Panasonic LP-M Series User manual

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Laser Marker
Operation Manual
LP-M series
LP-S series
LP-Z series
ME-LPMSZ-OP-7 No.9000-0063-56V

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing our product.
For full use of this product safely and properly, please read this document carefully.
This product has been strictly checked and tested prior to its delivery. However, please make sure that this product
operates properly before using it. In case that the product becomes damaged or does not operate as specied in this
document, contact the dealer you purchased from or our sales ofce.
General terms and conditions of this document
1. Before using this product, or before every starting operation, please conrm the correct functioning and performance
of this product.
2. Contents of this document could be changed without notice.
3. This document must not be partially or totally copied or revised.
4. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this document. If there are any questions,
mistakes, or comments in this document, please notify us.
5. Please remind that we assume no liability for any results arising out of operations regardless of the above clauses.
Disclaimer
The applications described in this document are all intended for examples only. The purchase of our products described in
this document shall not be regarded as granting of a license to use our products in the described applications. We do NOT
warrant that we have obtained some intellectual properties, such as patent rights, with respect to such applications, or that
the described application may not infringe any intellectual property rights, such as patent rights, of a third party.
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Cautions in Handling
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, re, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always
observe the following safety precautions.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the
denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specic operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbols is used to alert users to a specic operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
This symbols is used to alert users to a specic operating procedure that must be performed carefully.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
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This laser marker falls into Class 4 laser (marking laser) and Class 2 laser (guide laser) based on the classications of
the Safety of laser products (JIS C 6802) / FDA standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11/IEC60825-1. Perform the safety
protection measure before using the system. Refer to Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide for details.
DANGER
Never look at laser beam directly, through lens or through any other optical components.
Laser beam radiation into the eye causes blindness or serious damage to the eye.
Not only the direct beam of laser, but also diffused reected beam is harmful.
Never touch laser beam and avoid human skin, clothing and any other ammable object from laser beam
exposure directly.
Burning into deep skin might result and there is a risk of re.
WARNING
Never disassemble the product.
Doing so may cause exposure to the laser beam or electric shock.
Take laser protection measures required to use Class 4 laser products subject to the local laws and
regulations of the country or region in which the laser marker is used.
Refer to Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide for details.
To protect the operators’ eyes, make it mandatory to wear goggles against laser beam within the laser
controlled area. The protective goggles can momentarily protect the eyes against the scattered beam. Never
look at the direct beam or reected beam even when you are wearing the protective goggles.
In order to prevent unexpected exposures from object to be marked or its peripherals, set protective enclosure
with proper reectance, durability and thermal resistance to enclose the laser radiation area.
Construct an interlock systems such as a function to stop laser radiation for the maintenance door of the
protective enclosure.
Read all packaged guides and manuals thoroughly, and do not operate, install and connect the laser marker
with any other methods except the instructions provided in the manuals.
If the product is used in a manner not specied by the instruction, the safety protection and functions provided
by the device may be impaired and it may cause injury, electrical shock or exposure of laser beam.
Remove the dust and/or gas which may be generated during the laser radiation with dust collector or
exhauster. Use an appropriate dust collector or exhauster for dust or gas generated.
Depending on the material of the objects, harmful dust and/or gas to the human body and the laser marker
may be generated.
Prior to wiring, cable connecting and/or maintenance work, ensure that all the power switches are turned off.
Otherwise, electrical shock may result.
Connect ground wire before using.
A failure or leak that occurs when the unit is not properly grounded may result in electric shock.
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How to Read this Document
Target laser marker
This document is subject to the following Laser Marker models.
If the setting contents or specications vary by models, the target models are specied in the text.
In the text, multiple models may be described collectively, as shown in the table below.
Note that the illustration and screen image may vary with model.
