RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 User manual
Hardware Manual
SP-ICE 2 Control Card
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
information contained therein without prior notice.
The software included in the product and this manual itself are protected by copyright. All rights
are reserved. Duplication of this manual in whole or in part, particularly by photocopying, scan-
ning or imaging, and reproduction by any means are forbidden without the prior, written consent
of RAYLASE.
Contents
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BASIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Delivery Scope .......................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Warranty ...................................................................................................................6
1.3 Laser Safety ...............................................................................................................6
1.4 Manufacturer ..............................................................................................................6
1.5 Customer Support ...................................................................................................... 7
2 TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................8
2.1 Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................................ 8
2.2 Environmental Conditions .........................................................................................8
2.3 Fuses .........................................................................................................................8
2.4 Overview ...................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Laser Control Interface 1 .....................................................................................10
2.4.2 Scan Head Interface ............................................................................................ 11
2.4.3 LAN Interface .......................................................................................................12
2.4.4 Laser Interface 2 .................................................................................................. 13
2.4.5 Signal Polarity of Laser Modulation (LM) .............................................................14
2.4.6 Interface for Marking-On-The-Fly-Option ............................................................. 15
2.4.7 Interface for Slave Control ................................................................................... 16
2.4.8 USB H Interface ................................................................................................... 16
2.4.9 RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................. 17
2.4.10 Dig. I/O Interface .................................................................................................. 17
2.4.11 RST ......................................................................................................................17
2.4.12 External Power Supply .......................................................................................18
2.4.13 SD Card Connector ............................................................................................. 18
2.4.14 Backup Battery ...................................................................................................18
2.4.15 Versa-Interface (for internal use only) ................................................................. 18
2.4.16 Status LEDs .........................................................................................................19
3 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Internal Installation ................................................................................................... 20
3.1.1 Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 20
3.1.2 Inserting Control Card ..........................................................................................20
3.1.3 Assigning Drivers ................................................................................................20
3.2 External Installation .................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Ethernet LAN with automatically assigned IP-Address (DHCP) ..........................21
3.2.2 Ethernet LAN with manually assigned IP-Address ..............................................21
3.2.3 Direct connection with automatically assigned IP-Address (APIPA) ................... 22
3.2.4 Direct connection with manually assigned IP-Address ........................................ 22
Contents
4 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
Chapter 1
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 5
1 BASIC INFORMATION
The SP-ICE 2 control card contains a complete processor system for real time control of up to
four scan heads and two laser units. The control card can be operated fitted into a PC or as a
stand-alone unit connected through a LAN interface to a host computer. On the control card
multiple jobs can be stored. These jobs can be entered separately and run consecutively.
2- and 3-axis deflection units can be used.
The control card is compatible with the RAYLASE software packages. Demanding applications
and job-shop work as well can be solved and performed in a precise and quick manner.
Features
￭On board embedded Linux operating system
￭Interface to card via PCI-bus or LAN
￭Interface to XY- and XYZ-scan heads based on XY2-100 enhanced standard
￭16 bit or 18 bit resolution in the working field
￭Programmable laser control signals for commonly used lasers
(e.g. Nd:YAG, Fiber, CO2, ...)
￭Two analog outputs (0V to 10V) or one digital output (16 bit) for diode or lamp current
￭Buffered and unbuffered digital input and output signals
￭Designed for stand-alone operation
￭MOTF with dynamic vector processing on board
￭Master-Master operation in a single PC or in a network environment
￭Non-volatile storage of jobs on board or SD-card
￭Real time clock and calendar with battery backup
￭Real time control of scan head and laser
￭DLL and .NET drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
￭Java-script based command language, 1 000 000+ entries
￭Scalable output of new data with sub 1 s resolution
￭Shortest possible output interval 10 s (variable in 1s steps)
￭On-board rendering of fonts and barcodes
￭On-board auto serialisation function (date, time, serial number)
￭Enhanced high frequency bitmap modes
￭UPnP identification for network environment
￭Optional interface for up to 3 stepper motors (XY table, rotary)
Chapter 1
6 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
1.1 Delivery Scope
￭SP-ICE 2 control card
￭Installation CD
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 warranty period has expired.
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.
1.3 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.
