Synrad Firestar V30 User manual

v30
reference
guide
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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Table of Contents
Contents
Warranty information.......................................................2
Trademark/copyright information ....................................2
Contact information.........................................................2
Hazard information...........................................................3
Terms............................................................................3
General hazards............................................................3
OEM v30 label locations ..................................................6
Agency compliance ..........................................................7
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
(CDRH) requirements.................................................7
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requirements.....................................................7
European Union (EU) requirements ...........................8
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................11
Introduction......................................................................12
Inventory...........................................................................12
Ship kit.........................................................................12
Ship kit contents..........................................................12
Mounting ..........................................................................13
Cooling connections.........................................................13
Water-cooled connections ...........................................13
Air-cooled connections (SA models)..........................17
Electrical connections ......................................................18
DC power supply..........................................................18
Control connections ....................................................19
Controls and indicators ....................................................20
Operation..........................................................................21
Status LEDs ..................................................................21
Start-up ........................................................................21
Technical reference...........................................................22
v30 interface connectors..............................................22
Firestar OEM v30 general specifications ..........................25
OEM v30 package outline drawings.................................26
Troubleshooting ...............................................................29
Status indications ........................................................29
Laser faults ...................................................................30
DB-9 connector............................................................32
RJ45 connector ............................................................33
Beam delivery optics ....................................................32
Figures
Figure 1 Firestar OEM v30 label locations ....................6
Figure 2 European compliance mark..............................10
Figure 3 OEM v30 cooling connections ........................16
Figure 4 Recommended v30 cooling fan locations........17
Figure 5 Rear-mounted cooling......................................18
Figure 6 PS-2 (Emerson iMP4) power supply................18
Figure 7 OEM v30 controls and indicators....................20
Figure 8 OEM v30 air-cooled package outline and
mounting dimensions.......................................26
Figure 9 OEM v30 fan-cooled package outline and
mounting dimensions.......................................27
Figure 10 Firestar v30 error codes ....................................30
Firestar OEM v30E Reference Guide
Version 3.2
Released June 2012
Part number 900-18551-04
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
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Tables
Table 1 Class 4 safety features.......................................9
Table 2 European Union Directives .............................10
Table 3 Ship kit contents..............................................12
Table 4 Dew point temperatures...................................15
Table 5 Interface A (DB-9) pinouts .............................23
Table 6 Interface B (RJ45 8-8) pinouts ........................24
Table 7 Firestar OEM v30 specifications ......................25
Table 8 Interface A (DB-9) status signals ....................29
Table 9 Interface B (RJ45) status signals .....................29
Table 10 Interface B (RJ45) status signals .....................29

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Warranty information
This is to certify that Firestar®OEM v30 lasers 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 delivered complete and defect-free.
If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the Firestar OEM v30 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 prob-
lem. 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 evalua-
tion unless otherwise instructed.
If your Firestar OEM v30 laser fails within the first 45 days after purchase, SYNRAD, 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 maintain your product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient opera-
tion of your Firestar OEM v30 laser, 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 warranty statements regarding
SYNRAD products. SYNRAD, Inc. 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, 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.
Trademark/copyright information
SYNRAD and Firestar are registered trademarks of SYNRAD, Inc.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2011, 2012 by SYNRAD, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Contact information
SYNRAD’s worldwide headquarters are located near
Seattle in Mukilteo, Washington, U.S.A.:
SYNRAD, Inc.
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275, U.S.A.
Phone: 1.800.SYNRAD1 (1.800.796.7231)
+1.425.349.3500 (outside the U.S.)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
For assistance in Europe, contact SYNRAD’s European
subsidiary, Synrad Europe, at:
Synrad Europe
Münchener 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 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 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.
Important information or recommendations concerning the subject under discussion.
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 dam-
age. Specific warnings and cautions not appearing in this section are found throughout the manual.
Danger:
Warning:
Caution:
Important Note:
Caution:
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This Class 4 laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the 9.3–10.6 µm
CO2wavelength band depending on model.
Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct or reflected laser energy.
CO2laser radiation can be reflected from metallic objects even though the surface is
darkened. Direct or diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries leading to
permanent eye damage or blindness. All personnel must wear eye protection suit-
able for 9.3–10.6 µm CO2radiation when in the same area as an exposed laser beam.
Eyewear protects against scattered energy but is not intended to protect against direct
viewing of the beam—never look directly into the laser output aperture or view scat-
tered laser reflections from metallic surfaces.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or diffuse CO2laser radia-
tion can seriously burn human or animal tissue, which may cause permanent damage.
This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres.
Danger
serious
personal
injury
Note:

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Hazard information (cont.)
Warning
serious
personal
injury
U.S. customers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions described in the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136.1-2007 document, Safe Use of
Lasers. Procedures listed in this Standard include the appointment of a Laser Safety Of-
ficer (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 the precautions described in EN 60825-1, 2007—Safety of Laser Products.
A risk of exposure to toxic elements, like zinc selenide, may result when certain optical
or beam delivery components are damaged. In the event of damage to laser, marking
head, or beam delivery optics, contact SYNRAD, Inc. or the optics manufacturer for
handling instructions.
Caution
possible
personal
injury
serious
personal
injury
Warning
serious
personal
injury
Materials processing can generate air contaminants such as vapors, fumes, and/or parti-
cles 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 provi-
sions 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 American Conference of Governmen-
tal Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
It may be necessary to consult with local governmental agencies regarding restrictions
on the venting of processing vapors.
Warning
serious
personal
injury
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Warning
serious
personal
injury
The use of aerosol dusters containing difloroethane causes “blooming”, a condition that
significantly expands and scatters the laser beam. This beam expansion can effect mode
quality and/or cause laser energy to extend beyond the confines of optical elements in
the system, possibly damaging acrylic safety shielding. Do not use air dusters containing
difloroethane in any area adjacent to CO2laser systems because difloroethane persists
for long time periods over wide areas.

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Hazard information (cont.)
Firestar®v30 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 installation 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 exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation, follow all safety precautions specified throughout this manual and
exercise safe operating practices per ANSI Z136.1-2007 at all times when actively lasing.
Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the risk of damage to the eyes when operating the
laser.
A CO2laser is an intense heat source and will ignite most non-metallic materials under the proper conditions. Never oper-
ate the laser in the presence of flammable or explosive materials, gases, liquids, or vapors.
The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to
hazardous invisible laser radiation, damage to, or malfunction of the laser. Severe burns will result from exposure to the laser
beam.
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 combustible 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 material or
metals as the beam blocker; organic materials, in general, are apt to combust or melt and metals act as specular reflectors
which may create a serious hazard outside the immediate work area.
Other hazards
The following hazards would be 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 and/or failure to adhere to applicable laser safety procedures; (D) risk of exposure to hazardous or le-
thal 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 situation occurs where the laser 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 online laser safety handbook that
provides information on (1) Laser Safety Standards for OEM’s/System Integrators including product classification, prod-
uct housing, product features, and other CDRH requirements; (2) Laser Safety Standards for End Users including Class 1
installations, Class 4 installations, laser hazards, ANSI Standard, U.S. State requirements, and OSHA; (3) References and
Sources including CDRH, ANSI/OSHA; 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). Section 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 comprehensive web site is located at
http://www.laserinstitute.org.

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OEM v30 label locations
Figure 1 Firestar OEM v30 label locations
Front
Top
Bottom
This laser product is manufactured under
one or 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
Other U.S. and International Patents pending.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
INVISIBLELASER RADIATION
AVOIDEYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECTOR SCATTEREDRADIAT ION
CLASS4 LASER PRODUCT
EN-60825-1,2007
75WATTS MAX
10200-10800nm
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
Thislaser product is manufactured under
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. and International Patents pending.
MODEL #: FSV30SAE
SERIAL #: FS30234080181
TESTED AT: 30V MFG: August 21, 2008
This laser component does not comply with standards for complete
laser products as specified by 21 CFR 1040.10 or IEC 60825-1.
SYNRAD, Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500
MODEL#: FSV30SAE SERIAL#: FS30234080181 TESTEDAT: 30V MFG: August 21, 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
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
EN-60825-1, 2007
75 WATTS MAX
9229-9317 nm
9.3 Micron
EN-60825-1, 2007
75 WATTS MAX
10200-10800 nm
10.2 or 10.6 Micron
Water-Cooled Lasers Only
CAUTION
CONDENSATIONAND
WATERDAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLINGWATER
IS BELOWDEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.

