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Icon I-1010 / I-1030: User Manual
Icon I-1010 / I-1030: User Manual
i-1010 / i-1030
USER
MANUAL
VER. 3.2.0
REVISION HISTORY
MANUAL CHAP.
DATE CHAP. NOTES
VER. VER.
DEC/11 0 3.0.2 - Copyright and trademarks update
- Display update (Touch Screen)
JAN/12 5 1.2.0
- Add Marca Lite
JAN/12 8 1.2.0
JAN/12 9 1.2.0
JAN/12 10 1.0.3
- 1.2.2. PROTECTIVE CASING
MAR/12 1 3.0.5
- Update of regulations
3.2.0 - Display update (Touch Screen)
MAR/12 MAR/12 2 1.2.0
- Add Marca Lite
- Display update (Touch Screen)
MAR/12 3 1.2.0 - Add i-1030
- Add Marca Lite
- Display update (Touch Screen)
MAR/12 4 1.2.0
- Add Marca Lite
MAR/12 6 1.2.0 - Add Marca Lite
MAR/12 7 1.2.0 - Add i-1030
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APR/11
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MAR/09 3 1.0.1
MAR/09 4 1.0.1
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0 Warning
1 Laser safety
2 Introduction
3 Getting started
4 Message mode
5 Printing
7 Technical description
8 System maintenance
9 User events
10 User training
11 Glossary
WARNING
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THIS IS A CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
ALL PRECAUTIONS RELEVANT TO THIS CLASS OF LASER PRODUCT SHOULD BE
STRICTLY OBSERVED
Strict compliance with the safety precautions set out and referred to in this
instruction manual and extreme care in use are essential to minimize the
chance of accidental damage to the laser system or personal injury.
MACSA ID, S.A. does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting
from the use of information, errors or omissions contained in this instruction
manual, or the incorrect use of the marking system. We acknowledge that
there may be errors or omissions in this instruction manual.
The following symbols are used in this manual to inform the user of the nature
of the process to be carried out:
This symbol warns the user about a process that must be carried
out with great care for the proper operation and maintenance
of the laser system.
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Trademarks and registered trademarks:
Macsa K-1000, Macsa KIP-1000, Macsa F-1000, Macsa F-9000, Macsa S-3000,
Macsa L-5000, Macsa D-5000, Macsa P-7000, Macsa T-3000, Macsa T-9000,
Macsa iCON, Macsa iBOX, Macsa NANO-D, Macsa NANO-F, Flymark, Linemark,
Truemark, Scriptmark, Lasertex, ScanDos, ScanLinux, Macsa, Dynamon, Marca,
and Marca Lite are trademarks of MACSA ID, S.A.
Each Series has different models. Depending on the composition of the model
name (net, SP, SHS, PLUS, IP, PULSED, FILM, etc.) the system have different
characteristics (Power, optical features, connectivity, etc.) For example, the
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Macsa K-1010 SP.net model, indicates a K-1000 series model with a 10W power,
basic optical features and Ethernet connection.
All other products and company names mentioned herein are registered
trademarks of their respective owners and are acknowledged as such.
COPYRIGHT
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WARNING
Neither whole nor part of the product described in this guide may be adapted
or reproduced in any material form without the express prior written
permission of MACSA ID, S.A.
Copyright infringement may also reduce the ability of MACSA ID, S.A. to
provide effective support for its laser system.
GUIDE CONTENTS
The content of this guide is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing
in the content of this guide represents any contractual or other commitment on
the part of MACSA ID, S.A and should not be construed as such.
Macsa reserves the right to make changes without notice to both this
publication and to the products described herein.
MACSA ID, S.A. does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting
from the use of information, errors, omissions contained in this instruction
manual, or incorrect use of the marking system. We acknowledge that there
may be errors or omissions in this instruction manual.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATION
Strict compliance with the safety precautions set out and referred to in this
instruction manual and extreme care in use are essential to minimize the
chance of accidental damage to the laser system or personal injury.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 LASER SAFETY
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Version: 3.0.5
Date: March
2012
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LASER SAFETY
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1.1. LASER TYPES
into 4 classes and their Accessible Emission Limit (AEL) is specified as follows.
■ Class I. Lasers which are inherently safe or safe due to their design.
■ Class II. Low output power devices which give out visible emission
(400nm ≤ λ ≤ 700nm) and can work in continuous or pulsed mode.
For exposure times up to 0.25 seconds, the output power of these
systems is limited to the AEL of Class I. For exposure times longer
than 0.25, the limit is 1mW.
■ Class IIIB. Continuous emission lasers cannot exceed 0.5W and the
emission exposure to pulsed lasers must be less than 105 Jm-2.
■ Class IV. High power devices which exceed the AEL of Class IIIB.
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1.2. LASER SAFETY STANDARDS
The laser marking system is fitted with basic safety features at the points
where there might be risk of laser emission if the allowed AEL limit is
exceeded.
The laser marking system is equipped with a protective casing which, except
for the laser aperture, prevents human access to laser emission exceeding
Class I.
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replaced to be repaired, would imply exposure to excessive
emission, requires the use of tools. This prevents exposure to
excessive laser emission in relation to the assigned AEL limit. The
safety interlock is designed to prevent the removal of the panel
until the accessible emission values are lower than the AEL of the
assigned class.
Class IIIB and IV lasers (except for those of Class IIIB which do not exceed five
times the Class II AEL limit at a wavelength of 400nm to 700nm) will emit an
audible or visual warning when the power source is activated.
The beam emitted by any Class II, IIIA, IIIB or IV laser product should end its
effective path in a diffused reflection material with suitable reflectivity and
thermal properties, or an absorbent material. Whenever possible, the laser
beam open path must be located either above or below eye level.
NOTE: The final path of the laser beam should end at some diffused
reflectivity element.
Mirrors, lenses and beam splitters should be tightly mounted and subject to
controlled movements during laser emission to prevent accidental specular
reflection of the emission coming from Class IIIB or IV laser products.
■ Class IIIB. These are considered hazardous when the naked eye
is exposed to the direct beam or specular reflection. In order
to prevent these situations, the following precautions must be
taken:
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1. The beam must be used in a controlled area.
2. The beam must end its useful path at a diffused material with a suitable
colour and reflectivity that allows the beam to be positioned while
minimizing the risk of reflection.
2. The area where the laser marking system will be operating must be
identified with a suitable warning sign (supplied by MACSA ID, S.A.).
6. Whenever possible, the beam path must be located either above or below
eye level.
In spite of all the safety elements included in the laser marking system and all
the precautions to be observed, the laser marking system end user should wear
safety goggles that completely cover the eyes when operating the system, in
order to avoid any injury caused by specular emission. It is also advisable to
wear cotton clothing, which is much more resistant to this kind of emission.
Each country establishes its own safety standards concerning the sales and
distribution of laser products. All of them are quite similar.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
In this country, the standards which regulate the use of Class IV laser products
concerning labeling and safety interlocks must be observed.
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EUROPE
SPAIN
The standard to be observed is UNE- EN 60825, which covers all laser products
installed and manufactured in Spain.
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1.2.1. SAFETY SWITCHES
The area between the marking head and the printing surface must have a
protective casing to prevent user access to the laser marking system.
• - 1 Electric saw
• - 1 Polisher
• - 1 Electric saw
• - 1 Polisher
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RIGHT SIDE
REAR COVER
METAL
REINFORCEMENT
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LEFT SIDE
ACCESS WINDOW
TOP COVER
VENT TUBE
COUPLING
ATTACHMENT HOLES
PRODUCTION LINE
NOTE: For YAG or Fibra laser systems, make a similar protection casing, using
materials opaque to laser radiation, for example black anodized aluminium. If
a material transparent to visible radiation is used, make sure that it is opaque
to laser radiation.
