Novanta v30 User manual

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v30 Laser
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Important Information ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Trademark & Copywrite ....................................................................................................................................................................8
Warranty Information .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Sales, Application & Support .............................................................................................................................................................9
Sales & Application ............................................................................................................................................................................9
Customer Service.............................................................................................................................................................................10
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................................10
Reference Materials ........................................................................................................................................................................10
EU Headquarters .............................................................................................................................................................................10
Laser Safety Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................11
Hazard Information .........................................................................................................................................................................11
Terms ...............................................................................................................................................................................................11
General hazards...............................................................................................................................................................................12
Other hazards ..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Additional laser safety information .................................................................................................................................................15
OEM v30 Laser label locations.........................................................................................................................................................16
Agency Compliance .........................................................................................................................................................................17
Declaration of conformity ...............................................................................................................................................................22
Getting started ................................................................................................................................................................................23
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Inventory .........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Contents description .......................................................................................................................................................................26
Mounting .........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Connecting.......................................................................................................................................................................................28
Water-cooled connections ..............................................................................................................................................................28
Air-cooled connections....................................................................................................................................................................32
Electrical connections ......................................................................................................................................................................34

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Control connections ........................................................................................................................................................................35
Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................37
Controls and indicators....................................................................................................................................................................37
OEM v30 front panel .......................................................................................................................................................................38
OEM v30 rear panel .........................................................................................................................................................................39
Initial start-up ..................................................................................................................................................................................40
With a UC-2000 Controller ..............................................................................................................................................................41
Without a UC-2000 Controller.........................................................................................................................................................42
Technical reference .........................................................................................................................................................................43
Technical overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................43
OEM v30 laser..................................................................................................................................................................................43
Internal RF power supply.................................................................................................................................................................44
Beam delivery optics .......................................................................................................................................................................45
Controlling laser power ...................................................................................................................................................................47
Operating modes .............................................................................................................................................................................49
Interface Connections......................................................................................................................................................................51
OEM v30 general specifications.......................................................................................................................................................65
OEM v30 package outline drawings ................................................................................................................................................66
OEM v30 package outline drawings ................................................................................................................................................67
OEM v30 package outline drawings ................................................................................................................................................68
OEM v30 packaging instructions .....................................................................................................................................................69
OEM v30 packaging instructions .....................................................................................................................................................70
Maintenance & Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................................71
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................73
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................75
Operational flowchart .....................................................................................................................................................................77
LED/output signal status..................................................................................................................................................................78
Laser fault indications......................................................................................................................................................................82
Resetting faults................................................................................................................................................................................82
Laser troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................................84
Interface A (DB-9) ............................................................................................................................................................................87
Interface B (RJ45).............................................................................................................................................................................87

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Beam delivery optics .......................................................................................................................................................................88
Index ................................................................................................................................................................................................91
Table of Figures
Figure 1 Hazard label locations........................................................................................................................................................17
Table 1 Class 4 safety features. .......................................................................................................................................................20
Table 2 European Union Directives. ................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 2 Declaration Document.......................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 1-1 v30 shipping box contents..............................................................................................................................................25
Table 1-1 v30 ship kit contents........................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 1-2 OEM v30 mounting locations (1/4–20 fastener locations shown) .................................................................................27
Table 1-2 Dew point temperatures .................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 1-3 OEM v30 cooling connections ........................................................................................................................................31
Figure 1-4 Recommended v30 cooling fan locations – free-space cooling .....................................................................................33
Figure 1-5 Recommended fan shroud design – rear cooling...........................................................................................................33
Figure 1-6 PS-2 (Emerson iMP4) power supply ...............................................................................................................................34
Figure 2-1 OEM v30 front panel controls and indicators.................................................................................................................38
Figure 2-2 OEM v30 rear panel controls and indicators..................................................................................................................39
Figure 3-1 v30 beam characteristics................................................................................................................................................44
Table 3-1 Assist gas purity specifications ........................................................................................................................................46
Figure 3-2 Representative v30 waveforms ......................................................................................................................................48
Figure 3-3 PWM Command signal waveform ..................................................................................................................................49
Table 3-2 PWM Command signal levels ..........................................................................................................................................49
Figure 3-4 interface A (DB-9) connector pinouts.............................................................................................................................52
Table 3-3 Interface A (DB-9) pin descriptions..................................................................................................................................53
Figure 3-5 DB-9 input equivalent schematic....................................................................................................................................54
Table 3-4 DB-9 input circuit specifications ......................................................................................................................................54
Figure 3-6 OEM v30 powered Laser Enable circuit..........................................................................................................................55
Figure 3-7 Customer powered Laser Enable circuit.........................................................................................................................55
Figure 3-8 PLC switched Laser Enable circuit...................................................................................................................................56
Table 3-5 DB-9 output circuit specifications....................................................................................................................................56
Figure 3-9 DB-9 output equivalent schematic .................................................................................................................................57
Figure 3-10 Lase Indicator output to PLC input ...............................................................................................................................57