Target model Description in the text
LP-M200, LP-M200-CHN, LP-M200-S,
LP-M200-S-CHN
LP-M200 LP-M2xx LP-Mxx0 LP-Mxxx
LP-Mxxx-S
LP-M Series
LP-M500, LP-M500-CHN, LP-M500-S,
LP-M500-S-CHN
LP-M500 LP-M5xx
LP-MA00, LP-MA00-CHN LP-MA00 LP-MAxx
LP-M205, LP-M205-CHN, LP-M205-S,
LP-M205-S-CHN
LP-M205 LP-M2xx LP-Mxx5
LP-M505, LP-M505-CHN, LP-M505-S,
LP-M505-S-CHN
LP-M505 LP-M5xx
LP-MA05, LP-MA05-CHN, LP-MA05-S,
LP-MA05-S-CHN
LP-MA05 LP-MAxx
LP-MA06, LP-MA06-CHN, LP-MA06-S,
LP-MA06-S-CHN
LP-MA06 LP-MAxx LP-Mxx6
LP-S200, LP-S200-CHN, LP-S200-SF LP-S200 LP-S2xx LP-Sxx0 LP-Sxxx
LP-Sxxx-SF
LP-S Sries
LP-Sxxx(W)
LP-S500, LP-S500-CHN, LP-S500-SF LP-S500 LP-S5xx
LP-S202, LP-S202-CHN, LP-S202-SF LP-S202 LP-S2xx LP-Sxx2
LP-S502, LP-S502-CHN, LP-S502-SF LP-S502 LP-S5xx
LP-S205, LP-S205-CHN, LP-S205-SF LP-S205 LP-S2xx LP-Sxx5
LP-S505, LP-S505-CHN, LP-S505-SF LP-S505 LP-S5xx
LP-S500W, LP-S500W-CHN LP-S500W LP-Sxx0(W) LP-SxxxW
LP-S505W, LP-S505W-CHN LP-S505W LP-Sxx5(W)
LP-Z130, LP-Z130-CHN LP-Z130 LP-Zxx0 LP-Zxxx LP-Z Series
LP-Z250, LP-Z250-CHN LP-Z250
LP-Z256, LP-Z256-CHN LP-Z256 LP-Zxx6
Setting ranges
This manual describes the setting ranges for LP-M500, LP-S500 and LP-Z130. Items where different setting ranges are
specied for different models are marked with an asterisk (*).
For setting ranges for each model, refer to “Input Setting Value by Series” (P.296).
Symbol indications
Notice • “Notice” denotes any instructions or precautions for using this product. To prevent the
damage or malfunction of the product, observe these precautions fully.
Reference • “Reference” denotes any hints for operation, detail explanations, or references.
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Type of manuals
For this product, the following manuals are prepared. Read each manuals and operate this product correctly and safely.
Save the manuals for future use.
Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide
This manual describes the safety precautions and the items required for the introduction, installation and maintenance of
the laser marker.
• Precautions and safety measures: All users shall be required for reading this part.
• Specications and outer dimensions
• Setup and connecting method
• I/O control method (signal layout, I/O rating, timing chart etc.)
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
Operation Manual
This manual describes how to operate the laser marker and set the marking data using touch panel console or monitor
and mouse.
Laser Marker NAVI plus Operation Manual
This manual describes how to operate the laser marker and set the marking data using PC setting software “Laser
Marker NAVI plus”.
Serial Communication Guide
This manual describes the communication commands to control the laser marker externally using the serial
communication (RS-232C/Ethernet). It describes the communication conditions, communication data formats,
communication commands, and the control samples.
Mainly the machine builder and system integrator shall be required for reading this manual.
Reference
• PDF data of each manual are included on an attached CD-ROM “Laser Marker Utility”.
• To read the PDF manual, Adobe Reader (Version X or later) of Adobe Systems Incorporated is required.
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Mark Current Date/Time
“1-3-1 Mark Current Date and Time” (P.25)
January
Mark Expiry Date/Time
“1-3-2 Mark Expiry Date and Time” (P.28)
2020.04.01.
Expiry DateExpiry Date
Mark Lot
“1-3-3 Mark Lot No.” (P.32)
→
→
→
JAN
FEB
DEC
January
February
December
Mark Counter
“1-3-4 Mark Counter” (P.35)
…
０００１ ０００２ ０００３ ０００４
Mark Code Symbol
“1-3-5 Mark Code Symbol” (P.39)
Mark Logo
“1-3-6 Mark Logo” (P.44)
Mark Step & Repeat
“1-3-7 Mark Step & Repeat” (P.47)
Mark to Flying Object
“1-3-8 Mark to Flying Object” (P.51)
“Let’s Try” Contents
The user can refer to the corresponding pages in which the contents of what user “tries to do” are described using this
“Let’s Try” Contents.