■ Top cover: This part goes from the focus lens to the rear cover of the
protective casing. A hole must be made in the surface that is in direct
contact with the head where it will be connected to the head.
■ Right side: This part closes the right side of the protective casing. A
hole must be made in this cover to allow the marking products to pass
through.
■ Left side: This part closes the left side of the protective casing. A hole
must be made in this cover to allow the marking products to pass
through. The vent tube will be attached directly over this piece in
order to vent fumes that might damage the focus lens.
■ Rear cover: This part closes the protective casing in the rear. A black
anodized aluminium or carbon plate should be placed on the inside of
the cover. This aluminium or carbon plate must have minimum
dimensions of 200 x 200 mm.
■ Metal support: A metal reinforcement should be made, as shown in
the previous drawing. This reinforcement should be fixed to the
production line.
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MAKING TOP COVER
The dimensions of this cover can vary depending on the marking head position,
the production line width and the height of the products to be marked.
Steps to follow:
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Steps to follow:
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MAKING REAR COVER
Steps to follow:
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Common safe operating practices should be exercised at all times
when the laser is in use. To prevent exposure to direct or
dispersed laser radiation, follow all safety precautions specified
in this instruction manual. The use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in exposure to hazardous invisible laser radiation, damage
to, or malfunction of the laser. Severe burns will result from
exposure to the laser beam. Always wear safety glasses with side
shields to reduce the risk of damage to the eyes when operating
the laser.
This chapter includes all terms and symbols used in this instruction manual or
on the laser system to alert both operating and service personnel to the
precautions concerning the care, use, and handling of laser system.
1.3.1. TERMS
Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels.
Please familiarize yourself with their definitions and significance.
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1.3.2. GENERAL HAZARDS
Below are general descriptions of hazards and unsafe practices that could
result in serious personal injury and even death. Specific precautions and alerts
that do not appear in this section are found throughout the instruction manual.
This means that its image is focused on the retina at a point of high-density
power. If the beam diverges and is dispersed on a non-reflective screen, then
there would be an “extended view” of the image, with a decisively less
dangerous power density. So there are different types of radiation views based
on the access to the radiation and consequently different degrees of danger.
This type of view is the most dangerous and can occur at the exit of the laser
aperture after having removed the lens. It must be avoided! Use of protective
goggles is not sufficient to protect against direct view of the beam.
This occurs if the laser beam is not extinguished with an appropriate absorbent
at the end of its useful path. Viewing the beam is dangerous up to a
considerable distance.
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Dispersive viewing of the beam after focusing:
This is the most frequent viewing condition during laser system operation.
Viewing the beam up close is dangerous, but appropriate filters and goggles
can ensure safety, even during prolonged exposure.
The Optical Risk Nominal Distance (O.R.N.D.) for laser systems of MACSA ID,
S.A. can be over 20m for direct or reflected radiation, and over 1m for
Dispersive radiation.
Only goggles with an Optical Density (O.D.) over 4 can momentarily protect
the eyes against accidental viewing of damaging laser radiation.
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Always use goggles with a conformity certificate.
Remember that no goggles can provide prolonged protection from
direct radiation.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Direct or diffused laser radiation
can seriously burn humans or animals.
U.S. customers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions in ANSI
Z136.1-1993, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers. Procedures
listed under the Standard include the appointment of a Laser Safety Officer,
operation of the product in an area of limited access by trained personnel,
servicing of laser system only by trained and authorized personnel, and posting
of signs warning of the potential hazards.
European customers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions in
EN 60825-1, Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification,
Requirements, and User Guide.
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ANSI Z136.1-1993, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers. Section
7.3 U.S. Government's Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV™s) published by the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
The Laser System is subject to several United States and European Union (EU)
directives. These directives impose product performance requirements related
to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety features for laser
products. The associated directives and specific provisions to which the laser
marking system must comply are identified and described in the following
paragraphs.
MACSA ID, S.A. laser marking system is designed to 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, Part 1040.10) was
developed to protect public health and safety by imposing requirements upon
manufacturers of laser products to provide an indication 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 included in the design of the laser marking system to comply
with CDRH requirements are built into the system as control panels or
indicators, internal circuit elements, or input/output signal interfaces.
Specifically, these features include a key switch, Laser and Ready indicators,
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emergency stop button, remote interlock, and a five-second delay between
power on (Ready indicator) and operation of the laser. Table 1 summarizes the
laser marking system product features, indicating type and description, and
which features are required by CDRH regulations.
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direct exposure to the laser beam. Always wear safety goggles with
side shields to reduce the risk of damage to the eyes when
operating the laser.
The FCC regulations that govern laser system are fully described in 47 CFR. The
marking systems have been tested and found to comply by proving
performance features that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR,
Part 15.
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1.4.4. USER INFORMATION
NOTE: This laser system has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC regulations. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the laser system is operated in an industrial environment.
This laser system generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause disruptive interference.
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The following hazards would be typical for this product when incorporated for
intended use:
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apparent to the operator, and (4) Normal operation is recovered after removal
of the interfering signal.
Applicable Standards/Norms
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61000-6-2:2006, Generic immunity.
61000-3-2:2006, Harmonic emissions limits.
61000-3-3/A1:2002, Flicker limits.
2006/95/CE, Low Voltage Directive.
61010-1:2002 + CORR: 2003, General requirements.
EN 60825-1, Safety of laser products.
Once a product has met the requirements of all applicable EU directives, it can
bear the official compliance mark of the European Union.
The marking system is designed to comply with the requirements set forth in
EN 60825-1. Table 1 summarizes the marking system features, indicating the
type and description of these features and whether those features are required
by European Union regulations.
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The requirement to comply with required EMC regulations is due to the
increasing use of powerful electronic devices, which because of the techniques
used, are the source of disturbances in a wide range of frequencies (emission);
at the same time they are also affected by disturbances produced by other
devices and thus require an adequate level of immunity.
1. Disturbances are normally classified as low frequency (0 < f < 9 kHz) and
high frequency (f > 9 kHz). Low frequency phenomena, which are
particularly important, are those connected to harmonic frequencies and
electrical frequencies. There are other widespread phenomena such as
electrostatic discharge in air or by contact.
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Wire shielding. Wire shielding must end as close to the incoming terminal
boards as possible.
Metal panels. All the panels which make up the system must be interconnected
to that they present low impedance to high frequencies. This is obtained by
adding numerous screws between the unpainted covers or using non-anodized
aluminium. All the metal parts are connected with a good ground connection.
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GUIDE FOR APPLYING LOW VOLTAGE SAFETY
The laser marking system complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE
concerning electrical equipment operating at voltages between 50 and 1000
VAC. Warning labels and shields for protecting the user are required. The laser
marking system installation should be evaluated to ensure that it complies with
the requirements laid down in the Directives on Low Voltage.
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2. Power cut-off device. Since the laser system is designed to be incorporated
in a system including other equipment it is necessary to install a manually
controlled power cut-off device common to the entire system. This is the
installer’s responsibility.
The main reason for use of a ground connection between the laser and the
electricity is the safety of individuals, and the second is to protect the
system.
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WARNING: Always make sure that the electrical system has a
ground connection and that the ground connection functions. Do
not disconnect the ground for any reason.
Required
Required
Element Description by
by CDRH
EN60825-1
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Required
Required
Element Description by
by CDRH
EN60825-1
A MACSA ID, S.A. laser marking system
circuit element disables RF driver/laser
Five Second
output for five seconds after key-switch is Yes No
Delay
turned to "On" and the remote switch is
closed.
