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YLR-200-AC
Ytterbium Fiber Laser
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 YLR-200-AC Ytterbium Fiber Laser User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 IPG shall not be liable for errors contained in this document or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
  • Page 3 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC IPG Photonics Corporation IPG delivers fiber lasers in all domains of laser material processing, medical engineering and scientific institutes and universities. IPG is the accepted market leader in this modern fiber laser technology. The IPG Photonics Corporation contains subsidiaries in many European, Asiatic and American developed counties.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Table of Contents General Safety Information ........................5 Description ............................. 9 Accessories............................10 Environmental Conditions and Precautions ..................11 Front and Rear Panel Description ....................... 16 Operation............................. 19 Warranty .............................. 28 Instruction for product returns ......................31 Unpacking and Inspection ........................

  • Page 5: General Safety Information

    Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC General Safety Information Safety Conventions We use various words and symbols that are designed to call your attention to hazards or important information. These include: WARNING Refers to a potential personal hazard. It requires a procedure that, if not correctly followed, may result in bodily harm to you and/or others.
  • Page 6 AC power source is used. Failure to use the correct voltage could cause damage to the instrument. WARNING: No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified IPG personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. Any tampering with the product will void the warranty.
  • Page 7 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Laser Classification This device is classified as a high power Class IV laser instrument under 21 CFR 1040.10 [and under IEC 60825]. This product emits wavelength light at or around 1070 nm at total power of light radiated out of the optical output greater than 200 Watts.
  • Page 8 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Safety Labels and Labeling Locations The figures below show the labels and their placement on the product. Aperture Label Location: Output fiber exit port (housing) Explanatory Labels (sample) Location: Top cover Warning Label Location: Front panel, output fiber exit port (housing)

  • Page 9: Description

    Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Description The YLR-200-AC Ytterbium Fiber Laser was developed for use in industrial applications. This laser is compact and efficient allowing them to be replacing bulky and less efficient lasers. Main application are welding, cutting and brazing.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Accessories Part Quantity Note YLR-200-AC Ytterbium Fiber Laser Set of parts for external interface For operating and controlling the laser connector Power key For switching power supply on User’s Guide This document IPG Laser GmbH, 2009 Proprietary Information.

  • Page 11: Environmental Conditions And Precautions

    CAUTION: The output of the YLR-200-AC delivers more than 200 Watts of optical power. Ensure that the end face of the laser optical output and the lenses in the optical head are not damaged, of specified quality and clean. Any dust on the output can burn and lead to a damage to the laser.
  • Page 12 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC DANGER STRONG ISOLATED LASER BEAMS (For lasers equipped with optical isolator option) WARNING: During laser operation optical radiation may exit from the laser isolator ports. Please secure the exit port shown below by beam stop or radiation trap.
  • Page 13 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC CLEANING OF FIBER CONNECTOR (For lasers equipped with output fiber connector only) It is highly essential that a fiber connector is checked for dust and dirt every time before it is connected with an optical.
  • Page 14 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC CAUTION: Internal deposit of dust and dirt in protective cap. In the cap internal deposit of dust and dirt can contaminate the quartz block. • • • • Always place the cap face-down to prevent deposit of dust and dirt.
  • Page 15 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Cleaning with cleaning buds CAUTION: Never touch the top of the cleaning bud with fingers and use every bud only one time. Repeat the cleaning process (p12 – 9.3) with acetone instead of Isopropanol. The cleaning procedure can always be stopped if a good result has already been achieved.

  • Page 16: Front And Rear Panel Description

    Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Front and Rear Panel Description The operating controls, indicators and connectors of the Laser front panel are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Button turns OFF the internal main power supply in the case of...
  • Page 17 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC The operating connectors of the Laser rear panel are listed in Table 2. Table 2. Description Notes Interlock Channel 1 Contact Closure 24 VDC Interlock Channel 2 Contact Closure 24 VDC Interlock Channel 2 Contact Closure 24 VDC...
  • Page 18 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Modulation + 24 VDC Input. Modulation - Return for signal on pin 15. 24VDC Input. Edge sensitive. To be used to Emission Enable activate the emission when operating in REMOTE regime. Return for signals on pins...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Operation. NOTE: Upon receiving your device check the packaging and parts for any possible damages that may have occurred in transit. If damages are obviously, please refuse the acceptance from the forwarder and inform IPG Laser GmbH immediately CONTROL REGIMES There are two control regimes of the laser: “LOCAL“...
  • Page 20 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC RS-232 INTERFACE DESCRIPTION A three wire (RxD, TxD, GND) interface is used. Most computers are DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) devices. The laser is also a DTE device and therefore you must use a DTE-to-DTE interface cable. These cables are also called null-modem, modem-eliminator, or crossover cables.
  • Page 21 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC echoed back, a delimiter, and then either the (Indicates that the output power is 96 power in watts, “Off” if the laser is off”, or “Low” watts) if the power is below the reliable measurement threshold of the laser.
  • Page 22 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC Bit 19 - 0 = Normal operation 1 = Power Supply Failure Bits 20-23 - Reserved Bit 24 - 0 = Normal operation 1 = Low temperature Bit 25 - 0 = Power Supply OK 1 = Power Supply Failure 2 Bits 26, 27, 28 –...
  • Page 23 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC DISPLAY WITH PUSHBUTTONS The display with pushbuttons is assigned for manual control from the front panel of the device and for the indication of information about the state and settings of the device. Main Window The Main Window shows the Model of the Device, Output Power Status, Current Setpoint and the Temperature of the Laser.
  • Page 24 Ytterbium Fiber Laser, Model YLR-200-AC ACTIVATING. Before supplying the power, make sure that the Power supply AC Line is set to the right VAC. Make sure that the surface of the optical output termination is clean and mount it into an appropriate optical head.
  • Page 25 This means that the delivery fiber cable is mechanically damaged. The internal main power supply is automatically switched off. Send reset error command (“RERR”), and if the message does not disappear contact a representative from IPG Laser for assistance. High back reflection. Bit 3.
  • Page 26 This means that though the internal main power supply is switched on there is no voltage applied to the laser module. Try to reset the error and if it appears again please contact IPG Laser for assistance. Module power supply failure 2. Bit 25.
  • Page 27 Neither reset command (“RERR”) nor restart of the device will clear the error. Contact IPG Laser for assistance. Be ready to read Module Error Code (“RMEC” command) from the laser and submit it to IPG specialists.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    IPG shall, at its option, repair or replace any product that proves, in the reasonable opinion of IPG, to be defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period. All products repaired or replaced under warranty are only warranted for the remaining un-expired period of time in the original warranty for the particular defective product.
  • Page 29 United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. IPG Laser reserves all ownership rights. The owner of the device may only use the driver software only with the product(s) identified by IPG Laser, and may make duplicate copies of the software solely for archival backup purposes. Any alterations of the driver software will void the warranty on the equipment provided by IPG Laser.
  • Page 30 IPG Laser or its representative in your area. Items authorized for return by us must be returned in a suitable container.

  • Page 31: Instruction For Product Returns

    IPG Laser’ standard examination charge in effect at the time and these costs shall 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 not carry out any evaluation of such products.

  • Page 32: Unpacking And Inspection

    Upon receipt of the laser, check all items against this list and contact IPG immediately if any of the items are missing or if any damage to the unit is evident. If any damage to the unit is evident or suspected, do not attempt to install or operate the laser in any case.

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