Screen Clicking anywhere in this area displays the Preview Screen 2 Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll to select a program from memory 3 Return to the previous screen 4 Pulse Program Previ...

Page 74: ...2 44 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series Figure 2 21 Sub Menus Screen...

Page 75: ...dth dialog 3 Opens Pulse Width dialog 4 Return to the previous screen 5 Enter Pulse Width in milliseconds ms range is 0 2 to 20 ms in 05 ms increments 6 Accept the Pulse Width 7 Cancel and return to t...

Page 76: ...2 46 Using Your Device Using the YLR Series...

Page 77: ...Interface The IP address of the laser is shown on the front panel Touching the screen where the address is shown displays the network setup menu where you can change the network settings The laser li...

Page 78: ...lso shown between the command and parameter for clarity The space is not required Every command generates a response The responses generally consist of the command echoed back If there is a returned v...

Page 79: ...ng Beam Control Enables hardware aiming beam control Sent EEABC Response EEABC EEC Enable External Control Enables the analog current control input Enables Dynamic Scaling in Waveform mode a Sent EEC...

Page 80: ...y on the front panel of the laser Sent LFP Response LFP or ERR Emission is ON HELP In case of no parameters returns the list of applicable commands In case of a specified command name as a parameter r...

Page 81: ...Reads the internal temperature of the laser The response is an echo of the command a delimiter of and the temperature in degrees centigrade Sent RCT Response RCT 34 5 REC Read Error Counter Reads crit...

Page 82: ...Sent RPP Response RPP 730 Indicates that the output peak power is 730 watts Sent RPP Response RPP Off Indicates that emission is off Sent RPP Response RPP Low Indicates that the output power is below...

Page 83: ...from the laser is the command echoed back a delimiter of and then the current setpoint for the laser A value that is outside the acceptable range will receive a response of ERR Out of Range Sent SDC 3...

Page 84: ...translates to the following 4100 0x1004 so bits 2 and 12 are set This means that emission is on and modulation is enabled SIP Set IP Followed by a number in dot decimal notation sets the IP address fo...

Page 85: ...ol Disabled 1 Analog Power Control Enabled Bit 5a 0 Normal Operation 1 Pulse Too Long Bit 6 Reserved Bit 7 Reserved Bit 8 0 Aiming Beam OFF 1 Aiming Beam ON Bit 9 0 Normal Operation 1 Pulse too Short...

Page 86: ...s Unlocked 1 Front Panel Display is Locked Bit 21b 0 Keyswitch is in ON position 1 Keyswitch is in REM position Bit 22c 0 Waveform Pulse Mode OFF 1 Waveform Pulse Mode ON Bit 23a 0 Normal Operation 1...

Page 87: ...a delimiter of and then either ON or OFF Sent RDHCP Response RDHCP OFF RIP Read IP Reads the current IP address of the device The response is the command echoed back followed by a delimiter of and the...

Page 88: ...in dot decimal notation sets the IP address for the laser Sent SIP 192 168 1 231 Response SIP 192 168 1 231 or ERR Emission is ON SMAC Set MAC Address Followed by six groups of two hexadecimal digits...

Page 89: ...not in Pulse Mode PCFG Configure Waveform Mode Returns the status of the Waveform Mode and the ID number of the selected Pulse Profile or Pulse Sequence Sent PCFG Response PCFG Status Disabled Mode P...

Page 90: ...Mode and Pulse Sequence ID If the command is not followed by the ID number or the ID is invalid then the existing or last selection is used Sent SQSEL 4 Response SQSEL 4 New Program 4 or ERR Enteredse...

Page 91: ...r threshold although that is not reflected in the pulse energy calculation To avoid pulse energy limits either shorten your pulse widths or reduce the value of the Time Scale Each time you change a Pu...

Page 92: ...sarenecessaryforinstallingandusingthePulse Shaping software x86machinewithatleast512MBRAM 5GBharddisk mouseandkeyboard VGA monitor and a Ethernet or Serial RS 232 communication port Operating System W...

