En K 1000 UserManual V100

USER MANUAL
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Prepared by:: Date:
Francesc Bravo June, 19th 2012

Marc Pla
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0 Warning
1 Laser safety
2 Introduction
3 Getting started
4 Message mode
5 Printing
6 Managing your messages
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
The Company installing the system (Installer) hereby undertakes to ascertain

the requirements of the Customer's Work Place Safety Overseer, Laser Safety
and Country Regulations. The Installer further undertakes to install adequate
protection to maintain the safety of the laser marking system supplied by
PROPERTY OF MACSA ID, S.A. EXCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL USE / MAY 12 - VER 3.0.3
MACSA ID, S.A. The Installer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all
safety precautions, and that all laser marking system safety devices are
handled and used properly. Specifically, the Installer is responsible for
providing and installing safety devices to make this class 4 laser product to a
safe laser. Safety devices and protections supplied by MACSA ID, S.A. will not
necessarily meet requirements of the Customer’s Work Place Safety Overseer,
Laser Safety and Country Regulations and no warranty or representation is
given or made that they comply with any statutory or other requirement. No
liability is accepted by MACSA ID, S.A. in this respect, as stated in Chapter 1 of
this instruction manual.
Important: It is very important to read the entire instruction manual

thoroughly before installing and starting the system, since the product
delivered to you by MACSA ID, S.A. involves an element of risk to the user if it
is not used correctly.
The use of controls or adjusting devices or procedures other than those

specified herein may result in exposure to laser emission.
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.
This symbol warns the user of invisible laser emission output

that can be hazardous for the laser system user.
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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 iLASERBOX, 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
Macsa K-1010 SP.net model, indicates a K-1000 series model with a 10W power,
basic optical features and Ethernet connection.
ASTEC is a trademark of ASTEC American, Inc.

CW100D and CW200SD are trademarks of GSI Lumonics Inc.
DiskOnChip is a trademark of M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers Ltd.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development
Company, L.P.
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Kem Fluid/10 is a trademark of Kem Quality, S.L.
LUCE is a trademark of BrightSolutions.
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Me®, Windows 2000®, Windows XP® are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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Siemens is a trademark of Siemens AG.
SOL is a trademarck of BrightSolutions
Synrad, Synrad Evolution are trademarks of Synrad, Inc.
Universal is a trademark of Universal Laser Systems Inc.
VPFL is a trademark of V-GEN
Violino is a registered trademark of Laservall S.p.A.
Zicon is a registered trademark of Ziptronix, Inc.
All other products and company names mentioned herein are registered
trademarks of their respective owners and are acknowledged as such.
COPYRIGHT
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a backup system or translated into any human or computer language,
regardless of the form used, without the express prior written permission of
MACSA ID, S.A.
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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.
First edition published in 2008

® MACSA ID, S.A. 2008
Macsa is a registered trademark of MACSA ID, S.A.
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 products are subject to continual development and improvement.

Updates to the content of this guide will be made accordingly in subsequent
editions.
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
It is very important to read the information contained in the Laser Safety

section before installing and starting the system. The use of controls or
adjusting devices or procedures other than those specified herein may result in
exposure to laser emission.
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.
It is strongly recommended that any maintenance tasks, other than those

described in this guide are performed only by Macsa technical service or Macsa-
trained personnel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 LASER SAFETY
PROPERTY OF MACSA ID, S.A. EXCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL USE / MARCH 12 - VER 3.0.5
1.1. LASER TYPES 1-1

1.2. LASER SAFETY STANDARDS 1-2
1.2.1. SAFETY SWITCHES 1-5
1.2.2. PROTECTIVE CASING 1-5
1.3. WARNING AND INFORMATION SYMBOLS 1-8
1.3.1. TERMS 1-8
1.3.2. GENERAL HAZARDS 1-9
1.3.3. POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY WARNING 1-9
1.3.4. POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY 1-11
1.4. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND LAW 1-11
1.4.1. CDRH REQUIREMENTS 1-11
1.4.2. UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1-12
1.4.3. UNITED STATES FCC REQUIREMENTS 1-12
1.4.4. USER INFORMATION 1-13
1.4.5. EUROPEAN UNION REQUIREMENTS 1-13
1.5. FEATURES OF CO2 SYSTEMS 1-17
1.6. FEATURES OF THE YAG SYSTEM 1-19
1.7. WARNING LABELS 1-21
Version: 3.0.5
Date: March
2012
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LASER SAFETY
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1.1. LASER TYPES
There are different types of lasers according to the medium of photon

propagation (gas, solid, liquid, etc.) contained inside the laser tube and the
excitation mechanism used to cause the laser process. As a result, laser
emissions of different wavelengths (λ), energy content and power are
obtained. The risks from exposure to laser emission are different for each type
of laser. According to the features mentioned above, lasers are categorized
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 IIIA. Continuous emission lasers that have an output power of

up to 5mW or five times the Class II limit for pulsed and swept
lasers. Regarding the remaining spectral ranges, emission should not
exceed five times the AEL of Class I.
■ 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.
Any part of the laser protective casing which, when removed or
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.
NOTE: Laser marking system protection covers can only be removed

by using tools.
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.
There are risk control procedures for each class of laser:
■ Classes IIA and IIIA. They only require precautions to prevent

direct, continuous view of the beam. Momentary exposure
due to accidental viewing is not considered dangerous.
■ 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.
3. In the absence of the conditions specified in point 2, eye protection must

be worn.
■ Class IV. These may produce injuries caused by the direct

beam or its specular and diffused reflections. They also
involve fire risk. In addition to the precautions mentioned in

the previous section, the following should also be used:
1. The laser system must be installed, adjusted and operated only by

qualified, trained and authorized personnel.
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.).
3. The beam and incidence area must be surrounded by a material resistant

to the wavelength emitted by the laser in order to avoid specular
reflection in the invisible spectrum due to the far infrared laser emission.
4. The presence of people in the beam path must be avoided in order to

prevent exposure to emission or specular reflections.
5. Carbon plates or other sufficiently thick refractory materials must be

installed at the end of the beam path. Nevertheless, some precautions
must be taken, as the surface of these materials can vitrify after lengthy
exposure, causing specular reflection.
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.
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE (HFZ-312)

CENTRE FOR DEVICES AND RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH
US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
8757 GEORGIA AVENUE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
TEL.: (301) 427-1172
EUROPE
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

IEC STANDARD
EMISSION SAFETY OF LASER PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT
CLASSIFICATION, REQUIREMENTS AND USER’S GUIDE.
SPAIN
The standard to be observed is UNE- EN 60825, which covers all laser products
installed and manufactured in Spain.
SAFETY DEVICES AND PROTECTIONS SUPPLIED BY MACSA ID, S.A.

WILL NOT NECESSARILY MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THE CUSTOMER’S
LOCAL FACTORY INSPECTOR, LASER SAFETY AND COUNTRY
REGULATIONS AND NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION IS GIVEN
OR MADE THAT THEY COMPLY WITH ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER
REQUIREMENT. NO LIABILITY IS ACCEPTED BY MACSA ID, S.A. IN
THIS RESPECT.
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1.2.1. SAFETY SWITCHES
The laser coding system includes a safety switch (interlock).
■ Lock control. Consists of a micro-switch located on the protective

cover of the laser tube. When this cover is removed while the
system is working, a message is Laser Locked will be displayed on
the laser marking system screen and the laser is deactivated.
1.2.2. PROTECTIVE CASING

The area between the marking head and the printing surface must have a
protective casing to prevent user access to the laser marking system.
Making this protective casing is the responsibility of the installer in each

country.
Example of a protective casing:
The steps required to create a protective casing are shown below.
Required materials for CO2 laser systems:
• - Polycarbonate greater than 2 mm thick for top cover and

sides.
• - 1 Electric saw
• - 1 Polisher
• - Black anodized aluminium or a carbon plate for rear cover
Required materials for YAG or Fibre laser systems:
• - Black anodized aluminium for top cover, rear cover and

sides.
• - 1 Electric saw
• - 1 Polisher
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RIGHT SIDE
REAR COVER
METAL
REINFORCEMENT
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.
So, the length of this part will be:
Length = (2 x desired casing height) + (production line width)
Steps to follow:
1. Cut a piece of polycarbonate/aluminium, according to the

dimensions specified above, using a jig saw.
2. Polish the edges of the top cover.
3. Mark the position where this part needs to be folded.
4. Make cuts (using the jig saw) at the edges where the piece will
be folded.
5. Place the area that will be folded over a thermic resistor
(avoiding contact with it).
6. Fold the side to form a right-angle with the horizon.
7. Using a jig saw, make an opening where the focus lens will be
inserted.
8. Polish the edges of the opening.
In order to have access to the marking area, a hinge should be mounted

between this cover and the rear cover. In this case, it is necessary to use a
safety interlock switch to disable the laser when the cover is opened.
MAKING THE RIGHT SIDE
Steps to follow:
1. Take measurements from the right side of the protective

casing.
2. Using a jig saw, cut a piece Polycarbonate/ aluminium to the
above measurements.
3. Cut an opening in accordance with the dimensions of the
products to be marked.
4. Polish the edges of this piece with a polisher.
This side should be attached to the metal support with screws.
MAKING THE LEFT SIDE
Follow the same steps set forth in the previous paragraph.

Make an opening to attach the fume vent.
Attach this side the in the same way as the right side.
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MAKING REAR COVER
Steps to follow:
1. Take measurements for the rear cover.

2. Cut a piece of black anodized aluminium to the above
measurements.
3. Polish the edges of this piece with a polisher.
4. Attach this cover on the metal reinforcement in the same way
as the two protective sides.
5. Insert the black anodized aluminum plate.
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.
1.3. WARNING AND INFORMATION SYMBOLS
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.
Danger: Hazards that could result in serious personal injury or death.
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in serious personal

injury or death.
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal

injury or product damage.
Note: Points of particular interest for more efficient or convenient

equipment operation; additional information or explanation concerning the
subject under discussion.
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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.
1.3.3. POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY WARNING
This product emits infrared radiation at a wavelength of 10.6µm or

1.06 µm. Direct or indirect exposure to laser radiation may cause
serious damage to the cornea, therefore it is mandatory to wear
protective viewing goggles in areas exposed to the laser beam.

Goggles protect against scattered radiation but do not protect
against direct viewing of the beam or reflections from metal
surfaces. Protective goggles that block 10.6 µm CO2 or 1.06 µm YAG
laser radiation are available from MACSA ID, S.A.
RADIATION VIEWING CONDITIONS
The laser exiting the resonator is considered an intense monochromatic light

source. Due to these features it can be seen as a source of high luminosity.
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.
Direct view of the Laser beam:
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.
Direct view of the beam after mirror reflection:
This may occur by directing the beam towards a reflective surface.

Viewing a beam reflected off a flat surface is very dangerous and the same as
direct viewing.
Direct view of the beam after focusing:
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.
Always use goggles with a conformity certificate.
Remember that no goggles can provide prolonged protection from
direct radiation.
If exposed to intense laser radiation, even briefly, or to less intensity but

longer duration, both the cornea and the retina can be burned and irreparably
and permanently damaged.
Direct exposure to focused radiation can burn the skin. In addition, it is

necessary to bear in mind that there may be collateral ultraviolet radiation
along with the main radiation. Prolonged exposure may cause skin cancer.
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.
Materials processing can generate air contaminants such as

vapours, fumes, and/or particles that may be noxious, toxic, or
even fatal. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for materials being
processed should be thoroughly evaluated and the adequacy of
provisions for fume extraction, filtering and venting should be
carefully considered. Review the following references for further
information on exposure criteria:
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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).
It may be necessary to consult local governmental agencies regarding

restrictions on the ventilation of processing vapours.
1.3.4. POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous exposure.
1.4. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND LAW
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.
1.4.1. CDRH REQUIREMENTS
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.
Federal regulations require that all laser products manufactured on or after

August 2, 1976 must be certified as complying with the performance standard.
The manufacturer must demonstrate the product’s compliance with the
standard prior to certification or introduction of the product in the market by
filing reports pertaining to the radiation safety of the product and the
associated quality control program to the Center for Devices and Radiological
Health (CDRH). Failure to provide the required reports or product certification
is a violation of Section 360B of the Radiation Control and Health and Safety
Service Act of 1968.
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.
Common safe operating practices should be exercised at all times

when the laser is in use. To prevent exposure to direct or diffused
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 may result from
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.
Safe operation of the laser requires the use of an external beam

block to safely block the beam from travelling beyond the desired
work area. Use a firebrick or similar non-dispersive, non-
combustible material as the block. NEVER use organic material or
metals as the beam blocker. Organic materials, in general, are
combustible and metals act as reflectors that may create an area
of immediate danger.
This information is available at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Division of Small Manufactures Assistance
Rockville, MD 20857
1.4.2. UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The United States Communications Act of 1934 vested the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC) with the authority to regulate laser systems
that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency spectrum. The
purpose of the Communication Act was to prevent harmful electromagnetic
interference (EMI) from affecting authorized radio communication services in
the frequency range above 9 kHz.
1.4.3. UNITED STATES FCC REQUIREMENTS
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.
1.4.5. EUROPEAN UNION REQUIREMENTS
The Laser Marking System should be installed and operated at prepared

facilities and by duly trained personnel. Due to the considerable risks and
hazards associated with the installation and operation this device with its built-
in laser, the manufacturer must provide appropriate product warning labels
and instructions to ensure safety. MACSA ID, S.A. assumes no responsibility for
the compliance of the system into which the Laser Marking System is installed,
other than to supply and/or recommend components complying with CE
standards and European Directives.
Pursuant to Article 1, paragraphs 2 and article 3 of the Machinery Directive,

