ARGES ASC-1 User manual

Operator Manual
ARGES System Controller
ASC-1, ASC-2 and ASC-3
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Address: ARGES GmbH
Werk 4
92442 WACKERSDORF
ALLEMAGNE
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.arges.de
ARGES, the ARGES logo, InScript and the InScript logo are registered trademarks of ARGES
GmbH and/or its affiliates in Germany and certain other countries.
All other trademarks mentioned in this document or Web site are the property of their respective
owners.
Copyright © 2009, ARGES GmbH
All rights reserved.

Contents
1 General Information 6
1.1 Short Description .................................. 6
1.2 Definitions ...................................... 7
1.3 Referenced Documents ............................... 7
1.4 Overview Of Changes ................................ 8
2 Structure of the Functional Unit 9
2.1 Technical Structure ................................. 9
2.2 Identification of Interfaces ............................. 17
2.3 Technical Data ................................... 30
2.3.1 Outer Dimensions .............................. 32
2.4 Allocation of Functions ............................... 33
3 Measures to Start Operation 36
3.1 Prerequisites ..................................... 36
3.1.1 Install InScript Software .......................... 36
3.1.2 Connect to Mains .............................. 36
3.1.3 Connect to Ethernet ............................ 37
3.1.4 Connect to Scan Head ........................... 42
3.1.5 Connect to Laser .............................. 43
3.1.6 Connect to Interlock and Laser Pilot Light ................ 43
3.1.7 Connect to Peripheral Devices ....................... 44
3.1.8 Configure Device Drivers .......................... 45
3.1.9 Backup User Data ............................. 45
3.2 Initializing Operation ................................ 45
3.3 Resuming Operation ................................ 46
3.3.1 Only ASC-3 ................................. 46
4 Measures to Execute and Supervise Operations 47
4.1 Interference Characteristics ............................. 47
4.1.1 Only ASC-3 ................................. 54
4.2 Preventing Errors .................................. 55
4.2.1 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 55
4.2.1.1 Quarterly ............................. 55
4.2.2 Maintaining ................................. 55
Template: Logbook .................................... 56
4.3 Correcting Errors .................................. 58
4.3.1 Start web interface ............................. 58
4.3.2 Install ASCModule ............................. 58
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Contents
4.3.2.1 Updating Procedure ....................... 59
4.3.3 Reboot ................................... 60
5 Measures to Interrupt or Terminate Operation 61
5.1 Prerequisites ..................................... 61
5.2 Interrupting Operation ............................... 61
5.3 Terminating Operation ............................... 61
5.4 Postprocessing .................................... 62
6 Security Regulations 63
6.1 General Instructions ................................. 63
6.2 Danger Notes .................................... 66
6.2.1 Laser Beam ................................. 66
6.2.2 High Voltage ................................ 69
6.2.3 Noxious Gases and Vapors ......................... 70
6.2.4 Optics .................................... 72
6.2.5 Cooling Water ............................... 73
7 Liability 74
7.1 Intended use ..................................... 74
7.2 Modifications to the product ............................ 74
7.3 Risc Assessment ................................... 74
8 Repair 75
8.1 Return of Product .................................. 75
8.2 Disposal of Product ................................. 75
Form: Return delivery to manufacturer .......................... 77
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License notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

List of Figures
2.1 ASC-1 system structure, detail level 1 ....................... 10
2.2 ASC-2 system structure, detail level 1 ....................... 10
2.3 ASC-3 system structure, detail level 1 ....................... 11
2.4 ASC-1 system structure, detail level 2 ....................... 11
2.5 ASC-2 system structure, detail level 2 ....................... 12
2.6 ASC-3 system structure, detail level 2 ....................... 13
2.7 ASC-1 system structure, detail level 3 ....................... 14
2.8 ASC-2 system structure, detail level 3 ....................... 15
2.9 ASC-3 system structure, detail level 3 ....................... 16
2.10 Controls and indicators at the ARGES System Controller front panel ...... 17
2.11 Connectors and LEDs at the ARGES System Controller rear panel ........ 19
2.12 Encoder connectors at the ASE PCB rear panel (type Sub-D 15) ........ 20
2.13 USER connector at the ASE PCB rear panel (type Sub-HD 44) ......... 21