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Agency compliance
SYNRAD lasers are designed, tested, and certified to comply with certain United States (U.S.) and European Union (EU)
regulations. These regulations impose product performance requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
and product safety characteristics for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment. The specific provisions to which
systems containing Firestar OEM v30 lasers must comply are identified and described in the following paragraphs.
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 radiated emission standards fall under the jurisdiction of
the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Outside the U.S., laser safety and emissions are governed by Euro-
pean Union (EU) Directives and Standards.
In the matter of CE-compliant laser products, SYNRAD, Inc. 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 com-
pliance with applicable European Union Directives.
Because OEM laser products are intended for incorporation as components in a laser processing system, they do not meet
all of the Standards for complete laser processing systems as specified by 21 CFR, Part 1040 or EN 60825-1. SYNRAD, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for the compliance of the system into which OEM laser products are integrated.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
(CDRH) requirements
Firestar v30 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing systems. As sup-
plied 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 components to ensure that they meet all applicable local laser safety requirements.
In cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must integrate the laser so that it
complies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.
To aid in the development of integrated v30 systems see Table 1, Class 4 safety features. The table indicates which features
are available on OEM v30 lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requirements
The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the author-
ity to regulate equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency spectrum. The purpose of the Com-
munication Act was to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI) from affecting authorized radio communication
services. The FCC regulations that govern industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment are fully described in 47 CFR,
Part 18, Subpart C.
SYNRAD’s Firestar OEM v30E lasers have been tested and found to comply by demonstrating performance characteristics
that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Radiated and Conducted Emissions.
FCC information to the user
NOTE: The following FCC information to the user is provided to comply with the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Section
213.
Interference Potential
In our testing, SYNRAD, Inc. has not discovered any significant electrical interference traceable to Firestar
OEM v30 lasers.

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Agency compliance (cont.)
System Maintenance
Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.
Measures to Correct Interference
If you suspect that your Firestar OEM v30 laser interferes with other equipment, take the following steps to
minimize this interference:
1 Use shielded cables to and from the equipment that is experiencing interference problems.
2 Ensure that the OEM v30 laser is properly grounded to the same electrical potential as the equipment or
system it is connected to.
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 (EU) requirements
RoHS compliance
SYNRAD Firestar OEM v30 lasers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2011/65/EU
on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment that establishes maxi-
mum concentration values for certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Laser safety standards
Under the Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC, the European Norm document 60825-1 was developed to protect persons
from laser radiation by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of laser products to provide an indication of laser radia-
tion; to classify laser products according to the degree of hazard; to require both user and manufacturer to establish proce-
dures so that proper precautions are adopted; to ensure adequate warning of the hazards associated with accessible radiation
through signs, labels, and instructions; to improve control of laser radiation through protective features; and to provide safe
usage of laser products by specifying user control measures.
SYNRAD’s OEM v30 lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser processing systems. As
supplied by SYNRAD, these lasers do not meet the requirements of EN 60825-1 without additional safeguards. European
Union Directives state that “OEM laser products which are sold to other manufacturers for use as components of any system
for subsequent sale are not subject to this Standard, since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard.” This means
that Buyers of OEM laser components are 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. Note that when an OEM laser com-
ponent is incorporated into another device or system, the entire machinery installation may be required to conform to EN
60825-1; EN 60204-1, Safety of Machinery; the Machinery Directive EN 2006/42/EC; and/or any other applicable Standards.
In cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must integrate the laser so that it
complies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.
To aid in the development of integrated v30 systems see Table 1, Class 4 safety features. The table indicates which features
are available on OEM v30 lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is required by European Union
regulations.

