Synrad Novanta OEM ti Series User manual

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OEM ti-Series
User Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PAGE |2
Table of Contents
Important Information ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Customer Support .............................................................................................................................................................................7
Trademark & Copywrite ....................................................................................................................................................................7
Warranty Information .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Sales, Application & Support .............................................................................................................................................................9
Sales & Application ............................................................................................................................................................................9
Customer Service...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Technical Support ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Reference Materials ........................................................................................................................................................................10
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Warranty information......................................................................................................................................................................12
NOVANTA Service & Support...........................................................................................................................................................12
Sales and Applications .....................................................................................................................................................................13
Customer Service.............................................................................................................................................................................13
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................................13
Global Offices ..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Guidelines & Content ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Unpacking/packing, Storage/shipping, Mounting, Connecting, Cooling.........................................................................................14
ti-Series Nomenclature....................................................................................................................................................................16
Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Controls and indicators....................................................................................................................................................................18
ti-Series front panel .........................................................................................................................................................................18
ti-Series water-cooled rear panel ....................................................................................................................................................19
ti-Series side panel (SA air-cooled Models Only).............................................................................................................................20
Laser Safety......................................................................................................................................................................................21
Hazard Information .........................................................................................................................................................................21
Terms ...............................................................................................................................................................................................22
General hazards...............................................................................................................................................................................22
Other hazards ..................................................................................................................................................................................24
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Thorium Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................24
Additional laser safety information .................................................................................................................................................25

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Ti60 label locations ..........................................................................................................................................................................26
Ti80 label locations ..........................................................................................................................................................................27
Ti100 label locations ........................................................................................................................................................................28
Compliance ......................................................................................................................................................................................29
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements .................................................................................................29
OEM models ....................................................................................................................................................................................29
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements ...........................................................................................................30
European Union (EU) requirements ................................................................................................................................................30
Technical reference summary .........................................................................................................................................................37
Technical overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................37
Controlling Laser Power...................................................................................................................................................................39
Cooling.............................................................................................................................................................................................41
Control signals .................................................................................................................................................................................43
Operating modes .............................................................................................................................................................................46
User I/O connection summary.........................................................................................................................................................49
Input signals.....................................................................................................................................................................................54
Output signals..................................................................................................................................................................................57
Sample I/O circuits...........................................................................................................................................................................60
DB-9 pin connections.......................................................................................................................................................................64
DB-9 pin descriptions.......................................................................................................................................................................64
48 VDC fan speed control ................................................................................................................................................................66
Isolated cooling fan connections .....................................................................................................................................................68
Integrating ti-Series safety features ................................................................................................................................................70
Keyswitch functions.........................................................................................................................................................................70
Shutter functions .............................................................................................................................................................................71
Remote interlock functions .............................................................................................................................................................71
Technical Drawings ..........................................................................................................................................................................78
Maintenance & Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................................86
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Appendix............................................................................................................................................................................................1
Table of Figures
Table 1-1 ti-Series ship kit contents.................................................................................................................................................15
Figure 1-1 ti-Series ship kit contents. ..............................................................................................................................................15
Figure 1-1 Anatomy of a model number. ........................................................................................................................................16