2.14 PLC connector at the ASE PCB rear panel (type Sub-HD 26) .......... 23
2.15 Circuit example: npn PLC to PLC connector ................... 26
2.16 Circuit example: pnp PLC to PLC connector ................... 27
2.17 Circuit example: SIEMENS S5 PLC to PLC connector .............. 27
2.18 PLC AUX connector at the ASE PCB rear panel (type Sub-D 9) ......... 28
2.19 EIA-232/-485/CAN connector at the ASC PCB rear panel (type Sub-D 9) . . . 28
2.20 LASER POWER BREAKER connector (type Sub-D 3W3) ............ 30
2.21 Outer dimensions, 19” rack version ......................... 34
2.22 Outer dimensions, desktop version ......................... 35
3.1 Location of the Mains connector .......................... 36
3.2 Location of the Ethernet connector ........................ 37
3.3 Location of the A DATA connector ........................ 42
3.4 Location of the PWR and DC INPUT connector ................. 42
3.5 Mounting the fiber coupling ............................. 43
3.6 Location of the LASER CONTROL connector .................. 44
3.7 Location of the LASER POWER BREAKER connector .............. 44
3.8 Circuit diagram to connect an interlock switch and a laser pilot light ....... 44
4.1 LEDs at the ARGES System Controller front panel ................ 48
4.2 LEDs at the ARGES System Controller rear panel ................. 50
4.3 Removing an air filter cartridge ........................... 56
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1 General Information
1.1 Short Description
The Operator Manual describes, for the functional unit ARGES System Controller, the mea-
sures that are required for starting the operation, the execution and control of the operation, and
the interruption or termination of the operation. The structure of the functional unit and the
security regulations are described too.
The ARGES System Controller ASC-1, ASC-2 and ASC-3 are autonomous units specifically
designed for laser beam steering and subsystem controlling.
A system controller is the central device in a system. Scan heads, lasers, sensors, actuators
and other peripherals can be connected to the system controller. Real time response to external
signals is handled by a combination of highly configurable interfaces and processing units.
That way the system controller can deal with optimized synchronization of all critical devices and
signals necessary in modern laser systems.
All system controllers can be run locally or be controlled remotely via RS232 or TCP/IP network.
The InScript software allows interactive configuration and remote monitoring via a network con-
nection. Device drivers integrate the device’s operation with the execution of user defined jobs.
The system controller’s peripheral functions can be extended by a BREAK OUT BOX, e. g. to
substitute classical programmable logic control functions like gas valve control, contactor control,
etc.
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1.2 Definitions
1.2 Definitions
Admonition conventions The following admonition conventions are used throughout this doc-
ument to draw your attention to situations or procedures that require extra attention. They
warn of hazards to your health, damage to equipment, sensitive procedures, and exceptional
circumstances. All admonitions are set apart by a left and right indent as shown here.
WARNING
denotes that severe personal injury or heavy property damage can occur, if reasonable
safety precautions are not taken. This particularly applies to damage at or in the
system and resultant consequential damage
CAUTION
denotes that light personal injury or property damage can occur, if reasonable safety
precautions are not taken. This particularly applies to damage at or in the system
and resultant consequential damage
NOTE
is an important information about the product or a particular part of the document
to be pointed out
Instruction conventions The following instruction conventions are used throughout this docu-
ment to draw your attention to procedures, where you have to take action. All instructions are
set apart as shown here.
denotes a single step instruction
– or –
Step 1 denotes an instruction with multiple steps
Step 2 as can be seen
Step 3 there are 3 steps here
1.3 Referenced Documents
• Operator Manual, InScript
InScript Manual.chm, .html, .pdf (will be installed with the InScript software)
standard literature
• First Steps, InScript
InScript First Steps.pdf (will be installed with the InScript software)
standard literature
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1 General Information
1.4 Overview Of Changes
Date Name Passage, Change and Reason
2007-11-28 ToS Added for ASC-3: Connect fiber coupling to scan head
2007-04-26 ToS Document created
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2 Structure of the Functional Unit
This chapter describes the structure of the functional unit ARGES System Controller; this com-
prises the system architecture, the identification of interfaces and also the technical data.