2006/42/CE, the Machinery Directive does not apply to this system. Concerning
the incorporation of the laser marking system into equipment that may fall
under the definition of Machinery, MACSA ID, S.A. considers the application of
the EMC Directive and Low voltage directive as sufficient evidence that the
laser marking system will not compromise the compliance of the Machinery
into which it is incorporated.
The following hazards would be typical for this product when incorporated for
intended use:
a) Risk of injury when lifting or moving the unit.

b) Risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy through unauthorized
removal of access panels, doors, or protective barriers.
c) Risk of exposure to hazardous laser energy and injury due to failure of
personnel to use proper eye protection and/or failure to adhere to
applicable laser safety procedures.
d) Generation of hazardous air contaminants that may be noxious, toxic, or
even fatal.
With respect to instances of electromagnetic interference, MACSA ID, S.A.

defines marking variations to be an unacceptable loss of performance, as long
as the following criteria are met: (1) There is no damage to the marking
equipment, or machinery into which it is integrated, (2) The marking variation
does not cause a hazardous or unsafe condition, (3) The marking variation is
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apparent to the operator, and (4) Normal operation is recovered after removal
of the interfering signal.
A report of EU service requirements pertaining to the laser marking system is

shown below.
European Union Directives
Applicable Standards/Norms
2004/108/CE, Electromagnetic Compatibility

61000-6-3/A11:2004, Generic emissions.
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.
SAFETY OF LASER PRODUCTS APPLICATION GUIDE
The European Norm (EN) document EN 60825-1 was developed to protect

persons from laser radiation by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of
laser products to provide an indication of laser radiation; to classify laser
products according to the degree of hazard; to require both user and
manufacturer to establish procedures so that proper precautions are adopted;
to ensure adequate warning of the hazards associated with accessible radiation
through signs, labels, and instructions; to improve control of laser radiation
through protective features; and to provide safe usage of laser products by
specifying user control measures.
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.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY APPLICATION GUIDE
The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/CE is the

Directive developed to address electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues in
electronic laser system. In particular, the Directive requires documents that
define the emission and immunity standards for specific product categories.
For the laser marking system, standard EN 61000-3-2:2006 defines the RF
emissions limit. Generic standard EN 61000-6-2:2006 defines immunity
requirements published by the International Electromechanical Commission
(IEC).
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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.
2. Disturbances can be transmitted via conductors (conducted disturbances in

a field ranging from 0.15 MHz to 30 MHz) and via irradiation (irradiated
disturbances ranging from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz).
3. Case studies in industrial environments point to conducted disturbances as

the main cause of failure to comply with electromagnetic compatibility. For
this reason, installation of a laser system must be carried out according to
the instructions below.
Connections and wiring. Laser system connections to other devices and

external sources must be made taking into account criteria of minimizing
electro magnetic influences between them. Power circuit wiring must be
physically separated from command and control (signal circuit) circuits. This is
done using metal channels, protective mesh or protective screens.
Filter devices. All laser system, which requires supplementary devices to

comply with EMC regulations, must be equipped with such devices, assembled
according the manufacturer instructions. Supplementary devices include RC
units to mount parallel to AC relay coils, diodes to mount parallel to DC relay
coils, filters for high frequency conducted disturbance to be mounted on the
network input (ask Macsa for the most suitable type).
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.
In applications where disturbances exceed legal limits, there may

be disturbances and interferences between the laser system and
other appliances, despite correct conformance with installation
rules.
If there are interferences with another laser system, do not use it

at the same time, or move the two devices further apart.
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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.
1. Installation: Only professionally trained individuals can carry out

installation work, connect the external power source and, in general,
perform any type of work on the electrical part. . Dangerous voltage is
present inside the Laser source.
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.
3. Stop function. Since the laser system is designed to be incorporated in a

system including other equipment, it is necessary to create a category O
stop common to the entire system. This is the installer’s responsibility.
4. Emergency stop. Since the laser system is designed to be incorporated in a

system including other equipment, the emergency stop must be installed
based on the technical specifications of the system, bearing in mind that it
may be necessary in some equipment to let cooling water circulate for a
few seconds before disconnecting power. The emergency function is the
installer’s responsibility.
5. Protection category. Most MACSA Laser Systems have a minimum protection

category of IP20. To comply with the Machine Directive and Standard EN
60204, the installer is responsible for placing them in a suitable container
according to the protection category required for the end use.
6. Ground Protection. One of the three conductors of the electrical supply is

grounded, meaning it has no electrical power. This wire must always be
connected to the laser.
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.
In terms of operating safety, the ground connection helps prevent the

occurrence of dangerous voltage between parts that are accessible at the
same time, up to frequencies for which the ground connection (solely
designed for the safety of individuals) can be considered low impedance.
Therefore, at high frequencies (over a few tens of MHz) the impedance of

the ground connection is completely unpredictable, and there is no
guarantee of protection at high frequencies.
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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.
1.5. FEATURES OF CO2 SYSTEMS
Required
Required
Element Description by
by CDRH
EN60825-1
Laser tube covers.

Protective
Prevents unnecessary access to direct and Yes Yes
housing
collateral radiation.
An interlock connected to the laser tube

cover disconnects the laser power and
closes the shutter to block the laser beam
Safety if the laser tube cover is removed.
Yes Yes
Interlock Safety Interlock Failure.
The interlock is designed so that if there
is a failure it will activate as if the cover
had been removed.
On/Off key switch controls power to laser

electronics.
Key cannot be removed from switch in the Yes Yes
Key switch
“On” position. When no key is inserted or
it is in the OFF position, the laser does
not work.
The switch that controls the power to
laser electronics. The user must rearm
Emergency the emergency button to restore
Yes Yes
Stop button operation. In this case, the laser system
never emits laser. The system must be
rearmed.
Indicates that MACSA ID, S.A. laser
marking system is receiving power and is
Laser
ready for laser emission. The "Ready" LED
indicator Yes Yes
lights up when the key switch is turned
Ready
“On”, the remote key switch is closed and
CPU is on.
Laser Indicates that MACSA ID, S.A. laser
radiation marking system is emitting laser. The
Yes Yes
emission "Lase" LED lights up when the laser beam
indicator is active.
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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
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.
MACSA ID, S.A. laser marking system on

the exterior.
Warning labels Yes Yes
Labels attached to various external covers
to warn of potential hazards.
The shutter prevents laser emission until

the user deactivates it from the front
Shutter panel. It prevents laser output if an alarm Yes Yes
occurs (like an open remote interlock or
an open safety cover interlock).
Table 1. CDRH and EN60825-1 Requirements
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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.
An interlock connected to the laser tube

cover disconnects the laser power and

closes the shutter to block the laser
Safety beam if the laser tube cover is removed.
Interlock Safety Interlock Failure. Yes Yes
The interlock is designed so that if there
is a failure it will activate as if the cover
had been removed.
Rear panel connection.

Disables RF driver/laser output when a
Remote remote interlock on a laser system door
Interlock or panel is opened. Operator must reset Yes Yes
the key switch or remote switch to start
the laser system.
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.
Indicates that MACSA laser marking

system has power applied and is capable
Ready of emitting laser. Ready LED illuminates
indicator when the key switch is turned “On”, the Yes Yes
remote switch is closed and the starting
procedure has been followed.
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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.
MACSA ID, S.A. laser marking system
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.
MACSA ID, S.A. laser marking system

output if input power is removed then
later reapplied (AC power failure or
Power failure
remote interlock actuation) while the
lockout Yes No
key switch and remote switch are still
closed. Operator must reset the key
switch or remote switch to restore
operation.
MACSA ID, S.A. laser marking system on

Yes Yes
the exterior.
Warning labels
Labels attached to various external covers
to warn of potential hazards.
The shutter prevents laser emission until

the user deactivates it from the front Yes Yes
panel. It prevents laser output if an
Shutter
alarm occurs (like an open remote
interlock or an open safety cover
interlock).
Table 2. CDRH and EN60825-1 Requirements
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1.7. WARNING LABELS
CO2 LASER
400W MAX. OUTPUT
λ 10.6µm
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
LABEL 1 - CLASS IV LASER ALARM Label CO2 O YAG

Label 2 - CLASS IV LASER ALARM LABEL
Label 3- UNLOCKING PANEL
Label 4- LASER HAZARD WARNING SYMBOL
Label 5- GENERAL HAZARD SYMBOL
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Label 6 - LASER OPENING
Label 7- LASER HAZARD
Label 8- INTERLOCKED PANEL LABEL
Label 9 - LASER OPENING LABEL
Label 10- VOLTAGE LABEL
Label 11 - SERIAL NUMBER AND CE LABEL
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Label 12- COMPLIANCE AND HAZARD LABEL
Label 13- WARNING LABEL
Label 14- AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Label 15- LENS COVER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1.OVERVIEW 2-1
2.2.USER LEVELS 2-1

2.3.USER INTERFACE 2-3
2.3.1.CONTROLLERS 2-3
2.3.2.CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-5
2.3.3.SCREENS 2-8
Version: 1.0.0
Date: May
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We hope you have had the opportunity to read the safety information at the
start of this guide. Do not begin to use the laser system yet.
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
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:
• Connect the laser system

• Create a message to print
• Select a font style and a font size for your message
• Create a time field or a date field and edit the field
• Edit a message
• Print a message on a product
• Stop printing
• Change the print position on a product
• Stop the laser system and turn it off
2.2. USER LEVELS
MACSA laser systems can use the following external controllers as user
interfaces to make messages and logos:
• Touch Screen
• Hand Held Terminal
• Marca
For the Marca, 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, we can start and stop the laser
system, or open a message to print.
Advanced User Can change files or designs, but cannot change the
configuration parameters of the laser.
Supervisor Level This level provides access to a larger number of functions

than the previous level.
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Technician Level This level provides access to all laser system functions and
allows the technician to deactivate alarms and perform a
laser system test.
Follow these steps to access the system in the technician

mode:
1. Create a short-cut on the desktop for the MARCA file

(Right click on the MARCA icon and select Create Direct
Access then drag it to the desktop).
2. Change the name of the short cut to MARCA
(Technician).
3. Right-click on the MARCA icon (Technician) and select

Properties -> Direct Access.
4. Add /technician to the end of Purpose.
5. Press Accept and double click on the new icon.
A Technician Level password is required to perform some of the actions

described in this guide.
If you do not have a password to use the laser system, ask your supervisor or
line manager to provide one.
A password system protects the laser system operations of the Touch Screen
and Hand Held Terminal. 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 and Hand Held Terminal,
enabling the technician to configure the laser system, and
create and edit messages.
To operate in the technician mode, the password must be

entered for some functions or menus of the Touch Screen
and Hand Held Terminal.
Both cases require a password to access to Message screen. To access the

configuration screen, the Touch Screen requires a password while the Hand
Held Terminal does not. However, a password is needed for access, according
to the settings on this screen.
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2.3. USER INTERFACE
2.3.1. CONTROLLERS
The user interface of the controllers may include a laser system:
Touch Screen
The Touch Screen includes:
• A virtual keyboard that has standard alphanumeric keys and a series of

special keys, as follows:
• Back Space
• Space
• Return, Enter or Validate
Before you begin to use the laser system, look at the keyboard and learn the
positions of all these keys, whether special or not.
Special keyboards are available for some countries that do not use the standard
European keyboard.
• Two direction keys: Left and Right.
• Two keys to change the keyboard to be used. (For example, change the
lower case letter keyboard to the upper case letter keyboard).
• Two keys to exit the keyboard
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• A back space key.
• A key to insert a blank space.
• A key to change the keyboard.
Hand Held Terminal
As in the case of the Touch Screen, the Hand Held Terminal also has an
alphanumeric keyboard with standard keys and a number of special keys.
Unlike the Touch Screen, this keyboard is physically incorporated into the
terminal itself. The keys of the Hand Held Terminal are practically the same,
albeit with a slightly different arrangement to the keys on the Touch Screen's
virtual keyboard.
The Hand Held Terminal includes:
• A physical keyboard built in the Hand Held Terminal that has standard
alphanumeric keys and a series of special keys, which are as follows:
o Shift
o Enter
o Space or Back Space
o Start
o ESC
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• A green key [Start]:
• Four direction keys: Up, Down, Left and Right

• An [ESC] key:
• A [SHIFT] key:
Marca
Marca is software that is installed on a computer so uses the PC keyboard.
2.3.2. CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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
functionality and safety of the laser system.
These LEDs are the following:
• LEDs situated on the laser tube:
LED Colour If the LED is lit, it means the following:

The Laser Enable signal is active and after a delay of five
Ready Green seconds, the laser will receive a PWM order and begin to
work
The MACSA ID, S.A. marking system is emitting laser. The
Lase (lasing) Red
Lase LED lights up when the laser is active.
The temperature of the laser or the RF source exceeds safe
Otemp
Yellow limits. When this is off, the laser system is within safe limits
(overheating)
and can emit a laser beam.
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• Located on the control rack in the K-1060 and K-1080 models:
LED Colour If the LED is lit, it means the following:

The MACSA ID, S.A. marking system is emitting laser. The Lase
Lase (lasing) Red
LED lights up when the laser is active.
Power ON A voltage is applied to the internal circuitry. This happens
Green
(ON) when you turn the key switch and select ON.
The Laser Enable signal is active and after a delay of five
Ready Green
seconds, the laser will receive a PWM order and begin to work
The temperature of the laser or the RF source exceeds safe
Otemp
Yellow limits. When this is off, the laser system is within safe limits
(overheating)
and can emit a laser beam.
The buttons and switches are as follows:
Switch or button When the button or switch is activated it means:

It closes the laser aperture, i.e., it blocks the laser beam
Shutter
output.
When the switch is set to ON the laser system is on. When the
Key switch
switch is in this position the key cannot be removed.
Disconnects the power supply unit to the laser electronics. The
Emergency stop
laser system does not emit laser beam.
Rearm The laser system is rearmed and ready to emit the laser beam.
Indicadores y mandos de los paneles de control
In MACSA ID, S.A laser systems there are a whole series of indicators that
provide information about the laser status and a set of safety components for
deactivating the laser beam output when a system alarm occurs.
The indicators are a set of LEDs that light up according to the status of the
laser. The LEDs differ according to the laser system family.
Indicator lights
Emergency stop
Shutter Key switch

