Page 1 Laser Marker Setup / Maintenance Guide LP-RF series Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. ME-LPRF-SM-11 2021. 8 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global...
Page 2: Preface
Preface Thank you for purchasing our product. For full use of this product safely and properly, please read this document carefully. This product has been strictly checked and tested prior to its delivery. However, please make sure that this product operates properly before using it.
Page 3: Cautions In Handling
Cautions in Handling ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions. The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
Page 4 WARNING • Do not use this product anywhere where fire is strictly prohibited, near inflammable gas, objects or organic solvents such as thinner or gasoline, or in dusty place. There is a risk of fire. • Do not use this product except for water-resistant part in wet place. In addition, never conduct wiring or maintenance work with wet hands or when the product surface is wet.
Page 5 WARNING • Remove the dust and/or gas which may be generated during the laser radiation with dust collector or exhauster. Use an appropriate dust collector or exhauster for dust or gas generated. Depending on the material of the objects, harmful dust and/or gas to the human body and the laser marker may be generated.
Page 6 For the Proper Use of Product • Be sure to observe the following matters to prevent a failure or a malfunction of this product and to maintain the product performance properly. „ Operating environment • Do not use the product in a place with frequent vibrations or shocks. Moreover, please do not drop this product. It may affect the precision component and optical component inside, which could impair the performance or result in a failure.
Page 7 For the Proper Use of Product • Be sure to observe the following matters to prevent a failure or a malfunction of this product and to maintain the product performance properly. „ Wiring • Verify that the cables are wired correctly before powering on. •...
Page 8 Network security As you will use this product connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks. (1) Leakage or theft of information through this product (2) Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent (3) Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself against the above network security risks.
Page 9 Products) as occasioned by the improvements of Products. Consequently, when you place orders for these Products, Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX asks you to contact one of our customer service representatives and check that the details listed in the document are commensurate with the most up-to-date information.
Page 10: Related Regulations And Standards
가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다 . *1 : Contact for CE: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Center Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany *2 : The printed copy of “Declaration of Incorporation of Partly Completed Machinery” is included in the package of this product.
Page 11 „ Implementing safety measures for the laser products This product falls into Class 4 laser product according to IEC 60825-1. By definition, class 4 lasers are “Laser products for which intrabeam viewing and skin exposure is hazardous and for which the viewing of diffuse reflections may be hazardous.
Page 12: How To Read This Document
Please remind that the illustration and the screen image may vary with the model. Target model Description in the text LP-RF200P LP-RF Series „ Type of manuals For this product, the following manuals are prepared. Read each manual and operate this product correctly and safely. Also, save the manuals for future use.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ....................... 2 Cautions in Handling ................... 3 Related Regulations and Standards ..............10 How to Read this Document ................12 1 Product Overview …………………………………………………… 17 1-1 Product Model ..................... 18 1-2 Product Configuration ................. 19 1-2-1 Basic composition ..................19 1-2-2 Optional items ....................
Page 14 3-1 Type of Operations ..................58 3-2 Start-up & Termination ................59 3-2-1 Start-up procedure ..................59 3-2-2 Termination procedure ................60 3-2-3 Operation of controller display panel ............61 3-3 Operation by PC Configuration Software ........... 63 3-3-1 Operation procedure ................. 63 3-3-2 Screen types .....................
Page 15 4-6-10 Guide laser radiation input ...............117 4-6-11 Select file ....................118 4-6-12 Time/date hold input and date gap output ..........119 4-6-13 Counter end output ..................119 4-6-14 Count-up/count-down value correction ........... 120 4-6-15 Counter reset input ................. 121 4-6-16 Registered characters/external offset marking ........122 4-6-17 Laser stop input ..................
Page 16 7-2 Maintenance Details of Parts ..............162 7-2-1 Protection glass of laser emission port ............. 162 7-2-2 Replacement of the protection glass ............163 7-2-3 Cleaning of Head ..................165 7-2-4 Intake/exhaust vent ................... 165 7-2-5 Air filter ..................... 166 7-2-6 Air-cooling fan ...................
Page 17: Product Overview
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Page 18: Product Model
Pulsed operation „ Model description LP-RF 200 P Represents the series name. “LP-RF series” refers to the fiber laser marker. Represents the laser output class and the marking field size. The following types are applicable to this product. 200: Laser oscillator average output 20W, Marking field 90mm x 90mm Represents the mode of laser operation.
Page 19: Product Configuration
1-2 Product Configuration 1-2-1 Basic composition This product is a laser marker designed to mark and process the object by radiating a laser beam to the target. The laser marker LP-RF series consists of the following units mainly. Name Description Head It is the unit that radiates the laser beam.
Page 20: Optional Items
1-2-2 Optional items The following optional items (sold separately) are available for this product. For purchasing and the detailed information, please contact our sales office. Option items Model AC power cable: Rating 250V, PSE standards, compatible (Japan) LP-ACA11 AC power cable: Rating 250V, VDE standards compatible (Europe) LP-ACA12 Protection glass of laser emission port (for replacement) LP-ACV60...
Page 21: Package
1-2-3 Package Before using this product, be sure to check the packed objects as shown below. This product is delivered in a set of head unit and controller unit packed in one box. If you find any missing item in the package, please contact the dealer you purchased it or our sales office. •...
Page 22 □ Air filters for □ Connector covers □ Scanner unit cover □ M5 screw (for □ Protection cap of replacement of unit power cable scanner unit cover) laser emission port and signal cable (for head) 2 filters for upper side, 1 set for each cable qty.: 1 qty.: 4...
Page 23: Specification
1-3 Specification Model Item LP-RF200P Laser type Yb: Fiber laser, Wavelength: 1064nm, Class 4 laser Oscillator average output Marking laser Average output for 17W ( ± 5%) marking *1 Mode of operation Pulsed oscillation Pulse cycle 5μs to 50μs Red semiconductor, Wavelength: 655nm, Class 2 laser Guide laser, laser pointer Max.
Page 24 Model Item LP-RF200P Required time for laser pumping Approx. 7 seconds 180V to 264V AC (including ±10% voltage fluctuations) Power voltage Frequency: 50/60Hz *9 Power consumption 370VA or less (2.1A or less) (Consumption current) *10 Grounding method Direct earth for both the head and the controller Head Natural air-cooling Cooling...
Page 25: Outer Dimensional Drawing
1-4 Outer Dimensional Drawing 1-4-1 Head Unit: mm (392) (45) ( 7) (19) 40 40 62.2 Description Work distance: 190 mm Center of marking field Marking field (X, Y): 90 mm x 90 mm Laser pointer emission port: φ26 mm (Aperture diameter: φ20 mm) Laser emission port (Projecting part): φ100 mm Laser emission port height: (20) mm +0.1...
Page 26: Fiber Unit
1-4-2 Fiber Unit When the fiber unit is detached from the head Unit: mm (397) • For the detaching of the fiber unit, refer to “2-3-5 Detaching / attaching the fiber unit” (P.42). ME-LPRF-SM-11...
Page 27: Controller
1-4-3 Controller Unit: mm (57) (25) (105) Description Controller fixing screw hole (4 holes): M5 screw, depth 10 ME-LPRF-SM-11...
Page 28: Cables
1-4-4 Cables „ Unit power cable Unit: mm Minimum bent radius 100mm +200 5000 0 „ Signal cable Unit: mm Minimum bent radius 100mm +200 5000 0 „ AC power cable: Optional item on request The AC power cable is not included in this product. Purchase the specified optional cable or a cable with the enough rating capacity to fulfil the power voltage specification of this product, which is compliant with the standards in the country or region where it is used.