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Agency compliance (cont.)
Table 1 Class 4 safety features
Required by: Provided on
Feature Location/Description CDRH EN60825-1 OEM v30
Keyswitch Rear panel control Yes Yes No
On / Off/Reset Keyswitch controls power to laser electronics.
Key cannot be removed from switch in the “On” position.
Shutter Laser control Yes Yes No
function Functions as a beam attenuator to disable RF driver/laser output
when closed.
PWR (Power) Rear panel indicator (Green) No No Yes
indicator Illuminates green to indicate DC power is applied.
RDY (Ready) Rear panel indicator (Yellow) Yes Yes Yes
indicator Indicates that laser has power applied and is capable of lasing.
LASE Rear panel indicator (Red) Yes Yes Yes
indicator Indicates that Firestar is actively lasing. LASE LED illuminates
when the duty cycle of the Command signal is long enough to
produce laser output.
Five second Firestar circuit element Yes No Yes
delay Disables RF driver/laser output for five seconds after Laser Enable
signal is applied.
Power fail Firestar circuit element Yes Yes No
lockout Disables RF driver/laser output if input power is removed then later
reapplied (AC power failure or remote interlock actuation) while
Keyswitch is in “On” position.
Remote Rear panel connection Yes Yes No
Interlock Disables RF driver/laser output when a remote interlock switch on
an equipment door or panel is opened.
Over Firestar circuit element No No Yes
temperature Temperature shutdown occurs if temperature of the laser tube
protection rises above safe operating limits.
Warning Firestar exterior Yes Yes Yes
labels Labels attached to various external housing locations to
warn personnel of potential laser hazards.
Electromagnetic interference standards
The European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 2004/108/EC, is the sole Directive developed to
address electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues in electronic equipment. In particular, the Directive calls out European
Norm (EN) documents that define the emission and immunity standards for specific product categories. For OEM v30 lasers,
EN 61000-6-4 defines radiated and conducted RF emission limits while EN 61000-6-2 defines immunity requirements for
industrial environments.
SYNRAD’s Firestar OEM v30E lasers have demonstrated performance characteristics that have met or exceeded the require-
ments of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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Agency compliance (cont.)
When integrating SYNRAD’s OEM v30 lasers, the Buyer and/or integrator of the end system is responsible for meeting all
applicable Standards to obtain the CE mark. To aid this compliance process, SYNRAD’s testing program has demonstrated
that OEM v30 lasers comply with the relevant requirements of 2004/108/EC, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive,
as summarized in Table 2 below.
Table 2 European Union Directives
Applicable Standards/Norms
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS Directive
EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use - Part 1: General Requirements
EN 61000-6-4:2007 Radiated Emissions, Group 1, Class A
EN 61000-6-4:2007 Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005 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 and a Declaration of Conformity is provided for the compliant component.
Figure 2 European compliance mark

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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: Firestar v30 Laser
Model Number: FSV30SxE (OEM*)
conforms to the following Directive(s) and Standard(s):
Applicable Directive(s): 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
Applicable Standard(s): EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use - Part 1: General Requirements
EN 61000-6-4:2007 Radiated Emissions, Group 1, Class A
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005 RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Conducted RF Disturbances Immunity
*OEM lasers do not comply with EN 60825-1:2007, Safety of Laser Products. Buyers of OEM laser products are solely responsible
for meeting applicable Directives and Standards for CE compliance and marking.
Corporate Officer: European Contact:
Dave Clarke, President of SYNRAD, Inc.
Dated 21 June 2012
Synrad Europe
Münchener Straße 2A
D-82152 Planegg
Germany
2011/65/EU RoHS Directive
EN 61000-6-4:2007 Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A

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Introduction
Although the OEM v30 laser is part of the Firestar v-Series family, its user interface differs significantly from the standard
v-Series interface design. With the exception of the optoisolated PWM input (PWM Positive), all OEM v30 inputs and out-
puts operate at 5V logic levels to ensure compatibility and ease of installation when retrofitting the Firestar v30 into existing
laser systems. The OEM v30 control board also differs from other Firestar v-Series models in that it does not incorporate a
built-in tickle generator; users must provide a 5 kHz, 1 µs tickle pulse between applied PWM signals.
The OEM v30 laser is available in air-cooled (SAE), fan-cooled (SFE), or water-cooled (SWE) configurations.
The Firestar OEM v30 laser is an OEM product intended for incorporation as a component in a laser processing system and
as such does not comply with 21 CFR, Subchapter J or EN 60825-1 without additional safeguards.
Inventory
Ship kit
Table 3 lists items included in the v30 ship kit.
Table 3 Ship kit contents
Shipping Box Contents Qty Shipping Box Contents Qty
SYNRAD Firestar OEM v30 Laser................1 Firestar OEM v30 Reference Guide ............. 1
Quick Start Plug (except SA models)...........1 Spare Fuse ..................................................... 2
Cooling Tubing (water-cooled only) .............1 Final Test Report .......................................... 1
Mounting Bolts ..............................................3
Ship kit contents
Each item listed in Table 3 is described below:
SYNRAD Firestar OEM v30 Laser – for cutting, welding, drilling, and marking a wide variety of products.
Quick Start Plug (except SA models) – connects to the v30’s Interface A connector. A jumper built into the plug enables the
v30 for initial start-up and testing.
Cooling Tubing (water-cooled only) – carries cooling water from the chiller to the laser and back. This black polyethylene
tubing is 1/2-inch O.D. by 30 feet and must be cut to length.
Mounting Bolts – 1/4–20 UNC bolts fasten the laser to your mounting surface.
Firestar OEM v30 Reference Guide – provides setup, operation, and maintenance information for your v30 laser.
Spare Fuse – fast-blow 20 A fuse protects the Firestar v30’s internal circuitry.
Final Test Report – contains data collected during the laser’s final pre-shipment test.

