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MOVIA, 2-Axis Scan Head – User Manual, 1040–0004 Rev. 03 

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND 

MAINTENANCE 

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TROUBLESHOOTING 

Table 4 outlines common issues that users experience while using a scan head. 
Complete the recommended actions to fix the issues. 

If you need additional assistance, contact your local Cambridge Technology 
support representative; contact information is listed the Customer Support section 
on page 3. 

Table 4: Scan Head Symptoms, Causes, and Recommended Actions 

Symptom 

Possible Cause 

Recommended Action 

Head does not create 
any marks. 

Lens is out of focus.  Verify that lens is set to the 

proper working distance. 

Laser is 
disconnected. 

Verify that all cables and wires are 
connected. 

Beam path is 
blocked. 

Verify that the beam path is clear. 

Head only marks a 
spot in the center of 
the field. 

No command data 
is going to the head. 

 

Verify that all cables and 
wires are connected. 

 

Check continuity and verify 
pinout of power/data cable. 

Summary of Contents for MOVIA

Page 1: ...ENGINEERED BY CAMBRIDGE TECHNOLOGY MOVIA 2 Axis Scan Head User Manual Read carefully before using Retain for future reference...

Page 2: ...ded Accessories Customer Supplied 9 Laser Shutter 9 3 3 Installation Instructions 10 3 3 1 Unpack the MOVIA Scan Head 10 3 3 2 Mount the Scan Head 10 3 3 3 Attach the Power Data Cable to the Scan Head...

Page 3: ...Product Label 7 Figure 4 Location of Optical Beam Hazard Zones and Recommended Shutter Location 9 Figure 5 Location of Metric Dowel Pin Holes 11 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Cable Channel Usage 11 Table 2 P...

Page 4: ...e Technology reserves the right to update this user manual at any time without prior notification If product ownership changes this manual should accompany the product 1 1 SAFETY SYMBOLS DANGER Indica...

Page 5: ...burns on the skin and may pose a fire risk To avoid injury and reduce risk of fire please follow the control measures and safety guidelines provided by the laser s manufacturer and those established b...

Page 6: ...can damage MOVIA scan head s electronics Ship equipment returned to the factory in anti static packaging IMPORTANT Customers assume all responsibility for maintaining a laser safe working environment...

Page 7: ...photonics novanta com Milan Italy Phone 39 039 793 710 Email photonics novanta com China Novanta Sales Service Office Shenzhen China Phone 86 755 8280 5395 Email photonics china novanta com Novanta S...

Page 8: ...anners with mirrors synchronize and rotate to steer the laser beam across the XY field The beam enters the scan head through the input aperture and encounters the X mirror The mirror galvo pair is res...

Page 9: ...laser or the overall system the customer is solely responsible for the laser safety of the entire system The system manufacturer bears responsibility for complying with the standards and guidelines re...

Page 10: ...2 Product Overview 2 3 Product Configuration MOVIA 2 Axis Scan Head User Manual 1040 0004 Rev 03 7 Figure 3 Product Label...

Page 11: ...e galvanometer based laser system Mounting Plate Mounting Hardware 4 M5 screws 2 4 mm dowel pins Beam Conditioning Optic such as a Beam Expander or Collimator optional F Theta Lens F Theta Lens Spacer...

Page 12: ...ral Regulations CFR 1040 10 for additional information The beam shutter should be installed between the laser and the MOVIA scan head Figure 4 shows the laser s internal and external optical path the...

Page 13: ...ocated at a proper static control station After receiving this product Carefully unpack the contents from the box verify content with packing list included with unit Protect the scan head from dust an...

Page 14: ...ed before connecting the cable to the head to avoid any damage The usage of cable channels and pin assignments are described in Table 1 and Table 2 Table 1 Cable Channel Usage Channels Behavior CLOCK...

Page 15: ...unsigned MSB first and an even parity bit Improper control codes parity error or a missing sync on the 21st clock cycle will cause the position data word for the affected channel to be discarded 001...

Page 16: ...ctions MOVIA 2 Axis Scan Head User Manual 1040 0004 Rev 03 13 Interface Pin Connection Usage 15 SYNC SYNC 16 X DATA 17 Y DATA 18 Z DATA 19 STATUS STATUS 20 N C RESERVED 21 N C RESERVED 22 V VOLTAGE 23...

Page 17: ...verall system confirm that you have the system controller or ScanMaster Controller configured correctly to work with your laser For the ScanMaster Controller SMC refer to the SMC Quick Start Guide Onc...

Page 18: ...ommends that you use a Class 1 HeNe Laser for alignment If this is not possible use the available laser s lowest power setting CAUTION Laser radiation can cause severe retinal and corneal burns burns...

Page 19: ...for non standard lenses you may also create a lens spacer Contact Cambridge Technology for this product s model specific drawing or the 3D Customer CAD model drawing to create a lens spacer When insta...

Page 20: ...HeNe Laser for alignment If this is not possible use the available laser s lowest power setting CAUTION Laser radiation can cause severe retinal and corneal burns burns on the skin and may pose a fir...

Page 21: ...has been completed installation of the scan head is complete 3 4 SET UP FOR INITIAL USE Delay parameter settings are variable because each application s requirements and the controllers that are used...

Page 22: ...d the Customer Support section on page 3 Table 4 Scan Head Symptoms Causes and Recommended Actions Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action Head does not create any marks Lens is out of focus Verify...

Page 23: ...and verify pinout of power data cable Low laser power Optics are dirty or damaged Inspect all optical surfaces for dirt or damage Controller parameters have changed Verify the laser parameters in the...

Page 24: ...mproper handling may damage scan head mirrors or lenses Do not clean scan head mirrors or lenses unless you have the required training to safely clean the equipment Mirrors or lenses that are damaged...

Page 25: ...s against defects up to two years from manufacture date barring unauthorized modifications or misuse Repaired product is warranted 90 days after the repair is made or two years after manufacture date...

Page 26: ...brand Novanta Head Quarters 125 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford MA 01730 USA Phone 1 781 266 5800 Email photonics novanta com Website www novantaphotonics com MOVIA 2 Axis Scan Head User Manual 1040 0004 R...

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