MACSA ID, S.A. LASER SYSTEM circuit
element disables RF driver/laser output if
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input power is removed and then later
reapplied (AC power failure or remote
Power failure
interlock actuation) while the key switch Yes No
lock
and remote key pushbutton are still
closed. Operator must reset the key
switch or remote switch to restore laser
system operation.
Rear panel connection.
Disables RF driver/laser output when a
Remote
remote interlock on a laser system door or
Interlock Yes Yes
panel is opened. Operator must reset the
(interlock)
key switch or remote key switch to restore
laser system operation.
Circuit element.
Overheating The laser system shuts down when the
No No
Protection laser temperature exceeds the safety
limits.
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1.6. FEATURES OF THE YAG SYSTEM
Required
Element Description Required by
by
CDRH
EN60825-1
Laser tube covers.
Protective
Prevents unnecessary access to direct Yes Yes
housing
and collateral radiation.
Control Panel
On/Off key switch controls power to laser
electronics.
Key switch Key cannot be removed from switch in
Yes Yes
the “On” position. When no key is
inserted or it is in the OFF position, the
laser does not work.
Control Panel
The switch that controls the power to
laser electronics. The user must rearm
Emergency
the emergency button to restore
Stop button Yes Yes
operation. In this case, the laser system
never emits laser. The system must be
rearmed.
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Required
Element Description Required by
by
CDRH
EN60825-1
Laser tube indicator (Red)
Laser
Indicates that MACSA ID, S.A. laser
radiation
marking system is ready to emit laser.
emission Yes Yes
The Laser LED lights up when the laser is
indicator
active.
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circuit element disables RF driver/laser
output for five seconds after the key-
Five Second
switch is turned On, the remote switch Yes No
Delay
closes, and user has completed starting
procedure without errors.
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1.7. WARNING LABELS
CO2 LASER
400W MAX. OUTPUT
λ 10.6µm
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
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Label 6 - LASER OPENING
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Label 7- LASER HAZARD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 INTRODUCTION
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2.1.OVERVIEW 2-1
2.2.USER LEVELS 2-1
2.3.USER INTERFACE 2-3
2.3.1.EXTERNAL CONTROLLERS 2-3
2.3.2.CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-4
2.3.3.SCREENS 2-5
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INTRODUCTION
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By now we hope that you have read the safety information at the start of this
guide. Do not begin to use the laser system yet though.
This chapter describes how to navigate and use the available user interfaces. If
you take some time now to read these pages, you can save a lot of time later.
2.1. OVERVIEW
This guide provides the help required to perform the most common laser
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system tasks. It describes the layout of the laser system, the controls and the
user interface screens. It describes how to perform the following tasks:
The MACSA Laser System can use the following external controller as a user
interface to create messages and logos:
• Touch Screen
• Marca Lite (only net model)
User Level This provides access to the basic operations of the laser
system. For example, we can start and stop the laser
system, or open a message to print.
Technician Level: This level provides access to all laser system functions and
allows the technician to deactivate alarms and perform a
laser system test.
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To enter the system in the technician mode it is necessary
to follow the steps described below:
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4. Add /technician to the end of Purpose.
If you do not have a password to use with the laser system, ask you supervisor
or line manager to provide one.
For the Touch Screen, a password system protects the laser system operations.
There are two level of access, called User Levels, protected by different
passwords. The user Levels are as follows:
User Level This level provides access to basic functions of the laser
system. For example, it allows you to open a message you
wish to print.
Technician Level: This level provides access to all functions of the laser
system with the Touch Screen, enabling the technician to
configure the laser system, create and edit messages.
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2.3. USER INTERFACE
Touch Screen
• Back Space
• Space
Before using the laser system, study the position of all the keys on the
keyboard, whether special keys or not.
Special keyboards are available for some countries that do not use the standard
European keyboard.
• Two keys to change the keyboard to be used. (For example, change lower
case letters keyboard to upper case letters keyboard)
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• A back space key.
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Marca Lite (only net model)
Marca Lite is software that is installed in computers and uses the PC keyboard.
Besides the previous user interface options, there are also LED sets for
indicating the status of the laser, and some buttons or switches concerning the
safety of the laser system.
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2.3.3. SCREENS
The laser system reports its status via different screens according to the user
interface that is in use.
Touch Screen
The first step is to start the system by pressing the ON button on the laser
system. When you turn on the laser system, wait a few seconds before
accessing the main screen. During this time a start screen is displayed, which
shows a progress bar for the start-up process.
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Once the Touch Screen has initialised, a set of buttons appears, which will take
the user to other screens with parameters, lists, etc., where he can configure
the laser system, create a message or print any messages in the laser CPU.
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There are four basic types of screens on the Touch Screen user interface.
Some of these screens are gateways to other screens. These screens also give
information about laser system configuration or about the instructions that it
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has received. For example, on the “SCANNER PARAMETERS” screen of the
“SCANNER CONFIG.” submenu, it is possible to view and modify the current
setup for scanners on the laser system being used.
To select an option on a page simply move the cursor on the screen to the
option you wish to select.
To enter or change information for the laser system, use the operator-entry
screens. For example, the screen “LASER SETUP”.
If you wish to remove the highlighting to change the information, use the
Left arrow key or the Right arrow key of the virtual keyboard. The vertical
line that appears is the cursor. The cursor shows your current position in the
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field. Press the Left arrow key or the Right arrow key to move the cursor
towards the location where you wish to enter new data.
To delete a character or the entire box use the backspace (BS) of the virtual
keyboard.
• You can also use the Up and Down arrow keys of the virtual keyboard to
increase or decrease the value (numeric value) in some text boxes.
If you enter an incorrect value for the laser system being used, when saving the
configuration, the Touch Screen interprets the value as incorrect. It then
corrects the value according to the values for this system. When you open the
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last configuration, you will see the new value and the incorrect value will have
been replaced.
- Task screens:
Task screens are used to create edit or print a message. For example, in
“PRINT” mode, a printing job may be started or stopped. The “MESSAGE” mode
is for creating and modifying (editing) a message.
- Information Screens:
For information about the laser system (system status, last alarm value,
number of markings or time), access the “HELP” option in the “PRINT” mode.
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The information screen contains information about the last event occurring in
the laser system. This event or alarm can be a warning, a system failure, a
print failure or an information event.
Press the “OK” button to close an information page.
Most warnings refer to an event that does not prevent normal operation; you
can read the information screen and then continue to use the laser system.
Nevertheless, the problem should be corrected as soon as possible. Press the
"OK" button to close the page then correct the problem. If you cannot correct
the problem, speak to your supervisor, or contact your local distributor.
If the event or alarm is a Print failure, you must correct the problem
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immediately, you cannot continue to use the laser system.
The first step is to start the Marca software. There are two ways to start it:
When you turn on the laser system, you must wait a few seconds before
accessing the main screen. During this time a start screen appears on which a
number is displayed next to a letter, which references the version of the
software installed on the PC (5.6.6e.) and another number (3, etc.) that
appears after the start-up process.
Once the Marca has been initialized, a screen is displayed with a menu bar at
the top under the menu icons are standard edition icons; on the left are the
different drawing tools; in the centre is the work or marking area, and finally
on the right are the layers menu and properties menu in the work area where
the messages are created.
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Certain options will be available or not, depending on the level of the user that
starts up Marca. Each user level requires a different password.
Unlike the Touch Screen, in Marca there are not different types of screens.