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Figure 2-1 ti Series Front panel controls and indicators. (Fan-cooled ti60 shown). ........................................................................18
Figure 2-2 ti-Series Rear panel controls and indicators. (Water-cooled ti100 shown)....................................................................19
Figure 2-3 OEM ti-Series side panel controls and indicators. (Air-cooled ti60 OEM shown). .........................................................20
Figure 3-1 Ti60 hazard label locations. ............................................................................................................................................26
Figure 3-2 Ti80 hazard label locations. ............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 3-3 Ti100 hazard label locations. ..........................................................................................................................................28
Table 3-1 Class 4 safety features. ....................................................................................................................................................32
Table 3-2 European Union Directives. .............................................................................................................................................33
Figure 3-4 ti60 Declaration Document. ...........................................................................................................................................34
Figure 3-5 ti80 Declaration document.............................................................................................................................................35
Figure 3-6 ti00 Declaration document.............................................................................................................................................36
Figure 4-1 Beam characteristics.......................................................................................................................................................38
Table 4-1 Assist gas purity specifications. .......................................................................................................................................40
Table 4-2 Dew point temperatures. ................................................................................................................................................42
Table 4-3 PWM command signal specifications. .............................................................................................................................44
Figure 4-2 4.8kHz ti-Series waveform at 50% duty cycle.................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-3 4.8kHz ti-Series waveform at 80% duty cycle.................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-4 PWM signal waveform. ..................................................................................................................................................47
Figure 4-5 Representative ti-Series optical output pulse. ...............................................................................................................48
Table 4-3 User I/O pin descriptions. ................................................................................................................................................49
Table 4-3 User I/O pin descriptions (continued). ............................................................................................................................51
Figure 4-5 User I/O pinouts. ............................................................................................................................................................52
Table 4-3 User I/O pin descriptions (continued). ............................................................................................................................52
Figure 4-6 Auxiliary DC power supply wiring. ..................................................................................................................................53
Table 4-4 Auxiliary Power for external I/O. .....................................................................................................................................53
Table 4-5 Input signal table. ............................................................................................................................................................54
Table 4-5 Input signal table (continued)..........................................................................................................................................55
Figure 4-7 Auxiliary DC power supply wiring. ..................................................................................................................................56
Figure 4-8 Input circuit specifications..............................................................................................................................................56
Table 4-6 Input circuit specifications...............................................................................................................................................57
Table 4-7 Five user outputs & status functions...............................................................................................................................58
Table 4-7 Five user outputs & status functions (continued). ..........................................................................................................58
Figure 4-9 Output circuit specifications...........................................................................................................................................59
Table 4-8 Output circuit specifications. ...........................................................................................................................................59
Figure 4-10 Customer-supplied interlock. .......................................................................................................................................60

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Figure 4-11 Customer-supplied interlock, negative voltage............................................................................................................60
Figure 4-12 PLC driven interlock signal............................................................................................................................................61
Figure 4-13 Multiple PLC driven inputs. ..........................................................................................................................................61
Figure 4-14 Output driving warning lamp. ......................................................................................................................................62
Figure 4-15 Output driving relay......................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 4-16 Output driving PLC input module. ................................................................................................................................63
Figure 4-17 DB-9 connector pinouts................................................................................................................................................64
Table 4-9 Side-mounted DB-9 pin descriptions. ..............................................................................................................................64
Table 4-9 Side-mounted DB-9 pin descriptions (continued). ..........................................................................................................65
Table 4-9 Side-mounted DB-9 pin descriptions (continued). ..........................................................................................................66
Figure 4-18 48 VDC fan connection- no speed control....................................................................................................................66
Figure 4-19 Internal fan speed control circuitry. .............................................................................................................................67
Figure 4-20 48 VDC fan connection - internal speed control...........................................................................................................68
Figure 4-21 External fan speed control circuitry. ............................................................................................................................68
Figure 4-22 48 VDC fan connection - external speed control..........................................................................................................69
Figure 4-23 Alternate fan connections. ...........................................................................................................................................69
Table 4-10 Ti60 general specifications. ...........................................................................................................................................72
Table 4-10 Ti60 general specifications (continued).........................................................................................................................73
Table 4-11 Ti80 general specifications. ...........................................................................................................................................74
Table 4-11 Ti80 general specifications (continued).........................................................................................................................75
Table 4-12 Ti100 general specifications. .........................................................................................................................................76
Table 4-12 Ti100 general specifications (continued).......................................................................................................................77
Figure 4-25 Water-cooled ti60/ti80/ti100 package outline and mounting dimensions..................................................................78
Figure 4-26 Fan-cooled ti60/ti80 package outline and mounting dimensions................................................................................79
Figure 4-27 OEM air-cooled ti60/ti80 (SA model) package outline and mounting dimensions, 1 of 2. ..........................................80
Figure 4-28 OEM air-cooled ti60/ti80 (SA model) package outline and mounting dimensions, sheet 2 of 2. ................................81
Figure 4-29 Ti-Series HS Outline and Mounting. .............................................................................................................................82
Figure 4-28 Ti-100p Outline and Mounting. ....................................................................................................................................83
Figure 4-29 Ti-100 Fan Outline and Mounting.................................................................................................................................84
Figure 4-30 ti-Series packaging instructions....................................................................................................................................85
Table 4-13 Required Cleaning Materials..........................................................................................................................................88
Figure 4-31 Operational Flowchart..................................................................................................................................................91
Figure 4-32 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................................................................................................92
Table 4-14 Status Signals .................................................................................................................................................................93
Table 4-15 ti Series Beam Expanders...............................................................................................................................................98

