Lasermet LS-20 User manual

LS-20 Instruction Manual
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LASERMET LS-20
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LASER SAFETY SHUTTER

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LASERMET LS-20
Instruction Manual
Contents
1 Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety Note ......................................................................................................................... 4
3 Concept ............................................................................................................................... 5
4 Control Options ................................................................................................................... 5
5 Indications ........................................................................................................................... 6
6 Wiring .................................................................................................................................. 6
7 Mounting and Beam Containment ................................................................................... 10
8 SIL-3 Version LS-20-SIL24 .................................................................................................. 11
9 Blade and Beam Dump Options ........................................................................................ 11
10 Using with Powerful Lasers ........................................................................................... 13
11 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 14
12 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 16
13 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 17
14 Contact Details .............................................................................................................. 18

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1 Declaration of Conformity
LASERMET LIMITED
LASER BEAM SHUTTER
MODELS LS-20-24 AND LS-20 SIL24
Drawing Numbers:
Main Unit 00629-00-000
Tandem Unit 00647-00-000
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to declare that the LS-20 and LS-20 SIL3 have been found to comply with the requirements of
the following Directives and European Standards:
Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC June 2010
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Standards: EN ISO 13849-1:2015
Safety of Machinery: Safety-related parts of Control Systems
EN 61010-1:2010
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory use.
Supplier: Lasermet Limited
Lasermet House
137 Hankinson Road
Bournemouth
BH9 1HR
Dorset
United Kingdom
Country of Origin: England.
Signed: Date: 6 May 2017
Quality Assurance Manager

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2 Safety Note
This beam shutter can only successfully divert and absorb a laser beam if no part of it becomes
overheated.
Users must read and understand the section, ‘Using with Powerful Lasers’ later in this manual.
Be aware that once degradation starts to occur rapid failure is likely, possibly leading to the beam
passing unhindered through the shutter.
Due to the huge number of different types, powers and beam sizes of lasers Lasermet cannot
guarantee suitability of this shutter in every case and testing may be necessary to ensure that the
shutter provides the desired level of protection.
Always ensure that the beam dump port is closed, unless a separate beam dump is fitted.

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3 Concept
The Lasermet LS-20 Laser Safety Shutter is intended to provide a means of preventing accidental
exposure to a potentially harmful laser beam.
When closed, the shutter deflects the incoming laser beam onto an internal beam dump where the
energy is converted to heat which is dissipated in the aluminium casing of the shutter.
When the shutter is open, the laser beam passes through the shutter without interruption.
The shutter has been designed to form part of a high-integrity safety system and features a gravity-
close blade and force-disconnect proving contacts.
A ‘SIL3’ version is available which, when correctly wired to a Lasermet Interlock Control System can
provide a safety interlock which meets SIL-3 and EN13849-1 up to performance level ‘e’.
4 Control Options
The shutter is usually powered by a laser interlock system such as Lasermet’s ICS Interlock Control
System. These systems will provide power to allow actuation of the shutter once all safety interlocks
(for example, doors, covers etc.) have been closed. If the interlock system is tripped out, the shutter
will immediately close. It then cannot be opened until the interlock system is re-armed.
The shutter may be wired to operate in one of three different ways:
1. The Arming of the interlock system enables operation of the shutter. The buttons on top of
the shutter may then be used to open and close it as desired.
2. The Arming of the interlock system enables operation of the shutter. The shutter may then
be remotely opened and closed by external controls or buttons such as Lasermet’s LS-20 LS-
RS units. The buttons on top of the shutter may also be used.
3. The arming of the interlock system causes the shutter to open immediately.
The shutter may also be wired into bespoke custom systems.
The shutter operates on 24VDC and draws typically 100mA when open and 20mA when closed.
There is an initial impulse of approximately 1A on opening and the specification of power supplies
and cabling must take this into account.
SIL3 shutters draw twice as much current as standard units.
Note that the LS-20 will not operate on 12V systems as used for LS-10 and LS-100. Lasermet interlock
systems can be reconfigured to provide the necessary 24V.