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Figure 3-11 Interface B (RJ45) connector pinouts ...........................................................................................................................58
Table 3-6 Interface B (RJ45) pin descriptions ..................................................................................................................................59
Figure 3-12 RJ45 input equivalent schematic..................................................................................................................................60
Table 3-7 RJ45 input circuit specifications.......................................................................................................................................61
Figure 3-13 Customer powered Laser Enable circuit.......................................................................................................................62
Figure 3-14 PLC switched Laser Enable circuit.................................................................................................................................62
Table 3-8 RJ45 output circuit specifications ....................................................................................................................................63
Figure 3-15 RJ45 output equivalent schematic ...............................................................................................................................63
Figure 3-16 Laser OK output to PLC input .......................................................................................................................................64
Table 3-9 OEM v30 general specifications.......................................................................................................................................65
Figure 3-17 OEM v30 air-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions.................................................................................66
Figure 3-18 OEM v30 fan-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions................................................................................67
Figure 3-19 OEM v30 water-cooled package outline and mounting dimensions............................................................................68
Figure 3-20 OEM v30 air-cooled packaging instructions .................................................................................................................69
Figure 3-21 OEM v30 fan-water-cooled and pre-aligned packaging instructions ...........................................................................70
Table 4-1 Required cleaning materials ............................................................................................................................................74
Figure 4-1 Operational flowchart ....................................................................................................................................................77
Table 4-2 Status LED and Interface A (DB-9) output signal overview..............................................................................................78
Table 4-3 Normal operating condition ............................................................................................................................................78
Table 4-4 Laser Enable input not connected ...................................................................................................................................79
Table 4-5 Over Temperature fault...................................................................................................................................................79
Table 4-6 DC Voltage fault ...............................................................................................................................................................79
Table 4-7 PWM Sense/Control Board fault .....................................................................................................................................80
Table 4-8 Status LED and Interface B (RJ45) output signal overview ..............................................................................................80
Table 4-9 Normal operating condition ............................................................................................................................................80
Table 4-10 Laser Enable input not connected .................................................................................................................................81
Table 4-11 Over Temperature fault.................................................................................................................................................81
Table 4-12 DC Voltage fault .............................................................................................................................................................81
Table 4-13 PWM Sense/Control Board fault ...................................................................................................................................82
Table 4-14 Laser fault codes ............................................................................................................................................................82
Figure 4-2 DB-9 Quick Start Plug wiring diagram.............................................................................................................................84

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Important Information
For your protection, carefully read these instructions before installing and operating the scan
head.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Novanta reserves the right to update this user manual at any time without prior notification.
If product ownership changes, this manual should accompany the product.
DANGER:Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Its use should be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Important: Indicates information considered important but not directly hazard related (e.g.,
security, hygiene, or equipment or property damage).
Safety Labels
DANGER:Laser radiation can cause severe retinal and corneal burns, burns on the skin, and may
pose a fire risk. To avoid injury and reduce risk of fire, please follow the control measures and
safety guidelines provided by the laser’s manufacturer, and those established by your Laser
Safety Officer (LSO), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), or safety department of your business or
institution.
ESD Warning
MOVIA scan heads are electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices (ESD). The equipment should
remain sealed until the user is located at a proper static control station; improper handling could
cause damage to these electronics.
A proper static control station should include:
A soft grounded conductive tabletop or grounded conductive mat on the tabletop.
A grounded wrist strap with the appropriate (1 MΩ) series resistor connected to the tabletop mat
and ground.
An adequate earth ground connection, such as a water pipe or AC ground.