Fig. Location of indicators and control on the K-1010 laser system
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Indicator lights
KEY switch
Emergency stop Shutter
Fig. Location of indicators and control on the K-1030 laser system
Indicator lights
Shutter
Fig. Location of indicators and control on the K-1060/80 laser system
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Shutter Led Power
Led Ready
Emergency stop
Key switch
Fig. Location of indicators and control on the K-1060 control rack
(before February 2012)
Shutter Led Power
Led Ready
Emergency stop
Key switch
Fig. Location of indicators and control on the K-1060

control rack (after February 2012) and K-1080
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 connect and to start the laser system. When you turn on the
laser system, you will have to 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 initialized, a set of buttons appears, which will
take the user to other screens with parameters, lists, etc., where he is allowed
to configure the laser system, create a message or print any messages available
in the laser system's CPU.
A password is required to access the "SETUP" and "MESSAGE" options of the

main screen. Without this password it is not possible to modify any parameters.
The Print option does not require a password.
There are four basic types of screens on the Touch Screen user interface.
• Menu screens or configuration screens

• Screens with information entered by the user
• Task screens
• Information screens
- Menu screens or Configuration screens:
Some of these screens are gateways to other screens. These screens show
information about the laser system configuration or instructions it has
received. For example, on the “SCANNER PARAMETERS” screen of the
“CONFIGURE SCANNER” submenu, it is possible to view and modify the current
scanner configuration on the laser system being used.
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To select an option on a page, simply touch the option you wish to select on
the screen with a pointer.
- Screen for information entered by the user:
To enter or change laser system information use the screens with information
provided by the user. For example, the screen “SETUP LASER”.
To enter information in an operator entry screen, take one of the following

actions.
• Enter the information in a field:
To change the information that is highlighted in black, use the virtual
keyboard keys to enter the new information. The highlighted text is
overwritten when you begin to enter the new information.
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
within the field. Press the Left Arrow key or Right Arrow key to move the
cursor and position it at the location 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 in a field 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 required by this laser system so
that when you open the previous configuration, you will see the new value in
this field 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.
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- 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.
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
immediately, you cannot continue to use the laser system.
Hand Held Terminal
The first step is to start the system by pressing the laser system's ON button.
When the program is started, wait a few seconds before accessing the main
screen. During this time, a boot screen displays a number that refers to the
version of software installed on the Hand Held Terminal (the number changes
when a new software version is installed).
Once the terminal has been started up, the user must select the desired
application using the up and down cursors and pressing ENTER. This program
contains the software configuration, modification and communications
required to use the laser system.
A password is required to access Configuration and File options of the main

screen. Without this password it is not possible to modify any parameters. The
Print option requires no password.
To step back or return to the main menu, press ESC as many times as the
number of screens you have advanced.
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There are three basic types of screens on the Hand Held Terminal user
interface.
• Menu screens or configuration screens
• Screens with information entered by the user
• Information screens
- Menu screens or Configuration screens:
Some of these screens are gateways to other screens. These screens show
information about the laser system configuration or instructions it has
received.
1. To select an option on a screen just press the navigation key up or down
until it blinks and is capitalised
2. Press "ENTER" to select the option. When an option is selected, the

screen of this option opens.
- Screens with information entered by the user:
To enter or change information for the laser system, use the operator input
screens.
To enter information in an operator input screen, perform one of the following

actions:
• Enter the information in a field:
To change the value of a field, select “ENTER” and then use the arrow keys
Left and Right to select a value. Enter the new parameters. After changing a
parameter press "ENTER" again to confirm the data entered and to modify
other parameters. Repeat these steps for all the parameters that you wish
to change.
When changing the field parameters, press “ESC” to save.
Such displays can also be used to create, edit or print a message. For example,
on the "PRINT" screen, a print job can be started. Use the "FILE" screen to
create and edit a message.
- Information Screens:
For information about the laser system (system status, last alarm value,
number of markings or time), access the System status tab in the Print menu.
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.
To close an information screen, press the “ESC” button.
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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
"ESC" button to close the information screen 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
immediately, you cannot continue to use the laser system.
Marca
The first step is to start the Marca software. There are two ways to start it:
- By choosing the Marca icon.

- Click Start -> All Programs -> MARCA.
When you turn on the laser system, you will have to 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 (5.6.6.e) and another number (3, etc.) that
appears after the start-up process.
Once 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 may not be available, depending on the level of the user that
starts up Marca. Each user level requires a different password.
Unlike the Touch Screen and Hand Held Terminal, there are no different types
of screens for the Marca.
• To select an option from the menu:
1. Place the cursor over the menu to select the desired action (the menu is
highlighted in blue). Then click 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 this option.
In some cases one more step is required to reach the desired option. In all
cases, the procedure is the same.
• To enter user information:
To change the information in an area, left click the mouse button over the box
so that a blinking vertical line, the cursor, appears. The cursor shows the
current position in the box. 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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Click 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.
To remove the highlight in blue, press the Left or Right arrow.
• To create, edit or print messages:

Marca itself has different options to create, edit and print a message.
To print, select the print option from the File menu on the menu bar or click
the icon .
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3.1.CONNECTION 3-1
3.2.CREATING A MESSAGE 3-2
3.2.1.MESSAGE FIELDS 3-2
3.2.2.CREATING YOUR MESSAGE 3-3
3.2.3.SAVING YOUR MESSAGE 3-6
3.3.PRINTING A MESSAGE 3-7
3.3.1.PRINTING 3-7
3.3.2.STOP PRINTING 3-10
3.3.3.ADJUSTING THE PRINTING POSITION 3-12
3.3.4.PRINTS COUNTER 3-14
3.4.STOPPING AND SWITCHING OFF THE LASER SYSTEM 3-15
3.4.1.SWITCHING OFF 3-16
3.5.MENU DIAGRAMS 3-17
3.5.1.TOUCH SCREEN MENU DIAGRAMS 3-17
3.5.2.HAND HELD TERMINAL MENU DIAGRAM 3-18
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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. You will also learn how to stop and turn off
the laser system and to stop the laser beam.
First, the laser system should be unpacked, installed and set up by a Macsa
approved technician. The laser system must be connected to the mains.
WARNING: Please contact your supervisor for more information

if the laser system is not already connected to the mains and
you are not fully sure about how to connect it.
3.1. CONNECTION
To connect the laser system:
1. Connect the power supply unit cable to the rear of the laser system.
2. Connect the "CUSTOMER" connector (DB-25) supplied with the laser system
to the input marked as "Customer”.
3. Connect the Hand Held Terminal to the serial input (COM) or connect the Touch
Screen to the “CUSTOMER” connector. For Marca, connect the PC to the laser
system through the ETHERNET connector.
4. Remove the lens protection and point the laser at a flat surface for marking,
in accordance with the focal distance indicated on the label on the lens area.
5. Plug the power connector to 110/220V AC.
6. Check the ground connection.
7. Disable the emergency stop of the laser system.
8. Enable the safety key on the rear panel of the laser system.
9. When you see the laser system starts up, you will need to wait until the
internal management program loads (Scanlinux). That is, you must wait
until the READY LED is lit, which indicates that the laser system is ready for
marking.
10. Before beginning the marking process, make sure that the shutter is not
activated to avoid obstructing the laser beam output.
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3.2. CREATING A MESSAGE
This section explains how to create and save a new message.
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 on a text
field.
• Date and Time: Used to print a Date field or a Time field.
• Sequential numbers: Prints a value that increases or decreases with each

printed message.
• Sequential messages: Allows you to select the steps of the printing

sequence. When you enter this option the following parameters are
displayed:
o Time: The printing sequence changes every day at the time

selected (HH:MM).
o Month: The printing sequence changes every year on the
selected month (MM).
o Day: The printing sequence changes every month on the day
selected (1...31).
o Month/Day: The printing sequence changes every year on the
selected month and day (MM:DD).
• User message: The user can associate a number from 0 to 255 to an initial
message.
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3.2.2. CREATING YOUR MESSAGE
Touch Screen
Use the following steps to create a new message with the Touch Screen:
1. Press “MESSAGE” mode on the main screen. In order to access this mode you
must enter a password. A new message cannot be created without the
password.
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2. Press the “NEW” button in the "MESSAGE" mode.
3. Next the message that is going to be created needs to be codified, that is, it
has to be named (8 characters maximum) so that it may be accessed in the
PRINT mode. To do this, enter the desired name then press “OK” on the
virtual keyboard.
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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.
5. Click the icon on the line where you want to insert the new field and
press "FILL/EDIT" on the screen 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.
8. Repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 if you want to insert more fields.
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9. When the message is complete, click "OK" on the "CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE"
screen to save the message and return to the "MESSAGE" mode screen.
10. You can modify a number of message parameters (Resolution, speed, etc.).
To access them, select the “PARAMETERS” option from the “MODIFY”
submenu in the “MESSAGE” mode.
Hand Held Terminal
Use the following steps to create a new message with this user interface:
1. Select the “FILE” on the main screen. To enter this mode you must enter a
password and press the “ENTER” key. A new message cannot be created
without the password.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight “NEW FILE” (in capital letters and blinking).
Press “ENTER” to access the menu.
3. Next, code the message to be created, that is, give a name to the message
(up to 8 characters) so it can be accessed in “PRINT” mode. To do this,
enter the desired name then press “ENTER”.
4. The following screen will access the “MESSAGE PARAMETERS” to configure

the message. Use the arrow keys to highlight the parameter you want to
change and press “ENTER” to access and change it. Once changed, press
“ENTER” to confirm and to select another parameter. Repeat this procedure
for each parameter to be changed.
Press “ESC” once all the parameters have been changed to validate and
access the input objects screen.
5. The next screen is the input objects screen. Enter up to four lines of text
that will be the lines in the message. To insert a text field:
5.1. With the Up and Down arrow keys select one of the four lines to enter
the type of field. Once you have chosen the line press “ENTER”.
5.2. Then choose the number of lines for that field. Press “ENTER” to
confirm the number of lines and move to the next screen.
5.3. Choose the type of field to be entered using the arrow keys. Press
“ENTER” once you have chosen the type of field. Then, enter the
contents of the message if this is possible. Press “ENTER” to confirm
5.4. To add more fields, repeat the steps above.
Once all the fields have been entered, press “ESC” to validate the message and
save it.
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Marca
Use the following steps to create a new message with Marca:
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
can be entered using the icons in the drawing toolbar on the left-hand side
(Static Figures, Calculated Figures or Import a file) or by choosing one of
the existing options (Static Figures, Calculated Figures or Import) from
"Draw" menu. Once you have inserted all the fields you may adjust some
message parameters in the properties window. Unlike previous controllers,
Marca places no limit on the number of lines of text. You can overlap the
figures one on top of the other. In Marca everything entered in the work
area is what will subsequently be printed.
3.2.3. SAVING YOUR MESSAGE
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 click “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.
Hand Held Terminal
The Hand Held Terminal records a message or file when the “ESC” key is pressed on
the keyboard. Once you have created or edited / changed a message, press “ESC”
and the Hand Held Terminal returns to the previous screen to create/edit messages.
Marca
To save a message with Marca, select the “File” menu and choose the “Save”
option (if this message is an existing message) or choose “Save as" (for new
messages).
You can also save a message with the icon.
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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,
in the laser system and stop printing with pause or cancel the message. This
section also explains the correct printing position.
3.3.1. PRINTING
Touch Screen
1. Enter “PRINT” mode from the main screen. No password is required to

access this mode.
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 correct message is displayed, go to step 3.
• If the correct message name is not displayed, press the icon next
to the “SELECT MESSAGE” field to select the correct message. A list
with all stored messages will appear. 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 you assign a 0, the Laser prints non-stop according to the

configuration of the Photocell.
• If any other value is assigned, the laser will print the number of copies
selected by the user.
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4. To change the current message while printing, just press “SELECT
MESSAGE”, select the name of the message to print and press “OK”. It is not
necessary to pause the printing process to change the message.
Hand Held Terminal
To print with this driver:
1. Enter “PRINT” mode from the main screen. No password is required to enter
this mode.
2. In the “PRINT” mode, use the keyboard cursor to highlight the “SELECT
MESSAGE” option. Press “ENTER” to enter.
3. A page displaying all the available files is then displayed. Use the cursor
keys on the Hand Held Terminal to select the desired message. Press
“ENTER” to select the message and return to the previous screen
4. After the message is selected, select the “START MARKING” inside the
“PRINT” mode, using the up or down arrow keys to start the marking
system.
5. Enter the number of copies:

• If set to 0, the laser system will mark indefinitely until it receives an
order to stop.
• If you assign a number other than 0, it will mark this number of times.
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Marca
The steps for printing with Marca are:

1. To print a message, first open the file where the message is located. To
open the file select the “File” menu and choose the option “Open” or click
on the icon .
2. Choose “Print” from the tool menu bar. Also print by clicking on the icon
on the standard icon bar.
3. In the “Print” option press “Accept” to start printing.
Marca Lite
In order to begin the marking process with Marca Lite it is necessary to follow
these steps:
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1. Select the “Print” option in the “File” menu or press the icon. Also access
the “Print” option from the icon .
Another way to access it is to go to the "Configuration" menu and click on
the "System control" option.
2. Press the "Connect" button so that all the files in the laser appear in the
"Print Data" 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 “Print Data” column, give it a name (for example: “new”) and press the
“Send to laser” button.
3.3.2. STOP PRINTING
Touch Screen
To stop printing:
Click “STOP PRINTING” on the “PRINTING” screen.
The marking process is stopped. To quickly restart the printing press the
"START PRINTING" key.
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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 titled "Stopping and switching off the laser system".
NOTE: When marking is stopped, the Touch Screen will save all changes made
to the message. For example, if a sequence field is used, marking will restart
in the correct position of the sequence.
Hand Held Terminal