Page 29: Name Of Each Component
1-5 Name of Each Component 1-5-1 Head 7 5, 6 Laser radiation indicator The display that shows the status of laser radiation and the laser marker. Laser marker status Head LED status Being in laser emitting Orange lighted-up Laser pumping is completed and internal shutter opened Green lighted-up Laser pumping is completed and internal shutter closed White lighted-up...
Page 30 Frame ground terminal: F.G. This is the terminal for ground. Ground this terminal to the earth permanently. Laser emission port The emission port of the marking laser and the guide laser. Protection glass of laser emission port This glass protects laser emission port from dirt or damage. Attach this glass always.
Page 31: Controller
1-5-2 Controller „ Front Key switch: POWER The main power switch for the laser marker. Turn ON ( | ) the key switch to start-up the system, and turn OFF ( ○ ) to shutdown the system. Only when the key switch is turned OFF (in O position), the key can be pulled out. When the laser marker is not in use, the key should be in safekeeping by a laser safety manager.
Page 32 USB port B: USB This is the connector for connecting the attached USB cable. When you connect the laser marker configuration software Laser Marker NAVI smart online, connect this cable to the PC. Controller air-cooling inlet The air inlet for cooling the controller. Fans and filters are installed. Circuit protector In case of the overcurrent, the circuit protector inside of the cover turns OFF to cutoff current.
Page 33 Ports for industrial network: EtherNet/IP or PROFINET Available when the optional network unit (EtherNet/IP unit or PROFINET unit) is installed to the controller. Communication port (2-port switch) to control the laser marker by the industrial network with the control device such as a PLC.
Page 34: Laser Marker Installation
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Page 35: Installation Environment
2-1 Installation Environment Use this product in the following environments. Item Installation environment conditions Operating ambient temperature *1 With laser power setting 46 or more: 0°C to +36°C With laser power setting less than 46: 0°C to +40°C Operating ambient humidity *1 35 to 85%RH Ambient temperature for storage *1 -10°C to +60°C *2...
Page 36: Installation Space
2-2 Installation Space To keep the appropriate air cooling performance, provide space around the laser marker as shown in the following figure. • To maintain the air-cooling performance of the laser marker, install both the head and controller in a well-ventilated place.
Page 37: Head Installation
2-3 Head Installation • Make sure that the power is turned OFF at installing. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock. WARNING • Install the product so that the laser beam path does not cross the eye height. • The laser beam path shall be enclosed with protective enclosure and make sure it is not exposed with direct light or reflected light.
Page 38: Installation Method
2-3-2 Installation method • Install the head on a plate with a thickness of 10 mm to 20 mm which is made of aluminum or other material with radiation performance equivalent to that of aluminum. • For details of installation, refer to “1-4-1 Head” (P.25). •...
Page 39 „ Example of head installation base Example dimensions of plate for the head are indicated below. For plate thickness of 10 mm Unit: mm 62.2 On the laser marker side Description Head fixing hole (6 holes): φ6.6 through hole You can change the position of the fixing holes depending on the intended screw holes to use. Head positioning pin (2 pins): φ4 SUS pin, height 4 •...
Page 40: Marking Field And Marking Center Position
2-3-3 Marking field and marking center position Specified point LP-RF200P Laser emission port diameter φ87 mm Work distance 190 mm Marking field (X, Y) 90 mm × 90 mm Distance to center of marking field 67.5 mm Distance to center of marking field 152 mm •...
Page 41: Marking Position Check
2-3-4 Marking position check „ Guide laser The marking position can be checked visually by using the guide function with the red laser beam. • Use the guide display function only as the guideline. For the appropriate marking quality, fine adjust the work distance and setting position of the target object by checking the actual marking results.
Page 42: Detaching / Attaching The Fiber Unit
2-3-5 Detaching / attaching the fiber unit The fiber unit of this product can be removed from the head at the installation temporarily. At the delivery state, the fiber unit is connected to the head. Fiber unit • The fiber cable cannot be removed from the controller side. Trying to disconnect the controller unit from the fiber cable forcibly may cause a failure.
Page 43 „ Procedure for fiber unit detaching Use a hexagon wrench to loose the 4 locking screws on the fiber unit. Handhold the fiber unit and remove it from the head. • Do not remove the screws other than the specified ones. It may cause failure. •...
Page 44 „ Procedure for fiber unit attaching Remove the scanner unit protection cover. Keep the scanner unit protection cover for the next use. Scanner unit protection cover Make sure that the O-ring is attached to the joint part of the fiber unit properly. O-ring •...
Page 45 Install the fiber unit to the head by using the positioning guide pin. • Make sure that no foreign matter such as fingerprint, Positioning guide pin dust, grease or oil is attached to the optical part of the fiber unit. Fiber unit If it is contaminated, blow dusts with an air duster for optics.
Page 46: Controller Installation
2-4 Controller Installation • Make sure that the power is turned OFF at installing. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock. • Carry the controller unit with two persons. Lifting or carrying without WARNING assistance may cause of injury. •...
Page 47: Connecting Laser Marker
2-5 Connecting Laser Marker • Be sure to turn the power off before you conduct wiring or connection. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock. WARNING • Be sure to connect the head and controller of the laser marker which have the same model number.
Page 48 „ Installing connector cover to cable To ensure the ingress protection (IP64) of the head, install the attached connector cover to the unit power cable and signal cable. • If there are signs of deterioration or damage in the gaskets of the connector covers, replace them. Replacement connector covers and gasket (LP-ACC10) are available on request.
Page 49 Tighten the two screws of the bottom cover with a M4 hex screw driver and fix the cover to the head. Tightening torque: 0.5N･m Insert the upper cover to the groove of the bottom cover and fit together tightly. Tighten the two screws of the upper cover with a M4 hex screw driver. Tightening torque: 0.5N･m ME-LPRF-SM-11...
Page 50 „ Disconnecting cable Loosen the two screws of the upper cover with a M4 hex screw driver. • Do not remove the screws and washers from the case. Remove the upper cover by sliding it backward. Loosen the two screws of the bottom cover with a M4 hex screw driver. •...
Page 51: Power Connection And Earth (Grounding)
2-5-2 Power connection and earth (Grounding) When connecting the power supply, be sure to perform earth (grounding) properly. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock in case of a failure or electrical leakage. Further, it may cause malfunction of the device. The power supply terminal and frame ground terminal are located as indicated below.
Page 52 Connect the three wires to the terminals. The signs of “L (black)”, “N (white)” and “PE (GND) (yellow/green)” show in the cables. Connect each cable to the appropriate terminal. Screw size: M4 Tightening torque: 1.2N·m • For the AC power supply cable, use the specified optional AC power cable or a cable with the enough rating capacity to fulfil the power voltage specification of this product.
Page 53: Restore Of Circuit Protector
2-5-3 Restore of circuit protector The circuit protector is mounted in the controller for the overcurrent protection. In case of the overcurrent, it turns OFF to cutoff current. To recover the power supply of the laser marker, turn ON the switch of the circuit protector with the following procedures. Remove causes of the overcurrent.
Page 54: Connection Of Pc (Laser Marker Navi Smart)
2-5-4 Connection of PC (Laser marker NAVI smart) This product is set and operated with the PC with the PC configuration software “Laser Marker NAVI smart” installed and the laser marker connected. „ Installation of laser marker NAVI smart • Laser Marker NAVI smart is provided in the supplied CD-ROM “Laser Marker Smart Utility”. •...
Page 55 „ Connection type With one of the following method you can connect a PC with Laser Marker NAVI smart installed and the laser marker. • One PC can be connected with multiple laser markers. However, only one laser marker can be connected with Laser Marker NAVI smart online.
Page 56: Construction Of System
2-6 Construction of System The following figure shows the construction sample of the system. Description Installation and control sample Laser marker head Laser marker controller PC for laser marker setting/monitoring Protective enclosure Laser protection shutter for work piece Construct a control system which will separate (cut off) the laser beams gateway or shut off the laser power when it is opened.