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PAGE |6
Important Information
For your protection, carefully read these instructions before installing and operating the scan
head.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Novanta reserves the right to update this user manual at any time without prior notification.
If product ownership changes, this manual should accompany the product.
DANGER:Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Its use should be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Important: Indicates information considered important but not directly hazard related (e.g.,
security, hygiene, or equipment or property damage).
Safety Labels
DANGER:Laser radiation can cause severe retinal and corneal burns, burns on the skin, and may
pose a fire risk. To avoid injury and reduce risk of fire, please follow the control measures and
safety guidelines provided by the laser’s manufacturer, and those established by your Laser
Safety Officer (LSO), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), or safety department of your business or
institution.
ESD Warning
MOVIA scan heads are electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices (ESD). The equipment should
remain sealed until the user is located at a proper static control station; improper handling could
cause damage to these electronics.
A proper static control station should include:
A soft grounded conductive tabletop or grounded conductive mat on the tabletop.
A grounded wrist strap with the appropriate (1 MΩ) series resistor connected to the tabletop mat
and ground.
An adequate earth ground connection, such as a water pipe or AC ground.
Conductive bags, trays, totes, racks, or other storage.
Properly grounded power tools.
Personnel handling ESD items should wear ESD protective garments and ground straps.
Important: Equipment returned to the factory must be shipped in anti-static packaging.

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Important: Customers assume all responsibility for maintaining a laser-safe working environment.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers assume all responsibility for CDRH (Center
for Devices and Radiological Health) certification.
Customer Support
Before contacting Novanta for assistance, review appropriate sections in the manual that may
answer your questions.
After consulting this manual, please contact one of our worldwide offices between 9 AM and 5 PM
local time.
Americas, Asia Pacific
Novanta Headquarters, Bedford, USA
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Novanta Europe GmbH, Wackersdorf, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Milan, Italy
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
China
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Shenzhen, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Suzhou, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Japan
Novanta Service & Sales Office, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Email: photonics.japa[email protected]
Trademark & Copywrite
NOVANTA© and ti-series lasers are registered trademarks of NOVANTA.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

WARRANTY INFORMATION PAGE |8
2019 by NOVANTA.
All rights reserved.
Warranty Information
This is to certify that ti-series lasers are guaranteed by NOVANTA 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 im-
proper maintenance. We request that you examine each shipment within 10 days of receipt and inform
NOVANTA of any shortage or damage. If no discrepancies are reported, NOVANTA shall assume the
shipment was delivered complete and defect-free.
If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the ti-series laser should fail to operate, contact
the NOVANTA Customer Service department at 1. 800.NOVANTA1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500)
and report the problem. When calling 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 replacement parts
are sent to you, then you are required to send the failed parts back to NOVANTA for evaluation unless
otherwise instructed.
If your ti-series laser fails within the first 45 days after purchase, NOVANTA will pay all shipping charges
to and from NOVANTA when shipped as specified by NOVANTA Customer Service. After the first 45
days, NOVANTA will continue to pay for the costs of shipping the repaired unit or replacement parts
back to the customer from NOVANTA. The customer, however, will be responsible for shipping charges
incurred when sending the failed unit or parts back to NOVANTA or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor.
In order to maintain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your ti-
series laser, only authorized NOVANTA replacement parts can be used. This warranty is void if any parts
other than those provided by NOVANTA are used.
NOVANTA and NOVANTA Authorized Distributors have the sole authority to make warranty statements
regarding NOVANTA products. NOVANTA and its Authorized Distributors 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. NOVANTA 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 NOVANTA
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
NOVANTA, or the use thereof, infringes upon any Patent, foreign or domestic.