To stop printing:
Press the “ESC” key on the Hand Held Terminal while marking and press the
Shutter.
Marking stops. To quickly restart marking, select “START MARKING” with the
Up and Down keys on the keyboard and press “ENTER”.
Press “ESC” to stop marking for a short period of time or change the current
message, although for the latter option it is not necessary to stop the marking
process.
If the marking process ends and you wish to disconnect the laser system, see
the section titled "Stopping and switching off the laser system".
NOTE: When marking is stopped, the Hand Held Terminal will store all changes
made to the message. For example, if a sequence field is used, marking will
restart in the correct position of the sequence.
Marca
Use the following steps to stop marking with Marca:
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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.
Press the button to stop the printing process for a short period of time.
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”.
NOTE: When printing is stopped, the Marca program saves any changes made to
the message. For example, if a sequence field is used, marking will restart in
the correct position of the sequence.
3.3.3. ADJUSTING THE PRINTING POSITION
This section explains how to ensure the printed message appears in the right
position on the product.
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 occurs at the edge of the
product, but 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
1. Select the “SETUP” mode on the main screen.
2. In this mode, select the "SIGNAL PARAMETERS" option.
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3. Select the Photocell Distance option.
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.
Hand Held Terminal
1. Enter the “CONFIGURE” mode on the main screen.
2. Select “DYNAMIC PARAMETERS” inside this mode with the arrow keys. A
password is required to gain access.
3. Then use the arrow keys to highlight photocell distance. Press “ENTER” to
access the option.
4. Use the keypad or arrow keys to enter a new value and then press “ENTER”
again.
5. Press “ESC” to validate the changes, save and return to the previous screen.
Marca
1. Go to the “Configuration” menu on the upper right edge.
2. Select the “Dynamic and photocell option with the cursor.
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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.
3.3.4. PRINTS COUNTER
The prints counter shows the number of prints made with this message.
Touch Screen
You can see the current print count in the “VARIABLE FIELDS” submenu in the
“PRINTING” mode:
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 prints count value is by clicking the icon to
reset the counter to zero.
Hand Held Terminal
In the “PRINT” mode, the current number of copies made is displayed.
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight “COUNTER”. Press “ENTER” to access it.
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2. Select the “VIEW COUNTER” option and press “ENTER” to select this option.
A screen indicating the number markings made is displayed. Press “ENTER”
again to return to the print mode.
As the message is marked, the counter value increases.
The counter value cannot be modified by the user, it can only be reset to 0. To
reset the counter, select the “COUNTER” from print mode, then select “RESET
COUNTER”.
Marca
When the “Accept” button is pressed on the print screen, an information box
opens concerning the number of copies. This picture shows the current marking
counter using the “Total” option:
Marca Lite
The number of prints is shown on the same screen:
3.4. STOPPING AND SWITCHING OFF THE LASER SYSTEM
This section explains how to safely stop and disconnect the laser system from
the mains.
The laser system must be turned off in different ways, depending on the
amount of time it remains inactive.
In laser systems there are different types of stops depending on how long the
laser system is going to be inactive.
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WARNING: Always use the correct procedure (described below) to switch off
and disconnect the laser system.
Use the correct procedure to make sure that any changes are saved. If the
mains power switch is used to stop the laser system, you may lose changes that
were not previously saved.
3.4.1. SWITCHING OFF
To stop the marking and switch off the laser system, do the following:
If the laser system is not printing (inactive):
The laser system must be turned off in different ways, depending on the
amount of time it remains inactive
- Key switch:
If you think the stoppage or period of inactivity of the laser system will be
relatively brief, it may be stopped with the key switch in order to disable
the laser beam but not the electrical power.
- Emergency stop button:

The emergency stop button should be used for emergencies as the name
indicates.
If the laser system is printing:
To turn off the laser system during printing, first stop the laser emission (see
3.3.2. Stopping printing) with the user interface at hand and then proceed as
described above.
Emergency shutdown procedure
1. If the laser system must be immediately stopped because of an emergency,

press the emergency stop button.
If there is any hazard 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 cases of emergency, move the affected person away from the
danger. If necessary, transport the affected person to a medical centre.
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3.5. MENU DIAGRAMS
3.5.1. TOUCH SCREEN MENU DIAGRAMS
This diagram shows the Touch Screen menu diagram.

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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 Configuration Mode, you can set all the parameters relating to the
laser system. You can set dynamic parameters, lenses, scanners, check alarms
and a number of other options to obtain the best results during the marking
process.
In the Print Mode it is possible to set all the printing parameters. This mode
can be used to select the message to be printed, display the system status,
content of the message to be printed, number of marks, etc.
3.5.2. HAND HELD TERMINAL MENU DIAGRAM
The Hand Held Terminal is divided into three modes: Message Mode,
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
The Configuration Mode is used to set all parameters related to this 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.
In the Print Mode it is possible to set all the printing parameters. By choosing
the message to be printed in this mode you can see the message content, the
number of markings, etc.
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4.2.EDITING AN EXISTING FIELD 4-5
4.2.1.OPTIONS SCREEN 4-8
4.3.OVERLAPPING FIELDS (MARCA) 4-11
4.4.MOVING A FIELD (MARCA) 4-11
4.5.INSERTING A DATE OR TIME 4-12
4.5.1.CREATING THE FIELD 4-12
4.5.2.SELECTING A FORMAT 4-14
4.5.3.SET THE OFFSET DATE 4-15
4.6.DELETING A FIELD 4-16
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This chapter explains how to use the “EDIT” option to change an existing
message; it describes:
1. How to insert a new field into a message
2. How to edit or move a field
3. How to delete a field from a message

4.1. ADDING A NEW FIELD
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.
3. Press the “MODIFY” button to access the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen.
4. The “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen displays the contents of the selected

message. Click on the icon of the lines to enter the new field and then
press “FILL / EDIT.”.
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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.
7. Press "OK" to return to the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen.
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.
To return to the main screen, press “OK”.
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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Hand Held Terminal
To add a new text field in an already created message:
1. Select the “FILE” from the main screen and press “ENTER” to access the
menu. Remember that the system will ask you for a password.
2. With the arrow keys, highlight the menu “EDIT FILE” and then press
“ENTER”.
3. A screen will then open with the names of the messages stored in the
system. Select the file to add a new field with the arrow keys and then
press “ENTER”.
4. Once you have selected the message to be changed, a screen where you can
choose “EDIT MESSAGE”, “MESSAGE SETTINGS” and “SORT MESSAGES” is
displayed. Select “EDIT MESSAGE”.
5. The screen for editing messages with the message content appears. Use the
arrow keys to select the line to add the new text field. Once a line is
selected, press “ENTER” to enter the field.
6. With the Hand Held Terminal keyboard choose the number of field lines and
press “ENTER”.
7. Choose the type of “Text message” field. Use the arrow keys to select.
Press “ENTER” to enter text. Then use the keypad to enter characters in the
new text field. The laser system displays the same characters in the
message as the entered text. After entering the text, press “ENTER” to
return to the edit message screen.
8. Follow steps 5, 6 and 7 to enter more text fields.
9. After editing all the fields, press “ESC” to validate and save the message.
The Hand Held Terminal returns to the screen before the message editing
screen.
10. To return to the main screen, press “ESC”.
Follow the same steps to enter a new field that is not text (Date or Time field),
but choose the relevant field. Depending on the field, there may be other
options to configure.
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Marca
To edit or modify an existing message with the Marca:
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 .
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.
Fig. Example of the text field in marca
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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.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 if you want to insert more fields.

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.
4.2. EDITING AN EXISTING FIELD
This section explains how to change an existing message field.
Touch Screen
1. In the main screen, select the “MESSAGE” mode.
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.
5. Click “OK” to validate the changes and return to the “CREATE/EDIT

MESSAGE” screen.
If the field is not a Text field, you must edit it in a different way, for example,
with a Date field or Time field.
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”.
Hand Held Terminal
To modify an existing field with the Hand Held Terminal:
1. Select the “File” mode from the main screen and press “ENTER”.
2. With the arrow keys, highlight the menu “Edit File” and then press
“ENTER”.
3. With the arrow keys, select the required file and press “ENTER”.
4. Select “Edit Message” and press “ENTER” to access the message editing
screen that will display the contents of the selected message.
5. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field and then press
“ENTER”.
Use the keyboard to insert a character or modify the text field.
To complete the changes, press “ENTER” and thus return to the message
editing screen.
6. Once you have changed all the required fields, press “ESC” to validate the
changes and save the message. The Hand Held Terminal will return to the
previous screen.
7. Press the “ESC” to return to the main screen.
If the field is not a text field, use a different method for editing, for example,
in the case of a time field.
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Position the cursor on the Time field with the arrow keys and press “ENTER”.
The Hand Held Terminal display shows the screen for editing this field.
Marca
To modify an existing field with the 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.
The message content is displayed in the working area.
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.
The text tab will not appear, the tab for the selected field appears instead.
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4.2.1. OPTIONS SCREEN
Touch Screen
The “FONT PARAMETERS” option on the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen allows

you to make field appearance changes, e.g. font size. To access these options,
click on the “FONT PARAMETERS”.
Select “GENERAL”, to directly modify the font type and height, as shown in the
figure below:
The “FONT PARAMETERS” screen shows two options to configure the font:
“CHARACTER” and “DOT”.
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MESSAGE MODE
Click on the main menu screen of “FONT PARAMETERS” on the “CHARACTER”
option to modify the following options:
• Character separation.
• Centre characters
• Message insert (X).
• Message insert (Y).
• Line separation.
• 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.
- Click on the “DOT” option in “FONT PARAMETERS” to change the following

options:
• 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.
Hand Held Terminal
After selecting the file for editing, a screen is displayed where you can choose
from “EDIT MESSAGE”, “MESSAGE SETTINGS” and “ORDER OBJECTS”. To access
the “OPTIONS” screen, select the “MESSAGE SETTINGS” option. In this screen,
control the appearance of the field, for example, change the font size.
This screen can be changed directly:
• Source file. • Font size.

• Character separation. • Centre characters.
• Group lines. • Insert messages (X).
• Insert Message (Y). • Line separation.
• Text separation. • Rotation.
• Dot Time. • Speed.
• Microstep. • Laser ON.
• Delay.
To modify any of these parameters:
1. Select the desired parameter with the arrow keys. Press “ENTER” to change
it.
2. With the keyboard, modify the value. Press “ENTER” to confirm the change.
3. Repeat the above steps for each parameter to be modified.
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MESSAGE MODE
4. Once you have changed all the settings, press “ESC” to complete the
changes and return to the previous screen.
Marca
After selecting the field with the mouse to highlight it, there is a set of tabs in
the “Properties” section that are the parameters controlling the appearance of
the field, for example, the font size.
The tabs that are always displayed regardless of the selected field, are
“GENERAL”, “TRANSITION”, “FONT 1”, “FONT 2”, “FILL”, as well as the
features tab for each field.
4.3. OVERLAPPING FIELDS (MARCA)
Overlapping of two fields occurs only with the Marca 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.
4.4. MOVING A FIELD (MARCA)
Moving a field can only be done with a Marca 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.
Use the following steps to move a field:
1. Click on the field that is overlapping. It becomes highlighted.
2. Move the cursor to the centre of the field until it becomes a cross with an
arrow on each end.
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.
4. Once all the changes are made, save the message.
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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.
Then repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
4.5. INSERTING A DATE OR TIME
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.
4.5.1. CREATING THE FIELD
To insert a Date or Time field in your message, perform the following steps,
according to the user interface that you have.
Touch Screen
1. From the main screen, select the “MESSAGE” mode.
2. Press the “MODIFY” option.
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.
5. Click on the icon then press the “EDIT/FILL” button.
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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MESSAGE MODE
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.
9. On the “CREATE/EDIT MESSAGE” screen, press “OK” to complete the

changes and save the message.
Hand Held Terminal
1. Enter the “FILE” mode from the Hand Held Terminal.
2. With the arrow keys select “EDIT MESSAGE” and press “ENTER”.
3. Choose the message to enter a Date or Time field.
4. Then choose “EDIT MESSAGE” and press “ENTER”. A screen with the
message content is displayed.
5. Place the cursor with the arrow keys in an empty field and press “ENTER”
6. Then choose the number of lines of the field to enter and press “ENTER”.
7. With the arrow keys choose the type of field you want to insert in the
message (time, seconds, minutes, day, month, year, week) and press
“ENTER”. In some fields a series of options can be set. Press “ENTER” and,
when the field has options to the configured then set the next option, and if
there are no other options to configure, validate and enter the new field in
the message.
8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 to insert more date or time fields in your message.
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9. Press “ESC” to complete the changes and save them.
Marca
option, open the message to which you wish to add a Date or Time field, or
click on the icon .
2. Select one of the calculated fields options referencing dates and times on
the left of the screen, or go to the “Draw” menu and choose one of the
“Computed Fields” options referring to dates and times (hour, seconds,
minutes, day, month, year, week).
3. Left click in the desired work area.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to insert more Date or Time fields in your
message.
5. Save the changes.
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,
because once it has been inserted into the message, the format cannot be
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”.
Hand Held Terminal
When you select the field type you wish to insert into the message, a series of
options for configuring the field will appear. One is the format used to create
the field. Not all fields (only day, month, year, week and time) have an
optional format, and this depends on the field.
While setting up the field, after choosing the field type and pressing “ENTER”,
the first option to appear is the format, which blinks repeatedly when it is
displayed. Use the arrow keys to choose the format depending on the field.
Press “ENTER” to confirm the chosen format and continue configuration of the
field.
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MESSAGE MODE
With the Hand Held Terminal, once the field has been entered in the message,
the format of the field can no longer be changed.
Marca
When inserting a field, “Properties” contains a set of options to configure it.

