Datalogic Arex 30W User manual

USER’S MANUAL
> ArexTM 30W – 50W

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Datalogic S.r.l.
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Italy
ArexTM 30W - 50W User’s Manual
Ed.: 05/2017
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SYMBOLS
Symbols used in this manual along with their meaning are shown below. Symbols and signs are repeated
within the chapters and/or sections and have the following meaning:
Generic Warning:
This symbol indicates the need to read the manual carefully or the necessity of an important
maneuver or maintenance operation.
Electricity Warning:
This symbol indicates dangerous voltage associated with the laser product, or powerful enough to
constitute an electrical risk. This symbol may also appear on the marking system at the risk area.
Laser Warning:
This symbol indicates the danger of exposure to visible or invisible laser radiation. This symbol may
also appear on the marking system at the risk area.
Fire Warning:
This symbol indicates the danger of a fire when processing flammable materials. Because there is a
danger of fire, it is indispensable to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when
commissioning the marking system.
Notice:
Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
Note:
Carefully read the user’s manual before using the marking system.

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REVISION INDEX
Revision Date Number of added or edited
pages
821004080 30/10/2015 Release
821004081 03/02/2016 General Review
821004082 rev.D 05/05/2016 16, Appendix C
821004083 rev.E 22/05/2017 ii, Appendix F
NOTE:
We sometimes update the documentation after original publication. Therefore, you should also
review the documentation at www.datalogic.com for updates.

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FOREWORD
Information included in this manual is intended for a qualified installer able to integrate the marking
system into a system, complying with all the protection features required by international rules and
local legislations. Refer to the Appendices for further information.
Following manual refers to ArexTM Fiber 130X-TLS2 and 150X-TLS2 marking systems in Class 4
configuration.
In addition to being professionally trained in their role, personnel assigned to work on the marking system
must be informed and made acquainted with the risks inherent to invisible and visible laser radiation. The
operator is required to carefully read the section of the manual concerning safety instructions as well as the
sections related to matters falling under her/his responsibility.
The workers assigned to the marking system can be identified as:
•OPERATOR
responsible for loading elements to be processed, visually checking the work cycle, removing the
finished product and cleaning the marking system.
•MAINTENANCE WORKER
responsible for the electrical, mechanical and optical maintenance and adjustment of the marking
system.
WARNING!
Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use of marking system of its
manufacture.
NOTE:
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER, READ CAREFULLY THE APPENDICES.

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OVERVIEW
The Fiber Laser marking system developed and manufactured by Datalogic employs the most advanced
technologies with regards to the mechanical-optical part, the electronic control of laser beam power,
communication and the overall safety of the entire system.
OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING
In pulsed or continuous operation mode, the laser generates an invisible, high-energy infrared beam.
In order to obtain a more accurate focus, the laser beam is first enlarged using an optical expansion system
and then deflected by a scanning system consisting of two mirrors mounted on galvanometric motors.
These mirrors deflect the beam in a controlled beam along the X and Y axes; processing of the product
surface occurs by coordinating the movement of the two motors with the turning on/off of the laser beam.
The deflected laser beam is focused by an F-Theta scan lens before it hits the surface of the product.
Generally speaking, the marking is carried out within the focus of the beam.
LASER SOURCE
On ArexTM marking system it is used a sealed fiber laser source.
This source is based on the new fiber solid state technology.
It guaranties high stability, lower sensitivity on optical misalignment and a longer product lifetime.
GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING HEAD
The scanning head features two deflection mirrors that deflect the beam in an X and Y direction, depending
on the graphics/pattern to be reproduced.
MARKING SOFTWARE
The marking software Lighter is preinstalled on the system.
NOTE:
Consult Lighter software user’s manual for a proper use of the same.
NOTE:
Consult the proper Appendix to upgrade the preinstalled software if necessary.
WARNING!
Marking system installation in secure environment is responsibility of the system integrator!

