Synrad Firestar f201 User manual

f201 Operator’s Manual
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]om
web www.synrad.com
®

f201 Operator’s Manual
Version 3.2
SYNRAD©is a registered trademark of Novanta Corporation. ©Novanta Corporation 2019. All
Rights Reserved. No reproduction without written authorization.
DATE: March 2019

table of contents
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SYNRAD f201 Operator’s Manual Version 3.2
Introduction 26
Firestar nomenclature 26
Unpacking 27
Incoming inspection 27
Packaging guidelines 27
Removing the lifting handles 29
Inventory 30
f201 lasers 30
Connecting 34
Cooling connections 34
PS-96 power supply connections 38
PS-96 AC input section 39
Control connections 42
Other connections 43
Getting Started 2
Laser Safety 1
Warranty information vii
Sales and Applications viii
Customer Service viii
Technical Support viii
Reference materials viii
Hazard Information 11
Terms 11
General hazards 12
Other hazards 14
Disposal 14
Additional laser safety information 14
Agency compliance 18
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements 18
OEM model 18
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 19
Requirements 19
European Union (EU) requirements 20
Introduction 26
Firestar nomenclature 26
Unpacking 26

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Technical Reference 4
Operation 3
Incoming inspection 27
Packaging guidelines 27
Unpacking 27
Unpacking the laser 27
Getting Started 2
Unpacking 28
Removing the lifting handles 29
Inventory 29
f100/f201 lasers 30
Inventory 30
Mounting 32
f100/f201 mounting 32
Mounting 33
Mounting 33
f201 mounting 33
Mounting 35
Cooling connections 36
PS-96 power supply connections 41
Other connections 50
Controls and indicators 53
f201 lasers 53
Initial start-up 55
With a UC-2000 Controller 55
Initial start-up 57
Without a UC-2000 Controller 57
Initial start-up 58
Technical overview 64
Laser tube 64
Optical resonator 64
Technical overview 65

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Maintenance/Troubleshooting 5
Internal RF power supply 65
Optical setup 66
Technical overview 67
Controlling laser power 68
Control signals 68
Operating modes 70
User I/O connections 73
Input/output signals 74
DC Power cables 86
Integrating Firestar safety features 87
OEM lasers 87
Integrating Firestar safety features 88
Remote interlock functions 88
f201 general specications 90
Maintenance 94
Disabling f201 lasers 94
Daily inspections 94
Storage/shipping 95
Cleaning optical components 95
Troubleshooting 98
Introduction 98
Troubleshooting 99
Operational owchart 99
Troubleshooting 100
Functional block diagram 100
Troubleshooting 101
Status LEDs 101
Troubleshooting 102
Laser fault indications 104
Resetting faults 104
Troubleshooting 105
Other laser faults 106
Troubleshooting 107
Beam delivery optics 109
Troubleshooting 110

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Labeling terms and denitions. 12
Figure 1-2 Safety goggles. 14
Figure 1-5 F 201 hazard label locations. 18
Table 1-1 Class 4 safety features. 22
Table 1-2 European Union Directives. 23
Figure 1-7 F201 declaration of conformity. 25
Figure 2-1 Unpacking the laser. 29
Figure 2-2 Removing lifting handles. 30
Figure 2-3 F201 shipping box contents. 31
Table 2-1 f100/f201 ship kit contents. 32
Figure 2-5 Fastening f100/f201 from above. 33
Figure 2-7 Improper mounting method. 34
Figure 2-8 Detail of fastening into mounting surface 35
Figure 2-8 Fastening f201 from above. 35
Figure 2-10 Fastening f201 from below. 36
Figure 2-11 Detail of fastening into laser. 36
Table 2-3 Dew point temperatures. 39
Figure 2-12 F100/f201 cooling connections 40
Figure 2-13 F201 cooling connections. 41
Figure 2-14 PS-96 rear view. 43
Table 2-4 Three-phase AC electrical recommendations. 44
Table 2-5 Single-phase AC electrical recommendations. 45
Table 2-6 Purge gas specications. 49
Figure 3-1 F201 controls and indicators (front). 51
Figure 3-2 F201 controls and indicators (rear). 52
Figure 4-1 beam characteristics. 59
Figure 4-2 “Flying optics”beam path. 60
Table 4-1 Assist gas purity specications. 61
Figure 4-3 Typical Firestar f201 waveforms. 63
Figure 4-4 PWM Command signal waveform. 64
Table 4-2 PWM Command signal specications. 64
Table 4-3 User I/O pin descriptions. 67
Table 4-4 Input circuit specications. 72
Table 4-5 Output circuit specications. 74

