RAYLASE IPG User manual

Hardware Manual
IPG Interface Board

This manual has been compiled by RAYLASE for its customers and employees.
RAYLASE reserves the right to change the product described in this manual and the infor-
mation contained therein without prior notice.
The software included in the product and this manual itself are protected by copyright. All
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ten consent of RAYLASE.

Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1BASIC INFORMATION...................................................................................................4
1.1 Delivery Scope ................................................................................................................4
1.2 Warranty..........................................................................................................................4
1.3 Signs................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Conformity with directives ...............................................................................................5
1.5 Laser Safety ....................................................................................................................6
1.6 Manufacturer ...................................................................................................................6
1.7 Customer Support ...........................................................................................................6
1.8 Disposal...........................................................................................................................6
2TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................................7
2.1 Dimension and Weight....................................................................................................7
2.2 Environmental Conditions ...............................................................................................7
2.3 SET-UP Procedure..........................................................................................................7
2.4 Connections.....................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 IPG Laser Interface .........................................................................................................9
2.4.2 Laser Power Input and Laser Power Output.................................................................10
2.4.3 Cable Specifications......................................................................................................10
2.4.4 Status LEDs...................................................................................................................10
3PROGRAMMING ..........................................................................................................11
3.1 Signals...........................................................................................................................11
3.2 Commands....................................................................................................................11
3.3 Programming sequence................................................................................................12

Chapter 1 Basic Information
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1 BASIC INFORMATION
The RAYLASE IPG interface board is used to control a pulsed IPG laser in combination with
RAYLASE control cards SP-ICE, RLC-PCI or RLC-USB.
Features
Interface to Ytterbium pulsed IPG Fiber Lasers according to interface types B, B1, B2, D
D-SUB 25 connector for 1:1 connection to pulsed IPG laser
Detection, if 24V power is attached. Soft start to switch on the laser.
Optically isolated control signals
Detection of laser error conditions
Reset of laser after detection of laser error either by push-button or software
Support of integrated visible pointer
Emergency Stop input for immediate shut off of laser output
1.1 Delivery Scope
IPG interface board
Connecting cable between IPG interface board and control card
Laser adaptor
Hardware manual
1.2 Warranty
The rights of the customer in respect of any defects in quality or deficiencies in title are gov-
erned by the general conditions of business of RAYLASE AG. These conditions are available
for review on our website.
Before returning the product, please request an authorization number from RAYLASE. Pack
the product in the original packaging or in packaging that provides equivalent protection for
shipping.
RAYLASE shall not be obliged to repair defects under the following circumstances:
If persons not authorized by RAYLASE have attempted to repair the product.
If persons not authorized by RAYLASE have modified the product.
If the product has been used improperly.
If the product has been connected to incompatible devices.
If the product has been damaged because of inadmissible high laser power or focusing the
laser on optical areas.
If the product has been damaged because of unqualified cleaning of the optical areas.
Note: No implicit guarantee or warranty of suitability for specific purposes has been made.
RAYLASE is not responsible for damages arising from use of the product. Individual assem-
blies or other assemblies manufactured by RAYLASE may be subject to separate warranty
conditions. Refer to the corresponding manuals for further information.

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1.3 Signs
The following signs must be attached to the Interface Board. These signs may not be re-
moved. Signs that have become illegible must be replaced.
Rating plate
The rating plate and the identification code printed on it allow
the determination of the Interface Board type.
The CE symbol confirms the compliance of the Interface
Board with European directives. It indicates that the Interface
Board is approved for free trade within the EU.
The seal label warns against unauthorized opening of the In-
terface Board. If the seal is broken, all warranty claims against
RAYLASE are void.
1.4 Conformity with directives
The Interface Board conforms to the requirements of the following directives:
EU Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC)
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC
RoHS II 2011/65/EU
For details of conformity with other directives, contact RAYLASE.