1. Place the cursor over the menu item to select (the menu is highlighted in
blue). Then press the left mouse button to display the menu and view menu
options.
2. Once the menu is pulled down, place the cursor over the option you wish to
select (it will be highlighted in blue). Left-click to access the options.
In some cases one more step is required to reach the desired option. In all
cases, the procedure is the same.
To change the information in a area, press the left mouse button over the
frame so that blinking vertical line or cursor appears. The cursor shows the
current position in the table. Place the cursor using the mouse or use the
navigation key up or down. Then add or insert some characters or use the
backspace key to delete a character.
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Press the left mouse button twice and the text inside the box is highlighted in
blue. This text is overwritten when you start to introduce new information.
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To create, edit or print a message, the Marca itself has different options to
create and edit a message.
To print, select the print option from the File menu on the menu bar or click
the print icon .
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3.1.CONNECTION 3-1
3.2.CREATE A MESSAGE 3-2
3.2.1.MESSAGE FIELDS 3-2
3.2.2.CREATING YOUR MESSAGE 3-2
3.2.3.SAVING YOUR MESSAGE 3-5
3.3.PRINTING A MESSAGE 3-6
3.3.1.PRINTING 3-6
3.3.2.STOP PRINTING 3-8
3.3.3.ADJUSTING THE PRINTING POSITION 3-9
3.3.4.PRINTS COUNTER 3-11
3.4.STOPPING AND SWITCHING OFF THE LASER SYSTEM 3-11
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3.5.1.TOUCH SCREEN MENU DIAGRAM 3-14
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You can now begin to use the laser system, with the help of the instructions in
this chapter.
The instructions will show you how to turn on the laser system, and how to
create, edit and print a message. Also, you will learn how to stop and turn off
the laser beam and stop the laser system.
First the laser system should be unpacked, installed and set up by a Macsa
approved technician. The main power supply unit should already be connected.
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3.1. CONNECTION
1. Connect the power supply unit cable to the back of the laser system.
2. Connect the CUSTOMER connector (DB15) supplied with the laser system, to
the input marked “Customer”.
4. Remove the lens protection and point the laser at a flat surface for
marking, in accordance with the focal distance indicated on the sticker
found in the lens area.
8. Enable the safety key on the rear panel of the laser system.
9. (only icon i-1030) Flip the magnetothermic circuit breaker on the rear of the
laser system to the on position.
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10. When you see the system has started up, you will need to wait until the
internal management program loads (Scanlinux). This means you will have
to wait for the green LED (READY) to light up. The Touch Screen will display
a menu with the options MESSAGE, CONFIG and PRINT.
For Marca software, the main work screen opens after the startup process
has completed.
In this section you will learn how to create and save a new message.
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3.2.1. MESSAGE FIELDS
A message can contain several parts. Each part is called a field.. You can put
different types of fields into your message. For example:
• Text: a basic field that contains characters that will be printed in a text
field.
• User message: The user can associate a number from 0 to 255 to an initial
message.
Touch Screen
Use the following steps to create a new message with the Touch Screen:
1. Press “MESSAGE” on the main screen of the Touch Screen. In order to access
this mode you must enter a password. It is not possible create a new
message without the password.
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4. The "CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE" screen will then appear, in which the objects
will be entered. Up to four lines of text can be included, the number of
lines a message can have.
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5. Click the icon on the line where you want to insert the new field then
press FILL/EDIT to add a new object to the selected line.
6. Then on the next screen choose the type of data for the message (options
vary according to the type of data chosen) and then type the message with
the virtual keyboard (press on the keyboard that appears next to the Text
field). Press "OK" once the message is typed into the field.
7. Press "OK" to validate. The Touch Screen brings you to the “CREATE/EDIT
MESSAGE” screen.
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10. You can modify a number of message parameters (Resolution, speed, etc.).
To access them you must select the “PARAMETERS” option from the
“MODIFY” submenu in the “MESSAGE” mode.
Use the following steps to create a new message with Marca Lite:
1. Select the “File” menu on the menu toolbar and choose the “New” option.
2. Select the field type that you want to insert into the working area. Fields
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can be entered from the icons on the left (Static Figures, Calculated Figures
or Imports) or choose one of the existing options (Static Figures, Calculated
Figures or Import) from the “Draw” menu on the menu bar. Once you have
inserted all the fields you may adjust the different message parameters.
Unlike previous controllers, Marca does not have a limit on the number of
lines of text. You can overlap the figures one on top of the other.
On the Marca, everything that enters the work area is what will
subsequently be printed.
Use the following steps to save the message, depending on your user interface
Touch Screen
The Touch Screen does not have any direct option allowing you to save your
message. The Touch Screen saves the messages when you press “OK". If you
have edited/modified a message, when you press the "OK" key, the Touch
Screen returns you to the previous screen with the "CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE"
option and the message will be saved at the same time.
To save a message with Marca Lite, select the “File” menu and choose the
“Save” option (if this message is an existing message) or choose “Save as" (for
new messages).
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3.3. PRINTING A MESSAGE
In this section you will learn how to select and print a message that is stored,
and pause printing or cancel the message. This section also explains the
correct printing position.
3.3.1. PRINTING
Touch Screen
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2. The following screen shows the name of the current message to be printed
and the number of markings made with this message on the product.
• If the right message name is not displayed, press the icon next to
the field“SELECT MESSAGE”to select the right one. A list with all the
stored messages appears. Select the desired message by clicking on
the message name to return to the “PRINT” screen.
3. Press the "START PRINTING" option to start the marking process. This option
will print the selected file. You can choose the number of markings.
• If any other value is assigned, the laser will print the number of copies
selected by the user.
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To begin the marking process with Marca Lite follow the steps below:
1. Select the“Print” option in the “File” menu or press the icon. Also access
the “Print” option from the icon .
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2. Press the "Connect" button so that all the files in the laser appear in the
"Printdata" column.
3. Select the file you wish to print from one of those in the "Print Data"
column. Press “Activate”, which is just below the “Print data” column. If
the file you are working with has no name and therefore does not appear in
the “Printdata” column, Give it a name (for example: “new”) and Press
“Send to laser”.
Touch Screen
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To Stop printing:
The marking process is stopped. To quickly restart the printing press the
"START PRINTING" key.
Use the "STOP PRINTING" key to briefly stop printing or to change the current
message, although for the latter option you need not stop the marking process.
The "STOP PRINTING" button can only be used while the laser system is
printing.
If the marking process ends and you wish to disconnect the laser system, see
the section entitled "Pausing and stopping the laser system".
NOTE: When marking is paused, the Touch Screen will save all changes made
to the message. For example, if a sequence field is used, the marking will
restart in the correct position of the sequence.
Press the button after the marking process begins. After the marking
process has been stopped, to restart it, the system will ask us if we wish to
cancel or restart. Select restart.
Use the button to stop marking for a short period. This key can only be
used while the laser system is printing.
If the marking process is finished and you wish to turn off the laser system, see
“Stopping and turning off the laser system.”
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NOTE: When printing is paused, the Marca program saves any changes made to
the message. For example, if a sequence field is used, the marking will restart
in the correct position of the sequence
This section explains how to ensure the printed message appears in the right
position on the product.
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The following figure will help you understand the print position. The large
arrow shows the direction in which the product moves. In this example, there
is a fixed distance (C) between the marking head (A) and the photocell (B) that
detects the edge of the product. This distance is the same for all products and
all messages. The distance is zero for some installations. The installation
technician enters this measurement into the laser system during installation,
but you can change the value.
In this figure, the trigger signal from the sensor (photocell) occurs at the edge
of the product, although the label (E) is not at the edge of the product. The
distance between the sensor position and the print position (E) is the Print
Delay or Photocell Distance (D).