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List of Figures (cont.)
Figure 4-5 User I/O connector pinouts. 69
Figure 4-6 Auxiliary power supply wiring. 70
Figure 4-8 Input equivalent schematic. 72
Figure 4-7 Quick Start Plug wiring diagram. 73
Figure 4-10 Customer-supplied interlock. 75
Figure 4-11 Customer-supplied interlock, negative voltage. 75
Figure 4-12 PLC driven interlock signal. 76
Figure 4-13 Multiple PLC driven inputs. 76
Figure 4-14 Firestar output driving warning lamp. 77
Figure 4-15 Firestar output driving relay. 77
Figure 4-16 Firestar output driving PLC input module. 78
Figure 4-17 Wiring Set 1 and Set 2 to power external circuits. 79
Table 4-7 f201/f400 DC Power connector pinouts. 80
Table 4-10 Firestar f201 general specications. 84
Table 5-1 Required cleaning materials. 90
Figure 5-1 Operational owchart. 93
Figure 5-2 f-Series functional block diagram. 94
Table 5-2 Status signals. 95
Table 5-3 Normal operating condition. 96
Table 5-4 Quick Start Plug or interlock/shutter inputs not connected. 96
Table 5-5 Interlock open condition. 96
Table 5-6 Over Temperature fault. 97
Table 5-7 Shutter closed condition. 97
Table 5-8 VSWR fault. 97
Table 5-9 Laser error codes. 98

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Trademark & Copyright information
SYNRAD©and Firestar™ are registered trademarks of SYNRAD©.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2019 by SYNRAD.
All rights reserved.

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Warranty information
This is to certify that Firestar®f-Series lasers are guaranteed by SYNRAD to be free of all defects in materi-
als and workmanship for a period of one year 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. We request that you examine each shipment within 10 days of receipt and
inform SYNRAD of any shortage or damage. If no discrepancies are reported, SYNRAD shall assume the
shipment was delivered complete and defect-free.
If, within one year from the date of shipment, any part of the f-Series laser 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 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 SYNRAD for evaluation unless
otherwise instructed.
If your f-Series laser fails within the rst 45 days after shipment, SYNRAD will pay all shipping charges
to and from SYNRAD when shipped as specied by SYNRAD Customer Service. After the rst 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
maintain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and ecient operation of your f-Series laser, only
authorized SYNRAD replacement parts can be used. This warranty is void if any parts other than those
provided by SYNRAD are used.
SYNRAD and SYNRAD Authorized Distributors have the sole authority to make warranty statements
regarding SYNRAD products. SYNRAD 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. SYNRAD 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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Service & support information
SYNRAD worldwide headquarters are located north of Seattle in Mukilteo, Washington. U.S.A.
Our mailing address is:
SYNRAD©
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]
web: www.synrad.com
E-mail: [email protected]om
Sales and Applications
SYNRAD 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 appli-
cation, use them as a rst 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 specications. 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, service status, or to obtain a Return Authorization
(RA) number, contact SYNRAD at 1.800.SYNRAD1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service rep-
resentative, or you can email us by sending a message to customercar[email protected].
Technical Support
SYNRAD 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 customercare@synrad.
com.
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 SYNRAD web site at http://www.synrad.com.

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EU headquarters
For assistance in Europe, contact SYNRAD®European subsidiary, SYNRAD Europe, at:
©Novanta Distribution (USD) GmbH
Parkring 57-59
85748 Garching bei München,
Germany
Phone:[phone]
Web: www.synrad.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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1
Laser Safety
This chapter contains safety information that you will need to know prior to getting started.
Hazard Information – includes equipment label terms and hazards, please familiarize
yourself with all denitions and their signicance.
General & Other Hazards – provides important information about the hazards and
unsafe practices that could result in death, severe injury, or product damage.
Disposal – information on your f201 laser parts and/or components as they
pertain to disposal.
Additional Safety Information – describes how to nd additional information about
your f201 laser.
Compliance – explains in the subsections therein applicable and appropriate regula-
tion information.
Note: Read the entire safety section. This will ensure you are familiar with the hazards
and warnings prior to starting.
Serious
personal
injury
is Class 4 CO laser product emits invisible infrared laser
radiation in the 9.3–10.6 µm wavelength band.
Because direct or diuse laser radiation can inict 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.
Warning