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Conductive bags, trays, totes, racks, or other storage.
Properly grounded power tools.
Personnel handling ESD items should wear ESD protective garments and ground straps.
Important: Equipment returned to the factory must be shipped in anti-static packaging.
Important: Customers assume all responsibility for maintaining a laser-safe working environment.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers assume all responsibility for CDRH (Center
for Devices and Radiological Health) certification.
Customer Support
Before contacting Novanta for assistance, review appropriate sections in the manual that may
answer your questions.
After consulting this manual, please contact one of our worldwide offices between 9 AM and 5 PM
local time.
Americas, Asia Pacific
Novanta Headquarters, Bedford, USA
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Novanta Europe GmbH, Wackersdorf, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Milan, Italy
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
China
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Shenzhen, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Suzhou, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Japan
Novanta Service & Sales Office, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Email: photonics.japa[email protected]
Trademark & Copywrite
NOVANTA© and v30 lasers are registered trademarks of NOVANTA.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2019 by NOVANTA.
All rights reserved.
Warranty Information
This is to certify that v30 lasers are guaranteed by NOVANTA to be free of all defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any
defect caused by negligence, misuse (including environmental factors), accident, alteration, or im-proper
maintenance. We request that you examine each shipment within 10 days of receipt and inform
NOVANTA of any shortage or damage. If no discrepancies are reported, NOVANTA shall assume the
shipment was delivered complete and defect-free.
If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the v30 laser should fail to operate, contact the
NOVANTA Customer Service department at 1.800.NOVANTA1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500) and
report the problem. When calling for support, please be prepared to provide the date of purchase, model
number and serial number of the unit, and a brief description of the problem. When returning a unit for
service, a Return Authorization (RA) number is required; this number must be clearly marked on the
outside of the shipping container for the unit to be properly processed. If replacement parts are sent to
you, then you are required to send the failed parts back to NOVANTA for evaluation unless otherwise
instructed.
If your v30 laser fails within the first 45 days after purchase, NOVANTA will pay all shipping charges to
and from NOVANTA when shipped as specified by NOVANTA Customer Service. After the first 45 days,
NOVANTA will continue to pay for the costs of shipping the repaired unit or replacement parts back to
the customer from NOVANTA. The customer, however, will be responsible for shipping charges incurred
when sending the failed unit or parts back to NOVANTA or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor. To
maintain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your v30 laser, only
authorized NOVANTA replacement parts can be used. This warranty is void if any parts other than those
provided by NOVANTA are used.
NOVANTA and NOVANTA Authorized Distributors have the sole authority to make warranty statements
regarding NOVANTA products. NOVANTA and its Authorized Distributors neither assumes nor
authorizes any representative or other person to assume for us any other warranties in connection with
the sale, service, or shipment of our products. NOVANTA reserves the right to make changes and
improvements in the design of our products at any time without incurring any obligation to make

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equivalent changes in products previously manufactured or shipped. Buyer agrees to hold NOVANTA
harmless from all damages, costs, and expenses relating to any claim arising from the design,
manufacture, or use of the product, or arising from a claim that such product furnished Buyer by
NOVANTA, or the use thereof, infringes upon any Patent, foreign or domestic.
Sales, Application & Support
Novanta Sales and Support
NOVANTA® worldwide headquarters are located north of Seattle in Mukilteo, Washington. U.S.A. Our
mailing address is:
NOVANTA 4600 Campus Place Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.S.A.
Phone us at:
1.800.NOVANTA1 (1.800.796.7231)
Outside the U.S.:
+1.425.349.3500
Fax:
+1.425.349.3667
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Sales & Application
NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers work with customers to identify and develop the best CO2 laser
solution for a given application. Because they are familiar with you and your laser application, use them
as a first point of contact when questions arise. Regional Sales Managers also serve as the liaison
between you and our Applications Lab in processing material samples per your specifications. To speak
to the Regional Sales Manager in your area, call NOVANTA at 1.800. NOVANTA1.

