Synrad Novanta 48 Series User manual

ENGINEERED BY SYNRAD
48 Series
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Important Information ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Trademark & Copywrite ....................................................................................................................................................................8
Warranty Information .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Sales, Application & Support .............................................................................................................................................................9
Sales & Application ............................................................................................................................................................................9
Customer Service...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Technical Support ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Reference Materials ........................................................................................................................................................................10
EU Headquarters .............................................................................................................................................................................10
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Series 48 Trademark, Warranty & Copyright information...............................................................................................................12
Guidelines & Content ......................................................................................................................................................................13
Unpacking/packing, storage/shipping, mounting, connecting, cooling ..........................................................................................13
Series 48 nomenclature...................................................................................................................................................................15
Laser Safety......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Hazard Information .........................................................................................................................................................................16
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Other hazards ..................................................................................................................................................................................18
Additional laser safety information .................................................................................................................................................20
Series 48-1 label locations ...............................................................................................................................................................21
Series 48-2 label locations ...............................................................................................................................................................22
Series 48-5 label locations ...............................................................................................................................................................23
Agency compliance..........................................................................................................................................................................24
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements .................................................................................................24
European Union (EU) requirements RoHS compliance ...................................................................................................................26
Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................30
Controls and Indicators....................................................................................................................................................................31
48-1/48-2 front panel ......................................................................................................................................................................31
48-1/48-2 rear panel........................................................................................................................................................................32
Side panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................33
48-5 front panel...............................................................................................................................................................................34

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48-5 rear panel ................................................................................................................................................................................35
Technical reference .........................................................................................................................................................................36
Technical overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................36
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................................37
Plasma section .................................................................................................................................................................................37
Optical resonator.............................................................................................................................................................................37
Controlling Laser Power...................................................................................................................................................................38
Fault shutdown conditions ..............................................................................................................................................................38
Cooling.............................................................................................................................................................................................39
Setting coolant temperature ...........................................................................................................................................................39
Duo-Lase® operation (48-5).............................................................................................................................................................42
Optical setup....................................................................................................................................................................................42
Control signals .................................................................................................................................................................................44
Operating modes .............................................................................................................................................................................49
UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller.................................................................................................................................................49
Continuous wave (CW) operation ...................................................................................................................................................50
DB-9 connections.............................................................................................................................................................................51
User I/O connections .......................................................................................................................................................................53
DB-9 connections.............................................................................................................................................................................54
Sample DB-9 Connector I/O circuits ................................................................................................................................................55
Sample output circuits.....................................................................................................................................................................56
Integrating Series 48 safety features...............................................................................................................................................58
Remote keyswitch functions ...........................................................................................................................................................58
Remote interlock functions .............................................................................................................................................................59
Water-cooled connections ..............................................................................................................................................................60
Model 48-1 general specifications...................................................................................................................................................62
Model 48-1 general specifications (continued) ...............................................................................................................................63
Model 48-2 general specifications...................................................................................................................................................64
Model 48-2 general specifications (continued) ...............................................................................................................................65
Model 48-5 general specifications...................................................................................................................................................66
Model 48-5 general specifications...................................................................................................................................................67
Technical Drawings ..........................................................................................................................................................................68

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................75
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................75
Disabling the Series 48 laser ............................................................................................................................................................76
Daily inspections..............................................................................................................................................................................76
Storage/shipping .............................................................................................................................................................................76
Coolants...........................................................................................................................................................................................77
Cleaning guidelines..........................................................................................................................................................................78
Cleaning optics.................................................................................................................................................................................78
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................80
Resetting faults................................................................................................................................................................................80
Operational flowchart .....................................................................................................................................................................82
Status LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................................................85
Beam delivery optics .......................................................................................................................................................................86
Index ................................................................................................................................................................................................87
Table of Figures
Figure 1-1 Series 48 ship kit contents..............................................................................................................................................14
Table 1-1 Series 48 ship kit contents. ..............................................................................................................................................14
Figure 1-2 Anatomy of a model number. ........................................................................................................................................15
Figure 2-1 Hazard label locations (48-1 example). ..........................................................................................................................21
Figure 2-2 Hazard label locations. ...................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 2-3 Hazard label locations. ...................................................................................................................................................23
Table 2-4 Class 4 safety features. ....................................................................................................................................................27
Table 2-2 European Union Directives. .............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 2-2 Declaration Document....................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 3-1 48-1/48-2 Front panel controls and indicators...............................................................................................................31
Figure 3-2 48-1/48-2 Rear panel controls and indicators................................................................................................................32
Figure 3-3 Side panel controls and indicators. ................................................................................................................................33
Figure 3-4 48-5 Front panel controls and indicators. ......................................................................................................................34
Figure 3-5 48-5 Back panel controls and indicators.........................................................................................................................35
Figure 4-1 beam characteristics.......................................................................................................................................................37
Table 4-1 Dew Point Table °F temperatures....................................................................................................................................40
Table 4-1 Dew point temperatures °C (Continued). ........................................................................................................................41