SALES, APPLICATION & SUPPORT PAGE |9
Sales, Application & Support
Novanta Sales and Support
NOVANTA® worldwide headquarters are located north of Seattle in Mukilteo, Washington. U.S.A. Our
mailing address is:
NOVANTA 4600 Campus Place Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.S.A.
Phone us at:
1.800.NOVANTA1 (1.800.796.7231)
Outside the U.S.:
+1.425.349.3500
Fax:
+1.425.349.3667
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Sales & Application
NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers work with customers to identify and develop the best CO2 laser
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. Regional Sales Managers also serve 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 NOVANTA at 1.800. NOVANTA1.
Customer Service
For assistance with order or delivery status, service status, or to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number, contact NOVANTA at 1. 800.NOVANTA1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service representative,
or you can email us by sending a message to [e-mail].
Technical Support
NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers are able to answer many technical questions regarding the
installation, use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our products. In some cases, they may transfer
your call to a Laser, Marking Head, or Software Support Specialist. You may also e-mail questions to the
Technical Support Group by sending your message to Novantatechsupport@ Novanta.com.

REFERENCE MATERIALS PAGE |10
Reference Materials
Your Regional Sales Manager can provide reference materials including Outline & Mounting drawings,
Operator’s Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Application Newsletters. Most of these materials are also
available directly from the NOVANTA web site at http://www.Novanta.com.
Global OfficesAmericas, Asia Pacific
Novanta Headquarters, Bedford, USA
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Novanta Europe GmbH, Wackersdorf, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Milan, Italy
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
China
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Shenzhen, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Suzhou, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Japan
Novanta Service & Sales Office, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Email: photonics.japa[email protected]

INTRODUCTION PAGE |11
Introduction
•Ti-Series Trademark, Copywrite, & Contact information
•Ti-Series Sales, support, guidelines, and contents description
•Ti-Series Nomenclature
Important Note: This Operation Manual explains operation activities related to ti-Series lasers. If
you can-not operate the unit using the information described in this manual, contact NOVANTA®
(+1.425.349.3500) or an authorized NOVANTA Distributor.
The Quick Start Guide (QSG) http://www.Novanta.com/Novanta/docroot/resources/libraries/quickstart
explains how to quickly unpack and assemble Series 48 lasers. Please reference the QSG along with the
information within this manual.
Lift the laser only by the mounting feet or baseplate. Do not lift or support the laser by its cooling
fittings.
Please reference the Quick Start Guide for unpacking, mounting, and connecting. Failure to properly
package the laser using NOVANTA shipping box and foam/cardboard inserts as shown in Packaging
Instructions may void the warranty. Customers may incur additional repair charges due to shipping
damage caused by improper packaging. Before beginning any maintenance or inspections of your ti-
Series laser, be sure to completely disable the laser by disconnecting the DC Power cable (or cables)
from the rear of the laser.
Ti-Series Trademark & Copyright information
NOVANTA® and ti-Series are registered trademarks of NOVANTA.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2018 by NOVANTA.
All rights reserved.
Caution: Possible Equipment Damage
Novanta does not recommend mounting lasers in a vertical, (head and/or tail down) position.
Contact the factory for limitations as a vertical orientation increases the risk of damage to the
laser’s optics.
If you operate your laser in dirty or dusty environments, contact NOVANTA about the risks of
doing so and precautions you can take to increase the longevity of your laser, marking head, and
associated optical components.