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Mounting
The OEM v30 base plate is designed so that the laser can be easily mounted using only three 1/4–20 UNC or M6 × 1 ISO
fasteners. Three ball bearing “feet” pressed into the base plate eliminate any possible distortion of the laser tube caused by
variations in the flatness of the mounting surface. See OEM v30 outline and mounting drawings later in this document for
mounting dimensions.
Note: To maintain proper airflow, the OEM v30 must have at least 57.2 mm (2.25") of unobstructed clearance between
the outside edge of the cooling fans and any enclosure or surface.
To fasten the OEM v30 to your mounting surface, perform the following steps:
1 Refer to the v30 outline and mounting diagram and drill three holes into your mounting surface that correspond to
either the UNC or metric base plate bolt pattern.
2 Place the v30 on the mounting surface so that the threaded holes on the base plate line up with the holes in your
mounting surface.
3 Insert three 1/4–20 UNC or M6 × 1 capscrews through the mounting surface into the corresponding threaded holes of
the v30 base plate. Turn the screws by hand until the threads engage.
4 Evenly tighten all three capscrews to a maximum torque value of 6.1 N m (54 in lb).
Cooling connections
If your OEM v30 laser is fan-cooled (an SFE model), then skip ahead to the Electrical connections section. For air-cooled
lasers, go to the Air-cooled connections section.
Water-cooled connections
Cooling fitting adaptors
If your integrated laser application uses metric cooling tubing, you should install tubing adaptors to convert the laser’s WA-
TER IN and WATER OUT fittings from 1/2-inch tubing to 12-mm metric tubing. These tubing adaptors are available from
many tubing and fitting manufacturers.
Guidelines for cutting and installing tubing
■Cut tubing lengths generously to allow for trimming.
■Cut tubing squarely; diagonal cuts may not seal properly. Carefully trim any burrs if the cut is “ragged”.
■Avoid excessive stress on fittings; create gentle bends when routing tubing close to connectors. Excessive stress from
sharp bends will compromise the sealing properties of the fitting.
■Never allow the tubing to kink, since kinking severely restricts coolant flow.
■Push tubing completely into the fitting, then pull the tubing to verify that it is locked into place.
■If tubing must be disconnected from a fitting, first push and hold the tubing slightly into the fitting. Next push the white
fitting ring evenly towards the fitting, and then pull the tubing free.
■After disconnecting tubing from a fitting, trim 12.7 mm (0.5") from its end before reconnecting. Trimming the end of
the tubing before reconnecting the fitting provides an undisturbed sealing surface.

