Synrad Firestar TI Series User manual

ti-Series
operator’s
manual
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
www.synrad.com
®
An Excel Technology Company

Firestar
®
ti-Series
Operator’s Manual
ti60 version C
ti100 version B
Version 1.2
Released March 2010
Part number 900-19846-02
4600 Campus Place
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1.800.SYNRAD1
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
www.synrad.com
®
An Excel Technology Company

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Getting Started 1
Laser Safety
Operation 2
Hazard information....................................................................................1
Terms..........................................................................................................................1
General hazards .........................................................................................................1
Firestar ti60 label locations........................................................................4
Firestar ti100 label locations......................................................................5
Agency compliance ...................................................................................6
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements.......................6
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements ...................................7
European Union (EU) requirements.........................................................................8
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................11
Introduction...............................................................................................1-2
Firestar nomenclature................................................................................................1-2
Unpacking..................................................................................................1-3
Incoming inspection..................................................................................................1-3
Packaging guidelines..................................................................................................1-3
Inventory....................................................................................................1-4
Contents description .................................................................................................1-5
Mounting ...................................................................................................1-6
Fasten from above......................................................................................................1-6
Fasten from below......................................................................................................1-7
Connecting ................................................................................................1-8
Water-cooled connections.........................................................................................1-8
ti60 air-cooled connections (SA models) .................................................................1-12
Electrical connections ...............................................................................................1-13
Control connections..................................................................................................1-14
Controls and indicators .............................................................................2-2
ti-Series front panel ...................................................................................................2-2
ti-Series rear panel.....................................................................................................2-3
OEM ti60 side panel (SA models) ............................................................................2-4
Initial start-up ............................................................................................2-5
With a UC-2000 Controller......................................................................................2-5
Without a UC-2000 Controller ................................................................................2-8

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Index
Technical overview....................................................................................3-2
ti-Series laser..............................................................................................................3-2
Optical setup..............................................................................................................3-3
Controlling laser power .............................................................................3-5
Control signals...........................................................................................................3-5
Operating modes........................................................................................................3-7
User I/O connections.................................................................................3-10
User I/O connection summary ..................................................................................3-10
Input/output signals...................................................................................................3-12
Sample I/O circuits....................................................................................................3-19
DB-9 connections (SA models) ...............................................................3-23
DB-9 pin descriptions................................................................................................3-23
48 VDC fan speed control.........................................................................................3-24
Isolated cooling fan connections...............................................................................3-25
Integrating Firestar safety features ............................................................3-26
Keyswitch functions...................................................................................................3-26
Shutter functions.......................................................................................................3-27
Remote interlock functions.......................................................................................3-27
Firestar ti60 general specifications.............................................................3-28
Firestar ti100 general specifications...........................................................3-30
Firestar ti-Series package outline drawings................................................3-32
Firestar ti-Series packaging instructions....................................................3-36
Maintenance/Troubleshooting 4
Maintenance..............................................................................................4-2
Disabling Firestar.......................................................................................................4-2
Daily inspections .......................................................................................................4-2
Storage/shipping ........................................................................................................4-3
Cleaning optical components....................................................................................4-3
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................4-6
Introduction...............................................................................................................4-6
Operational flowchart................................................................................................4-7
Functional block diagram..........................................................................................4-8
Status LEDs................................................................................................................4-9
Laser faults .................................................................................................................4-11
Resetting faults ..........................................................................................................4-11
Other laser faults........................................................................................................4-13
Beam delivery optics..................................................................................................4-16
Technical Reference 3