Use the following steps to change the print delay or photocell distance:
Touch Screen
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4. Use the keypad or arrow keys to enter a new value and then press “OK”.
5. Press the "OK" button to validate the changes, save them and return to the
previous screen.
3. Select the “Distance (mm)” option and enter the new value from the
keyboard. Press the "Accept" button to validate the changes and return to
the main screen.
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3.3.4. PRINTS COUNTER
The print counter shows the number of prints made with this message.
Touch Screen
You can see the current print counter in the “VARIABLE FIELDS” submenu in the
“PRINTING” mode:
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The print count value cannot be modified by the user. It will only increase as
each new mark is made.
The only way to change the counter value is by clicking the icon to reset
the counter.
Marca Lite
This section explains how to safely stop the laser system and turn off the
electrical supply.
The system must be turned off in different ways, depending on the amount of
time it remains inactive.
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In laser systems there are different types of stops depending on how long the
laser system is going to be inactive.
WARNING: Always use the correct procedure (described below) to shut down
and turn off the laser system.
Use the correct procedure to make sure that any changes are saved. If the
main circuit breaker is used to stop the laser system you may lose any changes
that were not previously saved.
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3.4.1. SWITCHING OFF
To stop the marking and switch off the laser system, do the following:
The system must be turned off in different ways, depending on the amount of
time it remains inactive
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- Key switch:
If you think the stoppage or period of inactivity of the laser system will be
relatively brief, it may be stopped from the key switch in order to disable
the laser beam but not the electrical power.
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- Key switch:
Use the key switch to stop the laser system in order to disable the laser
beam and the DC power.
To turn off the laser system during printing, first stop the laser emission (see
3.3.2. Stopping printing) with the user interface available and then proceed as
described above.
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Emergency shutdown procedure:
If there is any danger that might impede safe access to the mains supply or
laser system emergency stop button, do nothing more than evacuate the area.
WARNING: In all emergency cases, move the affected person away from the
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The Touch Screen is divided into three modes: Message Mode, System Configuration
Mode and Print Mode.
In the Message Mode you can set all the properties of a message, i.e., create, edit,
configure message parameters, save and delete a message
In System Configurations, you can set all the parameters relating to the laser system.
You can set dynamic parameters, lenses, scanners, check alarms, printing finished
signal and a number of other options to get the best results during the marking
process as well as many more options.
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In the Print Mode it is possible to set all the printing parameters. Choose the message
to be printed inside this mode, and the system status, message content, number of
copies, etc, are displayed.
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4 MESSAGE MODE
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This chapter explains how to use the “EDIT” option to change an existing
message; it describes:
This section describes how to add a new text field in the event that one of the
four possible lines is empty. To add a Date or Time field, see“4.5. Inserting a
date or time”. To learn how you can add other types of field to your message,
please refer to the Touch Screen, Hand Held Terminal and Marca manuals.
Touch Screen
1. Select the “MESSAGE” mode. Remember that the system will ask you for a
password.
2. Select the message you wish to edit in the “SELECT MESSAGE” option.
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5. Choose the Text field type.
6. Then fill the field with the text. Use the virtual keyboard to enter the
characters for the new field. The laser system displays the same characters
in the message as the entered text. After entering the text, press “OK” on
the virtual keyboard to validate the entered data.
Make sure that the number of characters is within the character limit. If the
limit is exceeded, the screen will display the shortened message after the
"OK" button is pressed on the virtual keyboard, and the cut part will not
print.
8. Follow steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 if you want to edit more Text fields in an empty
field.
9. Once all fields are edited, press “OK" on the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE”
screen to validate and save the message.
If you wish to insert a new field that is not text (a Date or Time), you must
follow the same steps, although afterwards, depending on the field type, there
are different options for configuring each one.
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Marca Lite (only net model)
Use the following steps to edit or modify an existing message with Marca Lite:
1. Select the “File” menu and choose the “Open” option. From the “Open”
option, open the message to which you wish to add a Text field, or click on
the icon .
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2. When the file is open, insert the new Text field. To select the Text field,
click on the icon in the static figures section on the left side of the
screen, or use the “Draw” menu to choose “Static figures -> Text”.
3. Place the cursor where you want to enter the Text field. Press the left
mouse button to enter the text you want. Choose from normal text, 2 bytes
UNICODE and 1 byte ANSI.
Ensure that the cursor (A) is outside the borders of the other message fields
to prevent them from overlapping.
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4. Press the “OK” button to validate the written text and insert it into the
chosen location. You can modify its properties by using the “Properties”
section on the lower Right edge. Press “Apply” to apply the changes.
If this field overlaps an existing field you will have to move the field (see
"Moving a Field") or delete it (see "Deleting a Field").
When you finish the changes, press on the icon or go to “File -> Save”
to save the changes.
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6. Once all changes have been made, click the icon or go to “File -> Save”
to save the changes.
If you want to insert another field type that is not text (a Date field or Time
field), you must follow the same steps, but you will have to select the field you
want. Depending on the field, you can set some field options or others in the
“Properties” section.
Touch Screen
2. Press “MODIFY” on the “MESSAGE” screen. The “MODIFY” screen will appear
for selecting the required message in the “SELECT MESSAGE” field. Click
“OK” to continue.
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3. Having selected the message, press “MODIFY” to access the submenu
“CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE”.
4. Click on the field and then on “FILL/EDIT”. Then put the cursor in the text
area. Use the virtual keyboard to modify the Text field content. Click “OK”
to make changes in the field.
If the field is not a Text field, you must edit it in a different way, for example,
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Click on the field and then on “FILL/EDIT”. The Touch Screen shows the
correct screen to edit this type of field.
For more information on how to edit a Date or Time field see section “4.5.
Inserting a date or time”.
Use the following steps to edit or modify an existing message with Marca:
1. Open the file in which you wish to modify a Text field. To open a file, go to
the “File” menu and select the “Open” option. Open the required message
from the Open option. You can also open it by clicking the icon on the
toolbar.
2. Left-click on the field that you want to modify. The selected field is
highlighted.
3. In the “Properties” section on the bottom right are a set of tabs for making
field changes.
If you want to modify the content of the Text field, select the “Text” tab,
left-click and hold the "Text" box (in which the field contents appear).
The “Text to write” screen appears with the content of the field highlighted
in blue. If you wish to change the field content, enter the field characters
directly. If you wish to enter some change, put the cursor in the appropriate
place using the mouse or the keyboard and enter the characters.
4. Once changes are entered, press “OK” in the “Text to write” window to
complete the changes and return to the main screen.
If the field is not a Text field, you must follow the same steps to edit it, for
example, with a Date field or Time field.
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The text tab will not appear, the tab for the selected field appears instead.
For more information on how to edit a Date or Time field see section “4.5.
Inserting a date or time”.
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click on the “FONT PARAMETERS”.
Select “GENERAL”, to directly modify the font type and height, as shown in the
figure below:
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The “FONT PARAMETERS” screen shows two options to configure the font:
“CHARACTER” and “DOT”.
• Character separation.
• Centre characters
• Message insert (X).
• Message insert (Y).
• Line separation.
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• Text separation.
• Angle.
• Group lines.
To change any of the above options, click on these options using the virtual
keyboard to enter new values and press “OK” on the same keyboard to
validate the new value and change another option.
Having changed all the required options, press “OK” to complete the
changes.
• Dot Time.
• Dot Speed.
• Micro step.
• Delay.
• Laser ON.
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To change any of the above options, click on these options using the virtual
keyboard to enter new values and press “OK” on the same keyboard to
validate the new value and change another option.