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Mark on 3D Figure
“1-4 Basic Setting for Marking 3D Figure” (P.55)
Convert or Edit Graphic Data
• Logo Data Conversion Software Operation Manual
• Logo Data Editing Software Operation Manual
Create or Edit Making Font
Font Maker Operation Manual
Install Laser Marker NAVI plus
Laser Marker NAVI plus Operation Manual
Install and Connect Laser Marker
Safety/Setup/Maintenance Guide
Control by I/O
Safety/Setup/Maintenance Guide
Control by RS-232C / Ethernet
Serial Communication Guide
When in Trouble...
“Troubleshooting” (P.256)
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................... 2
Cautions in Handling .......................................................................................... 2
How to Read this Document............................................................................... 4
“Let’s Try” Contents ............................................................................................ 6
1 Basic Operation Procedure ……………………………………… 11
1-1 Display Operation....................................................................................... 12
1-2 Operation Overview.................................................................................... 14
1-2-1 Setup and connect the laser marker .......................................................... 15
1-2-2 Startup of Laser Marker............................................................................. 16
1-2-3 Set the marking data ................................................................................. 17
1-2-4 Radiate the laser ....................................................................................... 21
1-2-5 Save the marking data............................................................................... 23
1-2-6 Turn OFF Power of Laser Marker .............................................................. 24
1-3 Setting Procedure for Basic Function......................................................... 25
1-3-1 Mark Current Date and Time ..................................................................... 25
1-3-2 Mark Expiry Date and Time....................................................................... 28
1-3-3 Mark Lot No............................................................................................... 32
1-3-4 Mark Counter ............................................................................................ 35
1-3-5 Mark Code Symbol.................................................................................... 39
1-3-6 Mark Logo ................................................................................................. 44
1-3-7 Mark Step & Repeat .................................................................................. 47
1-3-8 Mark to Flying Object ................................................................................ 51
1-4 Basic Setting for Marking 3D Figure........................................................... 55
1-4-1 Mark on Slope ........................................................................................... 55
1-4-2 Mark on Uneven Figure............................................................................. 58
1-4-3 Mark on Cylinder....................................................................................... 61
1-4-4 Mark on Cylinder (2).................................................................................. 64
1-4-5 Mark on Horizontal Cone .......................................................................... 67
1-4-6 Mark on Vertical Cone .............................................................................. 70
1-4-7 Mark on Sphere......................................................................................... 73
2 Description of Operation Screen ………………………………… 77
2-1 Screen Composition ................................................................................... 78
2-2 Functional Description ................................................................................ 80
2-3 Operation Screen ....................................................................................... 82
2-3-1 Character Display ...................................................................................... 82
2-3-2 Image Display............................................................................................ 83
2-3-3 Password to Open the Setting Screen ...................................................... 84
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2-4 Operator Adjustment Screen ...................................................................... 85
2-4-1 Operator Adjusting Screen ........................................................................ 85
2-4-2 Operator Adjustable Items......................................................................... 86
2-5 Maintenance & Service............................................................................... 89
2-5-1 I/O Check Monitor...................................................................................... 89
2-5-2 Error Log ................................................................................................... 90
2-6 Selecting Marking Mode............................................................................. 91
2-6-1 Dual pointer ............................................................................................... 92
2-6-2 Guide laser................................................................................................ 93
2-6-3 Test Marking.............................................................................................. 94
2-6-4 RUN Mode ................................................................................................ 95
2-7 FILE............................................................................................................ 96
2-7-1 Comment.................................................................................................... 96
2-7-2 Change File No. ......................................................................................... 97
2-7-3 Save........................................................................................................... 98
2-7-4 Save to Different No. ................................................................................. 99
2-7-5 New Creation ............................................................................................ 100
2-8 Character Setting....................................................................................... 101
2-8-1 Character Type ......................................................................................... 101
2-8-2 Character Input......................................................................................... 104
2-8-3 Editing Character...................................................................................... 107
2-8-4 Function Character................................................................................... 109
2-9 Function Setting......................................................................................... 118
2-9-1 Expiry Date................................................................................................118
2-9-2 Counter..................................................................................................... 120
