Widinovations widlaser C1000 User manual

USERMANUAL

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Widinovations,lda,cannotbeheldresponsibleforanydirector indirect damages,which resultfromusingor
workingwith theproductselectriccircuitsorsoftwaredescribedherein.Theapparatusmustbeusedonlyby
trainedand skilledpersonnel. Beforeusethe manualshould bereadand followedcarefully.
Furthermorewidinovations,lda,reservestherightto change oralterany productdescribedhereinwithoutprior
notice.
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manufacture,softwareversion,etc.)andcallusfroma telephonenextto thebuttoned-ondevice.
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Content
1. Overview............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction of the machine...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction of the manufacturer................................................................................................................................................................................5
Packaging inspection...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2. Safety principles and instructions......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Laser safety classification...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Energy safety classification...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety precautions.................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3. Machine general information............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Applications and materials............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Accessories..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Main components...............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Machine characteristics...................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.4.1. Physical dimensions.....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.4.2. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.4.3. Waning and Information labels.............................................................................................................................................................................15
Electrical specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Component specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................................18
4. Installation and operation....................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Unpacking the machine..................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Installation environment.................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Exhaust and refrigeration system..............................................................................................................................................................................21
Machine operation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.4.1. Machine exterior overview......................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.4.2. Machine interior overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.4.3. Machinelens.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Before operation..................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Focusing....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.6.1. Verifying focal distance..............................................................................................................................................................................................30
Machine software................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Main safety door...................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Positioning the workpiece.............................................................................................................................................................................................31
Power ON/OFF................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
4.10.1. widlaser C1000 turn ON sequence.....................................................................................................................................................................32
4.10.2. widlaser C1000 turn OFF Sequence...................................................................................................................................................................32
Safety door.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
5. Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33

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Maintenance schedule.....................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Cleaning the lenses............................................................................................................................................................................................................34
6. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Errors, cause and resolution..........................................................................................................................................................................................35
7. Declaration of conformity....................................................................................................................................................................................................36
8. ROHS certificate..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
9. Liability and warranty..............................................................................................................................................................................................................38
10. Cutting and engraving parameters..........................................................................................................................................................................39
11. Disposal of equipment or components................................................................................................................................................................40

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1. Overview
Introduction of themachine
ThewidlaserC1000isahigh-qualityCO2lasermachine.TheCO2lasertube meansthatthesystemhaslong life-
cycle.The machinewitha CleanProtect®designguarantiesminimalmaintenancecostswiththe maximum
performance.Thecombinationofa high-qualityCO2lasertube,withthehigh-qualityandhigh-speedmechanicaland
electroniccomponents,guarantieshighestspeedswiththehighestquality.Togetherwith the user-friendlysoftware
andinterface,providesa flexibleand productive lasercutting andengravingsolutionofthehighestqualitystandards.
Introduction ofthemanufacturer
Widinovations,lda,isthemanufacturerofthewidlaserC1000.Wethank youforchoosing our lasersystemWe
believeyouwillbeverypleasedwithour machine. Thefollowinginformationwillguideyou,through thefastand safe
waytouseyournewlasermachine.
Herearesomethingsto keepinmindbeforestartingtousethemachine.
Packaginginspection
Unlessotherwiseagreed,themachineisdeliveredin awoodencase.
CAUTION
Duringtransportthetransportcasecanslip,tip or fall over.
Alwayssecurethe transportcaseand takeintoaccountthecenter ofgravityof the box.
Upon arrival, inspect the delivery to ensure that it is complete and has not suffered any damage. If any transport
damageisvisible,donotacceptthedeliveryoronlyacceptitwithreservation.Recordthescopeofthedamageon the
transport documents/delivery note. Initiate the complain process. For all defects that are not discovered upon
delivery, be sure to report them as soon as they are recognized as damage claims must be filed within a certain
period,asgrantedbylaw.

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2. Safetyprinciplesandinstructions
Atthetimeofthemachines developmentandproduction,itwasbuiltinaccordancewith prevailing
technologicalregulationsand thereforeconformsto industrysafetystandards.