Having changed all the required options, press “OK” to complete the
changes.
Overlapping of two fields occurs only with the Marca Lite user interface.
An overlap occurs when one field crosses the borders of another. If fields
overlap, the overlapping areas will not be printed correctly, so one of the
fields must be moved (see how to move a field in section“4.4. Moving a field”).
To prevent overlapped fields, you must move the cursor outside the boundary
of the existing field before you insert the new field.
Moving a field can only be done with a Marca Lite user interface.
Sometimes you must move a field within a message. For example, if you add a
new field that overlaps an existing field, you must move the new field to
correct the problem.
2. Move the cursor to the centre of the field until it becomes a cross with an
arrow on each point.
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3. Hold down the left mouse button and move the cursor where you wish so
that it no longer overlaps another field. The field moves with the cursor.
Another way to move the field is by using the arrow keys on the keyboard to
move it after the field is selected and highlighted.
NOTE: It is possible to move several fields at once. To do this, select all the
fields you wish to move while holding down the "CONTROL" key and clicking on
the desired fields.
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In this chapter you will learn how to use a Date or a Time field in your
message. These field types use the current date and time, which is stored in
the internal clock in the laser system. You can use an offset to change the
printing date or time.
To insert a Date and Time field in a message, perform the following steps,
according to the user interface that you have.
Touch Screen
3. Press the “SELECT MESSAGE” option. Select the message into which you
wish to insert a date or time and then press the “OK” button.
4. Press the “MODIFY” option. The content of the message will then be shown
in the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen.
6. Select the field type that you want to insert into the message (hour,
seconds, minutes, day, month, year, week). In some fields a series of
options can be set.
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7. Complete the fields with the required parameters and press the “OK”
button to validate the new field and insert it into the message.
8. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 to insert another Date or Time field into the
message.
1. Select the “File” menu and choose the “Open” option. From the “Open”
option, open the message to which you wish to add a Text field, or do so by
2. Select one of the calculated field options referencing dates and times on
the left of the screen, or go to the “Draw” menu and choose one of the
“Calculated Figures” options referring to dates and times (hour, seconds,
minutes, day, month, year, week).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to insert more Date or Time fields in your
message.
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4.5.2. SELECTING A FORMAT
Touch Screen
When you select the field type you wish to insert into the message, a series of
options for configuring the field will appear. One of them is the format that
will be used. The format option cannot be configured in all the fields (only in
the day, month, year, week and time fields).
To choose the format you must modify when it is first inserted in the field,
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changed.
After creating the field, click on the small arrow on the right side of the format
option to pull down the different formats for the field. Select the most suitable
one and press “OK”.
The fields with an optional format are shown with a tab in the “Properties”
section along with the name of the field type. For example, when entering a
time field, a tab appears under the name Time. Choose the format you want.
With the Marca, after entering the field, its format may be changed.
Use this option to add a fixed number of days (weeks, months, years) from the
correct date. You can use this method to print a “Sell-by” date. The date
offset will be printed in the message (for example, if the correct date is
September 2 and the date offset is +10 days, the date that is printed in the
message is September 12).
Touch Screen
To adjust the difference between one date and another, click on "OFFSET
(DAYS)" in the field options.
Enter the value using the virtual keyboard and then press “OK”. Press “OK” to
validate the changes, save them and return to the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE”
screen.
The "OFFSET (DAYS)" option must always be the equivalent in days, and not in
months or years.
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Marca Lite (only net model)
To adjust the difference between one date and another, first select the field
the offset of which you wish to modify. Then open the “Expiration" tab of the
“Properties” section.
Click on the Offset (days) box. The cursor appears inside the box, blinking.
Enter the value.
Next click the Apply button to validate the changes and apply them to the
field. The changes will be seen in the work area.
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Remember that the Offset value must be the equivalent in days, not in months
or years.
To delete a field
Touch Screen
3. Press the “SELECT MESSAGE” option. Select the message and press “OK” on
the screen.
4. Go to the “MODIFY” menu. The content of the message selected will then
be shown in the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen.
5. Click the field you wish to delete so that the cursor appears within it or it is
highlighted.
6. Press the “DELETE” option to delete the field selected and press “OK” to
validate and save the changes.
2. Place the cursor over the desired field and press the left mouse button to
highlight the field.
3. Press the “SUPR” key of the keyboard to delete the field. You can also
delete a field via “Edit” > “Delete”.
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This chapter provides more information on the printing process.
This menu provides all the options for printing from the Touch Screen.
NUMBER OF PRINTS
TIME
SELECT MESSAGE
SYSTEM STATUS
NUMBER OF PRINTS
ALARMS SETUP
PRESS TO TEST
START PRINTING
PREVIEW
HELP EDIT SEQUENTIAL NUMBER
VARIABLE FIELDS EDIT USER MESSAGE
START LASER POINTER EDIT GLOBAL NUMBER
PRINT COUNTER
5.1.1. PRINT
• Number of prints: With this option you can select the number of marks
that you want to make
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If you assign a 0, the Laser prints non-stop according to the
configuration of the Photocell in the Laser setup section
If any other value is assigned, the laser prints the number of
copies selected by the user.
• Start laser pointer: This option shows where to mark the completed
text. When the preliminary impression area is correct, enter the menu
Begin printing for marking.
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• Press to test: Make a test mark with the currently configured
parameters.
• Print counter: This option allows you to check the number of markings
made by the laser. It also allows the counter to be reset to zero.
• Edit sequential number: With this option you can define which number
you require as the current message sequence number.
• Edit global number: It has the same practical effect as the sequential
number, but this option maintains the same value if you change the
printing message.
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PRINTING
5.1.3. HELP
5.1.4. PREVIEW
The arrow keys are located on the right part of the screen, next to the red
square. They are used to move the message content around the marking area.
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This screen also has buttons for zooming in and out or displaying 100% of the
message content.
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Press “Connect” and all files contained in the laser are displayed.
Select the file you want to print or enter a new name for the file you are
working with (for example: "new") and press the button:
The file “new” is then placed in the “Print data”. Select with the mouse, press
the “Activate” button and then:
from the lower left margin.
Then, the file is sent to the laser to be marked and the icons (Laser on
signal) and (Stop button) are activated
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This section describes how to manage the messages that are stored in the laser
system. You can also delete a message that is not needed.
Touch Screen
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3. Select the message you wish to delete in the “SELECT MESSAGE” field and
press “OK” to select it.
5. The Touch Screen asks you to confirm that you want to delete the message.
Marca Lite
1. On your PC, go to the file where the message you wish to delete is stored.
2. Left-click on the file that you want to delete and press the “SUPR” key of
the keyboard or right-click on the file that you want to delete and then left-
click on the “DELETE” option of the dropdown menu.
This option is only available with the and Marca Lite. To copy an existing
message, do the following.
1. On your PC, go to the file where the message you wish to copy is stored.
2. Left-click on the file that you want to copy and press the “CNTRL" + "C" on
the keyboard or right-click on the selected file and click on the “COPY”
option of the context menu.
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Then go to the new folder and paste the file in it. You can paste the file with
“CNTRL” + “V” keys or right click select the “PASTE” option from the context
menu.
This option is only available with the Marca Lite. To change an existing name,
do the following.
1. On your PC, go to the file where the message you wish to copy is stored.
2. Left-click on the file. Once selected, left-click on the file name and it will
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be highlighted.
1. Select the “File” menu and choose the “Open” option. Once within the
Open option, open the message whose name you wish to change. This may
2. Once the file is opened, return to the “File” menu and select the “Save As"
option to save the message where you wish with a new name.