Page 57: Operation Method
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Page 58: Type Of Operations
3-1 Type of Operations The laser marker can be controlled by the following method: Control by the PC configuration software “Laser Marker NAVI smart” Establish an online connection of the laser marker and Laser Marker NAVI smart (PC). You can control the operations such as laser pumping or marking on the Laser Marker NAVI smart screen.
Page 59: Start-Up & Termination
• In Windows 10, open the start menu and select “Panasonic-ID SUNX Laser” - “Laser Marker NAVI smart”. • In Windows 8.1, open the start menu and select “All Apps” - “Panasonic-ID SUNX Laser” - “Laser Marker NAVI smart”.
Page 60: Termination Procedure
3-2-2 Termination procedure Turn OFF the laser pumping. “Laser pumping” tool • PC configuration software control: Click “Laser pumping” on the ribbon to turn off the laser pumping. • Remote control: Turn off the laser pumping by LASER SUPPLY IN (X6) of I/O terminal or by the laser pumping command (LSR). ON status OFF status Overwrite the data as needed.
Page 61: Operation Of Controller Display Panel
3-2-3 Operation of controller display panel The display panel of the controller shows the status of the laser marker. „ Display at starting up After turning on the power, the following screen is displayed until the system startup completes. Backlight color: White Display panel Controller •...
Page 62 Description Language Touch the language to select. The error information is displayed in the selected language. selection • English • Japanese • Simplified Chinese Indicates laser pumping is on. (including the incomplete period) Indicates laser marker is in remote control mode (operated by an external device). Tapping this icon moves to the model information display.
Page 63: Operation By Pc Configuration Software
3-3 Operation by PC Configuration Software You can configure the following settings and operations with Laser Marker NAVI smart respectively when the laser marker is not connected (offline) and when the laser marker is connected (online). „ Offline editing The followings are supported in the offline editing. •...
Page 64 „ Online connection: Operation example from editing to marking Turn on the key switch of the laser marking system. Start up Laser Marker NAVI smart. For test marking For RUN mode Select “Online”. Select the laser marking system to connect. Select a file to edit in the “Marking settings”...
Page 65: Screen Types
3-3-2 Screen types Laser Marker NAVI smart has the different screen mode depending on the settings and operation contents. The availability of screens depends on the application mode and the user role (administrator or restricted user) as follows: • In online mode, the user is “Administrator”: “Startup”, “Marking settings”, “Monitor”, “Maintenance”, “Data management”, “System settings”...
Page 66 „ Maintenance This screen is used for the maintenance of the laser marking system. Main usages: • Check the operating data. • Irradiate the laser for measurement. * • Simulate ON/OFF operation of the output signals • Confirm the communication command history. * To measure the laser output, you need a power meter available in stores.
Page 67: How To Establish Online Connection
3-3-3 How to establish online connection Connect the laser marker and the PC with a USB cable. Start the laser marker. Start the Laser Marker NAVI smart. The startup screen appears. On the “Startup” screen, select “Online” to open the “Connection” dialog. Any laser marking system that is ready for an online connection is displayed in the list.
Page 68 „ Setting procedure for Ethernet online connection For communication between the laser marker and PC terminal using Ethernet, you need to configure the following communication settings first. Connect Laser Marker NAVI smart and laser marker to online via a USB cable. Go to the “System settings”...
Page 69: How To Disconnect Online Connection
3-3-4 How to disconnect online connection • Disconnect the online connection before turning the laser marker power OFF. Select the “Connection” tool in the ribbon or go to the “Startup” screen and select “Online”. “Connection” tool In the “Connection” dialog, select “Disconnect”. The online connection with the laser marking system is now disconnected.
Page 70: User Selection And Password Settings
3-3-5 User selection and password settings In online mode, you can select between two user roles “Restricted user” or “Administrator”. If you have configured the password on the “System settings” screen, you are required to enter the password when you log in as an “Administrator”.
Page 71 „ Switch the user Select the user icon on the upper right of the screen. The “User selection” dialog appears. Select the user from “Restricted user” or “Administrator”, and select “OK”. To select the “Administrator”, enter the password if it was set and select “OK”. The password is also required when you establish an online connection between your PC and laser marking system.
Page 72 Start Laser Marker NAVI smart and establish an online connection with the laser marker of which password setting you want to delete. This deletes the password, and the password will not be required to log in as an administrator. Exit from the Laser Marker NAVI smart. Execute ClearPassword.exe again.
Page 73: Test Marking And Run Mode
3-3-6 Test marking and RUN mode When you execute marking using the PC configuration software control, the laser irradiates in the following methods: „ Test marking procedure Test marking is a marking method of radiating laser by the operations on the Laser Marker NAVI smart. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system and go to the “Marking settings”...
Page 74 „ RUN mode procedure In RUN mode, either a signal from Laser Marker NAVI smart or from an external device starts the laser radiation. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Select “Laser pumping” in the ribbon to turn on the laser pumping. “Laser pumping”...
Page 75: Operation By External Devices
3-4 Operation by External Devices 3-4-1 Operation method using external control device To control the laser marker with the external control device, the following connecting methods are applicable: Control by I/O (remote mode) Controls the laser marker from external devices such as PLC using I/O signals loaded into the laser marker. For details, refer to “4 External Control Using I/O”...
Page 76: Operation Procedure With External Control
3-4-2 Operation procedure with external control ⿎ Operation example when controlling the laser marker from external control devices such as Turn ON key switch of laser marker controller Remote mode ON Refer to “3-4-4 Remote mode settings” (P.80). Control by communication I/O control commands Select file...
Page 77: General Settings Before External Control
3-4-3 General settings before external control To control the laser marker via I/O or communication commands, configure the following items in advance at the system settings of Laser Marker NAVI smart. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “System settings”...
Page 78 When using I/O, click the “Inputs/outputs” tab and configure the following items: • One-shot pulse duration: Configure the output time of the signal being output as one-shot, such as PROCESSING END OUT (Y11). Setting range: 2 to 510ms (initial value is 40ms) •...
Page 79 Under “Command format”, specify the communication command format. • Start code: STX (initial setting) / None • Include command in response: ON (initial setting) / OFF • Sub-command for response data: Any single byte character of ASCII code from 01(HEX) to 7F(HEX) can be specified.
Page 80: Remote Mode Settings
3-4-4 Remote mode settings To control the laser marker externally via I/O or communication commands, set the operation mode to the remote mode with one of the following methods. Select the method to switch to the remote mode on the system settings screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart. Refer to “3-4-3 General settings before external control”...
Page 81: External Control Using I/O
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Page 82: I/O Interface Specification
4-1 I/O Interface Specification The I/O terminal block and the I/O connector are available as the external control I/O interface of this product. • I/O terminal block: Loaded with the basic input/output to control the laser marker. • I/O connector: Loaded with the input/output for data configuration such as selecting a file number and the input/output for the specific functions.
Page 83: Signals And Details Of I/O Terminal Block
4-2 Signals and Details of I/O Terminal Block The I/O terminal block is loaded with the basic input/output to control the laser marker. „ List of signals Name Name 24V OUT 0V OUT Internal power 24V Internal power 0V IN COM. 1 OUT COM.
Page 84 „ Input signal operation on the I/O terminal block • The ON/OFF listed in this section refers to the ON/OFF operations. It does not refer to the voltage level (High/Low). Name and description 24V OUT: Internal power (power for input/output) + 24V DC (max. output current 300mA) Power to operate the laser marker independently.
