Synrad UC-2000 User manual

operator’s
manual
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
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Version 3.0
December 2010
Part number 900-18128-02
UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller
Operator’s Manual
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
web www.synrad.com
®

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Getting Started 1
Laser Safety
Operation 2
Hazard information....................................................................................1
Terms.........................................................................................................1
General hazards ........................................................................................ 1
Label locations............................................................................................4
Agency compliance...................................................................................5
Federal Communications Commission requirements ..............................5
European Union requirements .................................................................5
Declaration of Conformity......................................................................8
Inventory ......................................................................................................1-2
Contents description ................................................................................1-2
Introduction.................................................................................................1-3
Features .....................................................................................................1-3
Mounting......................................................................................................1-4
Standard model.........................................................................................1-4
Panel mount model...................................................................................1-4
Connecting ..................................................................................................1-5
Power cable............................................................................................... 1-5
Control cable ...........................................................................................1-5
Controls and indicators............................................................................2-2
Control panel............................................................................................2-2
Rear panel................................................................................................. 2-3
LCD display ..............................................................................................2-4
Initial start-up .............................................................................................2-5
Setup .............................................................................................................2-6
Setting PWM frequency...........................................................................2-6
Setting gate logic ......................................................................................2-7
Setting max PWM percentage .................................................................2-8
Setting lase on power-up .........................................................................2-8
Setting REMOTE (RS-232) protocol .....................................................2-9
Setting option 2–3 ...................................................................................2-10
Save and exit ...........................................................................................2-10
Factory default settings ............................................................................. 2-10

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Troubleshooting 4
UC-2000 control........................................................................................2-11
Local control.............................................................................................2-11
REMOTE (RS-232) control.....................................................................2-12
Laser control................................................................................................2-14
Operating modes.......................................................................................2-14
Gate input.................................................................................................2-18
Technical Reference 3
Operation 2 (cont.)
Control signals............................................................................................3-2
Tickle pulse ...............................................................................................3-2
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) ............................................................3-2
Command signal....................................................................................... 3-3
External control..........................................................................................3-5
Gate input.................................................................................................3-5
Analog control..........................................................................................3-7
Closed loop control ..................................................................................3-9
REMOTE control ......................................................................................3-11
Serial Port connector................................................................................3-11
Host serial port configuration................................................................... 3-13
REMOTE checksum commands...............................................................3-13
Connector pinouts.....................................................................................3-21
Laser connector ........................................................................................ 3-21
Closed loop (C/L) connector ...................................................................3-21
General specifications...............................................................................3-22
UC-2000 package outlines......................................................................3-23
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................4-2

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Index
Appendix A
Closed Loop Stabilization Kit................................................................A-2
Introduction..............................................................................................A-2
Safety precautions ....................................................................................A-2
Connecting ..............................................................................................A-3
Operation..................................................................................................A-4
Closed loop specifications ........................................................................A-4
Appendix B
Non-checksum commands......................................................................B-2
REMOTE non-checksum commands.......................................................B-2

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List of Figures
Figure 1 UC-2000 CE label location............................................4
Figure 2 European compliance mark ............................................6
Figure 2-1 Control panel ......................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Rear panel.............................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Firmware screen..................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 Start-up screen....................................................................2-4
Figure 2-5 Setup screens .......................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 REMOTE mode..................................................................2-13
Figure 2-7 MANUAL mode................................................................2-15
Figure 2-8 ANC mode...........................................................................2-15
Figure 2-9 ANV mode...........................................................................2-16
Figure 2-10 MAN. CLOSED mode.....................................................2-17
Figure 2-11 ANV CLOSED mode.......................................................2-17
Figure 3-1 Tickle pulse parameters ....................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 Representative optical output waveforms ..................3-3
Figure 3-3 Command signal parameters ..........................................3-4
Figure 3-4 UC-2000 input/output signal relationships...............3-5
Figure 3-5 Physical layout of RS-232 Serial Port connector.....3-11
Figure 3-6 RS-232 cable wiring diagram .........................................3-12
Figure 3-7 UC-2000 package outline dimensions ........................3-23
Figure 3-8 UC-2000 panel mount package outline
dimensions............................................................................3-24
Figure A-1 Typical closed loop setup .................................................A-3

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List of Tables
Table 1 European Union Directives ............................................6
Table 1-1 Shipping box contents......................................................1-2
Table 2-1 Factory default settings..................................................... 2-10
Table 3-1 Command signal output specifications........................3-4
Table 3-2 Gate input specifications .................................................3-6
Table 3-3 Analog current specifications......................................... 3-7
Table 3-4 Analog voltage specifications......................................... 3-8
Table 3-5 Analog voltage closed loop specifications..................3-10
Table 3-6 UC-2000 RS-232 pin assignments ...............................3-12
Table 3-7 Host serial port configuration......................................... 3-13
Table 3-8 Laser connector pinouts...................................................3-21
Table 3-9 C/L connector pinouts......................................................3-21
Table 3-10 UC-2000 general specifications..................................... 3-22
Table A-1 Closed loop general specifications................................A-4
Table B-1 REMOTE Mode commands ...........................................B-3
Table B-2 REMOTE Lase commands..............................................B-3
Table B-3 REMOTE Setup commands ...........................................B-3
Table B-4 REMOTE PWM (or SET) percentage command....B-4
Table B-5 REMOTE Status Request command............................B-5