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Laser Safety
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 4 laser equipment.
Terms
Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels. Please familiarize
yourself with their denitions and signicance.
Figure 1-1 Labeling terms and denitions.
Serious
personal
injury
For laser systems being used or sold within the U.S.A., cus-
tomers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions
described American National Standards Institute (ANSI) docu-
ment Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers.
For laser systems being used or sold outside the U.S.A., cus-
tomers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions
described in European Normative and International Elec-
trotechnical Commission documents IEC/TR 60825-14:2014,
Safety of Laser Products – §14: A User’s Guide.
Warning
Parameter Description
WARNING: Potential & Imminent hazards which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Alerts operator of serious dangers, hazardous radiation, hazardous voltages,
vapor hazard, & reective dangers.
DANGER: Hazards which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Alerts operator of liing dangers.
CAUTION: Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
may result in product damage.
Alerts operator of equipment dangers.
IMPORTANT NOTES & TIPS:
Content specic information and/or recommendations.
Two
Person Lift
Important
Note:
Tip:
Note:

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Laser Safety
General hazards
Following are descriptions of general hazards and unsafe practices that could result in death,
severe injury, or product damage. Specic warnings and cautions not appearing in this sec-
tion are found throughout the manual.
Danger
Serious
personal
injury
Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct
or reected laser energy.
COlaser radiation can be reected from metallic objects even
though the surface is darkened. Direct or diuse laser radiation
can inict severe corneal injuries leading to permanent eye
damage or blindness. All personnel must wear eye protection
suitable for COradiation, e.g. 9.3–10.6 µm when in the same
area as an exposed laser beam.
Eye wear protects against scattered energy but is not intend-
ed to protect against direct viewing of the beam—never look
directly into the laser output aperture or view scattered laser
reections from metallic surfaces.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct
or diuse COlaser radiation can seriously burn human or ani-
mal tissue, which may cause permanent damage.
This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres!
Materials processing with a laser can generate air contaminants 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 adequa-
cy of provisions for fume extraction, ltering, and venting should be carefully consid-
ered. Review the following references for further information on exposure criteria:
ANSI Z136.1-2014, 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 American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
It may be necessary to consult with local governmental agencies regarding restrictions
on the venting of processing vapors.
The use of aerosol dusters containing diuoroethane causes “blooming”, a condition
that signicantly expands and scatters the laser beam. This beam expansion can eect
mode quality and/or cause laser energy to extend beyond the connes of optical ele-
ments in the system, possibly damaging acrylic safety shielding. Do not use air dusters
containing diuoroethane in any area adjacent to COlaser systems because diuo-
roethane persists for long time periods over wide areas.

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Laser Safety
General hazards
F201 lasers should be installed and operated in manufacturing or laboratory facilities by
trained personnel only. Due to the considerable risks and hazards associated with the instal-
lation and operational use of any equipment incorporating a laser, the operator must follow
product warning labels and instructions to the user regarding laser safety. To prevent expo-
sure to direct or scattered laser radiation, follow all safety precautions specied throughout
this manual and exercise safe operating practices per ANSI Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers at
all times when actively lasing.
Due to the specic properties of laser light, a unique set of safety hazards that dier from oth-
er light sources must be considered. Just like light, lasers can be reected, refracted, diracted
or scattered.
A CO2laser is an intense energy source and will ignite most materials under the proper con-
ditions. Never operate the laser in the presence of ammable or explosive materials, gases,
liquids, or vapors.
Safe operation of the laser requires the use of an external beam block to safely block the
beam from traveling beyond the desired work area. Do not place your body or any combusti-
ble object in the path of the laser beam. Use a water-cooled beam dump or power meter, or
similar non-scattering, noncombustible material as the beam block. Never use organic materi-
al or metals as the beam blocker; organic materials, in general, are apt to combust or melt and
metals act as specular reectors which may create a serious hazard outside the immediate
work area.
Figure 1-2 Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the
risk of damage to the eyes when operating the laser.
“Caution - The use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.”
Warning
Serious
personal
injury
Never use organic
material or metals as
a beam blocker. There
are very few exceptions,
e.g. black anodized
metal such as aluminum
because this is non
reective surface.
Serious
Personal
Injury
Light
Warning!

