Synrad Pulstar P100 Series User manual

OEM p100
operator’s
manual
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Mukilteo, WA 98275
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Pulstar OEM p100
Operator’s Manual
Version 1.0
Released April 2012
Part number 900-20388-01
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
web www.synrad.com
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Getting Started 1
Laser Safety
Hazard information....................................................................................1
Terms..........................................................................................................................1
General hazards .........................................................................................................1
Other hazards.............................................................................................................3
Disposal......................................................................................................................3
Additional laser safety information...........................................................................3
Pulstar p100 label locations.......................................................................4
Agency compliance ...................................................................................5
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements.......................5
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements ...................................6
European Union (EU) requirements.........................................................................6
Pulstar p100 Declaration of Conformity ...................................................10
Introduction...............................................................................................1-2
Pulstar nomenclature.................................................................................................1-2
Model numbers ..........................................................................................................1-2
Unpacking..................................................................................................1-3
Incoming inspection..................................................................................................1-3
Packaging guidelines..................................................................................................1-3
Inventory....................................................................................................1-4
Contents description .................................................................................................1-5
Mounting ...................................................................................................1-6
Mount from below (into p100 base plate) ................................................................1-6
Mount from above (using optional mounting feet) ..................................................1-7
Connecting ................................................................................................1-9
Cooling connections .................................................................................................1-9
48 V power supply connections.................................................................................1-13
Control connections..................................................................................................1-14
Other connections.....................................................................................................1-16
Operation 2
Controls and indicators .............................................................................2-2
OEM p100 front panel...............................................................................................2-2
OEM p100 rear panel ................................................................................................2-3
Start-up and pulsed operation ...................................................................2-4
Initial start-up with UC-2000 Controller .................................................................2-5
Pulsed operation from PWM signal source ...............................................................2-7

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Maintenance/Troubleshooting 4
Technical overview....................................................................................3-2
Laser design................................................................................................................3-2
OEM p100 pulse performance...................................................................................3-3
Optical setup..............................................................................................................3-5
Controlling laser power .............................................................................3-7
Tickle pulse ................................................................................................................3-7
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) .............................................................................3-7
Command signal........................................................................................................3-8
User I/O connections.................................................................................3-10
User I/O connection summary ..................................................................................3-11
Input/output signals...................................................................................................3-13
Sample I/O circuits....................................................................................................3-19
Integrating Pulstar safety features .............................................................3-23
Keyswitch functions...................................................................................................3-23
Shutter functions.......................................................................................................3-23
Remote interlock functions.......................................................................................3-24
Pulstar p100 general specifications ............................................................3-25
Pulstar p100 outline & mounting drawings...............................................3-27
Pulstar p100 packaging instructions ..........................................................3-29
Maintenance..............................................................................................4-2
Disabling the p100 laser ............................................................................................4-2
Daily inspections .......................................................................................................4-2
Storage/shipping ........................................................................................................4-3
Cleaning optical components....................................................................................4-3
Output window replacement.....................................................................................4-6
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................4-8
Introduction...............................................................................................................4-8
Operational flowchart................................................................................................4-9
Functional block diagram..........................................................................................4-10
Status LEDs................................................................................................................4-11
Laser fault indications................................................................................................4-14
Resetting faults ..........................................................................................................4-15
General laser fault conditions ...................................................................................4-17
Beam delivery optics..................................................................................................4-21
Index
Technical Reference 3