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7 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
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7.2.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7-4
7.3.DIMENSIONS 7-5
7.3.1.ICON I-1010 7-5
7.3.2.ICON I-1030 7-6
7.4.REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 7-7
7.5.LENSES 7-10
7.6.USER INTERFACE 7-10
7.7.SOFTWARE 7-10
7.8.FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 7-11
7.8.1.FUME EXTRACTOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION 7-11
7.8.2.INSTALLATION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS 7-12
7.9.WARNING LABEL POSITIONING 7-13
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7.1. INTRODUCTION
The ICON Laser System allows the marking of mobile or stationary products
such as paper, wood and some plastics.
The wavelength of the laser is 10.6µm. This is the infrared part of the
spectrum, which means that the laser beam is invisible. The aim is to send this
beam to the surface to be marked by increasing the surface temperature.
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Emissions considered completely invisible can interact with any surface that
may produce visible light. These emission can be dangerous. Therefore, the
user should take maximum precautions at all times.
The system consists of four main parts that make the marking process possible.
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Laser Beam Source
In this case CO2, He and N2. At the same time the source is subdivided into the
following parts:
• Laser tube.
• RF power supply unit.
Beam deflection
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• Galvanometric scanners X, Y assembly. These carry a mirror, which reflects
the laser beam onto the marking surface.
• Scanner control. Its function is to place the scanners at the correct angle at
all times in order to get the marking in the right position.
Electronic control
Cooling system
Since the energy generated by the system is discharged as heat, the system
needs to be cooled. In the case of laser systems from the ICON series, the
system is cooled by air. The cooling system consists of fans. ICON Laser systems
use only one fan located on the rear panel.
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7.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WAVELENGTH 10.6µ
115V / 230 V
MAIN POWER 50/60 Hz
SUPPLY UNIT
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(1 Phase + N) 300VA (1 Phase + N) 650VA
Laser, Scanners, Power supply units, Control electronics and CPU in the laser system
Beam Beam
Power density Power density
diameter diameter
MARKING AREA
INDICATOR AND
OPTIONAL
FOCAL LENGTH
INDICATOR
Icon Touch Screen Terminal – Photocell kit - Photocell - Encoder Kit - Alarm
Kit - Extractor - Plexiglass Protection - Ground Support - U-ARM Assembly
ACCESSORIES Support 45x45 - Back Pack - Tripod Floor Stand - Horizontal Tripod Grip -
Vertical Tripod Grip - Table protection - Marking papers - Eye Protection -
Focal Distance Measurements
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7.3.2. ICON I-1030
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iCON i-1010
iCON i-1030
iCON i-1010 net
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iCON i-1030 net
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The following is a summary of the connectors on the back cover.
ENCODER / PHOTOCELL
Pin Function
#1 POSITIVE VOLTAGE (+5V)
#2 ENC/A
#3 ENC A
#4 ENC/B
#5 ENC B
#6 GND
#7 +15V
#8 PHOTOCELL INPUT
#9 GND
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Pin
DB15
Function
DB15
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#1 POSITIVE VOLTAGE (+5V)
#2 -
#3 -
#4 15V
#5 GND COM
#6 30V - (i-1030)
#7 TXD
COM2
#8 RXD
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#9 GND (5V/15/30)
#10 COM
#11 NO COMPUTER
READY
#12 NC
#13 -
#14 INTERLOCK1
#15 INTERLOCK2
• Computer Ready is activated when the laser is in the printing process and is
not printing. Relay closes a contact when the marking process stops.
• External alarms can be detected with the Interlock pins. If the external
circuit is not closed, the marking system will warn the user of an error and
will not allow marking.
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7.5. LENSES
Lenses used by the ICON laser system come in only one size. The dimensions of
the printing field of the lens optically is 60x60mm. For the iCON, these
dimensions are reduced by the maximum angle of scanners to 30x30mm:
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MA: Marking Area in mm BD: Beam Diameter in µm
FD: Focal Distance in mm WD: Working Distance in mm
PD: Power Density in W/mm2
- Working Distance (WD): The distance between the laser system base and the
surface to be marked.
- Focal Distance (FD): the distance between the centre of the lens and the
surface to be marked.
The ICON Laser System can be controlled with the laser system Touch Screen,
it is possible to connect an external Touch Screen, and the net model can be
controlled with a PC using an Ethernet connection.
7.7. SOFTWARE
There is software to control the laser system. This software is optional, that is,
it may be obtained independently of the laser system.
• Crystal Font
This software is a laser system proprietary font and is built into ScanLinux. This
font is activated externally to the laser system by choosing this option on the
Touch Screen or the Marca Lite.
If you chose a dot matrix font for a text object, enter values for the following
parameters.
• Dot time: Sets the laser time for each dot of the character
(inµs).
• Dot speed: Defines the jump speed between dots (in mm/s).
• Dot microstep: Defines the resolution for jumps between dots.
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•
•
during the jump between dots.
Delay: Scanner delay time for each dot.
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Laser On between dots: When enabled, the laser will be kept on
In Marca you can modify the parameters of this font from the font editor that is
included in the software.
When this font is chosen, the text is represented by dots, as shown in the
figure below.
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Macsa Icon Laser systems can incorporate some accessories such as:
The fume extractor is a mechanism for extracting fumes and particles resulting
from marking a product. Once these fumes and particles have been extracted,
they are driven through a pipe to the extractor, where they are filtered.
The fume extractor is not included in the Macsa Icon Series marking system.
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NOTE: In the case of i-1010 can be taken powered since pin 4 (+15V) or since pin 6
(+30V) , but in the case of i-1030 only can be taken since pin 4 (+15V), because the
30V since pin 6 isn’t available for this model.
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7.8.2. INSTALLATION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS
Indicator lights show the laser system operation status at all times.
Like a normal traffic light, this accessory consists of two different colour
indicator lights, so that one or the other lights up depending on the status.
• Green: lights up when the laser system is marking and has already
completed the initialisation process.
NOTE: In the case of i-1010 can be taken powered since pin 4 (+15V) or since pin 6
(+30V) , but in the case of i-1030 only can be taken since pin 4 (+15V), because the
30V since pin 6 isn’t available for this model.
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7.9. WARNING LABEL POSITIONING
iCON i-1010
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6
CO2 LASER
400W MAX. OUTPUT
λ 10.6µm
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
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1 - Class IV Laser Alarm Label CO2
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7 - Laser Aperture label
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9- Warning Label
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10- Lens Cover
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iCON i-1030
1
4
3
2 1- Laser Hazard Symbol
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2- Unlocking panel
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6- Warning Label
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9- Lens cover
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10- - Serial Number and CE label
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Before replacing any component, the end user should carefully read
Chapters 0 and 1 of this instruction manual.
To get maximum performance from the laser marking system and avoid
damage, it is very important to perform preventive maintenance on all
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components.
It is very important that the electrical power of the system be shut down
before any maintenance procedure, to prevent any hazardous exposure to laser
radiation.
WARNING: The following operations must be carried out with the laser system
isolated from the main electricity supply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check lens.
Check all cavities and covers for cleanliness.
Examine laser system air filters for visual signs of blockage.
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Clean the focus lenses.
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8.2. CLEANING THE LASER SYSTEM
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8.2.1. LASER SYSTEM COVER
Use a clean cloth, soft, damp and lint-free. Avoid touching the lenses with
the damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive materials which can damage the laser system.
1. Stop and turn off the laser system (see section 3.4).
2. Use a damp, lint-free cloth around the marking head, avoiding contact with
the lens.
3. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to dry the marking head. Avoid touching the lens
with the cloth.
