Datalogic Arex 400 User manual

AREX™ 400
USER MANUAL
InfraRed Fiber Laser Marker

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USER MANUAL i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................V
About this Manual ............................................................................................................ v
Manual Conventions ............................................................................................................................v
Technical Support ........................................................................................................... vi
Support Through the Website ............................................................................................................ vi
Reseller Technical Support ................................................................................................................ vi
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................1
General ........................................................................................................................... 1
Model Description ............................................................................................................ 2
PRO Version .........................................................................................................................................2
BASIC Version ......................................................................................................................................2
CE Compliance ................................................................................................................. 3
FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................... 3
EAC Compliance ...............................................................................................................3
UL Compliance .................................................................................................................4
Laser Standards ...............................................................................................................5
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 6
Laser Source .......................................................................................................................................6
Galvanometric scan head ....................................................................................................................6
Operation of a laser marker with galvanometric scanning ...............................................................6
Marking Software ................................................................................................................................7
Important Warnings ............................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................8
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 8
Contents of the packaging .............................................................................................. 10
On moisture condensation .............................................................................................. 11
Note on moisture condensation .......................................................................................................11
If moisture condensation occurs ......................................................................................................11
How to avoid moisture condensation ..............................................................................................11
Fixing and positioning .................................................................................................... 12
Control Rack installation ................................................................................................ 13
Horizontal installation .......................................................................................................................13
Vertical installation ...........................................................................................................................15
Control rack mounting screws length ..............................................................................................16
Scan Head installation .................................................................................................... 17
Scan head mounting screws length .................................................................................................20
Installation environment ................................................................................................. 21
Control rack .......................................................................................................................................21
Scan Head ..........................................................................................................................................22
Fume / Dust extractor .................................................................................................... 23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................24
Technical Characteristics ................................................................................................ 24
Product Description ........................................................................................................ 26
Control rack .......................................................................................................................................26
Scan head ..........................................................................................................................................27
Marking Area Specification ............................................................................................. 28
F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ 110-XXX and 120-XXX .....................................................................29

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F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ A20-X6X ...........................................................................................29
F-Theta Scan Lens for Arex™ 130-X6X and 150-X6X .....................................................................30
Green Spot .....................................................................................................................31
Connectors Specifications ...............................................................................................32
Safety Circuit .....................................................................................................................................32
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................32
Muting Device ............................................................................................................................34
Command Box (Laser Control) .........................................................................................................35
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................35
Muting Device ............................................................................................................................36
Axes (I/O Control) ..............................................................................................................................37
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................37
Encoder ..............................................................................................................................................38
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................38
Photocell ............................................................................................................................................38
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................38
Device Port 1 .....................................................................................................................................39
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................39
Device Port 2 .....................................................................................................................................39
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................39
RS232 (COM3) ...................................................................................................................................40
Control rack back panel connector ..........................................................................................40
Ext Focus ...........................................................................................................................................40
Scan head connector ................................................................................................................40
Input/Output specifications ..............................................................................................41
Digital Input .......................................................................................................................................41
Digital Output ....................................................................................................................................41
Laser Marker States .......................................................................................................42
Normal Operation States ..................................................................................................................42
Error States .......................................................................................................................................43
Warning State ....................................................................................................................................43
Control the Laser Marker States ......................................................................................................44
Key Selector mode ....................................................................................................................44
Command Box mode ................................................................................................................44
Timing Diagrams ............................................................................................................45
Turning On sequence ........................................................................................................................45
Marking control signals behavior .....................................................................................................45
SW_Ready output signal (Ready to Mark mode) .............................................................................46
Good\Bad output signal ....................................................................................................................46
System_Alarm output signal ............................................................................................................46
MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior .........................................................................................................47
Safety functions behavior .................................................................................................................47
Interlock behavior .....................................................................................................................47
Laser_Stop behavior ................................................................................................................47
Green Spot behavior .........................................................................................................................48
System Ready to Mark mode ...................................................................................................48
Marking Confirmation mode ....................................................................................................48
MARVIS Verification mode .......................................................................................................48
Axes I/O signals behavior .................................................................................................................49
Lighter™ Suite marking software ....................................................................................49
SET UP .................................................................................................................... 52
Connections ...................................................................................................................52
Connecting Command Box connector ..............................................................................................52
Connecting Safety Circuit connector ................................................................................................53
Connecting Power Supply cable .......................................................................................................54
Connecting the Earth Ground ...........................................................................................................54
Local Mode Control connections ......................................................................................................55
Remote Mode Control connection ....................................................................................................57
F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal ........................................................................58