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Cooling connections (cont.)
Chiller preparation guidelines
■You must provide fittings to adapt the laser’s 1/2-inch O.D. polyethylene cooling tubing to your chiller’s Inlet and Out-
let ports. These fittings can be “quick disconnect” or compression type fittings.
■Because Firestar’s cooling tubing is specified in inch sizes, do not use metric tubing fittings unless you have installed the
appropriate inch-to-metric tubing adaptors. The use of metric fittings on inch size tubing will lead to coolant leaks or
may allow the pressurized tubing to blow-off the fitting.
Coolants
SYNRAD recommends that the laser’s cooling fluid contain at least 90% distilled water by volume. In closed-loop systems,
use a corrosion inhibitor/algaecide such as Optishield®Plus or equivalent as required. Avoid glycol-based additives because
they reduce the coolant’s heat capacity and high concentrations may affect power stability. For SYNRAD lasers, the mini-
mum coolant setpoint is 18 °C (64 °F) so glycol is not necessary unless the chiller is subjected to freezing temperatures. If tap
water is used, chloride levels should not exceed a concentration of 25 parts per million (PPM). Install a filter on the chiller’s
return line and inspect frequently. Firestar OEM v30 lasers incorporate the following wetted materials in the coolant path—
nickel-plated brass, copper, acetal, PBT, polyethylene, stainless steel, and Viton®.
Note: DO NOT use de-ionized (DI) water as a coolant. DI water is unusually corrosive and is not recommended for mixed
material cooling systems.
Setting coolant temperature
Choosing the correct coolant temperature is important to the proper operation and longevity of your laser. When coolant
temperature is lower than the dew point (the temperature at which moisture condenses out of the surrounding air), conden-
sation forms inside the laser housing leading to failure of laser electronics as well as damage to optical surfaces.
The greatest risk of condensation damage occurs when the laser is in a high heat/high humidity environment and the
chiller’s coolant temperature is colder than the dew point of the surrounding air or when the system is shut down, but cool-
ant continues to flow through the laser for extended periods of time.
The chiller’s temperature setpoint must always be set above the dew point temperature. In cases where this is not possible
within the specified coolant temperature range of 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F), then the following steps MUST be taken
to reduce the risk of condensation damage.
■ Air-condition the room or the enclosure containing the laser.
■ Install a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity of the enclosure containing the laser.
■ Stop coolant flow when the laser is shut down.
■ Increase coolant flow by an additional 3.8 lpm (1.0 GPM). Do not exceed a coolant pressure of 414 kPa (60 PSI).
Table 4 on the following page provides dew point temperatures for a range of air temperature and relative humidity values.
Remember that the laser’s coolant temperature must be set above the dew point temperatures shown in the chart; however,
for best results and performance, do not exceed a coolant temperature of 22 °C (72 °F).

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Cooling connections (cont.)
Table 4 Dew point temperatures
Dew Point Temperature Chart °F (°C)
Relative Humidity (%)
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
Air Temp
°F (°C)
60 (16) — — — 32 36 39 41 44 46 48 50 52 54 55 57 59
(0) (2) (4) (5) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
65 (18) — — 33 37 40 43 46 48 51 53 55 57 59 60 62 64
(1) (3) (4) (6) (8) (9) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)
70 (21) — 33 37 41 45 48 51 53 56 58 60 62 64 65 67 69
(1) (3) (5) (7) (9) (11) (12) (13) (14) (16) (17) (18) (18) (19) (21)
75 (24) — 37 42 46 49 52 55 58 60 62 65 67 68 70 72 73
(3) (6) (8) (9) (11) (13) (14) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23)
80 (27) 35 41 46 50 54 57 60 62 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 78
(2) (5) (8) (10) (12) (14) (16) (17) (18) (19) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26)
85 (29) 40 45 50 54 58 61 64 67 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 83
(4) (7) (10) (12) (14) (16) (18) (19) (21) (22) (23) (24) (26) (27) (28) (28)
90 (32) 44 50 54 59 62 66 69 72 74 77 79 81 83 85 87 88
(7) (10) (12) (15) (17) (19) (21) (22) (23) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (31) (31)
95 (35) 48 54 59 63 67 70 73 76 79 81 84 86 88 90 92 93
(9) (12) (15) (17) (19) (21) (23) (24) (26) (27) (29) (30) (31) (32) (33) (34)
100 (38) 52 58 63 68 71 75 78 81 84 86 88 91 93 95 97 98
(11) (14) (17) (20) (22) (24) (26) (27) (29) (30) (31) (33) (34) (35) (36) (37)
To use Table 4, look down the Air Temp column and locate an air temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius (°C values are shown
in parentheses) that corresponds to the air temperature in the area where your laser is operating. Follow this row across until
you reach a column matching the relative humidity in your location. The value at the intersection of the Air Temp and Rela-
tive Humidity columns is the Dew Point Temperature in °F (or °C). The chiller’s temperature setpoint must be set above the
dew point temperature. For example, if the air temperature is 85 °F (29 °C) and the relative humidity is 60%, then the dew
point temperature is 70 °F (21 °C). Adjust the chiller’s temperature setpoint to 72 °F (22 °C) to prevent condensation from
forming inside the laser.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Operating the laser at coolant temperatures above 22 °C (72 °F) may result in
decreased performance and/or premature failure of electronic components.