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Pulstar p100 hazard label and CE label locations..................4
Figure 2 European compliance mark ...................................................9
Figure 1-1 Pulstar p100 shipping box contents.......................................1-4
Figure 1-2 Pulstar p100 mounting locations (1/4–20 fastener
locations shown)....................................................................1-6
Figure 1-3 Attach optional p100 mounting feet.....................................1-7
Figure 1-4 Pulstar p100 mounting locations (using optional feet).........1-8
Figure 1-5 Pulstar p100 cooling connections..........................................1-12
Figure 1-6 PS-48 power supply connections...........................................1-13
Figure 2-1 Pulstar OEM p100 front panel controls and indicators.........2-2
Figure 2-2 Pulstar OEM p100 rear panel controls and indicators ..........2-3
Figure 3-1 Pulstar p100 pulse profile – 37.5% duty cycle at 625 Hz.......3-3
Figure 3-2 Pulstar p100 pulse profile – 20% duty cycle at 1 kHz............3-3
Figure 3-3 Pulstar p100 pulse profile – 37.5% duty cycle at 5 kHz.........3-4
Figure 3-4 Pulstar p100 pulse profile – 37.5% duty cycle at 10 kHz.......3-4
Figure 3-5 Pulstar p100 pulse profile – 37.5% duty cycle at 20 kHz.......3-5
Figure 3-6 PWM Command signal waveform.........................................3-8
Figure 3-7 User I/O connector pinouts...................................................3-10
Figure 3-8 Auxiliary DC power diagram.................................................3-13
Figure 3-9 Quick Start Plug wiring diagram ...........................................3-15
Figure 3-10 Input equivalent schematic ...................................................3-16
Figure 3-11 Output equivalent schematic ................................................3-18
Figure 3-12 Customer-supplied interlock..................................................3-19
Figure 3-13 Customer-supplied interlock, negative voltage .....................3-19
Figure 3-14 PLC driven interlock signal...................................................3-20
Figure 3-15 Multiple PLC driven inputs...................................................3-20
Figure 3-16 Pulstar output driving warning lamp .....................................3-21
Figure 3-17 Pulstar output driving relay ...................................................3-21
Figure 3-18 Pulstar output driving PLC input module .............................3-22
Figure 3-19 Pulstar p100 outline & mounting dimensions, sht 1 of 2......3-27
Figure 3-20 Pulstar p100 outline & mounting dimensions, sht 2 of 2......3-28
Figure 3-21 Pulstar p100 packaging instructions ......................................3-29
Figure 4-1 Output window replacement .................................................4-6
Figure 4-2 Pulstar p100 operational flowchart........................................4-9
Figure 4-3 Pulstar p100 functional block diagram..................................4-10

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List of Tables
Table 1 Class 4 safety features.............................................................8
Table 2 European Union Directives ...................................................9
Table 1-1 Pulstar p100 ship kit contents ...............................................1-4
Table 1-2 Dew point temperatures.........................................................1-11
Table 1-3 Purge gas specifications..........................................................1-16
Table 2-1 Pulse frequency/duty cycle range...........................................2-9
Table 3-1 Assist gas purity specifications...............................................3-6
Table 3-2 Pulse frequency/duty cycle range...........................................3-9
Table 3-3 PWM Command signal specifications...................................3-9
Table 3-4 User I/O pin descriptions.......................................................3-11
Table 3-5 Input circuit specifications.....................................................3-16
Table 3-6 Output circuit specifications..................................................3-18
Table 3-7 Pulstar p100 general specifications ........................................3-25
Table 4-1 Required cleaning materials ..................................................4-4
Table 4-2 Status signals..........................................................................4-11
Table 4-3 Normal operating condition..................................................4-12
Table 4-4 Quick Start Plug or interlock/shutter inputs not
connected...............................................................................4-12
Table 4-5 Interlock open condition.......................................................4-12
Table 4-6 Over Temperature fault..........................................................4-13
Table 4-7 Shutter closed condition........................................................4-13
Table 4-8 No-Strike condition...............................................................4-13
Table 4-9 Pulstar p100 fault codes .........................................................4-14
Table 4-10 Maximum duty cycle limits ...................................................4-21

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Trademark/copyright information
SYNRAD is a registered trademark of SYNRAD, Inc.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2012 by SYNRAD, Inc.
All rights reserved.