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5 Indications
The shutter has two sets of isolated volt-free monitor contacts which are available on its connector.
For maximum integrity the ‘shutter closed’ contacts are directly mechanically driven by the blade-
they do not rely on opto sensors or other non-contact methods. This means that the blade cannot
open without opening the ‘shutter closed’ contacts.
Each contact set has a common terminal which is connected to either the ‘open’ or the ‘closed’
terminal according to the state of the shutter. Each contact is rated at 100mA resistive load at
30VDC. The two sets of contacts are isolated from each other and from the control circuitry of the
shutter.
These contacts may be used by external circuitry to monitor and indicate the state of the shutter.
The shutter also has two low power indication outputs, one for open and one for closed. These
output 24VDC at 50mA maximum and are typically used to operate LED indicators on remote control
buttons.
The buttons on the shutter illuminate to show the state. A red light means the shutter is open, a
green indicates the safe condition, i.e. closed.
6 Wiring
The LS-20 shutter is supplied with a permanently connected 3m lead terminated in a 15-way high
density ‘D’ plug. The connector makes available all of the various control and indication features of
both the standard and the ‘SIL3’ versions. The pin connections are as follows:
1 0V
2 Monitor Contact 1 ‘Open’
3 Monitor Contact 1 Common
4 Monitor Contact 1 ‘Closed’
5 Monitor Contact 2 ‘Open’
6 ‘Open’ +24V output
7 Monitor Contact 2 Common
8 Remote Open Command +24V Input
9 Monitor Contact 2 ‘Closed’
10 Monitor Supply +24V
11 ‘Closed’ +24V output
12 Control Supply +24VDC input
13 Not used
14 Not used
15 Not used
View looking at plug pins
See ‘Detailed Pin Descriptions’ below for more information.
1
6
11 15
5
10

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Lasermet produce a range of Distribution Boxes and Remote Switches fitted with sockets specially
for use with LS-20, which provide convenient screw terminals to make installation neat and simple.
Units are available in both free-standing and fixed installation versions and full wiring instructions
are supplied with each one.
Lasermet also supply extender cables to lengthen the shutter lead.
Connection to Lasermet Interlock Control Systems
Diagram 1 below shows the usual basic control wiring between a Lasermet ICS-6 Interlock Control
System and LS-20.
Interlock
Output
+24V
+24V
+12V
+12V
0V
0V
DC
POWER
OUT
Interlock System ICS-5
Control Supply +24V
Monitor Supply +24V
0V
LS-20 Shutter
Diagram 1: Basic Control Wiring between ICS-6 and LS-20
In this arrangement the shutter buttons are operative allowing the shutter to be opened and closed
when the ICS-6 is armed.
If it is necessary for the shutter to open immediately when the ICS-6 is armed, fit a link to connect
the Remote Open Command input to the Control Supply +24V. Make sure the link is not connected
to the Monitor Supply.
Diagram 2 below shows how to implement a SIL-3 / EN13849 PL’e’ safety system using the ‘SIL3’
version of LS-20.

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Interlock
Output
+24V
+24V
+12V
+12V
0V
0V
DC
POWER
OUT
Interlock System ICS-5
Control Supply +24V
Monitor Supply +24V
0V
LS-20 Shutter
OUTPUT
MONITOR
1
1
2
2
Monitor Contact 1 ‘Closed’
Monitor Contact 1 Common
Monitor Contact 2 ‘Closed’
Monitor Contact 2 Common
Diagram 2: Implementing a SIL-3 system using ‘SIL3’ LS-20
Note for correct operation, installation wiring should use at least 16/0.2mm wire to avoid problems
of voltage drop on the wiring run. On very long distances, when using ‘SIL3’ shutters, or in situations
where two shutters may be connected simultaneously 24/0.2mm wire may be advisable for the 24V
supply wires.