One option is the format and this is not available for all fields (only for the
day, month, year and time fields).
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.
4.5.3. SET THE OFFSET DATE
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.
The Offset (days) option can be modified in an existing field.
Hand Held Terminal
To adjust the difference between one or two dates, when the field type is
chosen and “ENTER” has been pressed to confirm the field, the second option
that appears is the Offset in the field options. Use the Hand Held Terminal
keypad to enter a value for the Offset. Press “ENTER” to confirm the changes
and move to the next option.
Remember that the Offset value must be the equivalent in days, not in months
or years.
It is possible to change the offset value for an existing field.
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Select the field to be changed and press “ENTER”. Then press “ENTER” to
reach the Offset option. Using the keyboard, enter the new value and press
“ENTER” to complete the changes.
Marca
To adjust the difference between one date and another, first select the field
the offset of which you wish to modify. Then open the “Expiry" tab of the
“Properties” section.
Click on the Offset (days) box. The cursor appears inside the box and blinks
repeatedly. 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.
Remember that the Offset value must be the equivalent in days, not in months
or years.
4.6. DELETING A FIELD
This section explains how to delete an existing message field.
To delete a field
Touch Screen
1. From the main screen, select the “MESSAGE” mode.
2. Press the “MODIFY” option
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.
Hand Held Terminal
1. Select the “File” mode from the main screen and press “ENTER”.
2. With the arrow keys, highlight the menu “Edit File” and then press
“ENTER”.
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MESSAGE MODE
3. With the arrow keys, select the required file and press “ENTER”.
4. Select “Edit Message” and press “ENTER” to access the message editing
screen that will display the contents of the selected message.
5. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the position of the desired field
and then press the “DEL” key. This will delete the selected field.
Marca
1. Open the message from which you want to delete a field.

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 PRINTING
5.1.TOUCH SCREEN 5-1

5.1.1.PRINT 5-1
5.1.2.VARIABLE FIELDS 5-2
5.1.3.HELP 5-3
5.1.4.PREVIEW 5-3
5.2.HAND HELD TERMINAL 5-4
5.3.MARCA 5-5
5.3.1.PRINTING IN MARCA LITE 5-6
Version: 3.2.1
Date: March
2012
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This chapter provides more information on the printing process.
5.1. TOUCH SCREEN
This menu provides all the options for printing from the Touch Screen.
The menu functions are as follows:

PRINT
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
• Select message: Tells us which message we are working with.
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• Start printing: The most recently generated file is printed.
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.
If a 1 is assigned to the number of copies field, the laser marks

immediately, without considering the photocell configuration.
• 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.
• Press to test: Make a test mark with the currently configured

parameters.
5.1.2. VARIABLE FIELDS
• 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 user message: Allows modification of the variable before and

during the printing process.
• 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
This screen gives current status information of the laser.

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5.1.4. PREVIEW
On this screen the content of the message to be printed is displayed by

pressing the "REFRESH" button. The message is displayed in a red box.
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.
5.2. HAND HELD TERMINAL
PRINTING
Start marking Select message Laser Pointer Marking counter
No. of copies
See counter Password
Start
Counter reset
This mode allows the following options:
Start marking. In this case the last file that was generated is printed. After
selecting the file, press ENTER, then the system asks the number of copies to
be made:
If you assign a 0, the Laser prints non-stop according to the

configuration of the Photocell, see the Laser Setup section
If any other value is assigned, the laser prints the number of copies
selected by the user.
Selecting a message. After choosing the message using the up and down
cursor, press ENTER. Then, with the ESC button, return to the print menu and
select the option Begin marking.
Activate the 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.
Print counter. In the “PRINT” mode, use the arrow keys to highlight “Counter”
and press “ENTER”. This option is used to check the number of markings made
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by the laser. It also allows the counter to be reset. To access the counter
reset, a password is required.
5.3. MARCA
To start the marking process:
option, open the message to be printed, or click on the icon .
2. To vary the marking parameters (speed, resolution, etc.) select the layer in
which the objects to be marked are located and go to the Properties section
(bottom right) to change these values.
3. In the Marca software, place the cursor on the toolbar and press .
Press the button to mark just one copy.
Press to mark until the order is sent for the machine to stop.
When entering the system software using an online order (by pressing directly
on the icon of a message), the display shows the selected message and the
print menu. In this case, the Edit menu is not accessible and when "Cancel" is
pressed, the system closes the program.
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Press “Sequential num" to select each message sequentially and insert the
required value.
5.3.1. PRINTING IN MARCA LITE
Select File / Print or press the icon
The following screen appears:
Enter the
name of
the file to
be printed
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:
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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
To stop the printing process, click the icon .
When you start the marking process, Marca opens an information box
concerning the number of copies. This picture shows the current marking
counter using “Total”:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 MANAGING YOUR MESSAGES

6.1.DELETING A MESSAGE 6-1

6.2.COPYING A MESSAGE 6-2
6.3.CHANGING THE NAME (MARCA) 6-3
Version: 3.1.1
Date: March
2012
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This section describes how to manage the messages that are stored in the laser
system. You can make a copy of a message (Handheld Terminal) and use the
copy as the basis for a new message. You can change the name of a message
(Marca) or delete a message that is not needed.
6.1. DELETING A MESSAGE
To delete a message you have to follow these steps:

Touch Screen
1. In the main screen, select the “MESSAGE” mode.
2. Press the “MODIFY” option.
3. Select the message you wish to delete in the “SELECT MESSAGE” field and
press “OK” to select it.
4. Then press the “DELETE” button on the screen.
5. The Touch Screen asks you to confirm that you want to delete the message.
• To confirm and delete the message, press “YES”.

• To cancel the operation, press “NO”.
The Touch Screen returns you to the “MESSAGE” mode screen.
6. To return to the main screen, press “OK” or “BACK”.
Hand Held Terminal
1. From the main screen, select the “FILE” mode.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the “DELETE FILE” option, then press “ENTER”
to access this option.
3. Use the arrow key to select the required message and press “ENTER”.
4. The Handheld Terminal asks you to confirm that you want to delete the
message.
• To confirm and delete the message, press “ENTER”.

• To cancel the operation, press “ESC”.
The Handheld Terminal returns you to the “FILE” mode screen.
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Marca
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.
6.2. COPYING A MESSAGE
This option only is available with the Handheld Terminal and Marca. To copy an
existing message, do the following:.
Hand Held Terminal
1. From the main screen, go to the “FILE” mode.
2. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the “COPY FILE” option. Then
press “ENTER”.
3. Select the message you wish to copy from the list of messages using the Up
and Down arrows then press "ENTER" again.
4. The Handheld terminal will ask you to name the new message. Enter a name
then press "ENTER".
You cannot use the name of an existing message. If you try to use an
existing name, the Handheld Terminal will display the message "EXISTING
FILENAME". Press "ESC" or "ENTER" to return to the "FILE" mode screen.
5. Enter again in the “COPY A FILE” option and select the message that you
want to copy, and then introduce a non existing name. The Terminal returns
you to the “FILE” mode screen, but with the message already copied.
Marca
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.
3. 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.
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6.3. CHANGING THE NAME (MARCA)
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
be highlighted.
3. Use the keyboard to change the name.
Another way to change the name of a file is:

1. Select the “File” menu and choose the “Open” option. In the Open option,
open the message whose name you wish to change, or do so by clicking on
the icon.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
7 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
7.1.INTRODUCTION 7-1
PROPERTY OF MACSA ID, S.A. EXCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL USE / MAY 12 – VER 1.0.0
7.2.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7-5

7.3.DIMENSIONS 7-7
7.3.1.K-1010 LASER SYSTEM 7-7
7.3.2.K-1030 LASER SYSTEM 7-8
7.3.3.K-1060/80 LASER SYSTEM 7-9
7.3.4.SPLIT HEAD K-1000 7-12
7.4.REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 7-12
7.4.1.CUSTOMER CONNECTOR AND AUXILIARY CONNECTOR 7-14
7.4.2.ETHERNET CONNECTOR 7-18
7.4.3.SHUTTER CONNECTOR 7-18
7.5.LENSES 7-19
7.6.USER INTERFACE 7-20
7.7.SOFTWARE 7-20
7.8.FUME EXTRACTOR SYSTEM AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 7-23
7.8.1.INSTALLATION OF THE FUME EXTRACTOR SYSTEM 7-23
7.8.2.INSTALLAION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS 7-24
7.9.POSTION OF THA HAZARD LABELS ON K-1000 LASER SYSTEM 7-25
Version: 1.0.0
Date: May
2012
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7.1. INTRODUCTION
The MACSA K-1000 SERIES Laser System can be used to mark moving or
immobile products, such as paper, wood and some plastic materials.
The wavelength of the laser radiation may be either 9.3 mµ or 10.6µ m. This is
the infrared part of the spectrum, which means that the laser beam is
invisible. The objective is to send this emission to the surface to be marked so
that its temperature increases, thus making marking possible.
The wavelength emitted by a particular laser system is specified on the

warning label. Exposure to laser radiation can cause severe eye damage. All
reflections, whether specular or diffuse, from optical components such as
directional mirrors and prisms are dangerous. If the user is in doubt about the
distribution of laser emission within the external optical system, suitable
detecting equipment should be used. Deterioration of certain parts of the laser
could be accelerated, depending on the power level of the laser and exposure
time.
WARNING: ALL PERSONNEL MUST WEAR APPROVED LASER

GOGGLES/GLASSES AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION OF THE
SYSTEM WITHOUT ITS SAFETY PROTECTION COVER. THESE GOGGLES
MUST BE EFFECTIVE AT THE WAVELENGTHS THAT MAY BE
GENERATED.
An emission considered completely invisible can interact with any surface that
may produce visible light. This radiation can be dangerous. Therefore, the user
should take maximum precautions at all times.
Access to laser areas should be restricted to personnel whose work requires

operation of the laser. These personnel must be instructed in the necessary
safety procedures. Likewise, the work area should be marked off with warning
symbols.
Características destacadas del sistema láser Macsa Serie K-1000
• Marking head separate from the control rack (K-1060/80).

• Reduced marking head dimensions, with 6220 and 6210 galvanometric
scanners.
• Tube covers of extruded aluminium.
• Opciones de extensión de tubo óptico y codos a 90º. Adaptación a medida
de la línea de producción.
• Electronics based on “embebed PC” with PC/104 y PC/104 Plus buses.
• Interchangeable lenses.
• Air cooling.
• Fast Scanner which allow marking speed increases.
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• Power sources unit are fed to 115/230V.
• Mean output power: 10W, 30W, 60W and 80W.
The system consists of four main parts that make the marking process possible.
Laser Beam Source
In this case CO2, He and N2. At the same time the source is subdivided into the
following parts:
• Laser resonator.
• RF power supply unit.
Beam deflection
It is necessary to deflect the beam towards the marking surface in the X, Y

directions. If the product is moving, one of the mirrors has to track it.
• X, Y Galvanometric scanner 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
Its function is to control the message that will be marked on the surface later
on. It is composed of the following parts:
• SM-121 with DACS, SM-120, SM-123, SM-124, and SM-125B control boards.
• 677 and DC900 Scanner control boards.
• Internal CPU with ScanLinux software.
• Control Interface (Hand Held Terminal, Touch Screen or Marca).
Cooling system
Since part of the energy generated by the system is lost in the form of heat,
the system needs to be cooled. The Macsa K-1000 series laser system is air
cooled. The cooling system consists of fans. The number of fans and their
position depends on the model of K-1000 laser system that you have. These
fans are located inside of the laser tube and on the rear of the rack.
At the same time, the marking system may have a vacuum system whose
function is to eliminate the fumes and other derivatives from the marking
process.
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DESCRIPCIÓN TÉCNICA
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS SERIES DE PRODUCTO
Serie K-1000 PLUS,

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The PLUS versión comes with Ethernet connector (optionally you can use The
Marca Full Graphics Interface software). This laser system used analog
Galvanometric scanners.
Can work with any standard lens for MACSA (for K-1010 MACSAnot
recommended marking areas over 250x 250mm).
Serie K-1000 SP NET,

The SP NET version is the basic version K-1000 and Ethernet connection is
available, so you can control by Hand held Terminal, Touch Screen and PC.
This laser system used analog Galvanometric scanners.
Respect to their optical properties, has the particularity to have a smaller

beam expander, so is not recommended to use the marking areas over
100x100mm.
Serie K-1000 SHS PLUS
The models of the K-1000 Super High Speed family are adapted to mark in very
high speed production lines. This laser system has a new system of galvos that
improve quality and marking definition. It marks much faster than any other
laser system now available and on any type of material: Paper labels, PET,
glass, Datalase, etc.
Serie K-1000 UHS PLUS
The models of the K-1000 Super High Speed family are adapted to mark in very
high speed production lines. This laser system has a new system of galvos
withmore reduced inertia than SHS models, that improve quality and marking
definition. It marks much faster than any other laser system now available and
on any type of material: Paper labels, PET, glass, Datalase, etc
µ)
Serie KS-1000 PLUS y SP (9,3µ
This version is ideal for marking on plastic surfaces (especially on PET) because
of its special wavelength (9.3 instead of 10.6m). Its shorter wavelength
obtains excellent results on PET: It improves dot visibility (legibility of the
mark) while minimising structural alteration of the substrate.
It should in mind that when using a different wavelength, the lens must also be
different.
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Serie K-1000 SPLIT
All the K-1000 series are SPLIT, there are most suitable for marking on
production lines on where there isn’t sufficient space for all laser system and is
necessary to use the head. The marking head is attached to the computer using
set pipes, flanges and bends which allow put at 0º or 90º to get the best
position on the production line.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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7.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER
WAVELENGH
10W 30W
9.3µm/10.6 µm
60W
7 80W
K-1010 K-1030 K-1060 K-1080

MODEL K-1010 SP K-1030 SP K-1060 SP K-1080 SP
PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS
125V / 230 V 125V / 230 V 125V / 230 V 125V / 230 V
MAINS SUPPLY 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
(1 Fase + N) 330VA (1 Fase + N) 660VA (1 Fase + N) 1600VA (1 Fase + N) 1900VA
Tube 190x621x141 mm 235x193x656 mm 235x193x774 mm
DIMENSIONS
Rack - - 481.5x177x453.5 mm
Net: 19Kg Net: 32Kg Net: 71 Kg Net: 80 Kg
WEIGHT
Gross: 24Kg Gross: 40Kg Gross:86 Kg Gross:95Kg
Laser source, scanners, control electronics and
Laser source, control and power electronics, CPU built into the laser tube.
SYSTEM
CPU and scanners built into the laser tube.
Power electronics built into the control rack.