CAUTION:
Switch on the PC or the stand-alone SP-ICE 2 control card first, before switching on the laser
system. In this way you can avoid an uncontrolled action of the laser when switching on the
SP-ICE 2 control card.
Check your application carefully before using the laser system. Faulty software can lock up the
complete system with no control over the laser or the scan head.
1.4 Manufacturer
RAYLASE AG
Argelsrieder Feld 2+4
82234 Wessling
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 81 53 - 88 98 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 81 53 - 88 98 - 10
http://www.raylase.de
E-mail: [email protected]
Chapter 1
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 7
1.5 Customer Support
The RAYLASE support services are available for your problems either in respect to the product
or the accompanying manual. Before calling for support, please make sure you refer to any
appropriate sections in this manual and the manuals on CD that may answer your questions.
If you need further assistance call RAYLASE customer service department, Monday through
Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Middle European Time).
The customer service personnel will be able to give you direct assistance and answers to your
questions.
Germany (Wessling)
Tel.: +49 (0) 81 53 - 88 98 – 0
E-mail: [email protected]
... ask for the customer service department or contact us by e-mail.
Chapter 2
8 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
2 TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: ............................................................................................ W 107 mm, L 195 mm
Weight: ............................................................................................................................. 150 g
2.2 Environmental Conditions
Working temperature: ..................................................................................... +15 °C to +35 °C
Storage temperature: ....................................................................................... -20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity rel.: ......................................................................................... 80%, non-condensing
2.3 Fuses
The voltage inputs and outputs of the SP-ICE 2 control card are guarded against overcurrent
via a self-resetting fuse.
Voltage input / output Current consumption
5 V laser / I/O interface 100 mA max.
with MOTF option 200 mA max.
Chapter 2
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 9
2.4 Overview
The SP-ICE 2 control card can be easily adapted to individual requirements. For this purpose
the card is equipped with connectors, jumpers and status LEDs. In the following figure these
elements are shown. In the legend references to the corresponding descriptions are given.
The case ground of the PC is connected through the board mounting bracket and the metal
collar of the plug-in connectors on a parallel circuit of R1M/2kV and C10n/2kV star point with
the operating voltage and signal ground of the control board. The connection is built to enable
separation if necessary.
ID Assignment Details ID Assignment Details
1Laser IF1 page 10 10 Dig. I/O page 17
2XY2 100 page 11 11 RST page 17
3LAN page 12 12 Ext. power supply page 18
4Laser IF2 page 13 13 SD card page 18
5LM /LM page 14 14 Backup Battery page 18
6MOTF page 15 15 Versa interface page 18
7Slave page 16 16 PCI bus
8USB H page 16 17 Status LEDs page 19
9RS232 page 17
Fig. 1
SP-ICE 2
Overview
Schematic, not
true to scale!
Chapter 2
10 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
2.4.1 Laser Control Interface 1
The interface provides analogous signals to control laser power and digital signals to control
laser devices such as a laser modulation driver. Further digital signals can be used for syn-
chronizing marking with external controllers – for instance a foot switch.
FPS = first pulse suppression, hc = high current, LM = laser modulation, MIP = mark in progress
Please note:
/START_MARK and /STOP_MARK are read simultaneously with the laser interface
(page 13). After the input buffer, the signals will be merged with an OR function.
The LM signal can be inverted via a jumper (page 14). The inversion of the signals FPS,
LM-GATE and MIP can be set via software.
Analog output
The analog output ANA_OUT1 is dedicated to control the diode or lamp current of a
Nd:YAG laser. The output voltage range can be adjusted via software.
Specifications
PIN Signal PIN Signal
9 PIN D-SUB
1TTL Output LM or /LM 6VDD Out +5 V
2TTL Output /LM_GATE 7TTL Output /MIP
3TTL Output /FPS 8TTL Input24V /START_MARK
4Analog
Output
ANA_OUT1 9TTL Input24V /STOP_MARK
5 GND Analog &
Digital Return
TTL Input 24 V TTL Outputs
Input low max. 1.3 V TTL low 0.26 V max. 6mAmax.
Input high 1.6 V to 24.0 V TTL high 3.84 to 5.0 V 6mAmax.
Hysteresis typ. 1.1 V
Input impedance approx. 3 k
ESD protection ± 10kV
Analog output
Amplitude 0Vto+10V±1%
Output current 5mAmax.