Page 85 Name and description LASER SUPPLY IN: Laser pumping input While this input is turned on, the laser is pumped to enable the radiation. It takes approximately 7 seconds from turning on LASER SUPPLY IN to completion of laser pumping. This terminal is available when the laser pumping control method is set to I/O at the system settings of Laser Marker NAVI smart.
Page 86 Name and description ENCODER A IN ENCODER B IN Input the signals from an encoder or two sensors which detect the line speed for on-the-fly marking. When using an encoder, input A-phase to ENCODER A IN (X13) and B-phase to ENCODER B IN (X14). Up to 100kHz can be input respectively.
Page 87 „ Output signal operation on the I/O terminal block • The ON/OFF listed in this section refers to the ON/OFF operations. It does not refer to the voltage level (High/Low). Name and description 0V OUT: Internal power (power supply for input/output) 0V Power to operate the laser marker independently.
Page 88 Name and description SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT Output ON during internal shutter of the head is closed. Two sensors mounted inside of the head detect the shutter status and output them as SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT and SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT respectively. Connect these signals to the external safety control unit to ensure the shutter status of the laser system.
Page 89 Name and description INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR: Interlock 1 monitoring INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR COM.: Interlock 1 monitoring common INTERLOCK 2 MONITOR: Interlock 2 monitoring INTERLOCK 2 MONITOR COM.: Interlock 2 monitoring common INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR (Y16 - Y17) monitors the contact status of INTERLOCK 1 (X16 - X17). INTERLOCK 2 MONITOR (Y18 - Y19) monitors the contact status of INTERLOCK 2 (X18 - X19).
Page 90 „ Laser marker operation when functions for safety measures are input If INTERLOCK (X16, X17, X18, X19) or REMOTE INTERLOCK IN (X20) is opened, regardless laser emission ON/OFF status, the laser is powered OFF and the shutter is closed. The operation behavior of LASER STOP IN (X10, X11) varies depending on the laser emission ON/OFF status. Safety function Laser marker operation Release method...
Page 91: Signals And Details Of I/O Connector
4-3 Signals and Details of I/O Connector The I/O connector is loaded with the input/output for data setting such as selecting a number and the input/output for the specific functions. „ List of signals Name Name IN COM. 2 OUT COM. 2 Input common 2 Output common 2 SET IN...
Page 92 „ Input signal operation on the I/O connector • The ON/OFF listed in this section refers to the ON/OFF operations. It does not refer to the voltage level (High/Low). Name and description IN COM. 2: Input common 2 The common terminal for each input of the I/O connector. For NPN connection, this terminal is connected to the “+ (plus)”...
Page 93 Name and description Count-up value correction (SELECT 1 IN: ON) Count-down value correction (SELECT 0 IN, SELECT 1 IN: ON) Input this number when you change the next marking value of the counter function. The counter value is specified by the step times of count-up or count-down. The step value indicates a value to increase or decrease per one counting-up or counting-down.
Page 94 Name and description Data number to switch when using the registered characters/external offset function (SELECT 0 IN: ON) The registered characters/external offset function is a function that switches marking characters (registered characters) or the position (external offset) using the input terminal D0 to D15. Configure the character or coordinate patterns to the data number corresponding to D0 to D15 in advance.
Page 95 Name and description 19 to 21 SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN With SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN, the setting target of D0 IN to D15 IN and Guide laser indication target are specified. • Select the setting target of D0 IN to D15 IN Specify SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN corresponding to the setting target shown below.
Page 96 „ I/O connector output signal operation • The ON/OFF listed in this section refers to the ON/OFF operations. It does not refer to the voltage level (High/Low). Name and description OUT COM. 2: Output common 2 The common terminal for each output of the I/O connector. For NPN connection, this terminal is connected to the “- (minus)”...
Page 97 Name and description CHECK OK OUT: Check OK output CHECK NG OUT: Check NG output These outputs are available when the following functions are configured. This is One-shot output. *1 • When the link control function with the image checker is configured: Check results by the linked image checker, such as a camera or a code reader are output.
Page 98: I/O Rating/Circuit
4-4 I/O Rating/Circuit 4-4-1 Input rating and input circuit This section shows the input rating and the input circuit for the I/O terminal block input and the I/O connector input. Note that the input rating and circuit of INTERLOCK terminals (X16, X17, X18, X19) are different from those shown here. Refer to “4-4-3 Interlock terminal rating and I/O circuit”...
Page 99: Output Rating And Output Circuit
4-4-2 Output rating and output circuit This section shows the output rating and the output circuit for the I/O terminal block output and the I/O connector output. Note that the output rating and circuit of INTERLOCK MONITOR terminals (Y16, Y17, Y18, Y19) are different from those shown here.
Page 100: Interlock Terminal Rating And I/O Circuit
4-4-3 Interlock terminal rating and I/O circuit This section shows the following interlock terminals and I/O circuit loaded onto the I/O terminal block. Interlock input terminals: Interlock monitoring terminals: INTERLOCK 1(+) (X16) INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR (Y16) INTERLOCK 1(-) (X17) INTERLOCK 1 MONITOR COM. (Y17) INTERLOCK 2(+) (X18) INTERLOCK 2 MONITOR (Y18) INTERLOCK 2(-) (X19)
Page 101: Connecting I/O Terminal Block
4-5 Connecting I/O Terminal Block WARNING • Make sure that the power is turned OFF at wiring. 4-5-1 Factory default wiring The following terminals are connected by short bars at the factory default. Remove these short bars when you connect them to an external device.
Page 102: Connecting Common Terminals
4-5-2 Connecting common terminals Connect IN COM. 1 (X2) and OUT COM. 1 (Y2) respectively to the power supply for input and output. For the I/O connector terminals, connect IN COM. 2 and OUT COM. 2 respectively to the power supply in the same manner.
Page 103: Sensor Connection Example
4-5-3 Sensor connection example „ Use the sensor as a marking trigger (operate the sensor by the internal power) NPN connection PNP connection Sensor Sensor 24V OUT 0V OUT 24V OUT IN COM. 1 IN COM. 1 OUT COM. 1 OUT COM.
Page 104: Checking The I/O Terminal Status
4-5-5 Checking the I/O terminal status Check the I/O connection status and its operation using the functions in the PC configuration software “Laser Marker NAVI smart” Operation procedure. „ I/O monitor I/O monitor indicates ON/OFF status of the I/O terminals on the laser marker. Open the I/O monitor with the following procedure.
Page 105 „ Output simulation With the output simulation you can check the output signals of the laser marker without an actual operation. Use this function to confirm the operation of the external devices connected with the laser marker. Output simulation starts with the following procedure. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system.
Page 106: Basic Control Timing Chart
4-6 Basic Control Timing Chart • ON/OFF on the timing chart refers to ON/OFF operations. It does not refer to the voltage level (High/Low). • In the following timing charts, the timing of output operation corresponding to the each input has a small delay of 0ms or more.
Page 107 Item Time Remarks Approx. 10 sec. Time for system startup. Turn ON the remote mode upon verifying SYSTEM STANDBY OUT (Y7). Approx. 7 sec. Time for completion of laser pumping. Max. 1 sec. There is a delay time of around 200ms to max. 1 second from turning ON/OFF of SHUTTER IN (X8) to turning ON/OFF of SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT (Y8) and SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT (Y9).
Page 108: Shutter Open/Close
4-6-2 Shutter open/close LASER STANDBY OUT (Y6) TRIGGER IN (X5) SHUTTER ENABLE IN (X9) ON (Open) SHUTTER IN (X8) OFF (Close) ON (Close) SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT (Y8) OFF (Open) ON (Close) SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT (Y9) OFF (Open) ON (Open) SHUTTER OPEN OUT (No.39) OFF (Close)
Page 109: Marking Trigger Input (To Static Object): Single Trigger
4-6-3 Marking trigger input (to static object): Single trigger When the trigger mode is set to “single trigger” in the file settings, one lasing operation is executed by the edge of turning on of TRIGGER IN (X5). READY OUT (Y5) TRIGGER IN (X5) Marking interruption...