2.1 Technical Structure
(Turn page, please)
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2 Structure of the Functional Unit
ARGES Scan Head
Data+Power
ARGES System
Controller
Laser
Host
InScript software or
custom software
DataUser
Data
Actors
Sensors
Data
Data
Programmable
Logic Controller
Data
ARGES Scan HeadData
Figure 2.1: ASC-1 system structure, detail level 1
ARGES Scan Head
Data+Power
ARGES System
Controller
Laser
Host
InScript software or
custom software
DataUser
Data
Actors
Sensors
Data
Data
Programmable
Logic Controller
Data
ARGES Scan HeadData+Power
Figure 2.2: ASC-2 system structure, detail level 1
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2.1 Technical Structure
ARGES Scan Head
Data+Power
ARGES System
Controller
with embedded
fiber laser
Host
InScript software or
custom software
DataUser
Actors
Sensors
Data
Data
Programmable
Logic Controller
Data
ARGES Scan HeadData+Power
Laser Fiber
Figure 2.3: ASC-3 system structure, detail level 1
ARGES System Controller
ARG_ASC-1
ARG_ASE
ARG_ASS
ARG_ASC
Host
InScript software or
custom software
Data
Data
Power
Data
Power
Power
User
ARGES Scan Head
Laser
Sensors / Actors
User
Power
Data
Programmable
Logic Controller
Data
Data
(Sensors / Actors)Data
ARG_SPD
ARG_PSASC-1
ARG_HID
ARG_HIDT
Power
ARGES Scan Head
Data
Data
Figure 2.4: ASC-1 system structure, detail level 2
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2 Structure of the Functional Unit
ARGES System Controller
ARG_ASC-2
ARG_ASE
ARG_ASS
ARG_ASC
Host
InScript software or
custom software
Data
Data
Power
Data
Power
Data
Power
Power
User
ARGES Scan Head
Laser
Sensors / Actors
User
Power Programmable
Logic Controller
Data
Data
(Sensors / Actors)Data
ARG_SPD
LMD_NV324FYK
ARG_HID
ARG_HIDID
ARG_HIDT
Power
ARGES Scan Head
Power
Data
Data
Data
Figure 2.5: ASC-2 system structure, detail level 2
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2.1 Technical Structure
ARGES System Controller
ARG_ASC-3
ARG_ASE
ARG_ASS
ARG_ASC
Host
InScript software or
custom software
Data
Data
Power
Data
Power
Data
Power
Power
User
ARGES Scan Head
Sensors / Actors
User
Power Programmable
Logic Controller
Data
Data
(Sensors / Actors)Data
ARG_SPD
LMD_NV324FYK
ARG_HID
ARG_HIDID
ARG_HIDT
Power
ARGES Scan Head
Power
Data
Data
MW_DRP-240-24
IPG_YLP-1/100/20
Power
Laser Fiber
Figure 2.6: ASC-3 system structure, detail level 2
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2 Structure of the Functional Unit
Host
»ExecutableWIN«
ARG_InScriptProxy
»ExecutableWIN«
ARG_InScriptClient
»ExecutableWIN«
WebBrowser
HTTP
TCP/IP
ARG_RequestResponse
TCP/IP
»ExecutableWIN«
CustomSoftware
Ethernet
ARGES System Controller
ARG_ASC-1
ARG_ASE
ARG_ASS
ARG_ASC
»ExecutableUX«
ARG_InScriptFirmware
»ExecutableUX«
MAV_HydraWebServer
»ExecutableUX«
ARG_ASC_CGI
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_ASS_PL
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_ASE_PL
EIA-232/CAN
USB 1
IrDA
LASER CONTROL
Scan head B DATA
Scan head A DATA
PLC
AUX PWR
Scan head PWR
Mains
Power
ARG_HID ARG_HIDT
»Firmware«
ARG_HID_FW
Ethernet
Custom Protocol
TCP/IP
USER
ENCODER 1
ENCODER 2
USB 2
»ExecutableWIN«
AutomationClient
COM
Automation
Interface
ARG_PSASC-1
ARG_SPD
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_SPD_PL
Figure 2.7: ASC-1 system structure, detail level 3
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2.1 Technical Structure
Host
»ExecutableWIN«
ARG_InScriptProxy
»ExecutableWIN«
ARG_InScriptClient
»ExecutableWIN«
WebBrowser
HTTP
TCP/IP
ARG_RequestResponse
TCP/IP
»ExecutableWIN«
CustomSoftware
Ethernet
ARGES System Controller
ARG_ASC-2
ARG_ASE
ARG_ASS
ARG_ASC
»ExecutableUX«
ARG_InScriptFirmware
»ExecutableUX«
MAV_HydraWebServer
»ExecutableUX«
ARG_ASC_CGI
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_ASS_PL
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_ASE_PL
EIA-232/CAN
USB 1
IrDA
LASER CONTROL