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The ArexTM marking system features a power supply unit whose size is compatible with the standard 19”
2,5U in varnished steel, and a scan head whose compact dimensions make it easy to integrate into a system
that comprises safety systems required by applicable regulations, the management of marking signals and
the customer’s complementary modules, if any.
All marking system connections are found on the rear of the rack: mains power supply, safety, electrical
signals, communication ports, patch cord to the scanner head, while the front features key and enable
command devices, status LED in addition to a USB connector for communication with the internal embedded
controller.
Figure 1: Control Rack and Scan Head.
WARNING!
Laser marking may strongly interact with materials through a thermal carbonization process with the
emission of fumes and vapours.
Adequate fume extractor and fume treatment must be provided for, especially when working on
plastic materials such PVC.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Access to the internal parts of the marking system is allowed only to authorized personnel, duly qualified and
trained with regards to risks of optical and electrical nature.
Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for work carried out on live parts by untrained or unauthorized
personnel.
WARNING!
It is forbidden to change the intended use for which the system was designed and developed.
Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for improper use of its marking system.
WARNING!
These marking system actuation is demanded to the system integrator.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYMBOLS III
REVISION INDEX IV
FOREWORD V
OVERVIEW VI
OPERATION OF A LASER SYSTEM WITH GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING vi
LASER SOURCE vi
GALVANOMETRIC SCANNING HEAD vi
MARKING SOFTWARE vi
IMPORTANT WARNINGS vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII
1CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 10
1.1 UNPACKING 10
1.2 MAIN HARDWARE 11
1.3 CABLE AND ACCESSORIES 11
1.4 TRANSPORT 12
1.5 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION 12
1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING 13
1.7 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT 15
1.8 FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR 15
2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16
2.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 16
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE LASER MODULES 18
2.2.1 SCAN HEAD 18
2.2.2 CONTROL RACK 19
2.3 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION 20
2.4 CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS 22
2.4.1 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR 22
2.4.2 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR (LASER CONTROL) 24
2.4.3 AXES CONNECTOR (I/O CONTROL) 29
2.4.4 RS232 CONNECTOR (COM2) 30
2.4.5 ENCODER CONNECTOR 31
2.4.6 PHOTOCELL CONNECTOR 31
2.5 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS 32
2.6 CONNECTION EXAMPLE 33
3INSTALLATION AND SET UP 34
3.1 CONNECTIONS 34
3.1.1 COMMAND BOX CONNECTOR CONNECTION 34
3.1.2 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR CONNECTION 35
3.1.3 POWER SUPPLY CABLE CONNECTION 36
3.1.4 GROUND CONNECTION 36
3.1.5 LOCAL MODE CONNECTION 37
3.1.6 REMOTE MODE CONNECTION 38
3.1.7 F-THETA LENS PROTECTION CAP REMOVAL 39
4USE AND OPERATION 40
4.1 TURNING ON SEQUENCE 40
4.1.1 ADVICE ON USING THE SYSTEM 43
4.2 LOCAL MODE OPERATIONS 44
4.3 REMOTE MODE OPERATIONS 44
4.4 OPERATING IN LOCAL MODE 46
4.4.1 HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT YOUR FIRST GRAPHIC DOCUMENT 47

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4.4.2 HOW TO TEST AND ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT 50
4.4.3 HOW TO USE EXTERNAL SIGNALS TO ENGRAVE YOUR DOCUMENT 52
5CUSTOMIZE THE SYSTEM’S SOFTWARE 54
5.1 CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT 54
5.2 CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS 57
5.3 CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING 60
5.4 REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION 62
6ACCESSORIES 64
6.1 CONTROL BOX 64
6.2 MARKING ON FLY KIT 65
6.3 RACK HANDLES 65
7TECHNICAL SUPPORT 66
7.1 SEALS 66
7.2 MAINTENANCE 67
7.2.1 F-THETA SCAN LENS CLEANING PROCEDURE 67
7.2.2 AIR FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE 68
7.3 PRODUCT SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE 69
APPENDIX A: LABEL 70
POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS 71
APPENDIX B: STANDARDS 72
LASER STANDARDS 72
CE COMPLIANCE 72
FCC COMPLIANCE 72
APPENDIX C: AREXTM SAFETY CONSIDERATION ACCORDING EN ISO 13849-1:2008 73
SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF AREXTM 75
APPENDIX D: NOTE ABOUT LASER 76
LASER SAFETY 76
LASER RADIATION 77
ABSORPTION OF LASER RADIATION 78
CLASSIFICATION AND DANGER LEVEL 78
RADIATION VIEWING CONDITIONS 79
DIRECT VIEWING OF THE LASER BEAM 79
DIRECT VIEWING OF THE BEAM AFTER MIRROR REFLECTION 79
DIRECT VIEWING OF THE BEAM OUTPUT BY AN OPTICAL FIBER 79
DIRECT VIEWING OF THE BEAM AFTER FOCUSING 79
SCATTERED VIEWING OF THE BEAM AFTER FOCUSING 79
N.O.H.D. DETERMINATION AND O.D. OF PROTECTION GOGGLES 80
EYES AND SKIN RISKS 82
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 82
COLLATERAL RISK 82
APPENDIX E: SOFTWARE UPGRADE 84
APPENDIX F: RECOVER THE SYSTEM USING USB RECOVERY DISK 86
APPENDIX G: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 92
FIGURES 94

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1.1 UNPACKING
When unpacking the marking system from the shipping carton you should:
•Remove the documentation from the top of the marking system
•Remove the accessories
•Carefully remove the marking system from the packaging using both hands
WARNING!
Be extremely careful to not damage the connection cable between Scan Head and Rack.
Figure 2: Unpacking.
Before installing or operating the marking system, you should:
•Inspect the shipping container for damage
•Inspect the marking system for signs of damage
•Confirm that the shipping carton contains all items on the shipping inventory list including any
accessories
Retain all packaging materials until the marking system has been inspected for completeness and damage,
and you have checked the operating performance. If anything is missing or defective, see chapter 7 for
contact details.