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Detailed Pin Descriptions
The LS-20 shutter can be wired in various ways. The simplest configuration is to connect pins 10 and
12 to +24V and pin 1 to 0V. The shutter can then be operated using its buttons. Other pins may be
connected as required giving a wide variety of control and monitoring options.
The functions of each pin are given below.
1 0V
Negative of 24V Power Supply / Interlock Controller feeding shutter.
2 Monitor Contact 1 ‘Open’
Volt-free contact which is connected to pin 3 when the shutter is open. The contact is rated
at 100mA 24V maximum resistive load.
3 Monitor Contact 1 Common
Common contact for pins 2 and 4.
4 Monitor Contact 1 ‘Closed’
Volt-free contact which is connected to pin 3 when the shutter is closed. The contact is rated
at 100mA 24V maximum resistive load.
5 Monitor Contact 2 ‘Open’
Volt-free contact which is connected to pin 7 when the shutter is open. The contact is rated
at 100mA 24V maximum resistive load.
6 ‘Open’ +24V output
This pin outputs 24V when the shutter is open. It can source a maximum of 50mA resistive
load. Used to operate the ‘open’ indicator light on Lasermet’s LS-RS-20 remote switches.
7 Monitor Contact 2 Common
Common contact for pins 6 and 9.
8 Remote Open Command +24V Input
Apply 24V to this pin to make the shutter open immediately. If the Control Supply is present
on pin 12 the voltage need only be applied momentarily (approximately 1 second) as the
shutter latches open. If there is no control supply on pin 12 the shutter will remain open
until the Remote Open signal is removed. For remote button operation a normally open
pushbutton switch can be connected between this pin and pin 12.
9 Monitor Contact 2 ‘Closed’
Volt-free contact which is connected to pin 7 when the shutter is closed. The contact is rated
at 100mA 24V maximum resistive load.
10 Monitor Supply +24V
Connect this pin to an ‘always on’ 24VDC supply. The negative of this supply should be pin 1,
in common with the negative of the control supply. This pin powers the indicator lights on
the shutter and provides power to operate pins 6 and 11.

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11 ‘Closed’ +24V output
This pin outputs 24V when the shutter is closed. It can source a maximum of 50mA resistive
load. Used to operate the ‘closed’ indicator light on Lasermet’s LS-RS-20 remote switches.
12 Control Supply +24VDC input
Applying 24VDC to this pin allows the shutter to be opened using its buttons.
Once the shutter is open it latches open until the ‘Close’ button is pressed on the shutter, or
until this supply is removed. To close the shutter, remove the supply from this pin (and pin 8,
if used). For remote button operation a normally closed pushbutton may be inserted in this
line such that the supply is interrupted when the button is pressed.
For other options including the use of illuminated signs in conjunction with the shutter please
discuss your requirements with Lasermet.
7 Mounting and Beam Containment
The shutter is equipped with an M6 female thread in the base, located under the beam centreline.
An anti-rotation slot is also provided in the base into which a second M6 stud should be located to
prevent the shutter turning or coming unscrewed. The slot allows for posts on imperial and metric
optical breadboards.
The shutter has a through aperture of Ø16mm. The beam and beam dump ports are threaded M17 X
1. Lasermet can provide containment tubes and adaptors to order. Please contact us for details at
the address at the end of this manual.
Ensure that the laser beam is travelling in the direction of the arrow shown on the top of the shutter.
See the section, ‘Dimensions’ later in this manual.