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USE AND OPERATION...............................................................................................59
First time boot ............................................................................................................... 60
Turning On sequence ...................................................................................................... 61
Sequence using Key Selector ...........................................................................................................61
Sequence Using Command Box .......................................................................................................64
CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE ........................................................... 66
Change O.S. language and keyboard layout ..................................................................... 66
Change the LAN configuration and IP address ................................................................. 70
Change the video setting ................................................................................................ 73
Remote desktop connection ............................................................................................ 75
ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................................................76
Control Box ................................................................................................................... 76
Remote Start Foot Switch ............................................................................................... 77
I/O interface ..................................................................................................................77
DB25-to-Free Leads Cable ............................................................................................. 78
MARVIS™ Add-on .......................................................................................................... 78
MARVIS™ Mounting Bracket ............................................................................................................79
MARVIS™ LED Ring Light ID 50mm - White ...................................................................................79
Micrometric distance sensor kit ...................................................................................... 79
M39 F-Theta protective cap ............................................................................................ 80
Starter Kit for Marking On the Fly (MOF) ......................................................................... 81
Rack Handles ................................................................................................................. 82
Fume Extractor .............................................................................................................. 82
TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................... 83
Seals ............................................................................................................................. 83
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 84
F-Theta scan lens cleaning procedure .............................................................................................84
Air filter cleaning procedure .............................................................................................................85
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 86
Service Interface ................................................................................................................................86
List of warning and error states .......................................................................................................88
List of problems related to laser marker states .............................................................................89
List of most common problems .......................................................................................................89
Remote Assistance ......................................................................................................... 92
LABELS ...................................................................................................................93
Labels ........................................................................................................................... 93
Positioning of external labels .......................................................................................... 94
Positioning of labels on the control rack: ........................................................................................94
Positioning of labels on the scan head: ............................................................................................95
Safety labels in local languages ...................................................................................... 95
UNDERSTANDING SLO: SAFE LASER OFF SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ACCORDING TO EN
ISO 13849-1:2008.....................................................................................................96
Machine Safety .............................................................................................................. 96
Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................ 96
Performance Level (PL) ................................................................................................. 98
Datalogic Laser Markers ................................................................................................. 98
SLO connection diagram ................................................................................................. 99
Safety Functions Of Arex™ 400 .................................................................................... 100
Arex™ XXX-X5X ...............................................................................................................................100
Arex™ XXX-X6X ...............................................................................................................................100
Example 1 ........................................................................................................................................101
Example 2 ........................................................................................................................................102
Example 3 ........................................................................................................................................103
LASER SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 104
Laser radiation ............................................................................................................ 106
Absorption of laser radiation ........................................................................................ 107
Classification and danger level ..................................................................................... 108
Degree of risk with radiation viewing conditions ............................................................ 108

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Direct viewing of the laser beam ....................................................................................................108
Viewing of a laser reflected beam ..................................................................................................109
Viewing of direct laser beam from a fiber output ..........................................................................109
Viewing of scattered laser beam ....................................................................................................109
N.O.H.D. determination and O.D. of protection goggles ...................................................110
Accidental vision of the reflected laser radiation ..........................................................................111
Filter scale index of the protection goggles ..................................................................................111
Eyes and skin risks .......................................................................................................111
General safety regulations ............................................................................................ 111
Other risks ...................................................................................................................112
USING MARKING SOFTWARE.................................................................................. 113
How to create and edit graphics layout ..........................................................................113
How to test and mark layout .........................................................................................115
How to use Command Box signals to mark layout ...........................................................117
MOPA FIBER LASER............................................................................................... 119
Laser marker operations ..............................................................................................119
Pulse Profile ....................................................................................................................................121
Lighter™ Pulse Profile Configuration ............................................................................123
Creating a document with multiple objects using a single pulse profile ......................................123
Creating a document with multiple objects using different pulse profiles ..................................124
MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE............................................................................. 126
How to update the marking software .............................................................................126
RECOVER THE LASER MARKER .............................................................................. 132
Overview .....................................................................................................................132
How to recover the laser marker ...................................................................................132
Recover the system: .......................................................................................................................132
Initialize the Hardware ....................................................................................................................135
Customize the marking software ...................................................................................................136
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS....................................................................................... 137
Control Rack ................................................................................................................138
Scan Head ....................................................................................................................139

USER MANUAL v
PREFACE
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This User Manual (UM) is provided for users seeking advanced technical information,
including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick Refer-
ence Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product can be down-
loaded free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or
procedures that must be observed when using the reader:
NOTE
Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and
operating the reader.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment
or property.
WARNING
The WARNING symbol advises you of actions that could result in harm or
injury to the person performing the task.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Support Through the Website
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log
on to (www.datalogic.com).
For quick access, from the home page click on the search icon , and type in the name of
the product you’re looking for. This allows you access to download Data Sheets, Manu-
als, Software & Utilities, and Drawings.
Hover over the Support & Service menu for access to Services and Technical Support.
Reseller Technical Support
An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized Datalogic
reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software,
and computer systems and can provide individualized assistance.

USER MANUAL 1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
Information included in this manual is intended for a qualified installer able to integrate
the laser marker into a system, complying with all the protection features required by
international rules and local legislations. Refer to the following sections for further
information.
This manual refers to Arex™ 400 Fiber laser markers, that is a Class 4 Laser Product.
In addition to being professionally trained in their role, personnel assigned to work with
laser marker 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.
NOTE
CAUTION
Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use of laser
marker of its manufacture.
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER MARKER, CAREFULLY READ
THIS MANUAL.

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MODEL DESCRIPTION
Arex™ 400 laser markers are described by their model number which indicates the char-
acteristics listed in the diagram below. Not all combinations are available. For a com-
plete list of combinations see the Models tab on the Product page of the website.
AREX XXX-XXX
Laser Type Power F-Theta scan lens Version Operating System
1 = Pulsed Fiber 10 = 10W 3 = 160 S 5 = BASIC 4= Windows® 7
A = Fiber MOPA 20 = 20W 4 = 160L 6 = PRO
30 = 30W 6 = 254 S
50 = 50W 7 = 254 L
9 = 100 L
A = 330 L
B = 420 L
PRO Version
• Wider power range selection
• Wider F-Theta scan lens selection
• High performance level for safety features
• High PC performance (powered by Intel® Celeron®)
• 3x Ethernet ports 10/100/1000 Mbps
• High Precision Marking Field Center specifications
• Advanced software features
BASIC Version
• Models with power level 10W & 20W
• Basic performance level for safety features
• Basic PC performance (powered by Intel® Atom®)
• 1x Ethernet port 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Basic Precision Marking Field Center specifications
•Basicsoftwarefeatures