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1.2 MAIN HARDWARE
Control Rack
Scan Head
F-Theta
WARNING!
Rack and Scan Head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long, referred as Head Cable. Rack
and Scan Head are NOT separable.
WARNING!
To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, never subject it to a bending radius below the limits
specified in the technical specification table.
1.3 CABLE AND ACCESSORIES
Power Supply cable Command Box Connector (*) Interlock connector (*) System Keys
USB flash drive Rack adapters Manuals Test Report Sample Test
* If this connector is used, the marking system works in DANGEROUS condition (MUTING DEVICE).

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1.4 TRANSPORT
The marking system can be easily lifted up and moved by a single person thanks to its compact size and
reduced weight.
WARNING!
Rack and Scan Head are joined by a connection cable 3 meters long. Rack and Scan Head are NOT
separable!
WARNING!
To avoid damaging or breaking the optical fiber, never subject it a bending radius below the limits
specified in the technical specification table.
Figure 3: Transport.
WARNING!
The ArexTM marking system is a delicate optical device, avoid damaging it with shock and vibrations.
WARNING!
Be extremely careful to not damage the connection cable between Scan Head and Rack.
1.5 ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION
If the marking system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the marking system. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the marking system.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the marking system and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring the marking system from a cold place into a warm place (or vice
versa) or when you use the marking system in a humid place as shown below.
How to avoid moisture condensation
When you bring the marking system from a cold place into a warm place, put it in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient
temperature (after about 1 hour).

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1.6 FIXING AND POSITIONING
The marking system must be positioned in a safely manner and the precautions listed below must be
followed:
Figure 4: Positioning rack.
Figure 5: Vertical positioning (need additional fixing).
WARNING!
DO NOT fix the marking system in manner not shown in figure.

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The marking system can be fitted inside a special rack cabinet equipped with special support shoulders and
handles, available on request. The figure below shows the mounting points for mounting in rack (rack
handles available as accessory):
Figure 6: Fixing points on shrug rack (cabinet assembly).
NOTE:
In order to prevent marking distortions, install a vibrometer on the base of the piece to be marked
and check for the absence of vibrations during the marking process.
NOTE:
It is recommended to install the resonator on a micrometer positioning Z-axis system!
The Scan Head must be fixed to a suitable base (not supplied by Datalogic) using the four M5 threaded
holes and the two slotted seats:
Figure 7: Fixing points on Scan Head (vertical mount).
The Scan Head unit, just like the control rack, must be safely positioned and fixed to a stable surface,
vibration-free. The Scan Head can be fixed either vertically or horizontally. In order to prevent marking
distortions, avoid any vibration between Scan Head and piece to be marked.
WARNING!
It is very important to secure the laser system before you start marking the piece since improper
securing or positioning may cause serious damage.
Do not secure the marking system in a way other than the one described in the figure.

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1.7 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
The control rack must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air flow passage and
correct housing of the cables.
ArexTM is an air cooled marking system: an adequate air flow is necessary to guarantee its correct cooling.
Installation must not slow or stop the flow of air cooling. Moreover, do not install a heat source near.
Clean air filter when it is dirty. If the air filter is dirty, the air-flow might become not sufficient to ensure correct
cooling and might stop marking operation. Clean or exchange air filter periodically.
Figure 8: Rack installation environment.
WARNING!
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of rack!
1.8 FUME / DUST EXTRACTOR
During marking process, dust and/or gas may be produced. It is important to use adequate fume extractor
and/or air filtration.
WARNING!
Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the release of chlorine gas which can be harmful
to the laser operator and to the laser system itself. Always use adequate fume extractor during PVC
and plastic marking.

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2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER, READ CAREFULLY THE APPENDICES.
WARNING!
ArexTM is a CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT and it is the responsibility of the OEM/system integrator to
provide the safety completeness to be ready-to-use.
2.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CONTROL RACK MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight 16 Kg
Height 111 mm
Width 430 mm
Depth 370 mm
IP Rating IP21
SCAN HEAD MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight 3 Kg*
Height 90 mm*
Width 112 mm
Depth 300 mm
IP Rating IP54
* without F-Theta scan lens
NOTE:
Refer to Datalogic’s website for detailed drawings.