WARRANTY INFORMATION PAGE |12
Warranty information
This is to certify that ti-Series lasers are guaranteed by NOVANTA® to be free of all defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to
any defect caused by negligence, misuse (including environmental factors), accident, alteration, or
improper maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, damage due to corrosion, condensation, or
failing to supply properly conditioned purge gas.
We request that you examine each shipment within 10 days of receipt and inform NOVANTA of any
shortage or damage. If no discrepancies are reported, NOVANTA shall assume the shipment was
delivered complete and defect-free.
If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the ti-Series laser should fail to operate, contact
the NOVANTA Customer Service department at 1. 800.NOVANTA1 (outside the U.S. call 1.425.349.3500)
and report the problem. When calling for support, please be prepared to provide the date of purchase,
model number and serial number of the unit, and a brief de-scription 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 replacement parts
are sent to you, then you are required to send the failed parts back to NOVANTA for evaluation unless
otherwise instruct-ed.
If your ti-Series laser fails within the first 45 days after purchase, NOVANTA will pay all shipping charges
to and from NOVANTA when shipped as specified by NOVANTA Customer Service. After the first 45
days, NOVANTA will continue to pay for the costs of shipping the repaired unit or replacement parts
back to the customer from NOVANTA. The customer, however, will be re-sponsible for shipping charges
incurred when sending the failed unit or parts back to NOVANTA or a NOVANTA Authorized Distributor.
In order to maintain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your ti-
Series laser, only authorized NOVANTA replacement parts can be used. This warranty is void if any parts
other than those provided by NOVANTA are used.
NOVANTA and NOVANTA Authorized Distributors have the sole authority to make warranty statements
regarding NOVANTA products. NOVANTA and its Authorized Distributors 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. NOVANTA 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 NOVANTA
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
NOVANTA, or the use thereof, infringes upon any Patent, foreign or domestic.
NOVANTA Service & Support
NOVANTA Headquarters
NOVANTA worldwide headquarters are located north of Seattle in Mukilteo, Washington. U.S.A. Our
mailing address is:
NOVANTA 4600 Campus Place Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.S.A.
Phone us at: 1. 800.NOVANTA1 (1.800.796.7231)
Outside the U.S.: +1.425.349.3500
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SALES AND APPLICATIONS PAGE |13
Sales and Applications
NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers work with customers to identify and develop the best CO2 laser
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. Regional Sales Managers also serve 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 NOVANTA at 1.800. NOVANTA1.
Customer Service
For assistance with order or delivery status, service status, or to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number, contact NOVANTA at 1.800.NOVANTA1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service representative,
or you can email us by sending a message to [e-mail].
Technical Support
NOVANTA Regional Sales Managers are able to answer many technical questions regarding the
installation, use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our products. In some cases, they may transfer
your call to a Laser, Marking Head, or Software Support Specialist. You may also e-mail questions to the
Technical Support Group by sending your message to [e-mail].
Reference materials
Your Regional Sales Manager can provide reference materials including Outline & Mounting drawings,
Operator’s Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Application Newsletters. Most of these materials are also
available directly from NOVANTA web site at http://www.Novanta.com.
Global Offices
Americas, Asia Pacific
Novanta Headquarters, Bedford, USA
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Novanta Europe GmbH, Wackersdorf, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Milan, Italy
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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China
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Shenzhen, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Novanta Sales & Service Office, Suzhou, China
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Japan
Novanta Service & Sales Office, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Email: photonics.japa[email protected]
Guidelines & Content
Refer to the drawings when installing and operating your ti-Series laser.
•Unpacking/Packing, Storage/Shipping, Mounting, Connecting, Cooling
•Ti-Series nomenclature/features
Unpacking/packing, Storage/shipping, Mounting, Connecting, Cooling
NOVANTA® recommends saving all of the laser’s original packaging. It’s unique design assists in
preventing damage to your laser during storage, relocation and/or shipping.
Reference our Quick Start Guide Series at Novanta.com. Additional information can also be found in the
Technical Reference chapter within this manual.
Contents description
Each item below is also listed in tables that follow:
NOVANTA OEM ti-Series Laser – for cutting, welding, drilling, and marking a wide variety of products
and materials.
Customer Communication Flier ti-Series– Instead of the laser manual CD, please follow the instructions
for our latest laser manual(s) located here: http://www.Novanta.com/Novanta/doc-
root/resources/libraries/manuals.
Mounting kit – Contains three each 1/4-20 x 5/8” UNC capscrews are provided for fastening to 90-
degree adaptor fittings for either 1/2-inch standard or 12mm metric cooling tubing.
Spare Fuse – Two fast-acting mini ATO-type fuse protects ti-Series internal circuitry.
Final Test Report (not shown) – Contains data collected during the laser’s final pre-shipment test.
Cooling Kit (water-cooled lasers only) – Adapts the laser’s straight 1/2-inch coolant fittings to 90-
degree adaptor fittings for either 1/2-inch standard or 12mm metric cooling tubing.