Bandwidth 1kHz
DAC resolution 16 Bit
Noise ratio (1 GHz) 60 dB min.
Chapter 2
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 11
2.4.2 Scan Head Interface
At the 25-pin D-SUB connector, a RAYLASE XY(Z) scan head can be connected. All signals
are compatible with the XY2-100 standard interface with RAYLASE functional extensions.
nc = not connected
Specifications
XY2-100 PIN Signal PIN Signal
25 PIN D-SUB
1 Diff.Output- SENDCLOCK 14 Diff.Output+ SENDCLOCK
2 Diff.Output- SYNC 15 Diff.Output+ SYNC
3 Diff.Output- X- CHANNEL 16 Diff.Output+ X- CHANNEL
4 Diff.Output- Y- CHANNEL 17 Diff.Output+ Y- CHANNEL
5 Diff.Output- Z- CHANNEL 18 Diff.Output+ Z- CHANNEL
6Diff.Input- STATUS X 19 Diff.Input+ STATUS X
7Diff.Input- STATUS Z 20 Diff.Input+ STATUS Z
8Diff.Input- STATUS Y 21 Diff.Input+ STATUS Y
9nc 22 nc
10 nc 23 GND
11 GND 24 GND
12 nc 25 nc
13 nc --- ---
Diff.Input-, Diff.Input+ Diff.Output-, Diff.Output+
Input voltage ± 10.0 V max. Output low 0.5 V max. 40 mA max.
Input threshold 200 mV max. Output high 2.0 V min. 40 mA max.
Hysteresis 70 mV typ.
ESD protection
6.5 kV
1
13
14
25
Chapter 2
12 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
The following figure shows the typical scheme of a RAYLASE MINISCAN scan head with
Dig.1 interface. Customer-specific modules are shown dashed. Other connection schemes can
be found in the manual of the respective scan head.
2.4.3 LAN Interface
The SP-ICE 2 control card is designed as LAN component. Via PCI-bus it can be controlled
from the PC, in which it is installed. Connected to a LAN, it can be controlled from every other
PC within the same network. Normally the total communication with the connected PCs is per-
formed via the LAN interface. For stand-alone operation the SP-ICE 2 control card is equipped
with an external LAN connector. The data transmission rate can be 10Mbit/s or 100Mbit/s.
Fig. 2
Connection
example:
MINISCAN
RAYLASE
SP-ICE 2 control card
Driver for RAYLASE control cards
Software:
RAYLASE weldMARK
or
Customer-specific software
PC
Laser system
RAYLASE
MINISCAN
Power supply
XY2-100 cable
M0000001524
Laser interface 1
Deflection unit interface
XY2-100 cable
M0000000797
Chapter 2
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 13
2.4.4 Laser Interface 2
At the 34-pin male connector add-on cards can be connected. With the additional cards, spe-
cific laser interfaces can be realised. Please contact RAYLASE in case of interest.
Specifications
*) 5V compatible with 10k pull up to 3.3 V
PIN Signal PIN Signal
1TTL Output /PB0 2TTL Output /PB1
3TTL Output /PB2 4TTL Output /PB3
5TTL Output /PB4 6TTL Output /PB5
7TTL Output /PB6 8TTL Output /PB7
9TTL Input /PA0 10 TTL Input /PA1
11 TTL Input /PA2 12 TTL Input /PA3
13 TTL Input /PA4 14 TTL Input /PA5
15 TTL Input /STATUS A 16 TTL Input /STATUS B
17 TTL Input /Start Mark2 18 TTL Input /Stop Mark2
19 TTL Output /LM2 20 TTL Output /LM1
21 TTL Output /LMGate2 22 TTL Output /FPS2
23 TTL Output /Mark in Progr. 24 TTL Output /Rem.Exe.2
25 TTL Output /Rem.Exe.1 26 TTL Input /STATUS C
27 TTL Output /Soft Reset 28 TTL Input/Laser Select 1
29 TTL Input Laser Select 2 30 Analog Output/ Ana.Out 2
31 GND 32 GND
33 VDD Out +5 V 34 Analog Output/Ana.Out 1
TTL Inputs 3,3V* TTL Outputs 3,3V
Input low 0.8 V - TTL low 0.4 V max. 6mA
per output
Input high 2.0 V TTL high 2.4 V
Analog Output
Amplitude 0 bis + 10 V ± 1 %
Output current max. 5 mA
Bandwidth 1 kHz
DAC resolution 16 Bit
Noise ratio (1 GHz) min. 60 dB
Chapter 2
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 15
2.4.6 Interface for Marking-On-The-Fly-Option
With the option Marking-On-The-Fly objects can be marked in motion, for example when mov-
ing along a conveyor. The movement is measured via up to three position encoders. Based on
these moving informations, the SP-ICE 2 control card is able to adapt the marking process to
the actual motion.