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STORAGE AND TRASPORTATION CONDITIONS
Storage temperature
-10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F)
Shock and vibrations MIL 810E “CAT 1 Basic Transportation”
Package Drop Test
60 cm
WARNING!
This product includes precision optical parts; avoid vibration and shocks: marking quality may deteriorate.
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
30W
50W
Environmental temperature
5°C to 40°C (41° to 104°F)
5°C to 35°C (41° to 95°F)
Humidity
< 90% without condensation
Altitude
< 2000 m
Pollution Degree
2
Overvoltage Category
II
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
Input Voltage
100 to 240 V AC
100 to 240 V AC
Input Current 3 to 1,25A max 3,3 to 1,4A max
Max Power
300W
330W
PERFORMACE
Modello
30W
50W
LASER SOURCE (specification @25°C)
Laser Type Class 4 Pulsed Fiber Laser
Average Power
W
30
50
Pulse energy (max)
mJ
1
Peak power (max)
kW
11
10
Central emission wavelength
nm
1060 - 1080
Repetition Rate
kHz
30 ÷ 200
50 ÷ 200
Laser aiming beam
Class 2M ≤1mW @ 660nm
Cooling
Forced Air
Noise
dB(A)
< 70 at 1 meter
OTHER
HEAD CABLE
minimum bending radius
150 mm (fixed installation)
300 mm (mobile installation)
Marking head cable length
3 meters
Laser Focus Beam Class 2 : 1 mW @ 635 nm
Beam deflection
High speed galvanometer scanning system
Marking Speed
1
Up to 2000 mm/s -500 car/s
MOF (Marking on the fly)
YES [constant speed or encoder]
Line speed
–
Productivity
2
Up to 75 m/min –3 Pcs/s
Marking Control and Software
EMC embedded control and Lighter Suite
Communication
RS232, Ethernet (TCP/IP 10, 100 Mbit), digital I/O
1May vary: measured with f= 160mm
2Single line string, Roman-s font

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2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE LASERMODULES
2.2.1 SCAN HEAD
A description of the main parts of the Scan Head unit is provided here below:
Figure 9: Scan Head overview
1) Main connection Rack-Scan Head 3) Status LED bar
2) F-Theta Scan Lens 4) Focusing Beam output

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2.2.2 CONTROL RACK
The control rack is described here below in order to provide the right information for proper installation:
Figure 10: Control rack overview.
1) Status LED 9) I/O connector (Axes Control)
2) Enable selector 10) Main connection to Scan Head
3) Key selector 11) 3x USB connectors
4) USB connector 12) RS232 connector
5) Mains power supply connection 13) Interlock connector
6) LAN connector 14) Photocell connector
7) VGA connector 15) Encoder connector
8) Command Box connector (Laser Control) 16) Earth ground

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2.3 MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION
Datalogic provides a wide range of F-Theta scan lenses to be attached to the scanning head to focus the
laser beam in flat Marking Field, in order to achieve high-resolution marking results.
These F-Theta scan lenses are available to best-match the object (i.e.: logo; string; 2D matrix; etc.) to be
marked with customer need, over the material processing, and fit the standard Datalogic Scanning Head;
further solutions about different models of lenses and scanning heads will be considered upon request.
The table below lists the standard F-Theta scan lenses currently available:
F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M39
F-Theta Scan Lens
ƒ = 160S
ƒ = 254S
Working Distance
mm
183 ± 5
280 ± 4
Fixing Distance
mm
197 ± 6
300 ± 5
Marking Area
mm2
85 x 85
100 x 100
F-Theta Scan Lens diameter: M85
F-Theta Scan Lens
ƒ = 160L
ƒ = 254L
ƒ = 330L
Working Distance
mm
176 ± 2
296 ± 5
388 ± 6
Fixing Distance
mm
212 ± 3
367 ± 6
471 ± 7
Marking Area
mm2
100 x 100
170 x 170
210 x 210
NOTE:
Definition of Marking Area: square marking field within which power is > 95% respect to power in
center.
WARNING!
This product was designed to use only certain configurations of F-Theta lens and marking field. If
your needs are not satisfied by current available F-Theta lens configurations please contact
Datalogic for a solution. The use of other F-Theta lenses or operation outside the specified marking
field for a certain F-Theta lens configuration can lead to damage of F-Theta lens, scanning head or
laser source. Such damage is not covered by warranty!
WARNING!
For each F-Theta lens configuration Datalogic recommends the use of certain adapter. This adapter
ensures that residual back reflections caused by F-Theta lens do not damage optics of the scanning
head. The removal of such adapter or its incorrect use (for example incomplete threading, use of
another F-Theta lens adapter, etc.) can lead to damage of the F-Theta lens, scanning head or laser
source. Such damage is not covered by warranty!