However,hazardsmayariseshouldthemachinebeoperatedbyuntrainedpersonnel,usedimproperlyor
employedforpurposesotherthanthoseit wasdesignedfor.
Thischapter providesan overviewofall-importantsafetyconsiderationsnecessarytooptimizesafetyandensure
thesafeandtrouble-freeoperationofthe machine.
Otherchaptersofthismanualalsocontainspecificsafetyinstructions.
Signs,labelsand pictogramsaffixedtothemachinemustbe keptvisibleandmustnotberemoved.
Importantsafetyinstructionsinthismanualaremarkedwithsymbols.Theseinstructionsforwork safetymustbe
followed.Inall theseparticularcases,specialattention mustbepaid in ordertoavoidaccidents,injury topersonsor
materialdamage.
WARNING!
Riskof injuryordeath
Thissymbolmarksinstructionsthatmustbefollowedinordertoavoid harm toone'shealth, injuries,permanent
impairmentordeath.
ATTENTION!
Riskof materialdamage
Thissymbolmarksinstructionswhich,ifnotobserved,mayleadtomaterialdamage,functionalfailuresand/or
machinebreakdown.
WARNING!
Danger electriccurrent
Thissymbolwarnsof potentiallydangeroussituationsrelatedto electriccurrent.Notobservingthesafety
instructionsincreasestheriskofseriousinjuryordeath.Careistobetakenin particularduringmaintenanceand
repairwork.
WARNING!
Danger laserbeam
Thissymbolwarnsof potentiallydangeroussituationsrelatedto thelaserbeam. Notobservingthesafety
instructionsincreasesthe risk ofseriousinjury.
NOTE
Thissymbolmarkstipsandinformationwhichshouldbe observedtoensureefficientandfailure-freeoperation of
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Lasersafetyclassification
Thelasersafetyclassindicatesthe riskpotentialbasedon thelevelof accessiblelaserradiation.
ThewidlaserC1000 isa Class2 (US:classII) lasersystem.
IntegratedlasersourceofthewidlaserC1000isaClass4 (US:classIV)laser system.
Class2 (US:class II)
TheaccessiblelaserradiationofClass2(US:classII)lasersystemsdoesnotposeanyhazardforthe
skin.Any short-termradiationoftheeyesalsoposesno riskduetothe low-leveloutput.Inthe event
oflonger,moreintensiveradiation,theeyeisprotectedbythenaturallidreflex.
ThewidlaserC1000usesaClass2 (US:classII)pilotlaser.Inordertoprevent irritation oftheeyes
duringoperation,theoperatorshouldnotlookdirectlyatthelasersource.
Diffusereflectionsof thepilot laserare entirely harmless.
Class4(US:classIV)
Highpoweredlasers(visibleor invisible)consideredtopresentpotentialacutehazardtotheeyeand
skinforboth direct(intrabeam)andscatter(diffused)conditions.Alsohave potentialhazard
considerationsforfire(ignition)andbyproduct emissionsfromtargetor processmaterials.
Itistheresponsibilityoftheoperatorof themachinetotakeappropriatemeasurementstoeliminate
anydangerssuchasfireorexplosionsthroughthelaserbeam.
When dealing withclass 4(US:class IV)laserfollowthefollowingprecautions:
Atrainedlasersafetyofficerhasto be appointedtoevaluatepotentialhazardsandtoensurethatappropriate
controlmeasuresareimplemented.
Thelaser-controlledareashallbepostedwith appropriatewarning signsorwarning lamps.
Thelaser-controlledareashallbedefinedtocontainthelaserradiation.
Also,itmustbe protectedagainstunauthorizedaccess.
The operator ofclass4 lasersystemsalways hasto wear appropriatesafety glasses.
Anindicator (typicallya light)toprovideawarningoflaseremissioninadvanceof andduringtheemission
time;
Energysafetyclassification
ThewidlaserC1000,requiresa stableelectricalconnection accordingthefollowingspecifications,230v16A
50/60Hz.
Themachine electricalconnectionmustbegrounded.
Itisstrictlyforbiddento connectoroperatethemachineduringthunderstormsandanytypeofelectrical
instabilitymomentsor events.