Working Focal
Marking area Beam diameter MODELOS SP Beam diameter MODELOS PLUS
distance Distance
85mm 95mm 60x60mm <385µm –E <192µm -O
115mm 125mm 75x75mm <506µm –O <253µm –O

FOCAL 190mm 200mm 100x100mm <810µm –O <405µm -E
SPECIFICATIONS
230mm 240mm 150x150mm <972µm –O <486µm -O
310mm 320mm 200x200mm <1296µm –O <648µm -O
400mm 410mm 250x250mm <1660µm –O <830µm -O

µm: microns E: Standard O: Optional
ScanLinux V5.1.8 and higher.
Software Marca V5.6.6 and higher.
SOFTWARE Internal Bar Code.
Software Marca Lite.
Software 21 CFR Part 11.
USER INTERFACE HAND HELD TERMINAL / TOUCH SCREEN / PC
Hand Held Terminal with ScanLinux software.

Touch Screen with ScanLinux software.
CONTROL BY
Full Graphics Interface: it includes Marca™ software, Hasp key and Ethernet cable (TCP/IP).
Software Marca Lite: it includes Marca™ software, Hasp key and Ethernet cable (TCP/IP).
K-1000 – 10.6 µm KS-1000 – 9.3 µm
MARKING HEAD CO2 sealed laser tube CO2 sealed laser tube
R.F. technology R.F. technology
Wavelength: 10,6 microns Wavelength: 9,3 microns
ACCESORIES Beam pointer– Shaft encoder kit – Mounting Support – Photocell kit
10ºC (50ºF) to 40ºC (104 ºF) external temperature
ENVIROMENTAL
Humidity <95% non condensation
CONDITIONS
No vibrations
Max. Speed line
PAPER LABEL Cadence (mm) Scanners speed (mm/s)
(m/min)
K-1010 PLUS 1 Line / 8 Char. 140 156 122 120 1500 200
(10.6 µm) SPEED 2 Line / 8 Char. 80 80 122 122 1500 200
3 Line / 8 Char. 53 54 118 120 1500 200
Lens:100x100 4 Line / 8 Char. 40 40 118 118 1500 200
Resolution:10 Max. Speed line
Inertia K: 60 PET Cadence (mm) Scanners speed (mm/s)
(m/min)
Max. Inertia: 80
1 Line / 8 Char. 116 106 127 125 1000 400
2 Line / 8 Char. 58 51 118 116 1000 400
Font size: 3mm
3 Line / 8 Char. 38 35 116 117 1000 400
Cristal Font type: 4 Line / 8 Char. 29 25 116 110 1000 400
Matrix:7x5 Max. Speed line
PAINTED ALUMINIUM Cadence (mm) Scanners speed (mm/s)
Speed:60000 (m/min)
Microstep:50 1 Line / 8 Char. 87 78 117 119 700 600
Delay: 40 2 Line / 8 Char. 44 40 120 118 700 600
3 Line / 8 Char. 28 26 117 120 700 600
4 Line / 8 Char. 20 19 109 113 700 600
Normal Newpal Font

Cursiva Crystal Font
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POWER 10W 30W 60W 80W
WAVELENGH 9.3µm/10.6 µm
K-1010 K-1030 K-1060 K-1080
K-1010 K-1030 K-1060 K-1080 SHS
MODEL UHS UHS UHS UHS
SHS PLUS SHS PLUS SHS PLUS PLUS
PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS
125V / 230 V 125V / 230 V 125V / 230 V 125V / 230 V
MAINS SUPPLY 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
(1 Fase + N) 330VA (1 Fase + N) 660VA (1 Fase + N) 1600VA (1 Fase + N) 1900VA
Tube 190x621x141 mm 235x193x656 mm 235x193x774 mm
DIMENSIONS
Rack - - 481.5x177x453.5 mm
Neto: 19Kg Neto: 32Kg Neto: 71 Kg Neto: 80 Kg
WEIGHT
Bruto: 24Kg Bruto: 40Kg Bruto:86 Kg Bruto:95Kg
Laser source, scanners, control electronics and
Laser source, control and power electronics, CPU built into the laser tube.
SYSTEM
CPU and scanners built into the laser tube.
Power electronics built into the control rack.
Working Focal
Marking area Beam diameter SHS PLUS MODELS Beam diameter UHS PLUS MODELS
distance Distance
85mm 95mm 60x60mm <192µm -O <256µm -O
115mm 125mm 75x75mm <253µm –O <337µm –E
150mm 160mm 100x100mm <324µm –O <432µm –E

FOCAL
SPECIFICATIONS 190mm 200mm 100x100mm <405µm -E <540µm -O
230mm 240mm 150x150mm <486µm -O <648µm -O
310mm 320mm 200x200mm <648µm -O <864µm -O
400mm 410mm 250x250mm <830µm -O <1107µm -O

µm: micras E: Estándar O: Opcional
ScanLinux V5.1.8 and higher.
Software Marca V5.6.6 and higher.
SOFTWARE Internal Bar Code.
Software Marca Lite.
Software 21 CFR Part 11.
USER INTERFACE HAND HELD TERMINAL / TOUCH SCREEN / PC
Hand Held Terminal with ScanLinux software.

Touch Screen with ScanLinux software.
CONTROL BY
Full Graphics Interface: it includes Marca™ software, Hasp key and Ethernet cable (TCP/IP).
Software Marca Lite: it includes Marca™ software, Hasp key and Ethernet cable (TCP/IP).
K-1000 – 10,6 µm KS-1000 – 9,3 µm
MARKING HEAD CO2 sealed laser tube CO2 sealed laser tube
R.F. technology R.F. technology
Wavelength: 10,6 microns Wavelength: 9,3 microns
ACCESORIES Beam pointer– Shaft encoder kit – Mounting Support – Photocell kit
10ºC (50ºF) to 40ºC (104 ºF) external temperature
ENVIROMENTAL
Humidity <95% non condensation
CONDITIONS
No vibrations
Max. Speed line
PAPER LABEL Cadence (mm) Scanners speed (mm/s)
(m/min)
K-1060 PLUS SHS 1 Line / 8 Char. 575 290 245000 124000 20000 65
(10.6 µm) SPEED 2 Line / 8 Char. 310 140 130000 60000 20000 65
3 Line / 8 Char. 190 95 80000 40700 20000 65
Lens:100x100 4 Line / 8 Char. 145 70 60000 30000 20000 65
Resolution:10 Max. Speed line
Inertia K: 30 PET Cadence (mm) Scanners speed (mm/s)
(m/min)
Max. Inertia: 40
1 Line / 8 Char. 425 265 182000 113500 10000 75
2 Line / 8 Char. 215 130 92100 55700 10000 75
Font size: 3mm
3 Line / 8 Char. 145 85 60000 36400 10000 75
Cristal Font type: 4 Line / 8 Char. 105 65 45000 27800 10000 75
Matrix:7x5 Max. Speed line
GLASS Cadence (mm) Scanners speed (mm/s)
Speed:60000 (m/min)
Microstep:40 1 Line / 8 Char. 195 175 83500 75000 2000 120
Delay: 20 2 Line / 8 Char. 105 85 45000 36400 2000 120
3 Line / 8 Char. 65 55 27800 23500 2000 120
4 Line / 8 Char. 50 45 21400 19200 2000 120
Normal Newpal Font

Cursiva Crystal Font
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7.3. DIMENSIONS
7.3.1. K-1010 LASER SYSTEM

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7.3.2. K-1030 LASER SYSTEM
7.3.3. K-1060/80 LASER SYSTEM
RACK K-1060/80 (before february 2012)

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RACK K-1060/80 (after February 2012)
LASER TUBE K-1060/80

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7.3.4. SPLIT HEAD K-1000
7.4. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
Fig. Rear panel of K-1010
Fig. Rear panel of K-1030
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Fig. Rear panel of K-1060/80
A breakdown of the parts making up the rear panel connection is shown below.
ENCODER PHOTOCELL
Pin Function Pin Function
#1 POSITIVE VOLTAGE (+5V) #1 RESERVED
#2 ENC/A #2 +24V
#3 ENC A #3 RESERVED
#4 ENC/B #4 RESERVED
#5 ENC B #5 RESERVED
#6 GND (+5V) #6 RESERVED
#7 +12V #7 +12V
#8 +24V #8 PH. INPUT.
#9 RESERVED #9 GND (+12V)
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COM (RS232) COM (RS232)
Pin Function
#1 POSITIVE VOLTAGE (+5V)
#2 GND
#3 RESERVED
#4 RESERVED
#5 GND (RS232)
#6 RESERVED
#7 TXD2
#8 RXD2
#9 RESERVED
7.4.1. CUSTOMER CONNECTOR AND AUXILIARY CONNECTOR
In some applications it is necessary to control the marking system externally. It

should be possible to detect alarms, externally select the message number to
be printed, start the marking or stop the laser system automatically in case of
an error in the production line.
The laser coding system can automatically perform all these functions, among
others, without operator intervention. You need only connect the external
elements (sensors, switches, leds, etc.) to the CUSTOMER connector (DB25).
The following table shows the CUSTOMER connector pin out for the various
elements:
MACSA K-1000 SERIES LASER SYSTEM PIN OUT
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PIN No. DB-25
(Rear cover)
1 PLC start
SIGNAL
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TYPE
IN
2 GND1 (PLC Start / bits) IN
3 Computer Ready (C) OUT
4 Computer Ready (NO) OUT
5 Computer Ready (NC) OUT
6 Marking (C) OUT
7 Marking (NO) OUT
8 Rearm. 1 IN
9 Rearm. 2 IN
10 End Signal (C) OUT

11 End Signal (NO) OUT
12 +12V OUT
13 +24V OUT
14 GND (12V/24V) OUT
15 B5 (IN)/ B4(Marca) IN
16 B4 (IN)/ B3(Marca) IN
17 b3 (IN)/ B2(Marca) IN
20 - -
21 TXD1 (RS232) -
22 RXD1 (RS232) -
23 GND (RS232) -
24 Interlock. 1 -
25 Interlock. 3 -
* C – Common connection of a relay

NO – Normally Open connector of a relay
NC – Normally Closed connector of a relay
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SM-125B BOARD AUXILIARY CONNECTOR (K-1060/80)
PIN No. DB-37F

SIGNAL
(Rear cover)
1 PLC Start marking
2 GND1 (Start PLC / bits)
3 Computer Ready (C)
4 Computer Ready (NO)
5 Computer Ready (NC)
6 Marking (C)
7 Marking (NO)
8 Rearm. 1
9 Rearm. 2
10 End signal (C)
11 End Signal (NO)
12 +12V
13 +24V
14 GND (12V/24V)
15 B5 (IN)/ B4(Marca)
16 B4 (IN)/ B3(Marca)
17 b3 (IN)/ B2(Marca)
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21 TXD1 (RS232)
22 RXD1 (RS232)
23 GND (RS232)
24 Interlock. 1
25 Interlock. 2
26 b6 (IN) / B5(Marca)
29 RC7
30 RCNO7
31 RCNC7
32 GATES w
33 START UP 1
34 START UP 2
35 INSHUTTERON
36 INTERSHUTTERMONI
37 INL READY
PLC Connection
Connecting a PLC enables the user to carry out some operations automatically:
• Select the message number to be printed (External Message) These inputs

are used to select the position of the message in the message table. This
position is selected by entering the relevant binary code (see table below).
It has 8 message selection bits (See table below).
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External Message selection table for the Macsa K-1000 Series
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Bit 8 Bit 1
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 TABLE POSITION
(MSB) (LSB)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 254
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 255
• Voltage supply: The CUSTOMER connector provides different output

voltages (+12 V and +24 V) for connecting peripherals to the machine.
• Interlock: The CUSTOMER connector allows security control over the laser
system from a signal interlock. The Interlock uses a relay to detect the
activation of a safety lock. This input turns off the laser if an anomaly is
detected.
• Serial Communication: This connector provides a method to control some

functions of the laser system from a remote device, such as a PC, a Touch
Screen or PLC.
• Computer Ready: This connector is for the Computer Ready signal,

controlled from a relay with two voltage free contacts (Normally Open and
Normally Closed).
When the machine is turned on, the Normally Open contact is in this state
and the Normally Closed contact remains in this state. Once the software
goes into the print mode, the state of the contacts changes, i.e., the
contact that was initially Open changes to Closed and the Closed contact
changes to Open.
This signal will tell us if the laser system is prepared for marking and can
therefore be used to activate any external accessory depending on the
status of the laser system with pins 3 (Online), 4 (Normally Open) and 5
(usually Closed) of the CUSTOMER connector.
• End of marking: The laser activates the marking finished signal once it has
finished marking the message on the product so that the production line is
informed and can make way for the next product.
• PLC Start Mark: acts as a photocell. Therefore, configure the type of

photocell before starting the markings using the system set-up program.
This signal is activated at a high level between 5 and 24V DC and should
remain active for a period of time.
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• Marking is activated when the laser is printing the message.
• Signal input from external alarms. These can be detected by 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.
7.4.2. ETHERNET CONNECTOR
ETHERNET (RJ45) ETHERNET (RJ45)
Pin Función
#1 TX+
#2 TX-
#3 RX+
#4 CT
#5 CT
#6 RX-
#7 CT
#8 CT
To configure a new Marca installation with this connector, Marca will connect
the laser (defined by an IP address) and will download the laser configuration
to Marca via the Ethernet connector.
You can control the laser system operation from your PC via the ETHERNET
connector (for example, you can give the print order from your PC, etc.).
You also can connect the laser system to any type of Ethernet network via this
connector.
7.4.3. SHUTTER CONNECTOR
This connector makes it possible to enable/disable the laser beam emission.