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8 SIL-3 Version LS-20-SIL24
To achieve EN13849-1 performance level ‘e’ the ‘SIL3’ version must be used wired as shown in
diagram 2. The ‘SIL3’ version is a twin unit which has one shutter behind another. Both shutters
must be open to allow the beam to pass through.
In this unit one set of monitor contacts is dedicated to one of the shutters, the other contact to the
other shutter, so the state of both blades can be monitored. When correctly interfaced to a
Lasermet ICS, the interlock system cannot be armed if either one or both blades are not detected
closed.
It is theoretically possible to achieve SIL 4 with the SIL3 shutter however the method of control in
this case is outside the scope of this manual.
9 Blade and Beam Dump Options
The LS-20 beam dump is removable which allows an external beam dump to be used. This could
potentially enable the shutter to be used with more powerful lasers than can be dissipated by the
shutter itself. In this instance it is vital that the external beam dump is mounted as close as possible
to the shutter and that the beam path is suitably contained to avoid risk of exposure.
It is also possible to locate a laser power meter in place of the beam dump so that the laser power
can be determined while the shutter is closed. In this arrangement it is essential that the power
meter head damage threshold is sufficient to withstand the laser beam for the length of time for
which the laser may be active with the shutter closed.
If using an external option in place of the integral beam dump, consideration should be given to the
type of blade fitted, see below.
Note that the unit is primarily intended as a safety shutter rather than a precision beam diverter or
timing shutter. Due to the free moving nature of the blade the exact exit angle of the beam through
the beam dump aperture is variable, therefore any external apparatus must be mounted as close as
possible to the shutter, it must have an aperture the same size or bigger than the port and be able to
accept small variations in beam position and angle.
Blade Type
The standard LS-20 has an angled bare stainless-steel blade with a non-precision surface which
deflects and to some extent scatters the beam. This surface is generally suitable for most
applications when the integral beam dump is used. To prevent permanent damage and invalidation
of warranty it is essential that the energy density of the laser is insufficient to ablate the blade.
It is possible to order the LS-20 with other blade materials which may be more appropriate
particularly when the integral beam dump is removed.
The ceramic blade option is recommended for Q-switched lasers where the standard stainless-steel
blade may become ablated.

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There are a number of mirror blade options featuring a front silvered or dielectric mirror for various
wavelengths. These allow the shutter to be used with higher power lasers than the standard blade
but note that an external beam dump will be required. The mirror blade option is also advisable
when mounting a laser power meter at the beam dump port.
For SIL3 shutters the laser beam will normally be directed out of the beam dump port nearest the
laser, however consideration should be given to the consequences if the first shutters fail to close
and the beam is directed to the second shutter beam dump port.
Note: The use of a beam tube which screws into the threaded aperture of the shutter is adviseable,
especially at the input port of the shutter. Some specialised mirrors are only manufactured in widths
of 16mm. If the shutter is used without a beam tube the aperture of the threaded ports is also
Ø16mm and there is a possibility that such a mirror may not completely cover the aperture. The user
should ensure that the laser beam is small enough and aligned centrally such that there is no risk of
any part of the beam missing the mirror surface. It may be necessary to set up an aperture in front
of the shutter to ensure this condition is complied with.
Observe the warnings given in the next section, ‘Using with Powerful Lasers.’

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10 Using with Powerful Lasers
If the blade or beam dump become overheated, they will be permanently damaged. Moreover, once
damage has started to occur the situation is likely to deteriorate further unless immediate action is
taken to turn off the laser.
Modern lasers which cut or burn are now readily available. Regarding the shutter blade, it is
essential that it absorbs insufficient energy for it to be damaged, which means that the excess must
be reflected away towards the beam dump.
At 20°C ambient the standard stainless-steel blade can dissipate about 2W.
The copper blade option can dissipate no more than about 1W.
Glass mirror options can dissipate less because they are not such good conductors.
Heating of metal or metal-surfaced glass blades is likely initially to cause oxidisation which darkens
the metal causing it to absorb and heat more.
Furthermore, there may be localised damage if the laser has a high-power density, i.e. the beam is
concentrated in a small diameter. For metal blades this appears as ablation, in which the area where
the beam impinges reaches the melting point of the metal before conduction can carry the heat
away. For glass mirror blades the localised heating expands the glass causing it to crack.
In all cases once the point of contact of the laser beam ceases to reflect as well, it will heat and fail. If
the laser is left running when this happens, the shutter will be progressively damaged and burn-
through of the beam may occur. Once damage has occurred a 100W laser may burn through the
stainless-steel blade. More powerful lasers will burn through quite quickly. Also, any optional blade
mirror that has been fitted will detach if it exceeds several hundred degrees Celsius.
Ultimately users must be aware of the hazards of operating powerful lasers and the suitability of any
shutter being used. Tests may need to be undertaken to establish the suitability of any shutter when
used with powerful lasers.
The blade should be checked before use to ensure that it is spotlessly clean, unoxidised and
unblemished. Appropriate optical cleaning methods may be required to clean the blade. It must be
understood that whilst a perfectly clean blade will successfully divert a beam, should a speck of
contamination at the surface occur rapid progressive failure and burn-through are possible. Risk
assessments should be undertaken to determine the effects of such an event and identify any
mitigation measures that may be necessary.