Inthe electricalappliancemanufacturingindustry, thefollowingIEC protectionclassesaredefinedin IEC 61140
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Accordingto thisclassification,thewidlaserC1000is a ClassIproduct.
Theseappliancesmusthavetheirchassisconnected toelectricalearth(US:ground)byaseparateearth
conductor(coloredgreen/yellowinmost countries,greenintheUS,CanadaandJapan).The earthconnectionis
achievedwith a3-conductormainscable,typicallyendingwith3-prongACconnectorwhichplugsinto a
correspondingACoutlet.Thebasicrequirementisthatnosinglefailurecan resultindangerousvoltagebecoming
exposedsothatit might causeanelectricshockandthatif afaultoccursthesupplywillberemovedautomatically(this
issometimesreferredtoasADS=AutomaticDisconnectionofSupply).
Afaultintheappliancewhichcausesaliveconductortocontactthecasingwillcauseacurrenttoflowinthe
earthconductor.Iflargeenough,thiscurrentwilltripanover-currentdevice(fuseorcircuitbreaker(CB))and
disconnectthesupply.Thedisconnectiontimehasto be fastenoughnot toallowfibrillationtostartif apersonisin
contactwiththecasingatthetime.Thistime andthecurrentratinginturnsetsamaximumearthresistance
permissible.Toprovidesupplementaryprotectionagainsthigh-impedancefaultsitiscommontorecommenda
residual-currentdevice (RCD)alsoknown asaresidualcurrentcircuitbreaker(RCCB),groundfaultcircuitinterrupter
(GFCI),or residualcurrent operatedcircuit-breakerwithintegralover-currentprotection (RCBO),whichwillcut offthe
supplyof electricityto theappliance ifthe currents inthe twopoles ofthesupply arenot equaland opposite.
Safetyprecautions
Themachinemustonly beoperatedbytrainedand authorizedpersonnel.Itisthedutyoftheoperator,tocheck
themachinebeforestartofworkforexternallyvisibledamageanddefects,andtoimmediatelyreportchangesthat
appear(includingbehaviorduringoperation)thataffectthesafety.Preparation,retooling,changeofworkpiece,
maintenanceandrepairactivitiesmust onlyperformedwith equipmentbuttonedoff,bytrainedpersonnel.
Principally,no safetycomponentsmay beremovedor disabled(alreadyhereweemphasizethe imminent
dangers,forexamplesevereburns,lossofeye-sight).If theremovalofsafetycomponentsisre-quiredduringrepair
andservice,thereplacementofthesafetycomponentsmustbeperformedimmediatelyaftercompletionof the
serviceandrepairactivities.Noworkingmethodsarepermittedthataffectthesafetyof the machine.
Itisabsolutelyforbiddenforanyonewhois undertheinfluenceofdrugs,alcoholorreaction-impairing
medicationto workor workwiththemachine.
Thescopesofcompetenceforthedifferentactivitiesinthescopeofoperatingthemachinemustbe clearly
definedandobserved,sothatundertheaspectofsafetynounclearquestionsofcompetenceoccur.
Thisappliesinparticularto activitieson the electricequipment,whichmustonlybeperformedbyspecialexperts.
Activity
Intendedgroupofusers
Operation/Maintenance
Trainedpersonnel
Otheractivities
(e.g.errorcorrection,technicalservice)
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Followthesafetyinstructionstoprevent bodilyinjuryand materialdamagewhileworkingon andwiththe
machine.Failuretoobservetheseinstructionscanleadtobodilyinjuryanddamagetoordestructionofthe machine.
Disregardthesafety adviceandinstructionsgiveninthismanualshallreleasethemanufacturerandtheirauthorized
representativesfromany liabilityandfromallclaims.
•Withoutsafetyprecautions, thefollowingrisksexist with exposureto laserradiation:
Skin: Burns
Clothing: Dangeroffire
Eyes: Burnstotheretina forNIR (NearInfra-Red)LASER
•Thelaserbeam mustneverbedirectedonto personsoranimals!
•Nevertrytomodifyor removethesafetydevicesorcover ofthelaserhead!