Page 110: Marking Trigger Input: Continuous Trigger
4-6-4 Marking trigger input: Continuous trigger „ Without “allow to stop halfway” setting When the trigger mode is set to “continuous trigger” in the file settings, lasing operation is repeated while TRIGGER IN (X5) is on. Without “allow to stop halfway” setting if TRIGGER IN turns OFF when the lasing operation is running, the lasing operation is terminated after finishing the running operation.
Page 111 „ With “allow to stop halfway” setting When the trigger mode is set to “continuous trigger” in the file settings, lasing operation is repeated while TRIGGER IN (X5) is on. With “allow to stop halfway” setting, the lasing operation is terminated immediately when TRIGGER IN turns OFF. READY OUT (Y5) TRIGGER IN (X5) Marking...
Page 112: On-The-Fly Marking: Single Trigger
4-6-5 On-the-fly marking: Single trigger ON (Open) SHUTTER OPEN OUT (No.39) OFF (Close) READY OUT (Y5) TRIGGER IN (X5) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11) Item Time Remarks ― Time for marking data creation. It varies depending on the quantity of the setting data. 2ms or more Keep the ON status for 2ms or more.
Page 113: On-The-Fly Marking: Marking At Regular Intervals
4-6-6 On-the-fly marking: Marking at regular intervals ON (Open) SHUTTER OPEN OUT (No.39) OFF (Close) READY OUT (Y5) TRIGGER IN (X5) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11) *1 : If TRIGGER IN (X5) turns off when the trigger processing operation is running, on-the-fly marking at regular intervals is terminated after finishing the running operation.
Page 114: On-The-Fly Marking: Multiple Triggers
4-6-7 On-the-fly marking: Multiple triggers ON (Open) SHUTTER OPEN OUT (No.39) OFF (Close) READY OUT (Y5) TRIGGER IN (X5) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11) *1 : When trigger mode is set to Multiple triggers at on-the-fly marking, max. 16 triggers can be accepted while PROCESSING OUT (Y10) is ON.
Page 115: On-The-Fly Marking: 2 Sensors Input
4-6-8 On-the-fly marking: 2 sensors input When trigger mode is set to Single trigger Speed A Speed B Speed C ENCODER A IN (X13) ENCODER B IN (X14) TRIGGER IN (X5) SHUTTER OPEN OUT (No.39) READY OUT (Y5) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) Applied line speed Undefined *1...
Page 116: Target Detection Input
4-6-9 Target detection input READY OUT (Y5) TRIGGER IN (X5) TARGET DETECTION IN (X7) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11) PROCESSING FAIL OUT (Y12) CHECK OK OUT (No.34) CHECK NG OUT (No.35) ON (Normal) WARNING OUT (Y14) OFF (Error) Item Time...
Page 117: Guide Laser Radiation Input
4-6-10 Guide laser radiation input SHUTTER ENABLE IN (X9) SHUTTER IN (X8) SELECT 0 - 2 IN (No.19-21) GUIDE IN (No.23) READY OUT (Y5) ON (Close) SHUTTER CLOSE 1 OUT (Y8) SHUTTER CLOSE 2 OUT (Y9) OFF (Open) Item Time Remarks Max.
Page 118: Select File
4-6-11 Select file SELECT 0 - 2 IN (No.19-21) File File D0 - D15 IN (No.3-18) number A number B SET IN (No.2) TRIGGER IN (X5) SET OK OUT (No.28) File number A File number B READY OUT (Y5) ready ready File PROCESSING OUT (Y10)
Page 119: Time/Date Hold Input And Date Gap Output
4-6-12 Time/date hold input and date gap output Actual date Day 1 Day 2 8 o’clock of day 2 Example: at 15 o’clock of day 1 TIME HOLD IN (No.22) TRIGGER IN (X5) Mark Mark PROCESSING OUT (Y10) retained time retained time (15 o’clock of day 1) (15 o’clock of day 1)
Page 120: Count-Up/Count-Down Value Correction
4-6-14 Count-up/count-down value correction SELECT 0 - 2 IN (No.19-21) D0 - D7 IN (No.3-10) D8 - D15 IN (No.10-18) SET IN (No.2) SET OK OUT (No.28) TRIGGER IN (X5) READY OUT (Y5) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) Item Time Remarks 0.5ms or more After a lapse of 0.5ms or more from specifying SELECT 0 IN to SELECT 2 IN and D0 IN to D15 IN, turn on SET IN (No.2).
Page 121: Counter Reset Input
4-6-15 Counter reset input SELECT 0 - 2 IN (No.19-21) D0 - D15 IN (No.3-18) SET IN (No.2) TRIGGER IN (X5) SET OK OUT (No.28) READY OUT (Y5) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) Item Time Remarks 2ms or more Keep the ON status for 2ms or more. 0ms or more Keep the input until SET OK OUT (No.28) turns on.
Page 122: Registered Characters/External Offset Marking
4-6-16 Registered characters/external offset marking SELECT 0 - 2 IN (No.19-21) D0 - D15 IN (No.3-18) Data B Data C Data A SET IN (No.2) TRIGGER IN (X5) DATA WAIT OUT (No.38) SET OK OUT (No.28) READY OUT (Y5) Data A Data B Data C PROCESSING OUT (Y10)
Page 123: Laser Stop Input
4-6-17 Laser stop input If LASER STOP IN is released when laser is not radiating, the shutter is closed keeping the laser pumping on. If LASER STOP IN is released when laser is radiating, the laser pumping is turned off, and the shutter is closed. Refer to “Laser marker operation when functions for safety measures are input”...
Page 124: Remote Interlock Input
4-6-18 Remote interlock input If REMOTE INTERLOCK IN is released, the laser pumping is turned off and the shutter is closed, regardless of whether or not the laser is radiating. Refer to “Laser marker operation when functions for safety measures are input” (P.90). LASER SUPPLY IN (X6) SHUTTER ENABLE IN (X9) SHUTTER IN (X8)
Page 125: Interlock Input
4-6-19 Interlock input If INTERLOCK (X16 - X17 and X18 - X19) is opened, the laser pumping is turned off and the shutter is closed, regardless of whether or not the laser is radiating. Refer to “Laser marker operation when functions for safety measures are input” (P.90). LASER SUPPLY IN (X6) SHUTTER ENABLE IN (X9) SHUTTER IN (X8)
Page 126: External Control By Communication Commands
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Page 127: Communication Interfaces
5-1 Communication Interfaces This product has the following communication interfaces on the controller. Rear of Controller Name Description RS-232C port For the connection details, refer to “5-2 RS-232C” (P.128). To use the RS-232C port, select the RS-232C usage from communication command control or code reader linkage function in the system settings screen in advance.
Page 128: Rs-232C
5-2 RS-232C To control the laser marker by communication commands, use RS-232C or Ethernet connection. For the control by communication commands, configure the communication settings in advance at the system settings of Laser Marker NAVI smart. Refer to “3-4-3 General settings before external control” (P.77). •...
Page 129 ⿎ Connecting to external control devices • To connect the laser marker to the PC for control, use a commercially available RS-232C straight cable (laser marker side: 9pin male). • In case of connecting to PLC, a type of the cable (straight or cross) differs depending on a manufacturer or a model. Please follow the PLC manual.
Page 130: Communication Settings (For Command Control)
5-2-2 Communication settings (for command control) Item RS-232C communication settings (for command control) Synchro system Start-stop method Communication type Full-duplex transmission Baud rate 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 bps (initial setting: 9600 bps) Data length 8-bit fixed Parity...