The MOTF signals are transferred to a 9 pin Sub-D male connector on a slot bracket via ribbon
cable. This enables the connection of the position encoders at the rear panel of a PC.
Diff. IN = differential TTL signal, O = output
The MOTF interface of the SP-ICE 2 control card is equipped with differential inputs. It pro-
vides the option to use the input signals differential as well as single-ended. The internal circuit
keeps the inputs –A, –B and –C at +2.5Volts, if they are unused.
Specifications
PIN Signal PIN Signal
1Diff. IN A- 2Diff. IN A+
3Diff. IN B- 4Diff. IN B+
5Diff. IN C- 6Diff. IN C+
7 GND 8 GND
9VDD +5 V 10 VDD +5 V
Input low 0.8 V max.
Input high 2.5 V min. to 24 V max.
Hysterese 45 mV typ.
Input impedance 120
Inputs, ESD protection 6.5 kV
Output current VDD + 5 V for position encoder can supply 0.2 A max.
Fig. 3
Input signals
(differential,
single-ended)
+A, +B, +C
VDD+5VDC
GND
-A, -B, -C
Customer SP-ICE-2 Control Card
+A, +B, +C
VDD+5VDC
GND
fix on 2.5V
Customer SP-ICE-2 Control Card
100R
10nF
100R
10nF
DS26LV32AT DS26LV32AT
Chapter 2
16 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
2.4.7 Interface for Slave Control
At this 26-pin D-SUB female connector, up to three RAYLASE SP-ICE2 slave boards can be
connected. This makes it possible to operate up to four laser beam scan units with one SP-ICE
2 control card in parallel. For further information please contact RAYLASE.
This option is reserved for future use.
2.4.8 USB H Interface
Via this connector an USB adapter can be connected. The adapter is fitted at a free slot
bracket at the rear panel of the PC.
Specifications
PIN Signal PIN Signal
1+ 5 V, 500mA Output (Host) 2+5 V
3D+ (Host) 4D+ (Client)
5D- (Host) 6D- (Client)
7GND 8 GND
Standard USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
ESD protection ± 10 kV
Chapter 2
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 17
For RAYLASE internal use only
2.4.9 RS-232 Interface
nc = not connected
Note:
When using a 9-pin D-Sub connector it is a DCE port 1:1 cable.
For further information regarding the usage of the RS-232 interface in combination with your
application software please contact RAYLASE.
Specifications
2.4.10 Dig. I/O Interface
An additional card can be connected at the male connector (see Fig.1 pos.10). The additional
card PCIDIOEX provides a set of optically isolated inputs and outputs. It is dedicated to a sig-
nal voltage of 24V.
With this additional card, up to 32 I/O ports can be read and written. This enables multiple con-
trol options of external components while marking from SP-ICE 2 control card.
If required, please contact RAYLASE.
2.4.11 RST
PIN Signal PIN Signal
1nc 2nc
3RxD 4RTS
5TxD 6CTS
7nc 8nc
9GND 10 GND
Baud rate 9600 to 115200 Baud
ESD protection 10 kV (air discharge)
Via a 2-pin shorting plug the SP-ICE 2 control card can be resetted. After a reset, the
jumper has to be removed.
Chapter 2
18 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
2.4.12 External Power Supply
Instead of using the PCI bus, the control card can be supplied with power via the connector
shown below. This is necessary when operating the card stand-alone.
If the control card is supplied via the external power supply, it may not be plugged into PCI bus.
CAUTION:
The simultaneous power supply of the control card via the PCI bus and via the "Ext Power" can
destroy the control card.
2.4.13 SD Card Connector
Via this plug SD cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB can be inserted. SD cards can be used to
store jobs.