•Nevertrytomodifyor disassemblethelaseranddo nottryto startupa systemthathadbeenmodifiedor
disassembled
•Dangerousradiationexposurecanresultfromtheuseofoperationoradjustmentequipmentotherthanthat
describedhere,andifdifferentoperationalmethodsareperformed.
Thedisregardfor thesafetyinstructionsmay puttheoperatorandsurroundingpersonnelatrisk.
Riskposedbytheincorrectactionsof untrainedindividuals!
Theimproperuseofthemachinecanleadtoinjuryand/ordamagetothemachine.
Observeofficialregulationsregardingtheoperationofmachinesandaccidentpreventionregulations
Riskposedbymissing,faultyorbridgedsafetyinstallationsandmachinecomponents!
Faultyormissingsafetyinstallationsandmachinecomponentscanleadtodeath,injury and/or damageto the
machine.
Check carefullythat safetyinstallationsandmachine componentsare functioningproperly andarefault free.
The specified actionsshouldbe undertaken immediately ifpartsare faultyor defective.
Riskposedbyincorrectoperation(inparticularinsetup-mode)!
Settingandoperatingthe machinewithlimitedknowledgeofitsfunctioncanleadtoinjuryand/ordamageto
themachine.
▪Readandobservethe operatingandsafetyinstructionsbeforecommissioningthemachine!
Risk posedby incorrectoperationby unauthorizedindividuals!
Settingandoperatingthe machinewithlimitedknowledgeofitsfunctioncanleadtoinjuryand/ordamageto
themachine.
Neverleavethe machine unattendedwhileinoperation.
Turnoffthemachineatthe mainbuttonwhen notinuse.
Risk posedbymissingmachinesignage!
Makingthe wrongassumptionscan leadto the riskthatthemachineisoperatedincorrectly.
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Riskposedbynon-repairablefaults!
Anynon-repairablefaultmaydamagethemachine.
Turnoffthemachineandcallcustomerservice!
Riskposedbyusinginferior sparepartsor partsofothermanufacturers!
Theuseofinferior sparepartsorpartsproducedbyothermanufacturersimpairsthesafetyofthemachineand
invalidatestheDeclarationofConformity(CE)suppliedwith it.
Wearpartsordamagedmechanical,safetyorelectricalcomponentsshouldbe replacedbyoriginalspareparts.
Riskposedbymissingprotectiveequipment!
Weartheappropriateworkwear.
Wearsafety glasses (class4/USA:Class IV)
Useasuitableextraction system.
Riskposedbylasercuttingandengravingreaction onproducts!
Asuitableextractionsystemmustbe usedwhen lasermarkingduetothepossiblegeneration ofgases,fumes
andanyotherpartiallytoxic by-product.
Inindividualcases,thereactionproductsmay consistofstatic dust.Ifthisentersany electricalsystemsit can
causeshortcircuitsleadingtopersonalinjuryandmaterialdamage.
Riskposedbyflammableorexplosivematerials!
Class4laserradiationsuchasthatemittedbythewidlaserC1000may ignitematerialsorcauseexplosions.
Amongothersitshouldbeensuredthat:
Parametersareselectedsothatthematerialdoesnot overheat.
The systemis monitoredif necessary.
Dustis extractedsafely.
Thereisnoaccumulationof anyflammableresiduesorremnantsintheworkspace.
Dependingon thematerialsbeingprocessedandthe parametersselected,lasercutting or engravingmay
generategases,fumes,aerosolsor dust.Thetoxicityofsuch by-productsdependson thematerial.Theoperatoris
responsibleforensuringandmaintaininga suitableextraction systeminplaceandforcompliancewiththerelevant
guidelinesinordertoprotectindividualsandtheenvironment.
Themachineisequipped withan observationmaindoormadeoflaser resistingplastic. In ordernottodamageit,
itshouldonlybecleanedwithcleanwaterandpossiblyalittledetergentifnecessary.Use a softclothinordernot to
scratchthe surface.
ATTENTION
Benzene,alcohol,acetone,solventorsimilarcleaningagentswilldamagethelaserprotectionpolycarbonate,
whichmustbereplacedimmediately.
Scratches must also be avoided. The laser protection polycarbonate must be replaced immediately if it
becomesdamaged.