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Laser Safety
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 expo-
sure to hazardous laser energy and injury due to failure of personnel to use proper eye pro-
tection and/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 sit-
uation occurs where the laser is rendered non-functional and cannot be repaired, it may be re-
turned to SYNRAD 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/safetyinfo.html contains an online
laser safety handbook that provides information on (1) Laser Safety Standards for OEM’s/Sys-
tem 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) provides 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.lia.org.

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F201 label locations
Rear
400 WATTS MAX
10200-10800 nm
WARNING
Donot remove water fittings!
Donot lift or pull on water fittings!
Thismay cause misalignment or water leaks.
Ifa water leak is discovered, please contact
Synradcustomer service immediately.
WARNING
Do not remove water fittings!
Do not lift or pull on water fittings!
This may cause misalignment or water leaks.
If a water leak is discovered, please contact
Synrad customer service immediately.
Thislaserproduct is ma nufacturedunde r
oneormore of the following U.S. Patents:
4,805,1825,065,405 6,195,379 6,603,794
4,837,7725,215,864 6,198,758 6,614,826
5,008,8945,602,865 6,198,759
OtherU.S.and Inte rnational Patentspending.
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
WATER-COOLED VERSION ONLY
CAUTION
These RF Excited Lasers must be provided with a
pre-ionizing "Tickle" signal during standby or
laser "low" periods. This is automatically provided
with Synrad's UC Series power controller. This signal
keeps the plasma ionized during laser "low" periods
and facilitates breakdown and pulse to pulse fidelity.
Damage or malfunction may occur if this or
equivalent drive signals are not used. See manual
for tickle pulse specifications or contact factory.
DANGER-INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION. AVOID EYE OR SKIN
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR
SCAT TERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
EN-60825-1, 2014
MADE IN THE U.S.A.MADE IN THE U.S.A.
AVOID EXPOSURE
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM THIS
APERTURE
Top
CAUTION
CONDENS ATION AN D
WATER DAMAGECA N
OCCURIF COOLING WATER
ISBELOWDEW POIN T.
SEEOPERATION MANUAL.
EN-60825-1,2007
400WATTS MA X
10200-10800NANOMETERS
INVISIBLELASERRADI ATION
AVOIDEYEOR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECTORSC ATTERED RADI ATIO N
CLASS4LASERPRODUC T
MODEL#: FSF100SD
SERIAL#: F100204082943 TESTEDAT: 96V MFG:July 22, 2008
Thislasercomponent does not comply with standards for complete
laserproductsas specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
SYNRAD,Inc.4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500
CAUTION
These RF Excited Lasers must be provided with a
pre-ionizing "Tickle"signal during standby or
laser "low" periods. This is automatically provided
with Synrad's UC Series power controller.This signal
keeps the plasma ionized during laser "low" periods
and facilitates breakdown and pulse to pulse fidelity.
Damage or malfunction may occur if this or
equivalent drive signals are not used. See manual
for tickle pulse specifications or contact factory.
This laser product is manufactured under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
6,195,379 6,198,758 6,198,759 6,603,794
6,614,826 7,480,323 9,031,110 9,197,028
Other U.S. and International Patents pending.
Keyswitch version
or
OEM version
MODEL #: MODELNUMBER
SERIAL #: SERIALNUMBER
MFG Month DD, YYYY
TESTED AT XX Volts
Complies with IEC 60825-1 (1993) and 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to
Specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 | 425.349.3500
MODEL #: MODELNUMBER
SERIAL #: SERIALNUMBER
MFG Month DD, YYYY
TESTED AT XX Volts
This laser component does not comply with standards for complete laser products as
Specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 | 425.349.3500
Fron t
AVOIDEXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
isemitted from
thisape rture.
Figure 1-3 F 100 hazard label locations.