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Firestar ti60 hazard label and CE label locations ..................4
Figure 2 Firestar ti100 hazard label locations ......................................5
Figure 3 European compliance mark ...................................................10
Figure 1-1 Firestar ti-Series shipping box contents ................................1-4
Figure 1-2 Fasten from above..................................................................1-6
Figure 1-3 Fasten from below..................................................................1-7
Figure 1-4 Firestar ti-Series cooling connections ...................................1-11
Figure 1-5 Recommended ti60 cooling fan locations ............................1-12
Figure 1-6 DC-48 DC power supply........................................................1-13
Figure 2-1 ti-Series front panel controls and indicators .........................2-2
Figure 2-2 ti-Series rear panel controls and indicators...........................2-3
Figure 2-3 OEM ti60s side panel controls and indicators.......................2-4
Figure 3-1 Firestar ti-Series beam characteristics ...................................3-3
Figure 3-2 “Flying optics” beam path......................................................3-4
Figure 3-3 Representative Firestar ti-Series waveforms..........................3-6
Figure 3-4 PWM Command signal waveform.........................................3-7
Figure 3-5 Representative ti-Series optical output pulse........................3-9
Figure 3-6 User I/O connector pinouts...................................................3-12
Figure 3-7 Auxiliary DC power supply wiring ........................................3-13
Figure 3-8 Quick Start Plug wiring diagram ...........................................3-15
Figure 3-9 Input equivalent schematic ...................................................3-16
Figure 3-10 Output equivalent schematic ................................................3-18
Figure 3-11 Customer-supplied interlock..................................................3-19
Figure 3-12 Customer-supplied interlock, negative voltage .....................3-19
Figure 3-13 PLC driven interlock signal...................................................3-20
Figure 3-14 Multiple PLC driven inputs...................................................3-20
Figure 3-15 Firestar output driving warning lamp ....................................3-21
Figure 3-16 Firestar output driving relay...................................................3-21
Figure 3-17 Firestar output driving PLC input module ............................3-22
Figure 3-18 DB-9 connector pinouts ........................................................3-23
Figure 3-19 Internal fan speed control circuitry .......................................3-24
Figure 3-20 48 VDC fan connections.......................................................3-25
Figure 3-21 Alternate fan connections.....................................................3-25
Figure 3-22 Water-cooled Firestar ti60/ti100 package outline and
mounting dimensions ............................................................3-32

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Figure 3-23 Fan-cooled Firestar ti60 package outline and
mounting dimensions ............................................................3-33
Figure 3-24 OEM air-cooled Firestar ti60 (SA model) package
outline and mounting dimensions, sheet 1 of 2 ...................3-34
Figure 3-25 OEM air-cooled Firestar ti60 (SA model) package
outline and mounting dimensions, sheet 2 of 2 ...................3-35
Figure 3-26 Firestar ti-Series packaging instructions ...............................3-36
Figure 4-1 Operational flowchart............................................................4-7
Figure 4-2 Firestar ti-Series functional block diagram............................4-8
List of Figures (cont.)

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List of Tables
Table 1 Class IV safety features ..........................................................9
Table 2 European Union Directives ...................................................10
Table 1-1 Ship kit contents....................................................................1-4
Table 1-2 Dew point temperatures.........................................................1-10
Table 3-1 Assist gas purity specifications...............................................3-4
Table 3-2 PWM Command signal levels ...............................................3-7
Table 3-3 User I/O pin descriptions.......................................................3-10
Table 3-4 Input circuit specifications.....................................................3-16
Table 3-5 Output circuit specifications..................................................3-18
Table 3-6 Side-mounted DB-9 pin descriptions ....................................3-23
Table 3-7 Firestar ti60 general specifications.........................................3-28
Table 3-8 Firestar ti100 general specifications.......................................3-30
Table 4-1 Required cleaning materials ..................................................4-4
Table 4-2 Status signals..........................................................................4-9
Table 4-3 Interlock Open condition......................................................4-10
Table 4-4 Over Temperature condition .................................................4-10
Table 4-5 Shutter Open condition ........................................................4-10
Table 4-6 Laser error codes ....................................................................4-11

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Trademark/copyright information
SYNRAD, Firestar, and Power Wizard are registered trademarks of SYNRAD, Inc.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2009, 2010 by SYNRAD, Inc.
All rights reserved.

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Warranty information
This is to certify that Firestar®ti-Series 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.
If, within one year from the date of purchase, any part of the Firestar ti-Series 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 Firestar ti-Series laser fails within the first 45 days after purchase, SYNRAD, Inc. will pay all ship-
ping 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 Firestar
ti-Series 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
SYNRAD’s European subsidiary, Excel Technology Europe GmbH, covers Austria, Germany, Italy, and
Switzerland. Contact Excel Technology at:
Excel Technology Europe GmbH
Münchner 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 IV 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.
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:
Note:
Caution:
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This Class IV 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.

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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.
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially
explosive, atmospheres.

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Hazard information
Firestar®ti-Series 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 op-
erational 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 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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Firestar ti60 label locations
Figure 1 Firestar ti60 hazard label and CE label locations
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
AVOIDEYEORSKIN EXPOSURETO
DIRECTORSCATTEREDRADIATION
CLASS4LASERPRODUCT
EN-60825-1,2007
400WATTSMAX
10200-10800nm
Front
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
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
EN-60825-1, 2007
400 WATTS MAX
10200-10800 nm
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.
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
Water-Cooled Lasers Only
CAUTION
CONDENSATIONAND
WATERDAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLINGWATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATIONMANUAL.
Top
ti60 Fan-Cooled Model Shown
or
OEM version
Keyswitch version
MODEL #: FSTi60KFC
SERIAL #: i060234080181
TESTED AT: 48V MFG: July 21, 2009
Complies with IEC 60825-1 (2007) and 21 CFR 1040.10 except
for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007.
SYNRAD, Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500
MODEL #: FSTi60SFC
SERIAL #: i060234080181
TESTED AT: 48V MFG: July 21, 2009
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#: FSTi60KFC SERIAL#: i060234080181 TESTEDAT: 48V MFG: July 21, 2009
Complieswith IEC 60825-1 (2007) and 21 CFR 1040.10 except
fordeviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007.
SYNRAD,Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA98275 425.349.3500