Page 93: ...ion on page 3 1 for details on RS 232 configuration See Table 3 1 on page 3 1 for a list of RS 232 parameters Key Terms Shape Editor Lets you create and edit various Pulse Shapes and save them in the...

Page 94: ...lder with the Pulse Shaper program To install the Pulse Shaper software 1 Run the PulseShaper Setup exe and select a language The PulseShaper Setup Wizard appears as shown in Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Pul...

Page 95: ...eShaper Setup Location Destination 4 Click Next to accept the default Start Menu folder for the Pulse Shaper shortcut a Click Browse if you want to change the default Start menu to another location b...

Page 96: ...Pulse Shaper Software Figure 4 4 PulseShaper Setup Program Shortcut 5 Click Next to create a PulseShaper icon on your desktop default as shown in Figure 4 5 a Deselect the Create a desktop icon checkb...

Page 97: ...lse Shaping Installing the Pulse Shaper Software Figure 4 5 PulseShaper Setup Desktop Icon 6 Click Install to continue with installation as shown in Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 PulseShaper Setup Ready to In...

Page 98: ...Click Finish to exit Setup as shown in Figure 4 7 By default the Pulse Shaper program launches when you exit Setup a Deselect the Launch PulseShaper checkbox if you do not want Pulse Shaper to launch...

Page 99: ...a connection for Ethernet 1 Go to Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Change adapter settings 3 Select a Local Area Connection icon The following window appears as sh...

Page 100: ...ping Installing the Pulse Shaper Software Figure 4 9 Local Area Connection Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 6 Click the Properties button The following window appears as shown...

Page 101: ...ternet Protocol Version 4 Properties 7 Click the Use the following IP address radio button to manually assign the IP address 8 Assign the IP address to 192 68 3 23x x cannot be 0 9 Assign the subnetma...

Page 102: ...he laser over a network via a specific IP Serial Port To connect using Ethernet 1 Connect your PC to the laser using network cable 2 Configure the Local Area Connection settings for Ethernet as explai...

Page 103: ...cedure starts a connection to the laser over RS 232 serial cable via a specific port on the host machine To configure an RS 232 serial connection 1 Connect a RS 232 serial cable from your computer to...

Page 104: ...d store it for later use with the Offline option When you export a configuration the chart including unused time segments is preserved with the original time scale To use the Offline option 1 Start th...

Page 105: ...ck Export The following dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4 14 on page 4 15 Figure 4 14 Export Configuration 2 Accept the default filename or rename the file and click Save Importing a Configurati...

Page 106: ...6 Pulse Shaping Pulse Shaper Configuration Procedures Figure 4 15 Import Configuration 2 Select the configuration file lcfg and click Open 3 Click Yes to overwrite an existing configuration if applica...

Page 107: ...the Pulse Shaper Program To start the Pulse Shaper program 1 Go to All Programs IPG Laser GmbH PulseShaper 2 Select PulseShaper Figure 4 16 Pulse Shaper Program The Pulse Shaper interface appears as...

Page 108: ...ent Pulse Shaping profile to the laser This option only saves the effective pulse Delete in Laser Deletes a Pulse Shaping profile that is stored in the laser Read from File Loads and displays a Pulse...

Page 109: ...uration Panel ID The configuration identification for the laser SN The serial number of the laser CW Indicates if the CW operating mode Continuous Wave is active In CW mode the maximum pulse duration...

Page 110: ...s in the Laser Control tab Table 4 3 Laser Control Tab Descriptions Name Description Waveform Toggles the waveform status Waveform mode Toggles between a Single Pulse and Pulse Sequence Waveform seque...

Page 111: ...pe Editor lets you create and edit various Pulse Shape profiles and save them in the Pulse Shapes library on the laser or locally to your computer Figure 4 19 shows the Shape Editor tab Figure 4 19 Sh...