UNPACKING/PACKING, STORAGE/SHIPPING, MOUNTING, CONNECTING, COOLING PAGE |15
Table 1-1 ti-Series ship kit contents.
Figure 1-1 ti-Series ship kit contents.

TI-SERIES NOMENCLATURE PAGE |16
ti-Series Nomenclature
•The ti-Series nomenclature section includes:
•Model numbers
•ti-Series laser versions
The last three characters in the ti-Series model number serve to designate the functional category,
cooling method, and model version. The functional category is indicated by either a “K” for Keyswitch or
“S” Standard (OEM) for OEM models. The next letter indicates the cooling method: “W” for water-cooled
units, “A” for air-cooled lasers (where the customer must provide the proper cooling via fans or blowers).
The last letter in the model number indicates the current model version “N.” For example, the model
number 60 KWN designates the ti-Series laser as a Keyswitch, water-cooled version N
Figure 1-1 Anatomy of a model number.

OPERATION PAGE |17
Operation
Use information in this chapter to familiarize yourself with ti-Series™ controls and indicators. Reference
the Quick Start Guide for the initial startup process.
•Controls and indicators – displays and describes exterior controls and indicators on ti-Series
Keyswitch and OEM lasers.
•Initial start-up – Reference the appropriate Quick Start Guide on our website Novanta.
com/Novanta/docroot/resources/libraries/quickstart to learn how to start your ti-Series laser
while verifying proper operation.
Warning: Serious Personal Injury
Any
Class 4 laser product that emits
invisible
infrared laser radiation in the 9–11 μm CO2
wavelength band. CO2 lasers emit an invisible beam that is capable of seriously burning human
tissue.
Because direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries, always wear eye
protection
when in the same area as an exposed laser beam.
Do not allow the laser beam to contact a person!
This product emits an invisible laser beam that is capable of seriously burning human tissue.
Always be aware of the beam’s path and always use a beam block while testing.
Caution: Possible Equipment Damage
Remove the aperture seal before firing the laser!
The self-adhesive seal is installed to prevent dust from entering the laser housing during
shipment and installation
and must be removed before operation or damage will occur.
During laser operation, use a gas purge to keep dust and vapor out of the beam path.
Applying PWM
Command pulses directly to the laser without first sending tickle pulses for at least
two seconds will cause unpredictable laser emission, degrade optical rise time, and may lead to RF
Driver failure.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS PAGE |18
Figure 2-1 ti Series Front panel controls and indicators. (Fan-cooled ti60 shown).
Controls and indicators
ti-Series front panel
Aperture Seal – prevents dust from damaging the output coupler during shipping. Remove the red self-
adhesive label before applying power to the laser.
Shutter Switch (Keyswitch models only) – manually closes the laser aperture and interrupts power to
the RF section(s). Do not use the shutter to partially block the beam or to control output power.
Laser Exit Aperture – provides an opening from which the beam is emitted when lasing.
Optical Accessory Mounting – provides six threaded holes for mounting standard beam delivery
components. When considering other components not specifically designed as Ti Series options, please
consult the factory for restrictions since excessive weight may cause damage to the laser. To prevent
damage to the laser when mounting optical components, the 8–32 mounting screws must not extend
further than 4.8 mm (0.1875 in) into the laser faceplate.
Diode Pointer (DP) Power Connector (Except SA models) – provides a regulated +5 VDC, 50 mA
output receptacle to power a visible red diode pointer (available from NOVANTA as an optional
accessory).