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Trademark/copyright information
SYNRAD, Firestar, and Power Wizard are registered trademarks of SYNRAD, Inc.
Evolution is a trademark of SYNRAD, Inc.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2005, 2009, 2010 by SYNRAD, Inc.
All rights reserved.

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Warranty information
This is to certify that UC-2000 Universal Laser Controllers are guaranteed by SYNRAD, Inc.
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 improper maintenance. We request that you
examine each shipment within 10 days of receipt and inform SYNRAD, Inc. of any shortage
or damage. If no discrepancies are reported, SYNRAD shall assume the shipment was deliv-
ered complete and defect-free.
If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the UC-2000 Universal Laser Con-
troller should fail to operate, contact the SYNRAD Customer Service department at
1.800.SYNRAD1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500) and report the problem. When call-
ing 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 in order for the unit to be properly processed. If replace-
ment parts are sent to you, then you are required to send the failed parts back to SYNRAD for
evaluation unless otherwise instructed.
If the UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller fails within the first 45 days after purchase, SYN-
RAD, Inc. will pay all shipping charges to and from SYNRAD when shipped as specified by
SYNRAD Customer Service. After the first 45 days, SYNRAD will continue to pay for the
costs of shipping the repaired unit or replacement parts back to the customer from SYNRAD.
The customer, however, will be responsible for shipping charges incurred when sending the
failed unit or parts back to SYNRAD or a SYNRAD Authorized Distributor. In order to main-
tain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your UC-2000
Universal Laser Controller, only authorized SYNRAD replacement parts can be used. This
warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by SYNRAD, Inc. are used.
SYNRAD, Inc. and SYNRAD Authorized Distributors have the sole authority to make war-
ranty statements regarding SYNRAD products. SYNRAD, Inc. and its Authorized Distribu-
tors 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. SYNRAD,
Inc. reserves the right to make changes and improvements in the design of our products at
any time without incurring any obligation to make equivalent changes in products previously
manufactured or shipped. Buyer agrees to hold SYNRAD harmless from any and 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 SYNRAD, or the use
thereof, infringes upon any Patent, foreign or domestic.

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Contact information
Worldwide headquarters
SYNRAD’s worldwide headquarters are located in Mukilteo, Washington, U.S.A. Our mailing
address is: SYNRAD, Inc.
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
U.S.A.
Phone us at: 1.800.SYNRAD1 (1.800.796.7231)
Outside the U.S.: +1.425.349.3500
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Sales and Applications
SYNRAD’s Regional Sales Managers work with customers to identify and develop the best
CO2laser 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. Our Regional Sales
Managers also answer technical support questions regarding the installation, use, trouble-
shooting, and maintenance of our products and can provide reference materials including
Outline & Mounting drawings, Operator’s Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Application
Newsletters. In addition, your Regional Sales Manager serves 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 SYNRAD at 1.800.SYNRAD1.
Customer Service
For assistance with order or delivery status, or to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number,
contact SYNRAD at 1.800.SYNRAD1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service representative.
European headquarters
SYNRAD’s European subsidiary, Excel Technology Europe GmbH, covers Austria,
Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Contact Excel Technology at:
Excel Technology Europe GmbH
Münchner Strasse 2a
D-82152 Planegg
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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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 IV laser equipment.
Terms
Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels. Please familiarize
yourself with their definitions and significance.
Imminent hazards which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Potential hazards which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in
product damage.
Points of particular interest for more efficient or convenient equipment
operation; additional information or explanation concerning the subject
under discussion.
General hazards
Following are descriptions of general hazards and unsafe practices that could result in death,
severe injury, or product damage when working with or around CO2lasers. Specific warning
and cautions not appearing in this section are found in your laser’s Operator’s Manual.
Caution:
Warning:
Danger:
Caution:
Note:
Danger
serious
personal
injury
Direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal
injuries. Always wear eye protection when in the same
area as an exposed laser beam. Eyewear protects against
scattered energy and is not intended to protect against
direct viewing of the beam or reflections from metallic
surfaces. Protective eyewear that blocks 10.6 µm wave-
length CO2laser radiation is available from SYNRAD.