2-9-3 Lot ............................................................................................................ 122
2-9-4 Rank......................................................................................................... 124
2-9-5 External Offset ......................................................................................... 126
2-10 Marking Condition.................................................................................... 130
2-10-1 General Condition................................................................................... 130
2-10-2 Character Conditions .............................................................................. 149
2-10-3 Logo Condition ....................................................................................... 155
2-10-4 Bar Code Condition ................................................................................ 157
2-10-5 Processing Condition...............................................................................176
2-10-6 Point Radiation Condition ....................................................................... 181
2-11 Laser Setting............................................................................................ 183
2-11-1 Setting Parameters.................................................................................. 183
2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement ................................................................ 187
2-11-3 Detail Adjustment (Laser Setting)............................................................ 191
2-12 Trigger Setting ......................................................................................... 193
2-12-1 Marking to Static Work ............................................................................ 193
2-12-2 Marking to Flying Object ......................................................................... 194
2-13 Common Setting...................................................................................... 205
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2-13-1 Common Expiry Date.............................................................................. 206
2-13-2 Common Counter.................................................................................... 207
2-13-3 Common Lot ........................................................................................... 209
2-14 Image Display Screen ............................................................................. 211
2-14-1 Image Display ..........................................................................................211
2-14-2 Work Image Display................................................................................ 212
2-14-3 3D View Screen...................................................................................... 213
2-15 USB Media .............................................................................................. 214
2-15-1 Registration File ...................................................................................... 214
2-15-2 Common File .......................................................................................... 215
2-15-3 Logo File ................................................................................................. 216
2-15-4 Font File...................................................................................................217
2-15-5 File Management.................................................................................... 219
2-15-6 Backup.................................................................................................... 222
2-16 Environment Setting ................................................................................ 225
2-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1).............................................................. 225
2-16-2 System Setting (Environment 2) ............................................................. 229
2-16-3 Communication, I/O Setting (Environment 3) ......................................... 232
2-16-4 Laser Output Conrmation ..................................................................... 236
2-16-5 Maintenance (Environment 3)................................................................. 248
2-16-6 Output Simulation ................................................................................... 251
2-16-7 Adjustment of Touch Panel ..................................................................... 252
2-16-8 Language Selection................................................................................ 253
2-16-9 System Information................................................................................. 254
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 255
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 256
Error Indication ................................................................................................. 268
Alarm .................................................................................................................. 268
Warning .............................................................................................................. 271
Appendix …………………………………………………………… 276
Description of Code Symbols ........................................................................... 277
Readable DXF File ........................................................................................... 294
Input Setting Value by Series ........................................................................... 296
Index ………………………………………………………………… 304
Index................................................................................................................. 305
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1-1 Display Operation
Here describes how to operate the screen of the touch panel or monitor.
For touch panel console
Tap the items to be set with a nger or a rotundate
object.
For monitor and mouse
Click on the items to be set with the left mouse button.
General setting
Press the button.
According to the selected button, the screen will
change.
Reference
• If the touch panel responds out of the pointed position, adjust the touch panel referring to “2-16-7 Adjustment of Touch
Panel” (P.252).
Selection of setting items
Select the setting items with the following methods.
No. Description
qPress pq or tu button to switch the items.
wPress the item to be set from the list.
The item displayed with “
・” is selected.
eTo activate the setting, press the item and check the box.
w
q
e
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Input numbers
When press the entry eld for numbers, input screen
will appear.
Input the numbers and press [SET].
q
w
e
rt
y
Input characters
When press the entry eld for characters, character
input screen will appear.
Input the characters and press [SET].
q
w
er t
yu
Function of the button on the entry eld
No. Description
q[CANCEL] closes the entry eld screen.
w[SET] xes the input and close the entry eld screen.
eArrow key moves the input cursor position.
r[DEL] deletes a character or number behind of the cursor.
t[BS] removes a character or number in front of the cursor.
yThe symbols such as [.] or [-] are displayed depending on the setting data.
u[SP] inserts the space for one character.