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1.5 Laser Safety
Customers assume all responsibility for maintaining a laser-safe working environment. OEM
customers must assume all responsibility for CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological
Health) certification.
WARNING:
Switch on the PC first, before switching on the laser system. In this way you can avoid an
uncontrolled action of the laser when starting the control card.
1.6 Manufacturer
RAYLASE AG
Argelsrieder Feld 2+4
82234 Wessling
Germany
Tel.: [phone] - 88 98 - 0
Fax: [phone] - 88 98 - 10
http://www.raylase.de
E-mail: [e-mail]
1.7 Customer Support
The RAYLASE support services are available for your problems either in respect to the prod-
uct or the accompanying manual. Before calling for support, please make sure you refer to
any appropriate sections in this manual that may answer your questions.
If you need further assistance call RAYLASE customer service department, Monday through
Friday between 8 A.M. and 4 P.M. (Middle European Time).
The customer service personnel will be able to give you direct assistance and answers to your
questions.
Germany (Wessling)
+49 (0) 81 53 - 88 98 - 0
... ask for the customer service department
1.8 Disposal
For the disposal of the Interface Board, note local policies, regulations and laws.

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2 TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 Dimension and Weight
Dimensions: W 85mm, L 103mm, H 30mm
Weight: 400g
2.2 Environmental Conditions
Ambient temperature: +15°C to +35°C
Storage temperature: 0°C to +80°C
Humidity rel.: 80% non-condensing
2.3 SET-UP Procedure
Make sure that all requirements for laser safety, as described in the scan head manuals, are
fulfilled. It is the user’s responsibility to follow the regulations on laser safety.
Control card IPG laser
IPG interface
board
Adap-
ter J3
J2
J4
Power
supply
J1J5
Shutter
Installation
Connect power supply for laser to J1.
Connect laser power supply output J2 to IPG laser.
Connect IPG interface board output J4 to laser interface.
Connect RAYLASE control card via adapter to IPG interface board input J3.
Switch on laser power supply. After a short delay, the laser will be switched on.
Please note: J5 must be connected to switch on the laser.
Fig. 1
Block diagram

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2.4 Connections
ID
Assignment
Details
J1
Laser Power Input (24V)
---
J2
Laser Power Output
---
J3
IPG Interface Input
---
J4
IPG Interface Output
page 9
J5
Shutter / Emergency Stop
must be connected to switch-on the laser
T1
Laser Reset
resets the laser or the IPG interface in case of a fault
Fig. 2
IPG interface
board, overview

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2.4.1 IPG Laser Interface
J4
PIN
Signal
PIN
Signal
1
13
25
14
25 PIN D-SUB
1
D0
14
GND
2
D1
15
nc
3
D2
16
Alarm1
4
D3
17
nc
5
D4
18
MO / EE
6
D5
19
Laser Modulation
7
D6
20
PRR / Sync [interface type D]
8
D7
21
Alarm2
9
Latch
22
Pointer
10
GND
23
Emergency stop
11
Alarm3
24
nc
12
Alarm4
25
nc
13
nc
---
EE = Emission Enable
LM = Laser modulation
MO = Master oscillator [interface type B]
nc = Not connected
PRR = Pulse Repetion Rate [interface type B]
Specifications
Output
Output low
max. 0.55V
64mA
Output high
2.0 –5.0V
32mA

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2.4.2 Laser Power Input and Laser Power Output
J1, J2
PIN
Signal
1 2 3
Laser power
interconnection
1
24V
2
Return
3
Safety Ground
2.4.3 Cable Specifications
Connection
Cross-section
Length
Signals
24V power supply −J1
min. 3x2,5mm²
---
---
J2 −IPG laser
min. 3x2,5mm²
max. 2m
---
J4 −IPG laser
---
max. 2m
1:1
2.4.4 Status LEDs
LED
Meaning
1
2
3
4
green
-
-
-
5V Input
Voltage from control card is ready
-
green
-
-
24V Input
Voltage for laser is ready
-
-
red
-
24V Output
Soft start process of IPG laser is active.
-
-
green
-
IPG laser is powered up
-
-
-
red
Laser emission ON
Laser is active
LED
Meaning
5
6
7
green
green
green
Normal state
yellow
green
green
Laser not ready (only interface type D)
yellow *
-
-
Shutter open (combinations with other fault possible)
-
-
red
Laser temperature out of range
-
red
-
Powersupply out of range (only interface type D)
red
-
-
Back Reflection error
red*
red*
red*
Internal system error
* flashing