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Firestar ti100 label locations
Figure 2 Firestar ti100 hazard label locations
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
AVOIDEYEORSKIN EXPOSURETO
DIRECTORSCATTEREDRADIATION
CLASS4LASERPRODUCT
EN-60825-1,2007
400WATTSMAX
10200-10800nm
Front
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
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
AVOID EXPOSURE
Invisible laser radiation
is emitted from
this aperture.
EN-60825-1, 2007
400 WATTS MAX
10200-10800 nm
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.
CAUTION
CONDENSATION AND
WATER DAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLING WATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATION MANUAL.
Water-Cooled Lasers Only
CAUTION
CONDENSATIONAND
WATERDAMAGE CAN
OCCUR IF COOLINGWATER
IS BELOW DEW POINT.
SEE OPERATIONMANUAL.
Top
ti100 Water-Cooled Model Shown
or
OEM version
Keyswitch version
MODEL #: FSTi100KFB
SERIAL #: i100234080181
TESTED AT: 48V MFG: July 21, 2009
Complies with IEC 60825-1 (2007) and 21 CFR 1040.10 except
for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007.
SYNRAD, Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA 98275 425.349.3500
MODEL #: FSTi100SFB
SERIAL #: i100234080181
TESTED AT: 48V MFG: July 21, 2009
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#: FSTi100KFB
SERIAL#: i100234080181
TESTEDAT: 48V MFG: July 21, 2009
Complieswith IEC 60825-1 (2007) and 21 CFR 1040.10 except
fordeviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated June 24, 2007.
SYNRAD,Inc. 4600 Campus Place, Mukilteo WA98275 425.349.3500

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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 Euro-
pean Union (EU) regulations. These regulations impose product performance requirements related to elec-
tromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety characteristics for industrial, scientific, and medical
(ISM) equipment. The specific provisions to which systems containing Firestar ti-Series 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
Note: Firestar ti-Series lasers are available in either Keyswitch or OEM versions.
Keyswitch models
Firestar ti-Series Keyswitch model lasers comply with requirements for Class IV laser products imposed
by the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Under this Act, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) issued a performance standard in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for laser
products. This performance standard, (21 CFR, Subchapter J, Part 1040.10) was developed to protect pub-
lic health and safety by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of laser products to provide an indica-
tion of the presence of laser radiation, to provide the user with certain means to control radiation, and to
assure that all personnel are adequately warned of potential hazards through the use of product labels and
instructions.
Product features incorporated into the design of Firestar ti-Series 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 IV safety features, indicates which features are available on ti-Series lasers, the type and
description of the feature, and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.

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Agency compliance
OEM models
Firestar ti-Series OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser process-
ing 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. Table 1, Class IV safety
features, indicates which features are available on ti-Series lasers, the type and description of the feature,
and if the feature is required by CDRH regulations.
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 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 ti60 lasers have been tested and found to comply by demonstrating performance char-
acteristics that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18.
Firestar ti100 lasers are not yet fully tested to the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Conducted and Radi-
ated 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 Firestar ti-Series lasers.
System Maintenance
Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.
Measures to Correct Interference
If you suspect that your Firestar 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 Firestar laser is properly grounded to the same electrical potential as the
equipment or system it is connected to.

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Agency compliance
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
Note: Firestar ti-Series lasers are available in either Keyswitch or OEM versions.
RoHS compliance
SYNRAD Firestar ti-Series lasers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Direc-
tive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment, as amended by Decision 2005/618/EC establishing maximum 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 (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.
Keyswitch models
Firestar ti-Series Keyswitch models are designed to comply with the requirements imposed by
EN 60825-1 for Class IV laser products. Table 1, Class IV safety features, summarizes ti-Series
product features, indicating the type and description of features and whether those features are
required by European Union regulations.
OEM models
Firestar ti-Series OEM 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 60204-1, Safety of Machinery; the Machinery Directive EN 98/37/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. Table 1, Class IV safety features, indicates which features
are available on ti-Series lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is
required by CDRH regulations.