Page 112: ...rogram Figure 4 20 Shape Editor Tab Points Panel Figure 4 21 shows the Shift Panel in the Shape Editor tab Figure 4 21 Shape Editor Tab Shift Panel Table 4 4 provides descriptions for the Point and Sh...

Page 113: ...very small ones might not have an effect IPG recommends you save the original pulse while manipulating the pulse for easy comparison between the modulated pulse and the original 1 Emission Shift Down...

Page 114: ...g Using the Pulse Shaper Program Figure 4 22 shows the Scale Panel in the Shape Editor tab Figure 4 22 Shape Editor Tab Scale Panel Table 4 5 provides descriptions for the Scale Panel controls in the...

Page 115: ...the reference point 5 Expand Emission Expands all pulse points in emission with regards to the reference point 6 Decrease Emission Scale Step Decreases the step size for emission scaling 7 Increase E...

Page 116: ...Editor tab Table 4 6 Shape Editor Tab Chart Name Description Chart Panela 1 Time X axis Time domain in s ms or sec 2 Emission Y axis Emission level in percent power 3 Power Threshold Visual represent...

Page 117: ...the Pulse Shape is complete you can save it to the Pulse Shapes library or locally on your computer a To save to the Pulse Shapes library on the laser select Shape Write to Laser b To save to your com...

Page 118: ...connect the plotted dots 3 Click the Show points checkbox to display the graphical points along the grid lines in the chart 4 Select the Move tool and drag and move any pulse point You should be able...

Page 119: ...Time Shift Left Tr Time Shift Right TI to introduce a time offset to the pulse 7 Set an Emission Scale Ref percentage value It should be the effective zero point of your pulse to get the best result F...

Page 120: ...tch a Pulse shape as explained in Creating a Single Pulse Shape on page 4 28 2 Select Shape Write to Laser Figure 4 24 Write a Pulse Profile to the Laser 3 Select a pulse ID or enter a new name for th...

Page 121: ...Save To recall a Pulse Shape 1 Select Shape Read from File 2 Select a pulse ID and click OK The Pulse Shape is fetched and loaded into the chart Deleting a Pulse Profile You can only delete or make c...

Page 122: ...4 32 Pulse Shaping Using the Pulse Shaper Program Figure 4 25 Delete a Pulse Profile in the Laser 2 Select a profile ID to delete 3 Click Delete 4 Click Yes in the confirmation box...

Page 123: ...RS 232 2 Click the Laser Control tab 3 Toggle the Waveform button to Enabled 4 Toggle the Waveform mode to Single Pulse 5 Select a Waveform shape from the listbox 6 Click SET 7 Click Emission to conf...

Page 124: ...te If no pulse profile is saved the laser s pulse profile list then No Profiles Available is displayed 6 Pulse Information Preview optional To view information about the pulse click on the Pulse Brows...

Page 125: ...ower Control is enabled it allows on the fly scaling of the Pulse Sequence by varying analog input signal You do not need to use Scaling Editor See Accessing the Web User Utility on pageA 5 to enableA...

Page 126: ...the Power button to toggle between percentage and watts 4 Show points Click the Show points checkbox to display graphical points along the grid lines in the Scale chart This option is disabled by defa...

Page 127: ...assigned an existing pulse pre delay and repeat amount The Pulse Shaping program checks each created sequence for average power and other laser limitation violation and prompts you to make adjustment...

Page 128: ...the Web User Utility on pageA 5 to enableAnalog Power Control a To save to the Pulse Sequence library on the laser select Sequence Write to Laser b To save to your computer select Sequence Write to Fi...

Page 129: ...r a value in ms in the Delay box 4 Select a Pulse Profile from the listbox 5 Enter a number of repeats number of times the selected Pulse Profile with delay must be repeated in the Repeats box 6 Click...