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11 Dimensions
Diagram 3: Standard LS-20 Dimensions in mm.

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Diagram 4: ‘SIL3’ LS-20 Dimensions in mm.

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12 Specifications
Weight
LS-20-24 600g
LS-20SIL-24 1000g
Response Time1
Opening 45ms typical
Closing 70ms typical
Operating Voltage
22 – 26VDC
Operating Current
LS-20-24
Closed 30mA typical
Open 200mA typical
Surge 281.82mA typical
Surge Time 100ms typical
LS-20SIL-24
Closed 30mA typical
Open 330mA typical
Surge 545.45mA typical
Surge Time 140ms typical
Note: The shutter has a peak current draw of typically 1A for <100ms during opening. The supply
voltage must not fall below the minimum operating voltage during this time, else the shutter may
fail to open.
Laser Blocking Specification
Maximum average beam power:
Using standard blade 20 W
Using integral beam dump 20 W
Using mirror blade As per mirror specification2
1 These values are typical but not guaranteed
2 See section on Using with Powerful Lasers

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Safety Specification
Standard LS-20 EN 13849-1 performance level ‘c’
LS-20 SIL-24 EN 13849-1 performance level ‘e’
IEC 61508-1 SIL 3
The safety ratings may be achieved when correctly wired to a suitably rated control system.
The LS-20 SIL-24 is a dual channel electromechanical safety laser shutdown device.
System Type Type A System
Hardware Fault Tolerance 1
When connected to an ICS-6 control system as shown in this manual, the LS-20SIL-24 has the
following characteristics. This can also be achieved by correctly connecting to another suitable
safety control system which has dual channel monitoring of the shutdown device.
Safe Failure Fraction 95%
PFD 1.56 x 10-7
When used as described above, the LS-20SIL-24 is suitable for use as the sole laser shutdown device
in a system which is required to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) or lower as defined in IEC
61508.
NB. The actual SIL rating of the entire system will depend on the other system components, how
they are connected together and how the system is used.
Reliability
Mean time to dangerous failure (MTTFd) 100 years
Number of operations after which 10% of units have failed (B10d) > 1 x 107
13 Warranty
Lasermet provide a 12-month warranty for defects in materials and manufacture, from the date of
installation or delivery. Installations completed by Lasermet are covered against defects in
workmanship for 12 months.
Damage or defects caused by other factors are not covered. For example, industrial contamination,
incorrect cleaning, storm damage. Consequential loss is not covered under warranty. Compensation
for indirect or direct loss or damage is expressly excluded. Rectification of the defects or a
replacement does not initiate a new warranty period.
For all deliveries, payments and other legal transactions, English law takes precedence for any
litigation.

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14 Contact Details
Lasermet provides a full range of laser interlock equipment including interlock switches, illuminated
warning signs, laser shutters, entry keypads with built-in fail-safe override timer, door locks, external
power supplies etc. which can be interconnected to provide a complete system. We also supply
equipment and consultancy covering all aspects of laser safety. Full support, design and installation
is available from Lasermet, please contact us for any queries. Please visit our website.
For sales and technical support:
Lasermet Ltd.
Lasermet House,
137 Hankinson Road,
Bournemouth
BH9 1HR
United Kingdom.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]om
Website: www.lasermet.com
Lasermet Inc.
10N Martingale Road, Suite 400,
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
United States.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lasermet.com