Page 131: Ethernet
5-3 Ethernet 5-3-1 Port specifications and connection To control the laser marker by Ethernet communication, use an Ethernet port on the controller. • The Ethernet port of this product is compatible with both straight cable and cross cable. • Although the maximum length of cables connecting devices permitted by the standards of Ethernet is 100 m, in order to prevent communication failure due to noise or breakdown of the device, it is recommended to keep the length to 10 m or less.
Page 132: Communication Settings
5-3-2 Communication settings Item Ethernet communication settings Communication protocol TCP/IP Standards IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) / IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) Applicable cable Category 5 or higher Applicable HUB (or rooter) 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX compatible IP address 1.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255 * (Initial value: 192.168.1.5) Subnet mask 128.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.254 (Initial value: 255.255.255.0) Default gateway 1.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255 * (Initial value: 0.0.0.0 (Unspecified))
Page 133: Connecting To External Control Devices And Its Setting Sample
5-3-3 Connecting to external control devices and its setting sample Connect the two or more laser markers and an external device via a HUB or a router: Use a HUB (or a rooter) that supports 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T and a cable of Category 5 or higher for the connection. HUB (or rooter) External controller (PC, etc.) Laser marker controller...
Page 134: Checking The Communication Commands
5-4 Checking the communication commands Check the communication commands transmitted and received by the laser marker using the command history function in the PC configuration software “Laser Marker NAVI smart”. The command history is displayed with the following procedures. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “Maintenance”...
Page 135: Link Control With External Devices
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Page 136: Link Control With Image Checker
6-1 Link Control with Image Checker This product can be connected with specific image checker and code reader via Ethernet and control the laser marker linking with these devices. The following series of operations related to marking can be controlled from the laser marker when the image checker linkage function is used.
Page 137: Example Of Image Checker Linkage System
6-1-1 Example of image checker linkage system Image checker camera Illumination Laser marker head Code reader Laser marker controller Checkup result display Image checker controller HUB (for Ethernet connection) • Detect the work position Image checker • Transmit the detected position information to the laser marker •...
Page 138: Operation Flow
6-1-2 Operation flow „ Example of operations for Position correction → Marking → Code checking Start the image checker and laser marker Start up and online connect the Laser Marker NAVI smart Remote mode ON Select File Laser pumping ON Shutter open Check the marking ready output ON Laser marker marking trigger input...
Page 139: Connection
„ Connectable image checker Image checkers compatible with this product are listed below. Usage Model Manufacturer name Position correction PV230 / PV200 Panasonic Devices SUNX Co, Ltd. Code checking PV230 LP-ABR11 / LP-ABR12 DataMan series (Ethernet supported model) Cognex Corporation Character checking PV230 Panasonic Devices SUNX Co, Ltd.
Page 140: Set The Laser Marker Communication Settings
6-1-4 Set the laser marker communication settings Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “System settings” screen and select “Communication” tab. Set the Ethernet communication configuration of the laser marker. Open the “Linked device” tab and configure the communication settings of the imagechecker according to the functions to use.
Page 141: Set The Laser Marker Overall File Conditions
6-1-5 Set the laser marker overall file conditions Set the overall file conditions of the Laser Marker NAVI smart according to the type of the system to establish. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “Marking settings”...
Page 142 When the application of the image checking after marking is set to “Code checking” or “Character checking”, input “Object number to check” that is the same number with the object number you set in barcode/2D code settings or character settings. If you use PV230/PV200 for image checking after marking, input the following items, so that the setting values are same with the settings in PV230/PV200.
Page 143 „ Details of TIMING IN signal TIMING IN signal: Use TIMING IN signal is used when the laser marker operation trigger and image checker/code reader operation trigger is input separately, e.g. when the camera (code reader) field of view is away from the laser marker marking position. For image checking before marking For image checking after marking Laser marker...
Page 144: Image Checker Setting
6-1-6 Image checker setting Settings to use the image checker PV230/PV200 for link control with the laser marker are described below. • For specifications and setting of image checker PV230/PV200, refer to the instruction manual for PV230/PV200. „ Communication settings of image checker PV230/PV200 To connect the laser marker with PV230/PV200, configure the PV230/PV200's communication settings as follows.
Page 145 „ Settings of PV230/PV200 for position correction When PV230/PV200 is used for position correction, set the following items: In PV230/PV200 setting software, select “Type” - “Type Setting” - “Camera” - “Calibration” and set the following items. • Calibration: Available • Method: Base X points Mark the calibration marks with the laser marker and register their coordinates (mm) to the global coordinates of PV230/ PV200.
Page 146 „ Settings of PV230 for code checking When PV230 is used for code reading, set the following items: In PV230 setting software, select “Inspection” - “Checker” and set “Code Reader” to the checker type. Specify the Checker No. • Input the same value with the Checker No. for the code reader set here to “CDR checker number set on PV” in the file settings of the laser marker.
Page 147 „ Settings of PV230 for character checking When PV230 is used for character checking, set the following items: In PV230 setting software, select “Inspection” - “Checker” and set “Optical Character Recognition” to the checker type. Specify the Checker No. for the optical character recognition. •...
Page 148: Code Reader (Lp-Abr) Setting
6-1-7 Code reader (LP-ABR) setting To use the code reader LP-ABR series (LP-ABR11 / LP-ABR12) for the code checking of image checking after marking, set the followings by using Configurator LP-ABR software. • Set the code reading parameters of LP-ABR such as the code type and inversion to read the marked code symbols without errors.
Page 149: Timing Chart
6-1-9 Timing chart „ Position correction - Marking (when TIMING IN signal is used) TRIGGER IN (X5) Starting location detection signal TIMING IN (No.24) Marking trigger READY OUT (Y5) TIMING WAIT OUT (No.36) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) SCRIPTING OUT (No.37) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11) Item Time...
Page 150 „ Marking - Image checking (when TIMING IN signal is used) TRIGGER IN (X5) Starting marking signal TIMING IN (No.24) Starting image checking signal READY OUT (Y5) TIMING WAIT OUT (No.36) CHECK OK OUT (No.34) CHECK NG OUT (No.35) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) SCRIPTING OUT (No.37) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11)
Page 151 „ Position correction - Marking - Image checking (when TIMING IN signal is used) TRIGGER IN (X5) Starting location detection signal TIMING IN (No.24) Starting marking signal Starting image checking signal READY OUT (Y5) TIMING WAIT OUT (No.36) CHECK OK OUT (No.34) CHECK NG OUT (No.35) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40)
Page 152 „ Position correction - Marking - Image checking (when TIMING IN signal is not used) TRIGGER IN (X5) Starting a series of interfaced operations signal READY OUT (Y5) CHECK OK OUT (No.34) CHECK NG OUT (No.35) PROCESSING OUT (Y10) LASING OUT (No.40) SCRIPTING OUT (No.37) PROCESSING END OUT (Y11) *1: CHECK OK OUT (No.34) / CHECK NG OUT (No.35) outputs before PROCESSING OUT (Y10) is turned OFF.
Page 153: Link Control With Code Reader
6-2 Link Control with Code Reader This product can be connected with a commercially available code reader via the RS-232C port. The code reader linkage function allows for control of the laser marker according to the contents of the code read by the code reader. Items to control by the code reader linkage function are listed below.
Page 154: Operation Flow
6-2-2 Operation flow „ Example of operations to change the file Start the code reader and laser marker Start up and online connect the Laser Marker NAVI smart During remote mode control During RUN mode operation Remote mode ON Laser pumping ON Laser pumping ON RUN mode ON Shutter open...
Page 155 „ Example of operations to change the character data to mark Start the code reader and laser marker Start up and online connect the Laser Marker NAVI smart During remote mode control During RUN mode operation Remote mode ON Marking target file selection Select File Laser pumping ON Laser pumping ON...