The plug is provided with a switch for write protection and card detection.
2.4.14 Backup Battery
Via the battery, time and date is buffered. The buffer time is approximately 60days, after the
control board was been connected to a power supply or plugged in a PCI bus.
For RAYLASE internal use only
2.4.15 Versa-Interface (for internal use only)
The Versa-Interface is based on a SPI-interface which can be adopted to specific needs.
Through the 26-pin male connector the optional stepper motor interface is connected.
PIN Signal
112 V
2 GND
3 GND
4+ 5 V
PIN Funktion / Signal PIN Funktion / Signal
1SCK SPI-Clock IN 2MOSI SPI-In IN
3MISCO SPI-Out OUT 4nCS Chip select IN
5SW 1 ext. SW OUT 6SW 2 ext. SW OUT
7SW 3 ext. SW OUT 8SW 2 ext. SW OUT
9SW 5 ext. SW OUT 10 SW 2 ext. SW OUT
11 SW 7 ext. SW OUT 12 SW 2 ext. SW OUT
13 SW 9 ext. SW OUT 14 nc
15 nc 16 nc
17 ID0 HW-ID IN 18 ID1 HW-ID IN
19 +3.3V 20 +3.3V
21 +3.3V 22 +3.3V
23 GND 24 GND
25 GND 26 GND
Chapter 2
MN043 / v1.0.2 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 19
2.4.16 Status LEDs
After switching on the scan head, an internal function test starts; all status LEDs blink. The
LEDs "POW" and "ERR" flash until the PCI connection is established to the PC. Then, the fol-
lowing informations are displayed.
LEDs Name Color Meaning
POW green Operating voltage on
LM red Laser control active
ERR red Not ready
(scan head is not responding)
STOP yellow STOP_MARK active
START yellow START_MARK active
MOTF A yellow Input A active
MOTF B yellow Input B active
MOTF C yellow Input C active
SPEED yellow 100 Mbit mode
LINK yellow Data transfer on LAN interface
CPU yellow Is switched on when CPU is active.
Chapter 3
20 RAYLASE SP-ICE 2 MN043 / v1.0.2
3 INSTALLATION
Make sure that all requirements for laser safety, as described in the scan head manuals, are
fulfilled. It is the users responsibility to follow the regulations on laser safety.
CAUTION: There are components on the SP-ICE 2 control card and within the PC which can
be destroyed by electrostatic discharge. Please ask a specialist for the installation of the board,
if you are not familiar with the necessary protective measures.
The SP-ICE 2 can be installed as an autonomous Card, as external device connected to a net-
work or directly connected inside the PC. The according preparations for each operation are
described consecutively.
3.1 Internal Installation
The SP-ICE 2 runs with the 32-Bit versions of Windows™ XP, Windows™ Vista and
Windows™ 7. The 64-Bit versions of these operating systems are not currently supported.
3.1.1 Installing Drivers
The SP-ICE 2 is delivered with a Driver-CD. For a smooth installation install the drivers before
inserting the control card in the PC.
￮Switch on the PC and log in with administrator rights
￮Insert the RAYLASE Driver-CD.
￮Choose the SP-ICE 2 driver installation.
￮Check if the following folder has been created after the installation:
The part „C:\Program Files“ depends on your regional settings.
3.1.2 Inserting Control Card
￮Switch off the PC and unplug the power cable.
￮Open the PC casing.
￮Insert the SP-ICE 2 in a free PCI-Slot and lock it safely.
￮Close the PC casing.
3.1.3 Assigning Drivers
￮Switch on the PC and log in with administrator rights.
￮Start the hardware-manager.
Since the drivers are not detected automatically, the control card will be displayed as
unknown Ethernet-Controller.
￮Assign the drivers manually:
Enter the RAYLASE driver path (paragraph 3.1.1.)
If the maker of the drivers cannot be verified during the assignation, instruct Windows to
install them anyway.
After a successful driver installation, the control card will be displayed as network adapter
named „RAYLASE AG SP-ICE 2 PCI Adapter” in the hardware manager.
C:\Program Files\RAYLASE\SP-ICE2\Drivers\SPICE2PCIWinDriver
Table of contents
Other RAYLASE Computer Hardware manuals