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Customer Service
For assistance with order or delivery status, service status, or to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number, contact NOVANTA at 1. 800.NOVANTA1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service representative,
or you can email us by sending a message to [e-mail].
Technical Support
NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers can answer many technical questions regarding the installation, use,
troubleshooting, and maintenance of our products. In some cases, they may transfer your call to a Laser,
Marking Head, or Software Support Specialist. You may also e-mail questions to the Technical Support
Group by sending your message to Novantatechsupport@ Novanta.com.
Reference Materials
Your Regional Sales Manager can provide reference materials including Outline & Mounting drawings,
Operator’s Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Application Newsletters. Most of these materials are also
available directly from the NOVANTA web site at http://www.Novanta.com.
EU Headquarters
For assistance in Europe, contact NOVANTA® European subsidiary, NOVANTA Europe, at:
©Novanta Distribution (USD) GmbH
Parkring 57-59
85748 Garching bei München,
Germany
Phone: [phone]
web: www.Novanta.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
For assistance in China, contact NOVANTA® at:
Novanta China Sales and Service Center
2401-J, Bak Building, Hi-tech Park, Nanshan District Guangdong, PRC 518057
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
web: www.Novanta.com

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Laser Safety Introduction
Read the entire safety section. This will ensure you are familiar with the hazards and warnings prior to
starting.
•Hazard Information – includes equipment label terms and hazards, please familiarize yourself
with all definitions and their significance.
•General & Other Hazards – provides important information about the hazards and unsafe
practices that could result in death, severe injury, or product damage.
•Disposal – information on your v30 laser parts and/or components as they pertain to disposal.
•Additional Safety Information – describes how to find additional information about your laser.
Hazard Information
Hazard information includes terms, symbols, and instructions used in this manual or on the equipment to
alert both operating and service personnel to the recommended precautions in the care, use, and
handling of Class 4 laser equipment.
Terms
Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels. Please familiarize yourself
with their definitions and significance.
•Warning: Potential & Imminent hazards which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury. Alerts operator of serious dangers, hazardous radiation, hazardous voltages, vapor hazard,
& reflective dangers.
•Danger: Hazards which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Alerts operator
of lifting dangers.
Warning: Serious Personal Injury
This Class 4 CO2 laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 9.3–10.6 μm wavelength
band.
Because direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries, always wear eye protection
when in the same area as an exposed laser beam.
Do not allow the laser beam to contact a person!
This product emits an invisible laser beam that is capable of seriously burning human tissue.
Always be aware of the beam’s path and always use a beam block while testing

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•Caution: Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in product
damage. Alerts operator of equipment dangers.
•Important Note: Content specific information and/or recommendations.
General hazards
Following are descriptions of general hazards and unsafe practices that could result in death, severe
injury, or product damage. Specific warnings and cautions not appearing in this section are found
throughout the manual.
Lasers should be installed and operated in manufacturing or laboratory facilities by trained personnel
only. Due to the considerable risks and hazards associated with the installation and operational use of
any equipment incorporating a laser, the operator must follow product warning labels and instructions to
the user regarding laser safety. To prevent exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation, follow all
safety precautions specified throughout this manual and exercise safe operating practices per ANSI
Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers always when actively lasing.
Due to the specific properties of laser light, a unique set of safety hazards that differ from other light
sources must be considered. Just like light, lasers can be reflected, refracted, diffracted, or scattered.
Warning: Serious Personal Injury
For laser systems being used or sold within the U.S.A., customers should refer to and follow the laser
safety precautions described American National Standards Institute (ANSI) document Z136.1-2014,
Safe Use of Lasers.
For laser systems being used or sold outside the U.S.A., customers should refer to and follow the laser
safety precautions described in European Normative and International Electrotechnical Commission
documents IEC/ TR 60825-14:2014, Safety of Laser Products – §14: A User’s Guide.