Page 156: Connection
6-2-3 Connection „ Connection method Connect the code reader to the RS-232C port on the controller. Code reader Rear of controller RS-232C port Laser marker side connector specifications: D-sub 9-pin female • Do not connect to other than three lines RxD (RD), TxD (SD) and GND to the laser marker. •...
Page 157: Preparation Of Readout Code
„ Connectable code reader This product can be connected with a code reader that can be operated in the RS-232C communication settings described below. „ Communication settings (for code reader linkage control) Communication settings for use of the code reader linkage function are listed below. Specify the code reader communication settings according to this setting.
Page 158: Setting Of Code Reader Linkage Functions
6-2-5 Setting of code reader linkage functions For use of the code reader linkage function, set the following items in the Laser Marker NAVI smart system settings screen. Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “System settings”...
Page 159 To transfer a part of the code string read, set the data extraction. If “OFF” is selected, the read string is transmitted as is. To set the data extraction, specify the start position and data length of the code data in bytes. Setting range: •...
Page 160: Maintenance
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Page 161: Maintenance Items
7-1 Maintenance Items Listed below are typical parts that require cleaning or replacement depending on the usage environment or duration of service of the laser marker. Some parts are maintainable by the customer, and other parts are required to be repaired or replaced by our service representative, depending on the types of parts and the defects.
Page 162: Maintenance Details Of Parts
For LP-RF series, a protection glass is attached to the laser emission port (lens). It protects the lens from dirt or damage. An antireflection coating is applied to the protection glass surface in order to maintain appropriate transmittance.
Page 163: Replacement Of The Protection Glass
7-2-2 Replacement of the protection glass In case that any contamination that cannot be cleaned adhering to the protection glass of laser emission port or any damage on the glass surface, replace the protection glass according to the following procedure. „...
Page 164 Install the protection glass to the laser emission port. Tighten the protection glass until a resistance is felt. From that point, tighten the following length (circumference). Be sure to tighten the glass properly and without looseness. If the cover is not tightened enough, the ingress protection (IP64) of the head may not be ensured.
Page 165: Cleaning Of Head
7-2-3 Cleaning of Head Natural-cooling system is used in the head, thus the cooling effect will Heat sink significantly drop if dust or oil is adhered to the surface. Clean the head surface according to the operation environment. • Do not clean the laser radiation indicator with alcohol. It may cause deformation, alteration or breakage of the indicator.
Page 166: Air Filter
7-2-5 Air filter The air filter is placed in the air-cooling intake vent of this product. (2 filters on the controller) „ Effect from deterioration The air filter soiled with dust may reduce the cooling effect of the air-cooling fan. This may cause the marking performance to degrade, or failure of the laser marker.
Page 167 Remove the filter attached on the fastener tapes. Attach the new filter. Press the filters to the fastener tapes. • The air filter of this product is not washable. If it is contaminated, replace it by new one. • Do not operate the laser marker without the filters. It may cause a product failure.
Page 168: Air-Cooling Fan
7-2-6 Air-cooling fan The air-cooling fan cools the laser oscillator and internal power circuit. This product has two fans (intake) on the controller. The controller fans rotate all the time during power on. „ Effect from deterioration Depending on the usage environment, any dust or contamination adhered onto the fan may impair air flow rate of the fan or even stop the rotation of the fan.
Page 169 Loosen the M4 screws (2 screws for 1 fan), and remove the fan guard and the fan itself from the controller. Fan guard Screws Remove dust and dirt adhered onto the fan by air-blowing. • Do not rinse the fan. This may cause failure of the electronic parts inside. Install the fans in the direction so that the air flow arrow on the fan points to the laser marker and the fan cable is on the bottom side.
Page 170 Connect the connector for the fan. (One connector for one fan) Connector Attach the air filter in the front of the fans and install the front cover of the controller. Refer to “Steps for replacement of air filter (controller)” (P.166). If you replaced the fans to new one, reset the operating information in Laser Marker NAVI smart.
Page 171: Laser Oscillator
7-2-7 Laser oscillator A fiber laser oscillator is installed in the controller. The laser beam output from the oscillator is delivered through the fiber cable to the head. The laser is scanned and focused in the head and emitted to the target materials. „...
Page 172 „ Confirm laser output (Daily inspection) Confirm the laser output regularly in order to maintain consistent marking quality. The laser output should be measured with a commercially available meter using the following steps: Prepare a commercially available power meter. • Be sure to use the calibrated power meter. •...
Page 173 Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “Maintenance” screen. Click “Laser pumping” in the ribbon to turn on the laser pumping. “Laser pumping” tool ON status OFF status Click “Laser radiation for measurement” in the ribbon. “Laser radiation for measurement”...
Page 174: Galvano Scanner
Check the measurement results of the power meter. If the power decays lower than the default setting, correct the laser power setting value in the “System settings” screen – “System offset”. Setting range of laser power correction: 50 to 200 [%] •...
Page 175: Internal Shutter
7-2-9 Internal shutter The internal shutter is opened and closed by the rotary solenoid to shut off the path of laser beam. „ Effect from deterioration When the rotation torque of the rotary solenoid declines, the opening/closing speed of the internal shutter is decreased or the shutter may not work.
Page 176: Replacement Of Contactor For Interlock
7-2-10 Replacement of contactor for interlock INTERLOCK terminals of I/O terminal block is connected with the operation coil of the internal contactor in the controller. With the open and close operation of the contactor, the power of laser oscillator turns off when the INTERLOCK terminal is released.
Page 177 Disconnect the two connectors of the contactor. (See below figure.) • Before the maintenance work, always discharge the static electricity by touching the grounded metal objects, etc. Static electricity can damage electrical components inside controller. • Do not touch any other devices on the circuit board. If the cables to the contactor are fixed to the controller with the cable ties, cut the cable tie with a diagonal cutter for plastics.
Page 178 Make sure that the 4 cable tie fixtures are in the controller as shown in the figure. If not, put the fixtures attached to the optional contactor unit to the places as indicated. • Put the each cable tie fixture with the directions indicated in the figure.
Page 179 Insert the side panel straight. The projecting part of upper and bottom of the side panel should be fit the drain of the controller. Slide the panel to the front of the controller and tighten the screws (M3 screws, four positions) of the back of the controller.
Page 180: Replacement Of Battery Inside The Controller
Manganese dioxide lithium primary battery (coin- AFPX-BATT (CR-2450) type) with dedicated connector (made by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd.) „ Steps for replacement Turn OFF the key switch of the controller, and disconnect the AC power cable. Remove four screws on the back of the controller. To remove the side panel from the controller, slide the panel to the back first, then pull it to open.
Page 181 Loosen the screws (two locations) on the cover panel of the battery inside the controller and remove the cover. • Before the maintenance work, always discharge the static electricity by touching the grounded metal objects, etc. Static electricity can damage electrical components inside controller. •...
Page 182 Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system. Go to the “System settings” screen and select “Operation/Information” tab. Select “Change” next to the “System clock” to set the date and time. Select “Apply to laser marking system” on the left side of the ribbon. “Apply to laser marking system”...
Page 183: Replacement Of Cable
7-2-12 Replacement of cable If the cable connecting the head and controller is broken because of the usage conditions and installation environment, it needs to be replaced. „ Models of replacement parts For details of purchasing cables, contact our sales office. Part name Model Unit power cable...
Page 184: Serial Number Checking Method
Model name LP-RF200P Serial No. XXXXXX Lot No. XXXX PRD. MM/YYYY WORK DISTANCE XXX.X mm Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. Made in China Head Rear of controller „ Check it on Laser Marker NAVI smart Establish an online connection between your PC and the laser marking system.