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Warranty information
This is to certify that Pulstar p100 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 ap-
ply 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 Pulstar p100 laser should fail to oper-
ate, 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 replace-
ment parts are sent to you, then you are required to send the failed parts back to SYNRAD for evaluation
unless otherwise instructed.
If your Pulstar p100 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 operation of your Pulstar p100 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 state-
ments 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 improve-
ments in the design of our products at any time without incurring any obligation to make equivalent
changes in products previously manufactured or shipped. Buyer agrees to hold SYNRAD harmless from
any and all damages, costs, and expenses relating to any claim arising from the design, manufacture, or use
of the product, or arising from a claim that such product furnished Buyer by SYNRAD, or the use thereof,
infringes upon any Patent, foreign or domestic.

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Contact information
Worldwide headquarters
SYNRAD’s worldwide headquarters are located north of Seattle in Mukilteo, Washington, U.S.A. Our
mailing address is: SYNRAD, Inc.
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
U.S.A.
Phone us at: 1.800.SYNRAD1 (1.800.796.7231)
Outside the U.S.: +1.425.349.3500
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Sales and Applications
SYNRAD’s Regional Sales Managers work with customers to identify and develop the best CO2laser solu-
tion 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 SYNRAD at 1.800.SYNRAD1.
Customer Service
For assistance with order or delivery status, service status, or to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) num-
ber, contact SYNRAD at 1.800.SYNRAD1 and ask to speak to a Customer Service representative.
Technical Support
SYNRAD’s Regional Sales Managers are able to answer many technical questions regarding the installa-
tion, 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 [email protected] or to [email protected].
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 SYNRAD’s web site at http://www.synrad.com.
European headquarters
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 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 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 damage. Specific warnings and cautions not appearing in this section are found throughout the
manual.
Danger:
Warning:
Caution:
Important Note:
Caution:
Note:
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This Class 4 laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in
the 10.6 µm CO2wavelength band.
Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct or re-
flected 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 suitable
for 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 scattered laser reflections from
metallic surfaces.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or dif-
fuse CO2laser radiation 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.

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Hazard information
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 Officer (LSO),
operation of the product in an area of limited access by trained per-
sonnel, servicing of equipment only by trained and authorized person-
nel, 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 laser safety precautions described in
EN 60825-1, 2007—Safety of Laser Products.
Warning
serious
personal
injury
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 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 Confer-
ence of Governmental 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
The 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 “bloom-
ing”, 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
Pulstar p100 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 instruc-
tions 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 materials under the proper conditions. Never
operate 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 re-
sult 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 travel-
ing 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 are typical for this product family when incorporated for intended use: (A) risk of
injury when lifting or moving the unit; (B) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy through unauthorized
removal of access panels, doors, or protective barriers; (C) risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy and
injury due to failure of personnel to use proper eye protection 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 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,
(2) Laser Safety Standards for End Users, (3) References and Sources, and (4) Assistance with Require-
ments.
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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Pulstar p100 label locations
Figure 1 Pulstar p100 hazard label and CE label locations
Front
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 SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS4 LASER PRODUCT
EN-60825-1,2007
400WATTS MAX
10200-10800nm
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
EN-60825-1, 2007
700 WATTS MAX
10200-10800 nm
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
CAUTION
CONDENSATIONAND
WATERDAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLINGWATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATIONMANUAL.
Top
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.
MODEL #: PSP100SWB
SERIAL #: P100067120009
TESTED AT 48 Volts MFG March 07, 2012
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 #: PSP100SWB
SERIAL #: P100067120009 TESTED AT 48 Volts MFG March 07, 2012
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
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.
GAS PURGE
CLEAN AND DRY AIR
OR NITROGEN ONLY
2-5 PSI
Bottom
Rear
GAS PURGE
CLEAN AND DRY AIR
OR NITROGEN ONLY
2-5 PSI