Page 130: ...ping Using the Pulse Shaper Program Figure 4 29 Pulse Shapes Dialog Box 8 Select a shape ID for the sequence and click OK 9 Click the Scaling ID button to display a list of Pulse Scaling IDs as shown...

Page 131: ...haper Program Figure 4 30 Pulse Scaling Dialog Box 10 Select a scaling ID for the sequence and click OK The preview of the sequence is refreshed when changes are made to the pulse Additionally laser l...

Page 132: ...e sequence order 4 Click Delete to remove the selected sequence step Pulse Sequence Storage and Recall This section requires connection to the laser On a Laser You can write Pulse Sequences to the las...

Page 133: ...tor To save a Pulse Sequence your computer 1 Select Sequence Write to File 2 Enter a name for the file and click Save To recall a Pulse Sequence 1 Select Sequence Read from File 2 Select a sequence ID...

Page 134: ...4 44 Pulse Shaping Using the Pulse Shaper Program Figure 4 32 Delete a Sequence in the Laser 2 Select a sequence ID to delete 3 Click Delete 4 Click Yes in the confirmation box...

Page 135: ...on to Enabled 3 Toggle the Waveform mode to Pulse Sequence 4 Select a Waveform sequence from the listbox 5 Click SET 6 Click Emission to confirm and start countdown The selected pulse is emitted after...

Page 136: ...Pulse Sequence 4 Use the Up and Down arrows to select a specific Pulse Sequence 5 Pulse Sequence Information Preview Optional To view information about the Pulse Sequence click on the Pulse Browser b...

Page 137: ...aping feature and it not meant to be a comprehensive control utility Note This interface works simultaneously with the Touch Screen display To start the interface 1 Select Remote Control from the top...

Page 138: ...4 48 Pulse Shaping Using the Pulse Shaper Program...

Page 139: ...off Cause Either the delivery fiber cable is mechanically damaged or the output connector is not plugged into an appropriate optical head Possible Solution Send reset error command RERR If the message...

Page 140: ...n the operating range Module Disconnected Bit 6 Result The power supply and laser emission is switched off Cause This means that digital data communication with the laser module inside the device is b...

Page 141: ...witched off Cause The back reflected power exceeded the pre installed maximal applicable level Possible Solution Check if the focus position is correctly adjusted and that there are no surfaces which...

Page 142: ...iod Possible Solution Check the modulation signal Try to reset the error If it appears again contact IPG Photonics for assistance High Pulse Energy Result The pulse energy of the laser is too high Cau...

Page 143: ...assistance Pulse Too Long Result The laser pulse is too long Cause The system has detected an error that is considered critical Possible Solution Check the modulation signal Try to reset the error If...

Page 144: ...o Short warning appears in touch screen display Cause The system has detected an error that is considered critical Possible Solution Click Warning in the touch screen display The warning message appea...

Page 145: ...ollowing procedure assumes you are familiar with operating the YLM QCW laser IPG recommends that you review all safety and operational procedures before proceeding 1 Connect PC to the laser using a st...

Page 146: ...onnection for Ethernet 1 Go to Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Change adapter settings 3 Select a Local Area Connection icon The following window appears as shown...

Page 147: ...Utility Configuring a LAN Connection for Ethernet Figure A 2 Local Area Connection Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 6 Click Properties The following window appears as shown in...

Page 148: ...col Version 4 Properties 7 Click the Use the following IP address radio button to manually assign the IP address 8 Assign the IP address to 192 168 3 23x x cannot be 0 as it is the default IP address...

Page 149: ...e the most current Web User Utility interface is downloaded to your web browser you need to modify the Website data settings in Internet Explorer To modify the Website data settings 1 Open Internet Ex...

Page 150: ...A 6 Web User Utility Configuring a LAN Connection for Ethernet Figure A 5 Website Data Settings 4 Click Everytime I visit the webpage 5 Click OK to save this setting...

Page 151: ...IP address of the laser in a web browser The Web User utility appears Figure A 6 IG337 Web User Utility The items 0 to 31 in the Status group are listed in Table 3 5 on page 3 8 Bit Meanings See Tabl...