8.3. LENSES
Pay special attention when handling the lens holder to ensure the
lens surface is not touched by fingers or any other device.
During the marking process, a volatilisation of particles and fumes from the
surface of the marked product occurs, which are absorbed by the extraction
system. The problem increases when these particles form deposits on the lens
surface. Deposits of particles on the lens may cause two different problems:
• Lens damage when the deposited particles are burned by the laser.
For these reasons, the lens should be cleaned periodically. Otherwise, these
may be damaged and the laser beam focus distorted.
All optical materials used in the infrared range are very fragile and their
maintenance requires extreme care. These optical elements must be carefully
handled and proper maintenance products must be used. Below is a set of basic
materials required to clean the lenses and mirrors
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• Plastic tweezers.
• Lens cleaning paper.
• Pure acetone, never use water or soap.
1. Make sure the laser is not enabled. (In any case, it is advisable to turn the
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system off to clean the lens).
2. Remove the lens. Unscrew the lens and its holder from the base of the
marking head.
5. Fold the lens cleaning paper two or three times, avoiding sharp corners and
hold it with the plastic tweezers but without letting them touch the lens
surface directly, as this would damage the protective coating of the lens.
6. With the aid of tweezers, gently rub both surfaces of the lens in a circular
motion with the lens cleaning paper. The plastic tweezers must never touch
the lens surface because this would damage its protective coating.
8. Repeat this procedure (changing the paper each time) until the lens is
clean.
9. Install the lens and its holder on the marking head base.
Remove the main laser cover head. Check exposed optical surfaces for signs of
damage or contamination. The most contaminating element for lenses is dust
or the volatised material itself. This can be removed with a small air puffer. Do
not use any type of aerosol as it could cause freezing.
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DO NOT remove any protective cover or other covers.
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Inspection and cleaning of the elements protected by these covers must be
done by specialized personnel.
The focal distance is the distance from the lens centre to the focusing point
where the product to be coded is positioned.
This distance must be periodically checked because it affects the quality of the
printing. It should also be checked after the lens has been cleaned.
You must check that the laser beam is correctly centred with respect to the
scanner mirrors. Use the following procedure to check this:
Select a message with 30x30mm square and print it. If you do not get a perfect
square, i.e., if it is distorted or one of the sides is imperfect or absent, the
alignment is not correct.
To resolve this problem, move the position dials until you obtain the desired
position.
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9.3.ALARMS 9-3
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9.1. INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes some of the System Event messages and what to do if
the laser system displays a Warning or a Print Failure message. The laser
system displays these messages in the user interface if any problem occurs.
If the laser system displays an event that is not described in this chapter, you
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Event messages
These event messages indicate problems that you can often easily correct.
However, if any of the problems are not resolved after you perform the
recommended action, contact your local Macsa distributor.
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9.2. SYSTEM FAULTS
The system does not Incorrect electrical 1. Check the main connection.
turn on connection
2. Make sure there is no other machine
on the same electrical line that may
damage the operation of the laser.
3. Check to ensure the system is
connected correctly to power.
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4. Check the condition of the fuse.
The Ready LED is not 1. Fuse is blown. 1. Check fuse.
on
2. LED is blown. 2. Check LED.
3. ScanLinux has not 3. Connect the Customer connector to
loaded correctly. the laser system.
4. The laser system has not 4. Restart the laser system.
rearmed.
5. If the problem persists contact your
5. The Customer connector technical service.
is not connected.
6. Connect the laser system to the
external controller. If there is
communication, the laser or LED is
failing.
The Lase LED is not 1. Fuse is blown. 1. Check fuse.
on.
2. LED is blown. 2. Check LED.
3. The laser system is not 3. Check whether the laser system is
emitting laser beam. actually emitting laser beam or not.
4. Internal problems. 4. If the laser system is emitting laser
beam and the LED does not light up,
contact your technical service.
The Alarm LED is The laser system is 1. Replace the air filters
activated. overheated.
2. Turn off the laser system and allow
it to cool for a while.
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USER EVENTS
The Touch Screen Your Touch Screen seems 1. Check the connection between the
does not connect to be connected to the Touch Screen and the laser system
laser system but the
2. If the connection seems correct,
Touch Screen does not
verify the cable and connectors.
respond.
Incomplete characters The value of the Increase the value of the Maximum
and figures parameter Maximum inertia parameter.
inertia is too low.
There are burned The value of the Decrease the value of the Maximum
areas at the parameter Maximum inertia parameter.
connections between inertia is too high.
lines
9.3. ALARMS
Overtemp The laser system's Turn off the laser system and leave it
temperature exceeds to cool.
permitted temperature
limits.
File not found 1. The required file does Find the file with the correct name.
not exist.
2. The file name is
incorrect.
Invalid font The font used for marking Recreate the message with a valid
a message is not a valid laser system font.
font for the laser system.
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FAULT CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Over speed The belt is going too Decrease the belt speed.
quickly.
Hard drive full Too many files stored in Delete files not required for the
the laser system hard marking process.
drive.
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File not allowed File format that is not Change the file format.
supported by the laser
system.
Trigger signal. More detection signals are Readjust the trigger value.
received than the number
of detected signals entered
by the user.
Maximum Distance. The Maximum Distance Configure the Maximum Distance again
between two marking is entering an appropriate value.
bigger than the distance
defined by user.
Minimum Distance. The Minimum Distance Configure the Minimum Distance again
between two marking is entering an appropriate value.
less than the distance
defined by user.
X scanner X scanner failure. Contact your technical service.
Empty Message The message that you want Enter some text so the message can
to print has no content. print.
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Not all alarms always inform to the user when their is a failure. The user
decides whether to have the laser system report or not on the following
alarms:
USER EVENTS
• Belt Stopped.
• Over Speed.
• Trigger signal.
• Interlock.
• Shutter closed.
• Empty message.
• OEM Shutter.
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• Maximum Distance.
• Minimum Distance.
It is possible that some laser system components may get damaged during
shipping and later affect the marking process. If this happens, a service
technician should inspect the different internal laser system components.
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Before users are allowed to use the laser system, or any of its accessories, they
should be trained to a level of competency that enables them to perform their
tasks safely and effectively. It is recommended that, as a minimum, training
should include the following topics.
Basic operations:
- Safety:
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Safety issues (hazard prevention and accident management) for eye and skin
contact.
- Getting started:
Use of passwords.
- During printing:
Selecting a message.
Printing a message.
Stopping printing.
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- Laser system care:
Intermediate operations
Depending upon the tasks operators may be required to perform, they may
need additional training in the following areas:
- Creating a message:
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Finding the parameters.
Printing position.
- Routine maintenance:
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GLOSSARY
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The glossary explains some of the terms that are used in this guide.
Control unit (KIP-1000) the control panel built-into the KIP-1070 and KIP-
1080 laser systems come with push-buttons and a
Touch Screen to control the laser system.
Font size Size of the printed characters. You can adjust the
size of the printed characters.
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Guarantee (Quality) The product is of a high quality and the operation of
the laser system is correct.
Hand Held Terminal User interface used to control the laser system.
Mains power supply unit Located on the rear of some laser systems. Its shuts
switch off or turns on the laser system's power supply unit
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NOTE Points of specific interest referring to a higher
performance or improved operation; additional
information or explanation on the subject in
question.
Print delay The distance between the product sensor and the
position at which the laser system starts to print the
message.
Production line Refers to the production line where the laser system
is being used, as part of a harmonised set of
different subsystems that work with the product
until the finished product is obtained.
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GLOSSARY
Touch screen User interface hardware and software used to
control the laser system.
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