Programming Chapter 3
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3 PROGRAMMING
The following sections describe how to program an IPG laser for use with RAYLASE control
card and RAYLASE IPG interface board.
3.1 Signals
Use the following signals to program the IPG interface board:
Signals of control card
Description
/LM
Setting Input Pulse Repetition Rate of IPG Laser
/MIP
Switching On/Off the Master Oscillator Input of IPG Laser
/FPS
Setting Power Setting Latch Input of IPG Laser
/PB 0-7
Setting 8 Bit Power Inputs of IPG Laser
/LM_Gate
Switching On/Off the Laser Modulation Input of IPG Laser
/Remote_Execute 1
Reset IPG Laser after Detection of Alarm Condition
/PA 6
Reading of combined Alarm1 to Alarm3 outputs of IPG Laser
3.2 Commands
To program the IPG interface board use the following commands:
Set_Delays_7_8, Set_Delays_9_10
Write_Port_List
Long_Delay
Read_Port
Write_Port
YAG1-Mode is required, Bit 4 = 0, Bit 5 = 1
See also the manual „Commands and Functions“ for details.

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3.3 Programming sequence
Initialisation:
Init_Scan_Card (); // Initialise Scan Card
Load_Cor (lpstrFileName); // Load Correction File
Set_Mode (0x0420); // Set YAG1-mode (Bit 5 = 1, Bit
4 = 0)
Setting Master Oscillator input of IPG Laser with Control Commands:
Set_Start_List_1(); // Filling Job Data into List 1
Set_Delays_7_8 (t1, t2); // Set Laser Modulation Signal
Set_Delays_9_10 (t3, t4); // t4 = 0
Write_Port_List (0x0A, value); // Set Laser Power
... // List Commands for Marking
Set_End_Of_List();
... // Start Marking
Write_Port (0x0C, 0x0010); // Switch-On Master Oscillator of
IPG Laser
... // Wait 10msec
Execute_List_1(); // Execute Job
...
Write_Port (0x0C, 0x0000); // Switch-Off Master Oscillator
of IPG Laser
Setting Master Oscillator input of IPG Laser with List Commands:
Set_Start_List_1(); // Filling Job Data into List 1
Write_Port_List (0x0C, 0x0010); // Switch-On Master Oscillator of
IPG Laser
Long_Delay 1000(); // Wait 10msec
Set_Delays_7_8 (t1, t2); // Set Laser Modulation Signal
Set_Delays_9_10 (t3, t4); // t4 = 0
Write_Port_List (0x0A, value); // Set Laser Power
... // List Commands for Marking
Write_Port_List (0x0C, 0x0); // Switch-Off Master Oscillator
of IPG Laser
Set_End_Of_List();
...
Execute_List_1(); // Execute Job
Checking Laser Alarms and Resetting of IPG Laser:
Read_Port (0x08); // Read Bit 6 of Port A for
checking of Laser Alarm
// If Bit 6 set to FALSE then an
error occured
...
Write_Port (0x0C, 0x0020); // Set Signal Remote_Execute_1 to
TRUE
... // Wait 1ms
Write_Port (0x0C, 0x0); // Set Signal Remote_Execute_1 to
FALSE

Index
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INDEX
C
CE symbol....................................................... 5
Conformity with directives............................... 5
Connections.................................................... 8
Customer Support........................................... 6
D
Delivery Scope................................................ 4
Dimension....................................................... 7
Disposal.......................................................... 6
E
Environmental Conditions............................... 7
F
Features.......................................................... 4
I
Installation....................................................... 7
L
Laser Safety................................................ 6, 7
M
Manufacturer................................................... 6
R
Rating plate..................................................... 5
S
Seal label ........................................................ 5
SET-UP Procedure ......................................... 7
Signs............................................................... 5
T
Technical Data................................................ 7
W
Warranty.......................................................... 4
Weight............................................................. 7