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Other hazards
The following hazards are typical for this product family when incorporated for intended use:
(A) risk of injury when lifting or moving the unit; (B) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy through
unauthorized removal of access panels, doors, or protective barriers; (C) risk of exposure to hazardous
laser energy and injury due to failure of personnel to use proper eye protection and/or failure to adhere
to applicable laser safety procedures; (D) risk of exposure to hazardous or lethal voltages through
unauthorized removal of covers, doors, or access panels; (E) generation of hazardous air contaminants
that may be noxious, toxic, or even fatal.
Warning: Serious Personal Injury
Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct or reflected laser energy.
CO2 laser radiation can be reflected from metallic objects even though the surface is darkened. Direct
or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries leading to permanent eye damage or
blindness. All personnel must wear eye protection suitable for CO2 radiation, e.g., 9.3–10.6 μm when in
the same area as an exposed laser beam.
Eye wear protects against scattered energy but is not intended to protect against direct viewing of
the beam— never look directly into the laser output aperture or view scattered laser reflections from
metallic surfaces.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or diffuse CO2 laser radiation can
seriously burn human or animal tissue, which may cause permanent damage.
This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres!
Materials processing with a laser can generate air contaminants such as vapors, fumes, and/or
particles that may be noxious, toxic, or even fatal. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for materials being
processed should be thoroughly evaluated and the adequacy of provisions for fume extraction,
filtering, and venting should be carefully considered. Review the following references for further
information on exposure criteria:
ANSI Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers, § 7.3.
U.S. Government’s Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR §1910, §§ Z.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).
It may be necessary to consult with local governmental agencies regarding restrictions on the venting
of processing vapors.
The use of aerosol dusters containing difluoroethane causes “blooming,” a condition that significantly
expands and scatters the laser beam. This beam expansion can affect mode quality and/or cause

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Thorium Safety
•This laser system incorporates a II-VI Infrared optical component.
•This optical component contains a small amount of thorium fluoride, a type of source material (less
than 10% by weight).
•It is exempt from USNRC licensing regulations as an “unimportant quantity of source material” per
10 CFR 40.13(c) (7).
•Shaping, grinding, polishing, or alteration of the optical component is prohibited.
•Use of this optical component in contact lenses, spectacles, or in eyepieces in binoculars or other
similar optical instruments is prohibited.
Cleaning optical components is permitted so long as care is taken not to damage the coated surface of
the component as sold. This II-VI Infrared requirement only applies to lenses and optics manufactured and
distributed by II-VI Infrared. Distributing components or devices that contain lenses and optics
manufactured by other companies as if it were manufactured by II-VI Infrared is not in compliance with
USNRC distribution requirements.
U.S. distribution of components or devices that contain lenses and optics manufactured by other
companies which contain uranium and/or thorium requires a USNRC distribution license. Only II-VI Infrared
manufactured lenses and optics which contain thorium are covered by the II-VI Infrared distribution
license.
10 CFR 40.13(c) (7) Unimportant quantities of source material.
(7) Thorium or uranium contained in or on finished optical lenses and mirrors, provided that each lens or
mirror does not contain more than 10 percent by weight thorium or uranium or, for lenses manufactured
before August 27, 2013, 30 percent by weight of thorium; and that the exemption contained in this
paragraph does not authorize either:
(i) The shaping, grinding, or polishing of such lens or mirror or manufacturing processes other than the
assembly of such lens or mirror into optical systems and devices without any alteration of the lens or
mirror; or
(ii) The receipt, possession, use, or transfer of uranium or thorium contained in contact lenses, or in
spectacles, or in eyepieces in binoculars or other optical instruments.