Page 185: Disposal Of Laser Marker
7-5 Disposal of Laser Marker To dispose of the laser marker, in accordance with the regional regulation, please request the industrial waste disposer. Dispose of the laser marker as industrial waste, and never discard it with regular trash. • Be sure to delete all registered data when transferring or discarding the laser marker. Retained data might result in illegal read out and leaking of information by a third-party with malicious intent.
Page 186: Troubleshooting
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Page 187: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If any operation errors occur, check items below. When the problems cannot be resolved, please contact our sales office or representatives. „ Start-up Troubles Causes Measures Power cable is not connected. Connect the power supply cable. Key switch is not turned on. Turn on the key switch.
Page 188 „ Connection with Laser Marker NAVI smart Troubles Causes Measures Laser marker has not been started. Refer to “Start-up” in Troubleshooting. Online connection fails. PC and laser marker are not Connect them with a USB cable or a LAN cable. (The laser marker is not connected.
Page 189 „ Lasing operation Troubles Causes Measures • Remove obstacle between laser emission port of laser marker head and work piece. Obstacle hinders laser beam. • For LP-RF/LP-RV series, remove the protection cap of the laser emission port. Adjust distance between bottom surface of laser Distance to work piece is not marker head and the work piece surface as appropriate.
Page 190 Troubles Causes Measures • The setting of the laser head Marking position is direction is not consistent with the Check the setting direction of the laser head, deviated from the actual install direction. X-axis/ Y-axis offset or rotation offset setting of expected setting position.
Page 191 Troubles Causes Measures • For LP-GS/LP-RC series: Set “Power optimization by marking position” The marking around Decrease of the laser energy density in in “System offset” in System settings screen. edge of the marking field the edge of marking field may affect the •...
Page 192 Troubles Causes Measures When the character size • Use “Original 2” or “Original 5” font for the is small, the marking The setting conditions or font are small size characters. characters are not inadequate for the character size. • Adjust the laser power or scan speed. readable.
Page 193 „ Moving objects • The on-the-fly marking is not available to LP-GS series. Troubles Causes Measures • Set the trigger mode to Multiple triggers if you want to input next triggers while the trigger processing operation. • Place the trigger sensor closer to the laser marker and Marking is sometimes Marking trigger signal is entered set the smaller value to Trigger detecting position.
Page 194 Troubles Causes Measures • Make sure that the encoder operates properly. • Make sure that the setting value of Encoder resolution is correct. When Line speed control is set • When using A phase only: to Encoder input: Encoder resolution = Number of pulses/mm x 2 The line speed could not be •...
Page 195 „ External control Troubles Causes Measures • Select the remote mode by following the procedure indicated in “Setup/Maintenance Guide”. • Check if the entering method of the remote mode set in the Laser marker is not in remote system settings screen (I/O or PC software) and the actual mode.
Page 196 Troubles Causes Measures • For RS-232C or Ethernet, check if the start code specified in laser marker system settings screen and start code of the Communication data format transmitted data are consistent. (start code) is inadequate. • If you use EtherNet/IP or PROFINET, do not contain the start code in the command data.
Page 197 Troubles Causes Measures For communication command control: “reception mode ON” Set “reception mode OFF” for command reception permission is set for command (MKM command). reception permission (MKM command). Marking ready does not turn ON. For LP-RC/LP-RF/LP-RV series: Once the counter is reset during On-the-fly marking operation, Counter has been reset READY OUT becomes OFF temporarily and may not accept the during On-the-fly marking...
Page 198 Troubles Causes Measures Two or more command data After sending the command, confirm the response data from the are transmitted at the same laser marker. Do not send the next command before receiving time. the response. • If you want to use the same command format with the former models of LP-400/LP-V series, enable “LP-400/V Command mode (LP-400/V compatibility”...
Page 199 „ Link control with external devices Troubles Causes Measures The connections with the image checker or code • Refer to “Setup/Maintenance Guide” for the wiring and reader are inadequate. communication settings. • If the Ethernet communication settings or RS-232C usage are changed, restart the laser marker.
Page 200 Troubles Causes Measures Since the work feeding and Turn TIMING IN signal ON after work piece is fully stopped. marking start/end timing are Marking disorder. inadequate when TIMING IN signal is used, the vibration To feed works after marking, check that TIMING WAIT OUT is affects marking.
Page 201: Error Indication
Error Indication When an error occurs, an error code appears on the display panel of the laser marker. Errors are categorized into alarm and warning depending on their details. This chapter describes the details and measures of errors. Alarm: E001 - E599 Errors that occur when highly emergent safety function is activated or there is any abnormality in laser marker are output as alarm.
Page 202 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE E159 *4 Check if the optional network unit is installed to Network unit error. E231 - E236 *4 the controller correctly. E200 - E201 INTERLOCK safety relay is out of order. Contact our sales office or representatives. •...
Page 203 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE • Connect INTERLOCK terminals on the I/O terminal block. • Check the status of the safety equipment INTERLOCK 1 of the I/O terminal block was E400 connected to INTERLOCK terminal. released. • Confirm operation logic of connection device. •...
Page 204 *1 : If the error persists after restart of the laser marker, contact our sales office or representatives. *2 : Error that may occur for LP-GS series only. *3 : Error that may occur for LP-RC series only. *4 : Error that may occur for LP-RF series and LP-RV series only. ME-LPRF-SM-11...
Page 205: Warning: E600 - E799
Warning: E600 - E799 Errors that notify of that the setting data are incorrect or laser radiation conditions are not met are output as warnings. Marking cannot be started while any warning of E600 to E699 is active. Laser pumping maintains the state before the warning.
Page 206 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE The counter value was reset to that prior to E608 • Check the current value of counter. marking because the power was cut off during E720 • Do not turn off the power during marking. data marking including the counter.
Page 207 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE • When Trigger mode is set to Marking at regular intervals, set the larger value to Marking spacing. • When Trigger mode is set to Multiple triggers, take more time for the trigger input intervals. •...
Page 208 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE • Check the connecting status of the laser marking system and image checker. No response from the image checker. Trigger E625 • Check if the reading process of the image checker processing terminated abnormally. was successful. •...
Page 209 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE Lasing operation/shutter open operation was cancelled due to a timeout after the laser start- up check. • When operating with Laser Marker NAVI smart, Try again. retry to start test marking/laser radiation for measurement/run mode operation. E640 *3 (Details: For the first operation of opening shutter •...
Page 210 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE • Reduce the number of characters and segments in the graphic data. Insufficient marking memory. Marking data in the • Reduce the number of characters and start/end E661 file are too large. points of the graphic data. •...
Page 211 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE • Correct the separator height ratio or the barcode height ratio so that the height is larger than the “line The settings for separator height ratio or row width (calculation value)” specified in the object E672 height ratio are too small.
Page 212 ERROR Description Measures *1 CODE Any of the following functions that are not available with the seamless loop setting are • Deactivate the seamless loop in the laser settings. configured. • If you want to radiate laser continuously without E686 •...
Page 213 *1 : If the error persists after restart of the laser marker, contact our sales office or representatives. *2 : Error that may occur for LP-GS series only. *3 : Error that may occur for LP-RC series only. *4 : Error that may occur for LP-RF series and LP-RV series only. ME-LPRF-SM-11...
Page 214: Index
Index ME-LPRF-SM-11...
Page 215 AC power cable ..........28 Laser emission port ........162 Air filter ............166 Laser Marker NAVI smart ......19, 54 Alarm ............... 201 Laser Marker Smart Utility ......19, 21 Laser oscillator ..........171 Laser pointer emission port ......30 Laser stop ..........
Page 216 USB ............. 32, 55 Warning ............205 ME-LPRF-SM-11...
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