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Hazard information
Warning
serious
personal
injury
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Direct or dif-
fuse laser radiation can seriously burn human or animal
tissue, which may cause permanent damage.
U.S. customers should refer to and follow laser safety
precautions in ANSI Z136.1-2007, Safe Use of Lasers.
Procedures listed in this Standard include the appoint-
ment of a Laser Safety Officer (LSO), operation of the
product in an area of limited access by trained personnel,
servicing of equipment only by trained and authorized
personnel, and posting of signs warning of the potential
hazards. European customers should appoint a Laser
Safety Officer (LSO) who should refer to and follow laser
safety precautions described in EN 60825-1, 2007—Safe-
ty of Laser Products.
Materials processing with a laser can generate air con-
taminants such as vapors, fumes, and/or particles that
may be noxious, toxic, or even fatal. Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS) for materials being processed
should be thoroughly evaluated and the adequacy of pro-
visions for fume extraction, filtering, and venting should
be carefully considered. Review the following references
for further information on exposure criteria:
ANSI Z136.1-2007, Safe Use of Lasers, section 7.3.
U.S. Government’s Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR
1910, Subpart Z.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) published by the Ameri-
can Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH).
It may be necessary to consult with local governmental
agencies regarding restrictions on the venting of process-
ing vapors.

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Hazard information
Warning
serious
personal
injury
The use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 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.
Disposal
This product contains components that are considered hazardous industrial waste. If a situ-
ation occurs where the unit is rendered non-functional and cannot be repaired, it may be
returned to SYNRAD, Inc. who, for a fee, will ensure adequate disassembly, recycling, and/or
disposal of the product.
Additional laser safety information
The SYNRAD web site (http://www.synrad.com/LaserFacts/lasersafety.html) contains an on-
line 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) has an online
Technical Manual located at http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/otm_iii_6.html. Sec-
tion 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 compre-
hensive web site is located at http://www.laserinstitute.org.

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Label locations
Figure 1 UC-2000 CE label location
MODEL: UC-2000
15–50 VDC, 35mA
MFG: December 01, 2004
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo, WA 98275 [phone]
Ser#: UC40336021891
MODEL: UC-2000
15–50 VDC, 35mA
MFG: December 01, 2004
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo, WA 98275 [phone]
Ser#: UC40336021891

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Agency compliance
The UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller has been tested and certified to comply with cer-
tain United States and European Union (EU) Directives. These Directives impose product
performance requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety
characteristics for laser products. The associated Directives and specific provisions to which
systems containing the UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller must comply are identified and
described in the following paragraphs.
Federal Communications
Commission requirements
The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Com-
mission (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 harm-
ful electromagnetic interference from affecting radio communication services.
FCC information to the user
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a com-
mercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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 requirements
Electromagnetic interference standards
The European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/1086/EC is
the sole Directive developed to address electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues in elec-
tronic equipment. In particular, the Directive calls out European Norm (EN) documents that
define the emission and immunity standards for specific product categories. For the UC-2000
Universal Laser Controller, EN 55011 defines radiated RF emission limits while the generic
Standard EN 50082-2 defines immunity requirements published by the International Electro-
mechanical Commission (IEC).

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Agency compliance
UC-2000 Universal Laser Controllers have demonstrated performance characteristics that
have met or exceeded the requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC.
Table 1 contains a summary of EU performance requirements pertaining to the UC-2000
Universal Laser Controller.
Table 1 European Union Directives
Applicable Standards/Norms
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
EN 55011:1998 Radiated and Conducted Emissions
EN 50082-2:1997 RF Electromagnetic Immunity
ENV 50204:1995 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
EN 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN 61000-4-3:1999 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
EN 61000-4-4:1995 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity
EN 61000-4-6:1996 Conducted RF Disturbances Immunity
After a product has met the requirements of all applicable EU directives, the product can bear
the official compliance mark of the European Union as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 European compliance mark

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Agency compliance
RoHS compliance
UC-2000 Universal Laser Controllers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and
Council Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, as amended by Decision 2005/618/EC establishing
maximum concentration values for certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
in accordance with ISO / IEC 17050-2:2004
We,
Manufacturer’s Name: SYNRAD, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
U.S.A.
hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment:
Product Name: UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller
Model Number: UC-2000
conforms to the following Directive(s) and Standard(s):
Applicable Directive(s): 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2002/95/EC RoHS Directive (amended by 2005/618/EC)
Applicable Standard(s): EN 55011:1998 Conducted and Radiated Emissions
EN 50082-2:1997 RF Electromagnetic Immunity
ENV 50204:1995 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
EN 61000-4-2:1995
+A1:1998 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN 61000-4-3:1999 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
EN 61000-4-4:1995 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity
EN 61000-4-6:1996 Conducted RF Disturbances Immunity
Corporate Officer: European Contact:
Dave Clarke, President of SYNRAD, Inc.
Dated 01 July 2009
Excel Technology Europe GmbH
Münchner Str. 2a
D-82152 Planegg
Germany