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Agency compliance
The Agency compliance section includes subsections:
■Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements
■Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements
■European Union (EU) requirements
SYNRAD lasers are designed, tested, and certified to comply with certain United States (U.S.) and Eu-
ropean Union (EU) regulations. These regulations impose product performance requirements related to
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety characteristics for industrial, scientific, and medi-
cal (ISM) equipment. The specific provisions to which systems containing Pulstar OEM p100 lasers must
comply are identified 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 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 European 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 compo-
nents that are CE marked for compliance 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
Product features incorporated into the design of Pulstar OEM p100 lasers to comply with CDRH require-
ments are integrated as panel controls or indicators, internal circuit elements, or input/output signal inter-
faces. Specifically, these features include a Keyswitch (Keyswitch versions), lase and laser ready indicators,
remote interlock for power on/off, a laser aperture shutter switch, and a five-second delay between power
on and lasing. Incorporation of certain features is dependent on the laser version (Keyswitch or OEM).
Table 1, Class 4 safety features, indicates which features are available on OEM p100 lasers, the type and
description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.
OEM models
Pulstar OEM p100 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 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 require-
ments 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.

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Agency compliance
Federal Communications Commis-
sion (FCC) requirements
The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
with the authority to regulate equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency spec-
trum. The purpose of the Communication Act is 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 Pulstar OEM p100 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 trace-
able to Pulstar p100 lasers.
System Maintenance
Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.
Measures to Correct Interference
If you suspect that your Pulstar 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 prob-
lems.
2 Ensure that the Pulstar 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 Pulstar p100 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 maximum concentration values for certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment.

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Agency compliance
Laser safety standards
Under the Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC, the European Norm (EN) document EN 60825-1 was de-
veloped to protect persons from laser radiation by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of laser prod-
ucts to provide an indication of laser radiation; to classify laser products according to the degree of hazard;
to require both user and manufacturer to establish procedures 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.
Table 1, Class 4 safety features, summarizes Pulstar OEM p100 product features, indicating the type and
description of features and whether those features are required by European Union regulations.
OEM models
Pulstar OEM p100 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 component is
incorporated into another device or system, the entire machinery installation may be required
to conform to EN 60825-1; EN 60204-1:2006, 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 com-
plies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.
Electromagnetic interference standards
The European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 2004/108/EC, is the sole Direc-
tive 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 Pulstar p100 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 Pulstar OEM p100 lasers have demonstrated performance characteristics that have met or
exceeded the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

laser safety
8Synrad Pulstar p100 operator’s manual
Agency compliance
Table 1 Class 4 safety features
Required by:
Feature Location / Description CDRH EN60825-1
Keyswitch1Rear panel control Yes Yes
On/Off/Reset Keyswitch controls power to laser electronics.
Key cannot be removed from switch in the “On” position.
Shutter Laser control Yes Yes
function Functions as a beam attenuator to disable RF driver/laser output
when closed.
Shutter Rear panel indicator (Blue) No No
indicator Illuminates blue to indicate shutter is open.
Ready Rear panel indicator (Yellow) Yes Yes
indicator Indicates that laser has power applied and is capable of lasing.
Lase Rear panel indicator (Red) Yes Yes
indicator Indicates that Pulstar is actively lasing. Lase LED illuminates when
the duty cycle of the Command signal is long enough to produce
laser output.
Five-second Pulstar circuit element Yes No
delay1Disables RF driver/laser output for five seconds after Keyswitch is
turned to “On” or remote reset/start pulse is applied when Key-
switch is in “On” position.
Power fail Pulstar circuit element Yes Yes
lockout1Disables 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
Interlock Disables RF driver/laser output when a remote interlock switch on
an equipment door or panel is opened.
Remote Rear panel indicator (Green/Red) No No
Interlock Illuminates green when Remote Interlock circuitry is closed.
indicator Illuminates red when interlock circuitry is open.
Over Pulstar circuit element No No
temperature Temperature shutdown occurs if temperature of the laser tube
protection rises above safe operating limits.
Temp Rear panel indicator (Green/Red) No No
indicator Illuminates green when laser temperature is within operating limits,
changing to red when thermal limits are exceeded.
Warning Pulstar exterior Yes Yes
labels Labels attached to various external housing locations to
warn personnel of potential laser hazards.
1 Not available on OEM p100 lasers