Datalogic AREX 401 User manual

AREX™ 401
USER MANUAL
InfraRed Fiber Laser Marker

Datalogic S.r.l.
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40012 Calderara di Reno (BO)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE .................................................................................................................VII
About this Manual .......................................................................................................... vii
Manual Conventions .......................................................................................................................... vii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... vii
Support Through the Website ........................................................................................................... vii
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... viii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................1
General ........................................................................................................................... 1
Model Description ............................................................................................................ 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 ................................................................................................................................6
Important Warnings ............................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2. 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 .................................................................................................19
Installation environment ................................................................................................. 20
Control rack .......................................................................................................................................20
Scan Head ..........................................................................................................................................21
Fume / Dust extractor .................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 22
Technical Characteristics ................................................................................................ 22
Product Description ........................................................................................................ 24
Control rack .......................................................................................................................................24
Scan head ..........................................................................................................................................25
Marking Area Specification ............................................................................................. 26
F-Theta Scan Lens ............................................................................................................................27

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Green Spot .....................................................................................................................28
Connectors Specifications ...............................................................................................29
X3 - SLO (Safe Laser Off) .................................................................................................................. 29
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 29
Input ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Output ........................................................................................................................................ 30
SAFETY_FDBK Output Status .................................................................................................. 31
SLO External Connector ...........................................................................................................32
SLO Muting Device .................................................................................................................... 32
X1 - Command Box (Laser Control) ................................................................................................. 33
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 33
Muting Device ............................................................................................................................ 35
X2 - Axes (I/O Control) ......................................................................................................................36
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 36
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 .................................................................................................................................... 42
NPN Configuration (default) ..................................................................................................... 42
Laser Marker States .......................................................................................................43
Normal Operation States ..................................................................................................................43
Error States .......................................................................................................................................43
Warning State .................................................................................................................................... 44
Control the Laser Marker States ...................................................................................................... 45
Key Selector mode .................................................................................................................... 45
Command Box mode ................................................................................................................ 45
Operating Modes ............................................................................................................46
Timing Diagrams ............................................................................................................47
Turning On sequence ........................................................................................................................47
Marking control signals behavior ..................................................................................................... 47
SW_READY output signal (Ready to Mark mode) ........................................................................... 48
MARKING_KO output signal .............................................................................................................48
SYSTEM_ALARM output signal ........................................................................................................ 48
MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior .........................................................................................................49
Safety functions behavior ................................................................................................................. 49
INTERLOCK behavior ................................................................................................................ 49
LASER_STOP behavior ............................................................................................................. 49
Green Spot behavior .........................................................................................................................50
System Ready to Mark mode ...................................................................................................50
Marking Confirmation mode .................................................................................................... 50
MARVIS™ Verification mode ....................................................................................................50
Axes I/O signals behavior .................................................................................................................51
Lighter™ Suite marking software ....................................................................................52
CHAPTER 4. SET UP ............................................................................................... 54
Connections ...................................................................................................................54
Connecting X1 - Command Box connector ......................................................................................54
Connecting X3 - SLO connector ........................................................................................................55
Connecting Power Supply cable .......................................................................................................56
Connecting the Earth Ground ........................................................................................................... 56