Page 152: ...wing page appears 3 Click the Revision link to upload the latest laser module software version The following page appears 4 Click the Ellipsis button to reset critical errors The following page appear...

Page 153: ...A 9 Web User Utility Configuring a LAN Connection for Ethernet...

Page 154: ...A 10 Web User Utility Configuring a LAN Connection for Ethernet...

Page 155: ...t panel fan covers The input voltage to the laser is potentially lethal All electrical cables and connections should be treated as if it were a harmful level All parts of the electrical cable connecto...

Page 156: ...parts when replace filter media To access the filters use the following procedure 1 Unplug the line cord and remove keys from laser 2 Remove the front bezel on the front panel of the laser refer to Fi...

Page 157: ...es possible fiber failures IPG Photonics is not responsible for any damages due to contaminated connectors Tampering with the fiber connectors without training by IPG voids the warranty For cleaning a...

Page 158: ...1 Switch off the laser main power by pressing the Emergency Stop button on the front of the unit and turning the Keyswitch to the center position 2 Leave protective cap on and clean the fiber connect...

Page 159: ...e surface carefully Any contamination might lead to dark spots on the surface and eventual fiber failure see Figure C 6 on page C 7 for examples Ifcontaminationisvisibleonthequartzblock continuetothen...

Page 160: ...contamination 14 Repeat above cleaning steps until all contamination is removed This cleaning procedure can be stopped at any time if a good result has already been achieved After fiber connector is...

Page 161: ...C 5 Optical Fiber Connector Inspection and Cleaning Overview Figure C 4 Fiber End Face Cleaning Start to clean with even pressure Drag in only one direction...

Page 162: ...osure 2 For connecting the fiber to the bayonet the red dot at the fiber has to be in line with the red dot at the bayonet enclosure 3 Gently slide the fiber all the way into the fiber port 4 Lock the...

Page 163: ...C 7 Optical Fiber Connector Inspection and Cleaning Overview Figure C 6 Fiber Quartz Block Inspection...

Page 164: ...C 8 Optical Fiber Connector Inspection and Cleaning Overview...

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Page 179: ...ems and IPG will issue credit or invoice when the parts service is received Speak to IPG Service Manager for the amount authorized under the required purchase order 3 All requests for repair or replac...

Page 180: ...urn cost and insurance back to the Buyer Non Warranty Returns Domestic International Buyers pay for two way freight costs and insurance to IPG If shipment consists of returns that are both warranty an...

Page 181: ...hall be charged to the Buyer All products returned to IPG Laser which are not accompanied by an itemized statement of defects shall be returned to the Buyer at the Buyer s expense and IPG Laser shall...

Page 182: ...the warranty provisions In most cases restocking fees will apply 6 All returns must be packaged adequately to avoid damage during shipment 7 Complete packing list with product model and serial number...

Page 183: ...formation Interchange U S Government BTU British thermal unit CAN Controller Area Network CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health U S Government CFR Code of Federal Regulation U S Government c...

Page 184: ...e nm Nanometer 10 9 meters mA Milliamps 10 3 amperes mm Millimeter 10 6 meters MHz Megahertz 106 Hertz mrad Milliradian 10 3 radians geometry rms Root mean square or quadratic mean QCW Quasi Continuou...

Page 185: ...K Key Control 2 24 Keyswitch 2 4 L Laser Model Designation Codes 2 1 Local Control Mode 2 4 2 29 M Model Configurations 2 1 model specifications 2 10 Modulation Mode 2 32 O Operation Control Modes 2 2...

Page 186: ...ting 4 39 Service and Repairs B 1 Standalone Mode 2 32 system timing 2 25 T Touch Screen Display 2 4 2 33 Troubleshooting 5 1 U Unpacking Instructions 2 11 cardboard box 2 11 wood crate 2 14 Y YLR Ser...

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