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Fron t
Top
Bottom
700 WATTS MA X
10200-10800 nm
AVOIDEXPOSURE
Invisiblelaser radiatio n
isemitted from
thisape rture.
EN-60825-1,2007
700 WATTSMA X
10200-10800NANOMETERS
INVISIBLELASERRADI ATION
AVOIDEYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECTORSC ATTEREDRADI ATION
CLASS4LASER PRODUC T
CAUTION
CONDENS ATION AN D
WATER DAMAGECA N
OCCURIF COOLING WATE R
IS BEL OW DEW POIN T.
SEE OPER ATION MA NUAL .
WARNING
Donot remove water fittings!
Donot lift or pull on water fittings!
Thismay cause misalignment or water leaks.
Ifa water leak is discovered, please contact
Synradcustomer service immediately.
Rear
Thislaser product is ma nufactured unde r
oneor more of the following U.S.Patents:
4,805,182 5,065,405 6,195,379 6,603,794 4,837,772 5,215,864 6,198,758 6,614,826 5,008,894 5,602,865 6,198,759
OtherU. S.andInte rnational Patentspending.
MODEL#: FS200SD SERIAL#: F200204082943 TESTEDAT: 96V MFG: July 22, 2008
Thislaser component does not comply with standards for complete
laserproducts as specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
SYNRAD,Inc.4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500
Keyswitch version
or
OEM version
MODEL #: MODELNUMBER
SERIAL #: SERIALNUMBER
MFG Month DD, YYYY
TESTED AT XX Volts
Complies with IEC 60825-1 (1993) and 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to
Specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 | 425.349.3500
MODEL #: MODELNUMBER
SERIAL #: SERIALNUMBER
MFG Month DD, YYYY
TESTED AT XX Volts
This laser component does not comply with standards for complete laser products as
Specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 | 425.349.3500
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
WATER-COOLED VERSION ONLY
CAUTION
These RF Excited Lasers must be provided with a
pre-ionizing "Tickle" signal during standby or
laser "low" periods. This is automatically provided
with Synrad's UC Series power controller. This signal
keeps the plasma ionized during laser "low" periods
and facilitates breakdown and pulse to pulse fidelity.
Damage or malfunction may occur if this or
equivalent drive signals are not used. See manual
for tickle pulse specifications or contact factory.
CAUTION
These RF Excited Lasers must be provided with a
pre-ionizing "Tickle"signal during standby or
laser "low" periods. This is automatically provided
with Synrad's UC Series power controller.This signal
keeps the plasma ionized during laser "low" periods
and facilitates breakdown and pulse to pulse fidelity.
Damage or malfunction may occur if this or
equivalent drive signals are not used. See manual
for tickle pulse specifications or contact factory.
DANGER-INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION. AVOID EYE OR SKIN
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR
SCAT TERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
EN-60825-1, 2014
AVOID EXPOSURE
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM THIS
APERTURE
This laser product is manufactured under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
6,195,379 6,198,758 6,198,759 6,603,794
6,614,826 7,480,323 9,031,110 9,197,028
Other U.S. and International Patents pending.
WARNING
Do not remove water fittings!
Do not lift or pull on water fittings!
This may cause misalignment or water leaks.
If a water leak is discovered, please contact
Synrad customer service immediately.
Figure 1-4 F 200 hazard label locations.
F201 label locations (continued)