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Disposal
This product contains components that are considered hazardous industrial waste. If a situation occurs
where the laser is rendered non-functional and cannot be repaired, it may be returned to NOVANTA®
who, for a fee, will ensure adequate disassembly, recycling and/or disposal of the product.
A CO2 laser is an intense energy source and will ignite most materials under the proper conditions. Never
operate the laser in the presence of flammable or explosive materials, gases, liquids, or vapors. Safe
operation of the laser requires the use of an external beam block to safely block the beam from traveling
beyond the desired work area. Do not place your body or any combustible object in the path of the laser
beam. Use a water-cooled beam dump or power meter, or similar non-scattering, noncombustible
material as the beam block. Never use organic material or metals as the beam blocker; organic materials,
in general, are apt to combust or melt and metals act as specular reflectors which may create a serious
hazard outside the immediate work area.
Additional laser safety information
The NOVANTA web site https://www.Novanta.com/resources/general_information/lasersafetyresources
contain an online laser safety handbook that provides information on (1) Laser Safety Standards for
OEM’s/System Integrators, (2) Laser Safety Standards for End Users, (3) References and Sources, and
(4) Assistance with Requirements.
In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides an online Technical
Manual located at http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/otm_iii_6.html Section III, Chapter 6 and
Appendix III are good resources for laser safety information.
Another excellent laser safety resource is the Laser Institute of America (LIA). Their comprehensive web
site is located at http://www.lia.org.
Warning: Serious Personal Injury
Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the risk of damage to
the eyes when operating the laser. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure

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OEM v30 Laser label locations

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Figure 1 Hazard label locations.
Agency Compliance
•Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements.
•Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.
•European Union (EU) requirements.
NOVANTA® lasers are designed, tested, and certified to comply with certain United States (U.S.) and
European Union (EU) regulations. These regulations impose product performance requirements related
to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety characteristics for industrial, scientific, and
medical (ISM) equipment. The specific provisions to which systems containing v30 lasers must comply
are identified and described in the following paragraphs.
In the U.S., laser safety requirements are governed by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health
(CDRH) under the auspices of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) while radiated emission
standards fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Outside the
U.S., laser safety and emissions are governed by European Union (EU) Directives and Standards.
In the matter of CE-compliant laser products, NOVANTA assumes no responsibility for the compliance of
the system into which the product is integrated, other than to supply and/or recommend laser
components that are CE marked for compliance with applicable European Union Directives.
Because OEM laser products are intended for incorporation as components in a laser processing system,
they do not meet all the Standards for complete laser processing systems as specified by 21 CFR, Part
1040 or EN 60825-1. NOVANTA assumes no responsibility for the compliance of the system into which
OEM laser products are integrated.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements
Product features incorporated into the design of v30 lasers to comply with CDRH requirements are
integrated as panel controls or indicators, internal circuit elements, or input/output signal interfaces.
Specifically, these features include a lase and laser ready indicators, remote interlock for power on/off, a
laser aperture shutter switch, and a five-second delay between power on and lasing. Incorporation of
certain features is dependent on the laser version (Keyswitch or OEM). See the Class 4 safety features,
located in the following table, which indicate which features are available on v30 lasers, the type and
description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.
OEM Models
V30 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing
systems. As supplied by NOVANTA, these lasers do not meet the requirements of 21 CFR, Subchapter J
without additional safeguards. In the U.S., the Buyer of these OEM laser components is solely responsible
for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to an end user complies with all laser safety
requirements before the actual sale of the system. Under CDRH regulations, the Buyer must submit a
report to the CDRH prior to shipping the system. In jurisdictions outside the U.S., it is the sole
responsibility of the Buyer of these OEM components to ensure that they meet all applicable local laser
safety requirements. In cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the

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Buyer/end-user must integrate the laser so that it complies with all applicable laser safety standards as
set forth above.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements
The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
with the authority to regulate equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency
spectrum. The purpose of the Communication Act is to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference
(EMI) from affecting authorized radio communication services. The FCC regulations that govern
industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment are fully described in 47 CFR, §18, §§C.
NOVANTA®v30 lasers have been tested and found to comply by demonstrating performance
characteristics that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR, §18, §§C for Radiated and
Conducted Emissions.
FCC Information to the user
Important Note: The following FCC information to the user is provided to comply with the
requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Section 213.
Interference Potential
In our testing, NOVANTA has not discovered any significant electrical interference traceable to v30
lasers.
System Maintenance
Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.
Measures to Correct Interference
If you suspect that your laser interferes with other equipment, take the following steps to minimize this
interference:
1. Use shielded cables to and from the equipment that is experiencing interference problems.
2. Ensure that the laser is properly grounded to the same electrical potential as the equipment or
system it is connected to.