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Cooling connections (cont.)
Cooling tubing connections
The following procedure will guide you in configuring the most efficient cooling system. Please connect your system exactly
as described below.
To connect cooling tubing to your v30 laser, refer to Figure 3 and perform the following steps.
OUTLET
INLET
Chiller
Figure 3 OEM v30 cooling connections
1 Cut and connect a length of tubing to fit between the chiller’s Outlet port and the upper WATER IN port on the rear
of the OEM v30 laser.
2 Cut and connect a length of tubing to fit between the lower WATER OUT port on the rear of the laser and the
chiller’s Inlet port.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the dew point
to prevent condensation and water damage to your Firestar laser.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Operating the laser at coolant temperatures above 22 °C (72 °F) may result in
decreased performance and/or premature failure of electronic components.
3 Turn on the chiller and adjust the temperature setpoint to between 18 °C to 22 °C. Regulate coolant flow to 3.8 lpm
(1.0 GPM) at less than 414 kPa (60 PSI) of pressure.
4 Closely examine all cooling connections and verify that there are no leaks.

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Air-cooled connections (SA models)
Air-cooled v30 (SA) lasers are shipped without cooling fans so customers must provide some type of air cooling to prevent
overheating and keep laser/RF heatsink temperatures below 45 °C (113 °F). We recommend using two cooling fans rated
for at least 4.0 m3/min (140 CFM) at a static air pressure of 13.2 mm H2O (0.52 in H2O). Mount them as shown in Figure
4. Cooling fans should have a diameter of approximately 120 × 120 mm (4.7 × 4.7") and have at least 57.2 mm (2.25" ) of
unobstructed clearance between the outside edge of the fan housing and any mounting surface or enclosure.
OEM v30 SA lasers do not provide a voltage output sufficient to power cooling fans; users must provide an external power
source appropriate for the selected cooling fans. Because of the heat generated by internal RF circuitry, establishing sig-
nificant airflow evenly over the entire surface of the combined laser/RF chassis is vitally important to the performance and
longevity of the laser.
Fans should be mounted so that they are centered both
horizontally and vertically on each side of the OEM v30 laser.
Figure 4 Recommended v30 cooling fan locations
SYNRAD recommends side-mounted cooling fans for OEM v30 lasers, but rear-mounted, single-fan cooling design is possi-
ble. Figure 5 illustrates the rear-cooling concept. Review the guidelines listed below to ensure that your integration provides
enough air flow to prevent damage to the laser. The fan must supply at least 8.5 m3/min (300 CFM) to prevent overheating.
A rear-cooled laser may experience some performance loss when compared to a typical side-mounted cooling configuration.
Guidelines for rear cooling
■ Design the cooling shroud so that it encloses the full length of both the laser and the cooling fan.
■ Fit the shroud snugly against the laser’s cooling fins so that air is ducted between the fins and not around them.
■ For proper heat removal, open the shroud at the front to direct air flow through the laser.
■ Use a cooling fan rated for a least 8.5 m3/min (300 CFM) at a static air pressure of 23.9 mm H2O (0.94 in H2O) and
position it approximately 150 mm (6.0") from the rear of the laser.

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Cooling connections (cont.)
Figure 5 Rear-mounted cooling
Electrical connections
DC power supply
The air-cooled v30 (SA) laser requires a DC power supply capable of providing 30 VDC at 15 A (24 A peak for a minimum
of 0.5 ms) while fan-cooled (SFE) lasers require 30 VDC at 16 A (24 A peak for a minimum of 0.5 ms). We recommend the
SYNRAD PS-2 a 30 V, 750 W DC power supply (shown in Figure 6). AC input requirements for the PS-2 power supply are
90–264 VAC (auto-ranging); single phase (1Ø); 10 A maximum; 47–440 Hz. To connect the PS-2 power supply, refer to
Figure 6 and perform the following steps:
Note: The negative (–) side of the DC input to the laser is internally connected so that the laser chassis serves as DC
power ground. You should isolate the laser’s DC power supply so that the only grounded connection is at the laser.
Alternatively, you can mount the laser chassis on an insulating pad or film in order to electrically isolate the laser
when other equipment is grounded to the laser’s DC power supply.
Figure 6 PS-2 (Emerson iMP4) power supply
The customer-supplied fan shroud must be designed
so that it encloses both the OEM v30 laser and cooling fan.
Allow 6.0 inches
of clearance
Airflow Direction - Front to Rear
+30 VDC Output
– DC Output
+
–
Front View Rear View