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1-2 Operation Overview
This section describes the basic procedures to use laser marker from start-up to power off.
Flow:
2. Startup of Laser Marker.
6. Turn off the power of the laser marker.
1. Setup and connect the laser marker.
5. Save the marking data.
1. Select the le No.
2. Input the marking contents; characters, symbol code, logos, etc.
3. Set the marking layout; coordinates, size, etc.
4. Set the laser condition.
1. Conrm the radiation position by the guide laser.
2. Radiate the laser for marking.
3. Set the marking data.
4. Radiate the laser.
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1-2-1 Setup and connect the laser marker
Reference
• For the installation and connecting, refer to “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide”.
1. Install the laser marker ensuring the following points.
• Take laser protection measures required to use Class 4 laser products.
• Please avoid vibration and install in a place without any shocks.
• For the proper cooling performance, install not to bar the ow of air.
2. Connect the head and controller of the laser marker using these cables.
• Head control cable
• Head power cable
• Laser gate cable *1
• Fiber cable *2
3. Connect the following devices and cables to the controller.
• Touch panel console and return harness, or monitor and mouse, or PC
• Input / output terminal *3
• Interlock connector *3
• Laser gate terminal *1, *3
• Input connector for displacement sensor *4
4. Connect the controller power cable.
*1 : Only for LP-Mxxx-S type.
*2 : For LP-M and LP-Z series, the ber cable cannot be detached from the device.
*3 : Wire the each terminals depending on the control method.
*4 : Only for LP-M series.
*Place a protective enclosure in the range of laser radiation for actual use.
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1-2-2 Startup of Laser Marker
1. Turn ON ( | ) the key switch of the controller.
(Insert the key and turn it toward ON ( | ) side.)
The main indicator ashes in green, and changes into lighted-
up status after approx. 75 seconds.
Notice
• Since the ON/OFF operation of the key switch puts load to laser
marker, do not turn off the power supply until completing the
system start.
• In case of turning ON the power supply after turning OFF, leave
the interval at least 5 seconds between ON and OFF.
2. If the language selection screen appears at the start-up,
select the language to be used for the display and press
[SET].
To skip this screen from the next start-up, check “Don’t display this
massage on next start-up”.
3. The operation screen is appeared after the system is started.
Turn the key switch
toward ON ( | ) side
MAIN
Flash in green
i
Light up in green
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1-2-3 Set the marking data
1. Select the File No.
The marking contents and layout data are stored in “le” format. Select the le No. at rst to set the marking data.
1. Press [SETTING] to switch the screen mode from
operation to setting mode.
2. Press [FILE].
3. Press [OPEN].
The [Select File No.] window will appear.
4. Select File No. “0003” and press [SET].
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2. Input the marking contents.
Input the marking contents such as characters, code symbols, or logos. Here describes the procedure to input character
data “ABCD”.
1. Press [CHARACTER].
The screen is changed into the character setting one.
2. Place the cursor on the rst line (01), and press
[EDIT].
* Re-adjusting the cursor to the rst line (01), and then
pressing (double-clicking) the same cursor performs the same
operation.
3. Press [ALPHA•NUM].
4. Input [ABCD].
5. Press [SET].
3
1
2
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3. Set the marking layout
Set the size and coordinate for the marking contents. Here describes the procedures to set the following layout.
ABCD
Character Interval 5 mm
Character Width 4 mm
Character Height 4 mm
Starting Coordinate
X : -10 mm
Y : 5 mm
1. Press [CONDITION].
Then, press [CHARACTER].
2. Set “4 mm” to [Character Height].
Set “4 mm” to [Character Width].
Set “-10 mm” to [X Position].
Set “5 mm” to [Y Position].
Set “5 mm” to [Char. Interval] (Character Interval).
3. Press [IMAGE] to check the marking layout.
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4. Set the laser condition
Set the laser power and scanning speed.
1. Press [LASER] (LASER SETTING).
2. Set “30” to [Laser Power].
The larger value, the marking becomes darker or deeper.
To nd the proper value, set here from small value and adjust
it to larger value according to the marking quality.
3. Set “300 mm/s” to [Scan Speed].
The larger value, the marking becomes lighter and the
marking time becomes shorter.
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