TI-SERIES WATER-COOLED REAR PANEL PAGE |19
Figure 2-2 ti-Series Rear panel controls and indicators. (Water-cooled ti100 shown).
ti-Series water-cooled rear panel
DC Power Cables – Receives +48 VDC from the DC power supply. Ti-Series DC power cables are
manufactured from #10 AWG wire and measure 1 meter (42 inches) in length.
INT (Remote Interlock) Indicator – Illuminates green to indicate that a remote interlock circuit is closed
and that lasing may be enabled (on Keyswitch lasers, a five-second delay occurs when the interlock
circuit closes). The INT indicator is red, and lasing is disabled if the interlock input is open.
TMP (Temperature) Indicator – Illuminates green to indicate that laser temperature is within limits and
that lasing may be enabled. The TMP indicator is red, and lasing is disabled if the laser’s temperature
rises above safe operating limits.
RDY (Ready) Indicator – Illuminates yellow when the laser is enabled, indicating that, after a five-second
delay, lasing will begin when a PWM Command signal is applied.
SHT (Shutter) Indicator – Illuminates blue to indicate that a Shutter Open Request signal is connected
to the User I/O port and lasing may be enabled. On Keyswitch lasers, a five-second delay occurs when a
Shutter Open Request signal is applied.
LASE Indicator – Illuminates red to indicate that the laser is actively lasing. The LASE indicator is off
when tickle pulses are being generated and illuminates red when PWM Command signal pulses are long
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Keyswitch (Keyswitch models only) – Enables/disables operation of the laser. Laser is enabled when
the Keyswitch is turned to the ON position. Turn the Keyswitch OFF to disable lasing.
USER I/O Connector – Provides a connection point for auxiliary output power as well as input and
output signals. Refer to User I/O connections in the Technical Reference chapter for pinouts and signal
descriptions.
WATER IN Port (water-cooled models only) – Labeled IN, this connection provides the cooling water
inlet to Laser’s water-cooling system.
WATER OUT Port (water-cooled models only) – Labeled OUT, this connection provides the cooling
water outlet to Laser’s water-cooling system.
Figure 2-3 OEM ti-Series side panel controls and indicators. (Air-cooled ti60 OEM shown).
ti-Series side panel (SA air-cooled Models Only)
DB-9 connector – provides an auxiliary +5 V power source as well as +48 VDC for powering 48 V cooling
fans. The +5 VDC output is protected by a 0.5 A self-resetting fuse while both +48 VDC outputs are
sourced directly from the user’s 48 V DC power supply and protected by internal 1.1 A self-resetting
fuses. Refer to DB-9 connections in the Technical Reference chapter for pinouts and signal descriptions.
Important Note: The pinout and functionality of the side-mounted DB-9 connector on the ti-
Series SA model lasers is not the same as the DB-9 connector on t-Series (t70i SA model) lasers.
See the Technical Reference Chapter in this Manual for details.