This is a closed circuit, while it is closed it will enable the emission of the laser
beam, if it is open it will block the beam.
By default, this connector is bridged (two pins attached to each other), and its
use is optional.
To use it, remove the jumper and connect the required external circuit to this
connector. Remember that whenever the circuit is not closed, the laser system
will not emit a laser beam
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7.5. LENSES
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The lenses that you can use the K-1000 laser system have different field sizes
of print. The standard marking area for K-1000 is 100x100mm, but for the SP
models the standard marking area is 60x60mm and for UHS PLUS models is
100x100mm but its focal length is less
In the following table lists properties with a wavelenght of 10.6 µm.
MA □ 60 □ 75 □ 100 □ 100 □ 150 □ 200 □ 250

WD 85 WD 115 WD 150 WD 190 WD 230 WD 310 WD 400
mm
FD 95 FD125 FD 160 FD 200 FD 240 FD 320 FD 410
BD 385-S 506-O 648-O 810-O 972-O 1296-O 1660-O

K-1010 SP
PD 17,2 9,9 6,1 3,9 2,7 1,5 0,9
BD 192-O 253-O 324-O 405-S 486-O 648-O 830-O
K-1010 PLUS/SHS
PD 68,8 39,8 24,3 15,5 10,8 6,1 3,7
BD 256-O 337-O 432-S 540-O 648-O 864-O 1107-O
K-1010 UHS PLUS
PD 38,7 22,4 13,7 8,7 6,1 3,4 2,1
BD 385-S 506-O 648-O 810-O 972-O 1296-O 1660-O
K-1030 SP
PD 51,6 29,8 18,2 11,7 8,1 4,6 2,8
BD 192-O 253-O 324-O 405-S 486-O 648-O 830-O
K-1030 PLUS/SHS
PD 206,5 119,3 72,8 46,6 32,4 18,2 11,1
BD 256-O 337-O 432-S 540-O 648-O 864-O 1107-O
K-1030 UHS PLUS
PD 116,2 67,1 41 26,2 18,2 10,2 6,2
BD 385-S 506-O 648-O 810-O 972-O 1296-O 1660-O
K-1060 SP
PD 103,3 59,6 36,4 23,3 16,2 9,1 5,5
BD 192-O 253-O 324-O 405-S 486-O 648-O 830-O
K-1060 PLUS/SHS
PD 413,1 238,6 145,6 93,2 64,7 36,4 22,2
BD 256-O 337-O 432-S 540-O 648-O 864-O 1107-O
K-1060 UHS PLUS
PD 232,4 134,2 81,9 52,4 36,4 20,5 12,5
BD 385-S 506-O 648-O 810-O 972-O 1296-O 1660-O
K-1080 SP
PD 137,7 79,5 48.5 31,1 21,6 12,1 7,4
BD 192-O 253-O 324-O 405-S 486-O 648-O 830-O
K-1080 PLUS/SHS
PD 550,8 318,1 194,2 124,3 86,3 48,5 29,6
BD 256-O 337-O 432-S 540-O 648-O 864-O 1107-O
K-1080 UHS PLUS
PD 309,8 178,9 109,2 69,9 48,5 27,3 16,6
MA MA: Marking Area in mm BD: Beam Diameter in µm FD: Focal Distance in mm
WD: Working Distance in mm PD: Power Density in KW/cm2 S: Standard O: Optional
The table shows that for each lens size you have to work with a specific
Working Distance (WD) and a specific Focal Distance (FD) to obtain the best
results.
It is important to know the difference between Working Distance (WD) and

Focal Distance (FD). Both concepts are explained below:
- Working Distance (WD): The distance between the laser system lens and the
surface to be marked.
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- Focal Distance (FD): The distance between the centre of the last scanner
mirror and the surface to be marked, i.e., the Working Distance plus the
distance between the lens and the centre of the scanner mirror.
You can observe in the table how the laser beam diameter (BD) and the power
density (PD) vary based on the lens size and their respective distances. If the
lens size is increased, the Focal Distance (FD) and the Working Distance (WD)
have to increase too. When these values are increased, the laser beam
diameter (BD) increases but the power density (PD) decreases.
7.6. USER INTERFACE
The Macsa series K-1000 Laser System can be controlled by a Touch Screen, a
Hand Held Terminal or an external PC. All these options are optional and the
user can choose the best user interface for his particular needs.
All user interfaces aren’t compatible with all Macsa series K-1000 laser
systems. The SP models can’t be controlled by external PC because the
Ethernet connecter is not available.
7.7. SOFTWARE
NOTE: This section contains a brief description of the functions of each

software. There are specific software manuals that can be provided by Macsa.
There are a number of software functions which can be used to control the
laser system. Most software is optional and can be purchased separately from
the laser system.
SOFTWARE
Marca Internal Touch
Crystal Marca 21 CFR
ScanLinux Full Barcode Screen
Font LITE Part 11
Graphics Generator software
Serie K-1000 Standard Standard Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
The above table shows the software that can control the laser system.
The standard software in all models is ScanLinux and Crystal Font.
-ScanLinux:
ScanLinux is the internal software that controls the laser marking system. This
software controls the laser beam position, calculates the position of the laser
and controls the angular position of the scanner mirrors.
ScanLinux includes Crystal Font Dot Matrix fonts.
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-Crystal Font:
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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, on the handheld or the Marca.
If you chose a dot matrix font for a text object, enter values for the following
parameters.
• Dot time: Set the laser time for each dots of the character (in µs).
• Dot speed: Defines the jump speed between dots (in mm/s).
• Dot microstep: Defines the resolution for jumps between dots.
• Laser On between dots: When enabled, the laser will be kept on

during the jump between dots.
• Delay: Scanner delay time for each dot.
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.
Besides the standard software, the machines can also use other optional
software. These are the software of the Touch Screen, Marca Full Graphics
Interface, Marca Lite, Internal Barcode Generator and the 21 CFR.
-Software Touch Screen:
This software comes installed on the Touch Screen. Create, edit and print
messages with this screen without the need to incorporate any external
interface.
This software also allows the best machine configuration to obtain optimal
marking on the production line.
This Touch Screen software includes a Wizard, support for laser system
installation.
Another option included in the software is a multiscript/multilingual kit,

making the K-1000 units compatible with many languages and making the
marking process possible in the language required.
-Marca Full Graphics:
Marca Full Graphics is a software controlled by Windows XP/Vista/7 located on

an external PC. Communication between the Marca32 bit and the laser system
is done through a TCP/IP connection using the file ScanLinux® contained in the
laser system.
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This software allows editing of any message using any of the available fonts,
barcodes and 2D barcodes, any graphics (BMP, JPG, GIF, TIF, PCX etc) and DXF
vector files with multiple import options.
-Marca Lite:
Marca Lite is not a new program however; it represents a new “image” of the
Marca Full Graphics Interface program. This will have exactly the same
features and characteristics of the Marca software.
This software can be used to edit any message using any of the available fonts,
and also to create any type of vector drawing or design.
- Updating the Marca software version already installed in a laser system:
To install a Marca Version 5.6.6 or higher, the laser system requires a Disk on
Module with ScanLinux software.
Procedure:
1. Download the new version of Marca software from the Internet.
2. Download the Haspkey-Update from the Internet.
3. Install the new version of Marca software.
4. Install the Haspkey-Update.
5. The laser system recognizes the protection key and it can start to print with
the new version.
-Internal Barcode Generator:
This software is built in to ScanLinux.
There are three ways to obtain the Internal Barcode Generator software
depending on the case:
1) When ordering a new laser system

2) For a laser system that is already installed in the customer's home and does
not have the Disk on Module with ScanLinux V5.1.8 software or later.
3) For a laser system that is already installed in the customer's home and does
have the Disk on Module with ScanLinux V5.1.8 software or later.
- 21 CFR Part 11:
Regulation 21 CFR Part 11, the FDA guideline for reliable electronic records,
requires companies to employ procedures and controls designed to ensure the
authenticity, integrity and, when appropriate, the confidentiality of electronic
records. This regulation applies to all computer systems that create, modify,
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maintain, file or retrieve electronic records required by the FDA for inspection
and submission.
The original intended key objectives of Part 11 regulations are as follows:
• Retention / Documentation of records

• Integrity / Security of records
• FDA access to records
• Authentication of Electronic Signatures
• Responsibility for Maintaining records system
• Validation
21 CFR Part 11 software has been designed to comply with the FDA
requirements.
7.8. FUME EXTRACTOR SYSTEM AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The Macsa Series K-1000 Laser Systems can include some accessories such as:
• Fume extractor system.

• Indicator lights.
The following is an explanation for installing them in the laser system
7.8.1. INSTALLATION OF THE FUME EXTRACTOR SYSTEM
The fume extractor system is a mechanism for extracting fumes and particles
resulting from the coding of a product. Once these fumes and particles have
been extracted, they are driven through a pipe to the fume extractor, where
they are filtered.
The extractor system is not included in the Macsa Series K-1000 Laser
System.
WARNING:
A vacuum system is always required in order to keep the focus lens of
the laser tube clean. Optical parts damaged due to failure to use the
extractor system will not be replaced by MACSA ID, S.A. even if still
under warranty.
Do the following to install this accessory:
1. Connect the DB-25 connector of the fume extractor system to the

CUSTOMER connector located on the rear panel of the laser system.
2. Connect the fume extractor to 115/230V AC.
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7.8.2. INSTALLAION OF INDICATOR LIGHTS
Indicator lights show the laser system operation status at all times.
They work like a common traffic light. This accessory is made up of three
lighted alarms, each one a different colour, one or another illuminating
according to the status.
The colours and their meanings are the followings:
• Blue: Lights up when the laser system is working, i.e., the laser system
is emitting laser beam.
• Red: Lights up indicating the laser system is not ready to operate.
• Green: Lights up when the laser system is ready to start the marking
process, meaning the initialization process is complete.
Do the following to install this accessory:
1. Connect the DB-25 connector of the indicator lights to the CUSTOMER

connector located on the rear panel of the laser system.
2. Connect the power connector of the vacuum system to 115/220V AC.
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7.9. POSTION OF THA HAZARD LABELS ON K-1000 LASER SYSTEM
7
5
8 1- Class IV CO2 Laser Alarm Label
3
9
2- Unlocking panel
1
2 3- Laser hazard warning symbol
6
10
4- General hazard symbol
5- Laser aperture
6 6- Laser hazard classification (US label)

1
2
3 7- Laser Aperture label
8- Serial number and CE label
9 9- Warning Label
3
10- Lens Cover
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ÍNDICE
8 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
8.1.PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 8-1

8.2.CLEANING THE LASER SYSTEM 8-2

8.2.1.LASER SYSTEM COVER 8-2
8.2.2.LÁSER TUBE 8-3
8.2.3.MARKING HEAD 8-3
8.3.LENSES 8-3
8.3.1.LIMPIEZA DE LAS LENTES 8-4
8.3.2.CLEANING THE AIR FILTER 8-5
8.3.3.INSPECCIÓN VISUAL DE LOS ELEMENTOS ÓPTICOS 8-6
8.3.4.FOCAL DISTANCE 8-6
8.3.5.X/Y POSITIONING SYSTEM 8-7
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Date: May
2012
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Before replacing any component, the end user should carefully read
Chapters 0 and 1 of this user manual.
To achieve maximum performance from the laser marking system and avoid
damage, it is very important to perform preventive maintenance on all
components.
A maintenance plan for all the components should always be established, and
the working level and characteristics of the surface of the product to be

marked must be considered.
It is very important that the electric power is off before starting any
maintenance procedure, to avoid possible exposure to laser emissions.
8.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Only authorized personnel should do system maintenance. The

procedures outlined below do not have any danger of laser emission. The
procedures must be followed carefully; failure to do so could cause laser
emission or seriously damage the laser system.
WARNING: The following operations must be carried out with the laser system
isolated from the main electricity supply.
Besides the preventive maintenance done by the laser system’s owners, MACSA
ID, S.A. technicians must perform a periodic thorough review of the laser
system.:
The points to be checked are the following:
• Electronics control (every year)
• Laser tube cleaning (every 2 years)

The external laser tube cover must be removed and all accumulated dust
eliminated from the laser tube structure.
• Clean the laser tube optics (every 2 years)

All the surfaces of the laser tube optics must be cleaned.
• Adjust the laser tube optics (every 2 years)
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MAINTENANCE PLAN (KIP-1010, KIP-1030, KIP-1060)
Weekly (authorised personnel only)
Examine status of the lens.

Examine all cavities and covers for cleanliness.
Examine the hose or umbilical connection and check that no damage has
occurred.
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Monthly (authorised personnel only)
All the above.
Clean the focal lens.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Quarterly (authorised personnel)
All the above.

Clean the air filters. (KIP-1070/80)
Visually inspect optical components for any contaminant build-up.
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Annually (personnel from MACSA ID, S.A. or its distributors)
All the above.

Examine the mirrors that deflect the laser beam and change them if necessary.
Check the power delivered by the laser (adjust the power limits if necessary).
Inspect the electronic components.
Estimated Time: 3 hours
Biannually (MACSA personnel)
All the above.