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INVISIBLELASERRADI ATION
AVOIDEYEORSKINEXPOSURE TO
DIRECTORSC ATTERED RADI ATION
CLASS4LASERPRODUCT
EN-60825-1,2007
700WATTSMA X
10200-10800NANOMETERS
CAUTION
CONDENS ATION AN D
WATER DAMAGECA N
OCCURIF COOLING WA TER
ISBEL OWDEW POIN T.
SEEOPER ATION MANUAL .
AVOIDEXPOSURE
Invisiblelaser radiatio n
isemitted from
thisaperture.
Rear
Insert metric or UNC
fastener thru laser
mount and spherical
washer set into threaded
mounting plate
Insert metric or UNC
fastener thru mounting
plate and spherical washer
set into threaded metric
or UNC hole in laser mount
Do not use more than
one fastener per mount-
ing foot. Doing so will
damage the laser
OR
Insertmetric or UNC
fastenerthru laser
mountand spherical
washerset into threaded
mountingplate
Insertmetric or UNC
fastenerthru mounting
plateand spherical washer
setinto threaded metric
orUNC hole in laser mount
Donot use more than
onefastener per mount-
ingfoot. Doing so will
damagethe laser
OR
WARNING
Donot remove water fittings!
Donot lift or pull on water fittings!
Thismaycause misalignment or water leaks.
Ifawater leak is discovered, please contact
Synradcustomerservice immediately.
WARNING
Do not remove water fittings!
Do not lift or pull on water fittings!
This may cause misalignment or water leaks.
If a water leak is discovered, please contact
Synrad customer service immediately.
OEM version
MODEL#: FSF201SC SERIAL#: F201204082943
TESTEDAT: 96V MFG: July22,2008
Thislasercomponent does not comply with standards for complete
laserproductsas specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
SYNRAD,Inc.4600Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500
Thislaserproduct is ma nufactured unde r
oneormore of the following U.S.Patents:
4,805,1825,065,405 6,195,379 6,603,794
4,837,7725,215,864 6,198,758 6,614,826
5,008,8945,602,865 6,198,759
OtherU.S.and Inte rnational Patentspending .
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
WATER-COOLED VERSION ONLY
MODEL #: MODELNUMBER
SERIAL #: SERIALNUMBER
MFG Month DD, YYYY
TESTED AT XX Volts
This laser component does not comply with standards for complete laser products as
Specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 | 425.349.3500
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
CAUTION
These RF Excited Lasers must be provided with a
pre-ionizing "Tickle" signal during standby or
laser "low" periods. This is automatically provided
with Synrad's UC Series power controller. This signal
keeps the plasma ionized during laser "low" periods
and facilitates breakdown and pulse to pulse fidelity.
Damage or malfunction may occur if this or
equivalent drive signals are not used. See manual
for tickle pulse specifications or contact factory.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION
These RF Excited Lasers must be provided with a
pre-ionizing "Tickle"signal during standby or
laser "low" periods. This is automatically provided
with Synrad's UC Series power controller.This signal
keeps the plasma ionized during laser "low" periods
and facilitates breakdown and pulse to pulse fidelity.
Damage or malfunction may occur if this or
equivalent drive signals are not used. See manual
for tickle pulse specifications or contact factory.
DANGER-INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION. AVOID EYE OR SKIN
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR
SCAT TERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
EN-60825-1, 2014
This laser product is manufactured under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
6,195,379 6,198,758 6,198,759 6,603,794
6,614,826 7,480,323 9,031,110 9,197,028
Other U.S. and International Patents pending.
700 WATTS MAX
10200–10800 nm
Figure 1-5 F 201 hazard label locations.
F201 label locations (continued)

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Agency compliance
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.
European Union (EU) requirements.
SYNRAD lasers are designed, tested, and certied to comply with certain United States (U.S.)
and European Union (EU) regulations. These regulations impose product performance re-
quirements related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety characteris-
tics for industrial, scientic, and medical (ISM) equipment. The specic provisions to which
systems containing f201 lasers must comply are identied and described in the following
paragraphs. Note that compliance to CDRH, FCC, and EU requirements depends in part on the
laser version selected—Keyswitch or OEM.
In the U.S., laser safety requirements are governed by the Center for Devices and Radiological
Health (CDRH) under the auspices of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) while radi-
ated emission standards fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal Communications Com-
mission (FCC). Outside the U.S., laser safety and emissions are governed by European Union
(EU) Directives and Standards.
In the matter of CE-compliant laser products, SYNRAD assumes no responsibility for the
compliance of the system into which the product is integrated, other than to supply and/or
recommend laser components that are CE marked for compliance with applicable European
Union Directives.
Because OEM laser products are intended for incorporation as components in a laser process-
ing system, they do not meet all of the Standards for complete laser processing systems as
specied by 21 CFR, §1040 or IEC 60825-1. SYNRAD assumes no responsibility for the compli-
ance of the system into which OEM laser products are integrated.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
requirements
Product features incorporated into the design of f201 lasers to comply with CDRH require-
ments are integrated as panel controls or indicators, internal circuit elements, or input/output
signal interfaces. Specically, these features include a lase and laser ready indicators, remote
interlock for power on/o, a laser aperture shutter switch, and a ve-second delay between
power on and lasing. Incorporation of certain features is dependent on the laser version (Key-
switch or OEM). Table 1, Class 4 safety features, indicates which features are available on f201
lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regula-
tions.
OEM models
F201 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser pro-
cessing systems. As supplied by SYNRAD, these lasers do not meet the requirements of 21
CFR, Subchapter J without additional safeguards. In the U.S., the Buyer of these OEM laser
components is solely responsible for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to
an end user complies with all laser safety requirements before the actual sale of the system.
Under CDRH regulations, the Buyer must submit a report to the CDRH prior to shipping the
system. In jurisdictions outside the U.S., it is the sole responsibility of the Buyer of these OEM