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Local Mode Control connections ......................................................................................................57
Remote Mode Control connection ....................................................................................................59
F-Theta scan lens protection cap removal ....................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 5. USE AND OPERATION ......................................................................... 61
Turning On sequence ...................................................................................................... 62
Sequence using Key Selector ...........................................................................................................62
Sequence using X1 - Command Box connector ..............................................................................65
CHAPTER 6. CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER SOFTWARE...................................... 67
System Protection .......................................................................................................... 67
System Protection Tool .....................................................................................................................67
How to use the System Protection tool ...................................................................................68
Change O.S. language and keyboard layout ..................................................................... 71
Change the LAN configuration and IP address ................................................................. 74
Change the video setting ................................................................................................ 77
Remote desktop connection ............................................................................................ 79
CHAPTER 7. ACCESSORIES..................................................................................... 80
Control Box ................................................................................................................... 80
Remote Start Foot Switch ............................................................................................... 81
I/O interface ..................................................................................................................81
DB25-to-Free Leads Cable ............................................................................................. 82
MARVIS™ Add-on .......................................................................................................... 82
MARVIS™ Mounting Bracket for M and L lenses .............................................................. 83
Micrometric distance sensor kit ...................................................................................... 83
F-Theta protective cap for M lenses ................................................................................ 84
Rack Handles ................................................................................................................. 84
Fume Extractor .............................................................................................................. 84
CHAPTER 8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................................... 85
Seals ............................................................................................................................. 85
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 86
F-Theta scan lens cleaning procedure .............................................................................................86
Air filter cleaning procedure .............................................................................................................87
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 88
Service Interface ................................................................................................................................88
List of warning and error states .......................................................................................................90
List of problems related to laser marker states .............................................................................91
List of most common problems .......................................................................................................91
Remote Assistance ......................................................................................................... 94
APPENDIX A. LABELS ............................................................................................ 95
Labels ........................................................................................................................... 95
Positioning of external labels .......................................................................................... 96
Positioning of labels on the control rack .........................................................................................96
Positioning of labels on the scan head .............................................................................................97
Safety labels in local languages ...................................................................................... 97
APPENDIX B. UNDERSTANDING SLO: SAFE LASER OFF SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS AC-
CORDING TO EN ISO 13849-1:2015 ........................................................................... 98
Machine Safety .............................................................................................................. 98
Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................ 99
Performance Level (PL) ............................................................................................... 100
Datalogic Laser Markers ............................................................................................... 100
SLO connection diagram ............................................................................................... 101
Safety Functions .......................................................................................................... 101
Example 1 ........................................................................................................................................102
Example 2 ........................................................................................................................................103
Example 3 ........................................................................................................................................104

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SLO Integration example .............................................................................................. 105
APPENDIX C. LASER SAFETY ............................................................................... 106
Laser radiation ............................................................................................................. 106
Absorption of laser radiation ......................................................................................... 108
Classification and danger level ...................................................................................... 109
Degree of risk with radiation viewing conditions ............................................................ 109
Direct viewing of the laser beam ....................................................................................................109
Viewing of a laser reflected beam ..................................................................................................110
Viewing of direct laser beam from a fiber output ..........................................................................110
Viewing of scattered laser beam ....................................................................................................110
N.O.H.D. determination and O.D. of protection goggles ................................................... 111
EN207 and EN208 ........................................................................................................112
Eyes and skin risks .......................................................................................................113
General safety regulations ............................................................................................ 113
Other risks ................................................................................................................... 113
APPENDIX D. USING MARKING SOFTWARE .......................................................... 114
How to create and edit graphics layout .......................................................................... 114
How to test and mark layout ......................................................................................... 117
How to use Command Box signals to mark layout ........................................................... 119
APPENDIX E. MARKING SOFTWARE UPGRADE ..................................................... 121
How to update the marking software ............................................................................. 121
APPENDIX F. RECOVER THE LASER MARKER ....................................................... 127
Overview ..................................................................................................................... 127
How to recover the laser marker ................................................................................... 127
Recover the system ........................................................................................................................128
New Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................ 134
Customize the marking software ...................................................................................................135
APPENDIX G. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ............................................................... 137
Control Rack ................................................................................................................ 138
Scan Head .................................................................................................................... 139

USER MANUAL vii
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 symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or
procedures that must be observed when using the laser marker:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Support Through the Website
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NOTE: Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing,
repairing and operating the laser marker.
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or property.
WARNING: This symbol advises you of actions that could result in harm or
injury to the person performing the task.

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WARRANTY
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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™ 401 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: Datalogic shall not be held responsible for any non-conforming use
of laser marker of its manufacture.
CAUTION: BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE LASER MARKER, CARE-
FULLY READ THIS MANUAL.

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MODEL DESCRIPTION
Arex™ 401 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.
LASER MARKING MACHINE
E499316
DATALOGIC S.r.l. via S.Vitalino, 13 - 40012 Calderara di Reno (BO) - Italy
www.datalogic.com
AREX XXX-XXX
Laser Type Power F-Theta scan lens Version Operating System
1 = Pulsed Fiber 0C = 100W 7 = 254 L 6 = PRO 5= Windows® 10
A = 330 L
B = 420 L
M = 160 M
N = 254 M