Scan head B DATA
Scan head A DATA
PLC
Scan head PWR
Scan head PWR
Mains
Power
ARG_HID ARG_HIDTARG_HIDID
»Firmware«
ARG_HIDID_FW
»Firmware«
ARG_HID_FW
Ethernet
Custom Protocol
TCP/IP
USER
ENCODER 1
ENCODER 2
USB 2
»ExecutableWIN«
AutomationClient
COM
Automation
Interface
ARG_PSASC-2
ARG_SPD
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_SPD_PL
Figure 2.8: ASC-2 system structure, detail level 3
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2 Structure of the Functional Unit
Host
»ExecutableWIN«
ARG_InScriptProxy
»ExecutableWIN«
ARG_InScriptClient
»ExecutableWIN«
WebBrowser
HTTP
TCP/IP
ARG_RequestResponse
TCP/IP
»ExecutableWIN«
CustomSoftware
Ethernet
ARGES System Controller
ARG_ASC-3
ARG_ASE
ARG_ASS
ARG_ASC
»ExecutableUX«
ARG_InScriptFirmware
»ExecutableUX«
MAV_HydraWebServer
»ExecutableUX«
ARG_ASC_CGI
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_ASS_PL
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_ASE_PL
EIA-232/CAN
USB 1
IrDA
LASER CONTROL
Scan head B DATA
Scan head A DATA
PLC
Scan head PWR
Scan head PWR
Mains
Power
ARG_HID ARG_HIDTARG_HIDID
»Firmware«
ARG_HIDID_FW
»Firmware«
ARG_HID_FW
Ethernet
Custom Protocol
TCP/IP
USER
ENCODER 1
ENCODER 2
USB 2
»ExecutableWIN«
AutomationClient
COM
Automation
Interface
LMD_NV324FYK
ARG_SPD
»ProgrammableLogic«
ARG_SPD_PL
MW_DRP-240-24
IPG_YLP-1/100/20
Laser Fiber
Figure 2.9: ASC-3 system structure, detail level 3
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2.2 Identification of Interfaces
2.2 Identification of Interfaces
Figure 2.10: Controls and indicators at the ARGES System Controller front panel
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Legend to figure 2.10:
(0) LEDs see section Interference Characteristics on page 47
(1) ARGES head button indicates the state of the ARGES System Controller and starts up
or shuts down the ARGES System Controller, see pages 45 and 61
(2) Key-switch switches the control via the ARGES head button and the joystick on or off,
see pages 45 and 61
(3) Left display (in development)
(4) Speaker (in development)
(5) Right display displays the IP-address and the states of System, Job and Devices
(6) Joystick (in development)
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2.2 Identification of Interfaces
Figure 2.11: Connectors and LEDs at the ARGES System Controller rear panel
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Legend to figure 2.11:
(0) LEDs see section Interference Characteristics on page 47
(1) Encoder 1, 2 connector (driver in development) 2 Encoders can be connected to the
ARGES System Controller via connectors located at its rear panel. As we do not know what
type of encoder you want to use, find the pin assignment of the encoder connectors in the
following, please. As counterpiece to this connector you need a female Sub-D 15 connector. Its
pin assignment at the soldering side corresponds to the figure and table shown below.
The pin assignment at each of these connectors allows to connect encoders that produce
• incremental TTL output signals
– or –
• absolute position values via a Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI)
The signal frequency has to be less than 30 MHz.
912
5
1234
10 11 13
5678
14 15
Figure 2.12: Encoder connectors at the ASE PCB rear panel (type Sub-D 15)
Legend to figure 2.12
Pin Incremental TTL
output signals
Absolute position
serial SSI interface
Description
1 UP5 V UP5 V power supply according to EN 50 178
2 UN0 V UN0 V
3 Ua1 – input square-wave pulse train Ua1
4 Ua1 – input inverted square-wave pulse train Ua1
5 – DATA input data
6 Ua2 – input square-wave pulse train Ua2
7 Ua2 – input inverted square-wave pulse train Ua2
8 – DATA inverted input data
9 Feedback Vcc Feedback Vcc feedback
10 Ua0 – input reference pulse
11 Feedback GND Feedback GND feedback ground
Continued on next page
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