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FCC caution to the user
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes, or modifications of the unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
European Union (EU) requirements RoHS compliance
NOVANTA® v30 lasers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Directive
2015/863/EU on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment that establishes maximum concentration values for certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment.
Laser Safety Standards
Under the Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC, the European Norm (EN) document EN 60825- 1:2007
was developed to provide laser safety guidance and includes clauses on Engineering Specifications,
Labeling, Other Informational Requirements, Additional Requirements for Specific Laser Products,
Classification, and Determination of the Accessible Emission Level. To develop a risk assessment
plan/laser safety program for users, see IEC/TR 60825-14:2004 that includes clauses on Administrative
Policies, Laser Radiation Hazards, Determining the MPE, As-sociated Hazards, Evaluating Risk, Control
Measures, Maintenance of Safe Operation, Incident Reporting and Accident Investigation, and Medical
Surveillance.
OEM Models
V30 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing
systems. As supplied by NOVANTA, these lasers do not meet the requirements of EN 60825-1 without
additional safeguards. European Union Directives state that “OEM laser products which are sold to other
manufacturers for use as components of any system for subsequent sale are not subject to this
Standard, since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard.” This means that Buyers of OEM
laser components are solely responsible for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to an
end-user complies with all laser safety requirements before the actual sale of the system. Note that when
an OEM laser component is incorporated into another device or system, the entire machinery installation
may be required to conform to EN 60825-1:2004, EN 60204- 1:2016, Safety of Machinery; the Machinery
Directive, 2006/42/EC; and/or any other applicable Standards and in cases where the system is being
imported into the U.S., it must also comply with CDRH regulations.
In cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must
integrate the laser so that it complies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above. Table
1, Class 4 safety features, summarizes v30 product features, indicating the type and description of
features and whether those features are required by European Union regulations.
Electromagnetic Interference Standards

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NOVANTA v30 lasers have demonstrated performance characteristics that have met or exceeded the
requirements of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
The European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 2014/30/EU, is the sole Directive
developed to address electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues in electronic equipment. In particular,
the Directive calls out European Norm (EN) documents that define the emission and immunity standards
for specific product categories. For v30 lasers, EN 61000- 6-4:2018 defines radiated and conducted RF
emission limits while EN 61000-6-2:2016 defines immunity standards for industrial environments.
Table 1 Class 4 safety features.
Feature Location Description
Required by:
CDRH EN60825-1
Available on:
OEM v30
Keyswitch1 Rear Panel Control
On/Off/Reset Key switch
controls power to laser
electronics. Key cannot be
removed from switch in the
“On” position.
Yes Yes No
Shutter Function1Laser Control
Functions as a beam attenuator
to disable RF driver/laser output
when closed.
Yes Yes Yes
Shutter Indicator Rear Panel Indicator
(Blue)
Illuminates blue to indicate
shutter is open. No No Yes
Ready Indicator Rear Panel Indicator
(Yellow)
Indicates that laser has power
applied and is capable of lasing. Yes Yes Yes
Lase Indicator Rear panel indicator
(Red)
Indicates that p100/150 is
actively lasing.
Lase LED illuminates when the
duty cycle of the command cycle
is long enough to produce laser
output,
Yes Yes Yes
Five second delay Circuit Element
Disables RF driver/laser output
for five seconds after Keyswitch
is turned to “On” or remote
reset/start pulse is applied when
Keyswitch is in “On” position.
Yes No No
Power Fail Lockout1 Circuit Element
Disables RF driver/laser output if
input power is removed then
later reapplied (AC power failure
or remote interlock actuation)
while Keyswitch is in “On”
position
Yes No No
Remote Interlock Side Panel Connection
Disables RF driver/laser output
when a remote interlock switch
on an equipment door or panel
is opened.
Yes Yes Yes
Remote Interlock INT
Indicator
Rear panel indicator
(Green/Red)
Illuminates green when Remote
Interlock circuitry is closed.
No No Yes