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Figure 4-2 “Flying optics” beam path ..............................................................................................................................................43
Table 4-2 Assist gas purity specifications ........................................................................................................................................44
Table 4-3 Input signal specifications................................................................................................................................................44
Table 4-4 Tickle pulse specifications................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-3 Tickle pulse waveform....................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-4 Series 48-2 kHz waveform. The upper waveform is laser output, the lower wave form is PWM input. .......................46
Figure 4-5 Series 48-5 kHz waveform. The upper waveform is laser output, the lower wave form is PWM input. .......................47
Table 4-5 PWM Command signal specifications..............................................................................................................................48
Figure 4-6 PWM Command signal waveform. .................................................................................................................................48
Figure 4-7 Factory-installed DB-9 jumper plug wiring. ....................................................................................................................52
Table 4-6 DB-9 pin assignments. .....................................................................................................................................................53
Table 4-6 DB-9 pin assignments (continued)...................................................................................................................................53
Figure 4-8 Physical layout of Series 48 DB-9 Connector..................................................................................................................54
Table 4-7 DB-9 Connector input signal specifications. ....................................................................................................................55
Figure 4-9 Remote Keyswitch circuit. ..............................................................................................................................................55
Figure 4-10 Remote Interlock circuit. ..............................................................................................................................................56
Figure 4-11 Remote Ready output to PLC input (PLC sourcing). .....................................................................................................56
Figure 4-12 Message Output to PLC input.......................................................................................................................................57
Figure 4-13 Fault Shutdown Output to PLC input............................................................................................................................57
Table 4-9 Model 48-1 general specifications...................................................................................................................................62
Table 4-10 Model 48-2 general specifications.................................................................................................................................64
Table 4-11 Model 48-5 general specifications.................................................................................................................................66
Figure 4-14 Model 48-1 package outline and mounting dimensions, 1 of 2. ..................................................................................68
Figure 4-15 Model 48-2 package outline and mounting dimensions, 2 of 2. ..................................................................................69
Figure 4-16 Model 48-5 package outline and mounting dimensions..............................................................................................70
Figure 4-17 Model 48-1 packaging instructions. .............................................................................................................................71
Figure 4-18 Model 48-2 packaging instructions. .............................................................................................................................72
Figure 4-19 Model 48-5 packaging instructions. .............................................................................................................................73
Figure 4-20 FLMK-1A (10W fan shroud) packaging instructions. ....................................................................................................74
Table 5-1 Required cleaning materials. ...........................................................................................................................................78
Figure 5-1 48 series operational flowchart......................................................................................................................................82
Table 5-2 Series 48 cooling specifications. ......................................................................................................................................83
Table 5-3 48 series Input/Output & LED Status Signals...................................................................................................................85

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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.
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.

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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]

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Trademark & Copywrite
NOVANTA© and 48 Series lasers are registered trademarks of NOVANTA.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2019 by NOVANTA.
All rights reserved.
Warranty Information
This is to certify that 48 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 48 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 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 48 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 48 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.

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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.

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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.
EU Headquarters
For assistance in Europe, contact NOVANTA® European subsidiary, NOVANTA Europe, at:
©Novanta Distribution (USD) GmbH
Parkring 57-59
85748 Garching bei München,
Germany
Phone: [phone]
web: www.Novanta.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
For assistance in China, contact NOVANTA® at:
Novanta China Sales and Service Center
2401-J, Bak Building, Hi-tech Park, Nanshan District Guangdong, PRC 518057
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
web: www.Novanta.com