Panasonic LP-GS Series User manual

Laser Marking System
Laser Marker NAVI smart
Operation Manual
LP-GS series
LP-RC series
LP-RF series
LP-RV series
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2020.10 https://panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global

Preface
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Read this manual carefully to make full use of the product and to ensure its safe and proper
operation.
The English version of this instruction manual is the original version. All other languages are
translations that are based on the original documentation.
This product has been strictly checked and tested prior to packaging. However, make sure
that the product has not been damaged during transportation and operates properly before
using it. If the product was damaged or does not operate as specified in this manual, contact
our service center or sales office.
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Important symbols
Important symbols
One or more of the following symbols may be used in this documentation.
The following symbols are used to indicate the type of hazard.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a property damage message.
The following symbols are used to indicate the type of instructions to be observed.
Indicates an operating procedure which must not be performed.
Indicates an operating procedure which must be followed to operate the unit safely.
Indicates an operating procedure which must be performed carefully.
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General safety precautions
General safety precautions
Always follow these important safety precautions!
You have acquired a product with components of laser class 4 (marking laser) and laser
class 2 (guide laser). The laser classifications are defined in the standard IEC 60825-1
“Safety of laser products”. Laser class 4 refers to “laser products for which intrabeam viewing
and skin exposure is hazardous and for which the viewing of diffuse reflections may be
hazardous. These lasers also often represent a fire hazard”. Make sure to take safety
measures required to use Class 4 laser products subject to the local laws and regulations of
the country or region in which this laser product is used.
Never look at the direct laser beam, neither directly nor through a lens or any other optical
components. Laser radiation into the eye causes blindness or serious damage to the eye.
A specularly reflected laser beam is also dangerous.
Never expose your skin, clothing or any other flammable object to the laser radiation. Your
skin will be severely burned and there is a risk of fire.
Do not use this product near flammable gas or objects (organic solvents such as thinner
or gasoline), in a dusty place or anywhere where fire is strictly prohibited. There is a risk of
fire.
Do not install this product in wet places except for water-resistant parts. Never conduct
wiring or maintenance work with wet hands or when the product surface is wet.
Otherwise, there is a risk of an electrical shock or malfunction.
Do not open or disassemble this product. Otherwise, there is a risk of exposure to laser
radiation or of electrical shock.
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General safety precautions
Do not insert hands or objects in the gaps of the exhaust port or air intake. This may result
in injuries, electrical shock, or failure of this product.
Wear laser protective goggles against laser radiation within the laser controlled area.
Never look into the direct or specularly reflected laser beam even when you are wearing
the protective goggles. The protective goggles are designed to protect your eyes from
diffuse reflection only.
Build a protective enclosure with proper reflectance, durability and thermal resistance to
enclose the laser radiation range without leakage.
Construct an interlock system, e.g. to stop laser radiation when the access panel of the
protective enclosure is opened.
After you turn off the power supply of this product, the laser safety officer must remove the
key and keep it.
Be sure to connect the laser head (LP-RV: the oscillator unit with laser head) to a controller
of this product series which has the same model number. Otherwise there is a risk of
exposure to laser radiation or failure.
Read all safety instructions and manuals thoroughly, and do not operate, install and
connect this product with any other methods except the instructions provided in the
manuals. Otherwise the safety protection and functions provided by the device may be
affected and may cause injury, electrical shock or exposure to the laser beam.
Turn off the power of this product before you conduct wiring, connection, or maintenance
work. Wiring and maintenance should be done by an expert engineer or a qualified
electrician. Otherwise, there is a risk of an electrical shock or fire.
When connecting the power supply, be sure to ground this product properly. Otherwise,
there is a risk of malfunction and electrical shock in case of a failure or leakage current.
LP-RF/LP-RV: Make sure that the fiber cable is not put under mechanical stress or
squeezed during installation. Do not install this product into systems that impose excessive
load on the fiber cable such as head movement units. If the fiber cable is damaged, there
is a risk of exposure to laser radiation.
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General safety precautions
Remove the dust and gas with a dust collector or exhauster. Depending on the material of
the workpiece to be marked, dust or gas, which can be harmful for the human body and
this product, may be generated.
(1) (2)
(1) Protective enclosure
(2) Dust collector
When using an assist gas for laser processing, take safety measures to protect operators
from exposure, ignition, toxic effects, excess or lack of oxygen.
To carry this product, wear non-slip gloves and safety shoes. Hold this product with both
hands. Do not transport this product by holding the cables and connectors. In case the unit
falls down, it may cause injury.
LP-RC/LP-RF/LP-RV: Carry the controller of this product series with two persons. Lifting or
carrying the product without assistance can cause muscle strain or back injury.
Install this product in a stable place without vibration and shock. In case the unit falls down,
it may cause injury.
LP-RF/LP-RV: Do not touch the surface of the laser head during and right after operation.
It becomes hot and may cause burn injuries.
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Network security
Network security
Implementing measures to protect your network is crucial to keep your network and its traffic
secured.
As you will use this product connected to a network, your attention is called to the following
security risks.
• Leakage or theft of information through this product
• Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
• Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself
against the above network security risks.
• If this product is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system
is not infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated
antivirus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).
• Use this product in an environment that has LAN, VPN (virtual private network) or leased
line network.
• Use this product in an environment where only limited people concerned can enter.
• Use this product and connected devices such as a PC and tablet securing safety.
• Do not install this product in locations where the product or the cables can be destroyed
or damaged by persons with malicious intent.
Note that incorrect setting of the connection to the existing LAN might cause malfunction in
the devices on the network. Consult your network administrator before connecting.
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Available documentation
Available documentation
The following documents are included on the CD-ROM Laser Marker Smart Utility.
You need Adobe Reader (Version X or later) of Adobe Inc. to read the PDF version of the
manuals.
“Laser Safety Guide”
• Intended audience: All users
• This manual describes the safety measures required before you start to operate the laser
marking system.
“Setup and Maintenance Guide”
• Intended audience: System integrators and persons responsible for installing the laser
marking system.
• This manual describes the items which are necessary for the installation and
maintenance of the laser marking system.
‒ Specifications and dimensions
‒ Installation and connection methods
‒ Input and output specifications, descriptions of input and output signals, including
timing charts
‒ Maintenance information
‒ Troubleshooting
“Laser Marker NAVI smart Operation Manual”
• Intended audience: Operators of the laser marking system.
• This document describes how to operate the laser marking system using the
configuration software Laser Marker NAVI smart.
“Serial Communication Command Guide”
• Intended audience: Machine builders and system integrators
• This manual describes the communication commands for the external control of the
laser marking system via RS232C, Ethernet, or optional network unit (EtherNet/IP or
PROFINET).
“Serial Communication Command Guide: LP-400/V compatible mode”
• Intended audience: Machine builders and system integrators
• This manual describes compatible communication commands for the external control of
the LP-400/LP-V series.
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Product models
Product models
This document covers the LP-GS, LP-RC, LP-RF and LP-RV models listed in the table.
Multiple models may be described collectively. Therefore, illustrations and screenshots may
slightly vary, depending on the model. Different settings or technical data, however, are
specified in the text.
Model Collective name
LP-GS051 (-E)
LP-GS051-F (-FE/-FN) LP-GS051
LP-GS051-L (-LE)
LP-GS051-LF (-LFE/-LFN) LP-GS051-L
LP-GS051 (-L)
LP-GS052 (-E)
LP-GS052-F (-FE/-FN) LP-GS052
LP-GS series
LP-RC350S LP-RC350S LP-RC series
LP-RF200P LP-RF200P LP-RF series
LP-RV200P LP-RV200P LP-RV series
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