Clean the optical components of the laser (mirrors, beam lens, etc.).
Estimated Time: 3.5 hours
8.2. CLEANING THE LASER SYSTEM
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.
Use a lint-free cloth to prevent any contamination of the marking head.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
8.2.2. LÁSER TUBE
To clean the laser tube:

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1. Stop and turn off the laser system (see section “3.4. Stopping and turning
off the laser system” of this user manual).
2. Use a damp, lint-free cloth around the laser tube, avoiding contact with the
lens.
3. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to dry the laser tube. Avoid touching the lens with
the cloth.
8.2.3. MARKING HEAD
Only the SPLIT models have an external marking head.
To clean the marking head:
1. Stop and turn off the laser system (see section “3.4. Stopping and turning
off the laser system” of this user manual).
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.
Clean all lenses with acetone and optical paper.
During the marking process, the surface of the product is volatilized generating
particles and fumes collected by the fume extractor. The problem increases
when these particles form deposits on the lens surface. Deposits of particles on
the lens may cause two different problems:
• A decrease in power due to lack of transparency in the lens.
• 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.
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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
• Plastic tweezers.
• Lens cleaning paper.
• Pure acetone, never use water or soap.
8.3.1. LIMPIEZA DE LAS LENTES
Lens cleaning must be done using latex gloves.
Fig. Location of the lenses on K-1000 laser systems
Carry out the following steps to clean the lens:
1. Make sure the laser is not enabled. (In any case, it is advisable to turn the
system off to clean the lens).
2. Remove the lens. Unscrew the lens and holder from the front panel or the
base of the marking head.
3. Carefully inspect the condition of the lens surface.
4. Lay the lens and its holder on a flat, even surface.
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.
7. Next clean the focal lens.
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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.
It is not possible to recommend a suitable frequency for cleaning the lens,

because it will depend on the kind of product that is being coded. Products
that generate a large amount of particles and fumes when marked will also
dirty the lens faster, so it will be necessary to clean it more often. Each user
shall establish the required cleaning frequency depending on the hours of
coding and the kind of product marked.
8.3.2. CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
Tube
Filtros
Fig. Location of air filter on the K-1000 tube

In the new models of laser systems Macsa Serie K-1000 (K-1010, K-1030, K-1060
y K-1080), the fan leads air through filters.
All models include two removable filters (except K-1030 SHS PLUS), so no need
to remove the top cover of the laser system to remove the air filters. You only
need to pull the filter as shown in the figure above.
In the case of K-1030 SHS PLUS, include filters in side caps of the laser tube
attached to pressure, so that need to be removed and then remove the filters.
Filters
Fig. Location of air filter on the K-1030 SHS PLUS tube
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They must be cleaned every three months if they are relatively new.
They must be replaced periodically with new filters (once a year). Only
elements supplied by MACSA ID, S.A. or its distributors must be used.
Rack
In K-1060 y K-1080, included a control rack, also contain leading cooling fans in
air through the filters
These filters can be located on the top cover and the front cover of the control
rack
8.3.3. INSPECCIÓN VISUAL DE LOS ELEMENTOS ÓPTICOS
Remove the main laser head protecting cover. Check exterior optical surfaces
for signs of damage or contamination. The most contaminating element for
lenses is dust or volatilized material. This can be removed with a small air
puffer. Do not use any type of aerosol as it could cause freezing.
Do not remove any protective cover or other covers.
Inspection and cleaning of the elements protected by these covers must be

done by specialized personnel.
Special care should be taken in the inspection of optical elements with

polished surfaces. The optic elements are highly hygroscopic (water soluble).
They can be damaged if they are touched by fingers or can become opaque if
misted.
If any optical component shows signs of contamination or damage, it must be

cleaned with acetone or replaced and realigned. This work must only be done
by a specialized technician.
Install the laser cover carefully. The laser cover's IP protection can be lost if
the cover is not installed correctly.
8.3.4. FOCAL DISTANCE
The focal distance is the distance from the lens centre to the focusing point
where the product to be marked is positioned.
This distance must be periodically checked because it affects the quality of the
printing. It should also be checked after the focal lens has been cleaned.
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8.3.5. X/Y POSITIONING SYSTEM
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You must check that the laser beam is correctly centred with respect to the
mirrors and the lens.
Laser source
Galvanometric mirrors
Focus lens
Working plane
Fig. Example of centred laser beam
Use the following procedure to check this:
Create the largest square possible (for example 100 x100 mm)and mark 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
9 USER EVENTS
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9.1.INTRODUCTION 9-1
9.2.SYSTEM FAILURES 9-2
9.3.ALARMS 9-5
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2012
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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 print failure message. The laser system
displays these messages on the user interface if any problem occurs.
If the laser system displays an event message that is not described in this
chapter, you should inform your supervisor or contact your local Macsa
distributor.
Event messages
These event messages indicate problems that can often be easily corrected.
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 FAILURES
FAULT CAUSES SOLUTION
1. Incorrect electrical
1. Check that the system is properly
connection.
connected.
2. Input fuse blown or
2. Check the condition of the fuse or
System does not turn magnetothermic circuit
magnetothermic circuit breaker.
on breaker tripped.
3. Check the voltage of the power
3. Power supply unit
supply unit.
fault.
4. Check the main connection.
4. Incorrect input voltage.
1. Wrong voltage is
1. Check the power supply unit.
supplied.
2. Check that the laser system is
2. System disconnected.
The Power LED is connected to the electrical grid.
3. Input fuse blown or
inactive 3. Check the condition of the fuse or
magnetothermic circuit
magnetothermic circuit breaker.
breaker tripped.
4. Check the LED status.
4. Power LED blown.
1. Ready LED is blown.
2. The internal ScanLinux 1. Connect the laser system to the
software did not load external controller. If there is
properly during startup. communication, the laser or LED is
The Ready LED is not 3. The laser system has failing.
on not been rearmed 1. Check the status of the Ready LED.
correctly. 2.3. Restart the laser system.
4. The Customer 4. Connect the Customer connector to
connector is not the system.
connected
1. Lase LED is blown. 1. Check the status of the Lase LED.
2. The laser system is not 2. Check whether the laser system is
The Lase LED is not actually emitting. actually emitting a laser beam or
on 3. There is a problem with not.
the internal laser 3. Check for damage to the laser
system electronics. system electronics.
1. Turn off the laser system and allow
1. Laser system
it to cool for a while.
overheating.
2. Replace the air filters so that it
2. Very dirty air filters.
cools properly.
3. The Customer
The Overtemp LED is 3. Make sure that the Customer
connector is not
on. connector is properly connected.
connected.
4. Check that the control voltages are
4. Failure of the laser
correct.
system internal control.
5. Make sure that the RF driver works
5. RF circuit failure
properly.
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USER EVENTS
1. Poor contact of the

Gate signal on the cable
between the SM-121
The laser source does
board (or SM-120) and
not work, although 1. Contact MACSA.
the laser source.
there is no alarm
2. Misalignment or
internal failure of the
laser tube.
1. Poor contact of the

Gate signal on the
cable between the SM-
121 board (or SM-120)
and the laser source.
1. Check the ticklepulse and
2. The Gate signal level is
tickleperiod configuration
The laser source will continuously high (the
parameters via the user
not stop correct tickle signal is
interface.
not generated).
2, 3, 4. Contact MACSA.
3. SM-121 (or SM-120)
board failure.
4. Misalignment or
internal failure of the
laser.
When printing, the 1. The option External
following message is Message Selection from 1. Disable the External Message
displayed: the print menu is selection option.
Message not found. selected.
The laser system does 1. The shutter is 1. Open the shutter.
not emit laser beam activated. Resume the marking process.
Marca displays the
message: 1. The Hasp key is not
1. Connect the Hasp key to the PC.
No valid key could be connected to the PC.
found.
1. The Touch Screen is
1. Check the connection between
not connected
The Touch Screen the Touch Screen and the laser
properly.
does not connect system.
2. The Touch Screen is
2. Check the cable and connectors.
not working.
1. The Hand Held
1. Check the connection between
The Hand Held Terminal is not
the Hand Held Terminal and the
Terminal does not properly connected.
laser system.
connect 2. The Hand Held
2. Check the cable and connectors.
Terminal is not working
9-3
1. The resolution selected

1. Increase marking resolution.
is too low.
Does not draw lines 2. Decrease the scanner speed via the
2. The scanner speed is
with right angles user interface.
too high.
3. Contact MACSA.
3. Scanner failure.
1. If it is a high-speed
marking process, the
Maximum inertia is too
Incomplete 1. Increase the Maximum inertia
low.
characters and value.
2. If it is a low-speed
figures 2. Decrease the Inertia R value.
Inertia R value is too
high.
1. If it is a high-speed
There are burned Maximum inertia is too
1. Decrease the Maximum inertia
areas at the high.
value.
connections 2. If it is a low-speed
2. Increase the Inertia R value.
between lines marking process, the
Inertia R value is be too
low.
1. One of the scanner
cables is disconnected.
The laser only prints
2. Control cable is
one horizontal or
disconnected. 1, 2, 3, 4. Contact MACSA.
vertical line several
3. Scanner misaligned.
times
4. The scanner is
damaged.
1. The marking head is not
completely
The marking area is perpendicular to the 1. Place the marking head completely
not a square or is marking surface. perpendicular to the marking
not 100x100mm 2. Scanners misaligned. surface.
(depending on the 3. The distance between 2. Adjust the scanners.
installation) the product and the 3. Adjust the working distance.
lens is not the same as
the working distance.
The first line of the

1. The laser system takes 1. Rearm the laser and wait at least 5
message starts very
too long to rearm. seconds before printing.
late or the first part
2. The photocell is not 2. Install the photocell in the correct
of the message is
installed correctly. position.
missing
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USER EVENTS
1. The Laser On signal is
The message “LASER
not being received. 1. Check the Customer connector
LOCKED” is
2. Check the status of the (interlock PINs).
displayed and it
Customer connector 2. Contact MACSA.
cannot be restarted
(interlock pins).
1. Try to “ping” the laser by clicking
“Start” ->“Execute” in the Windows
Toolbar and entering the following
1. Faulty connection of
command:
the connectors, cable
TCP-timeout ping 192.168.0.180
or network board.
No connection with 2. If you receive no answer, there is no
2. Incorrect TCP/IP
the ScanLinux physical connection to the laser.
communication
protocol Check the cable, connectors; check
parameter
that the network board is installed
configuration.
correctly, check the TCP / IP
properties.
9.3. ALARMS

1. Customer connector
incorrectly connected.
1. Check that the Customer
2. The Customer
connection is correctly connected
connector Interlock
to the rear panel.
cable is poorly
2. Check that the Customer connector
soldered.
cable is properly soldered.
3. The laser tube cover is
0x02 Laser Interlock 3. Check that the laser tube cover is
open or not properly
closed and the microswitch makes
closed, meaning the
good contact.
interlock is open.
4. Check that the marking head cover
4. The head cover is open
is closed correctly and microswitch
or not properly closed,
makes good contact.
meaning the interlock is
open.
0x03 Shutter Off 1. The shutter is open 1. Close the shutter.
1. The belt is stopped.

1. Turn on the belt so as to carry out
2. The encoder does not
the marking.
work correctly.
0x0A Belt Stop 2. Replace the encoder.
3. The control electronics
3. Check the operation of the control
are not working
electronics.
properly.
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0x0C TOO MANY
1. File is corrupt 1. Load another file.
UNKNOWN FIGURES
1. Load another file. If the same file
1. The file being opened
is loaded, the same alarm may
0x0D Memory requires too much system
occur.
memory.
2. Restart the laser system.
1. Make sure the desired files are on
1. The file being sought does
the laser system CPU Module Disk.
0x10 File not found not exist.
2. Enter the correct name of the
2. The file name is wrong.
desired file.
1. The message font is not a
0x15 Source invalid valid system font and so 1. Recreate the message with a valid
(or non-existent) the message cannot laser system font.
reproduced.
1. The shutter is closed. 1. Open the shutter.
2. In the case of laser 1. Restart the marking process.
system with electro- 2. In the case of laser systems with
mechanical shutter, the an electro-mechanical shutter,
0x25 Shutter Closed
Marca software configure correctly the parameter
SHUTTERDELAY SHUTTERDELAY:
parameter is not • MK2 laser systems: 350000µs.
configured correctly. • Other laser system: 250000µs.
1. Check that the Customer
connector is properly connected
1. The Interlock is open.
and the laser system cover is
2. SM-121 (or SM-120) board
properly closed.
0x26 Laser not ready failure.
2. Make sure that the SM-121 (or SM-
3. Laser system
120) board is working properly.
overheating.
3. Turn off the laser system and
allow it to cool for a while.
1. The optional external 1. Open the optional external
0x27 OEM Shutter
shutter is closed. shutter.
1. The production belt is
going too fast.
2. The scanner speed is too 1. Reduce the production belt
slow. speed.
3. The message is too big 2. Increase the scanner speed.
and there is not enough 3. Reduce the size of the message to
0x30 Overspeed time to print the whole be printed.
message. 4. Decrease the cadence (space the
4. The products to be products further apart).
marked are too close 5. Check the photocell and its
together installation.
5. The marking signal start
signal is being reflected.
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USER EVENTS
1. The hard drive is full.

1. Delete the files that are not
0x31 Hard disk full Too many files stored in
needed for the marking process.
the laser system.
1. The format of the
message that you want
0x32 File not 1. Load a new message compatible
to open is not
allowed to print with the laser system.
supported by the laser
system.
1. The symbol or message

to be marked cannot be 1. Use the correct barcode to
0x33 Create Barcode
represented by the represent the characters.
code.
1. The laser system lacks

the license of the
0x34 Barcode 1. Activate the license of the Barcode
Barcode being used to
licence used.
be able to print the
message.
1. The appropriate library

0x35 Barcode
for the Barcode used is 1. Change the Disk on Module.
Library
missing.
1. Readjust the trigger parameter via
the user interface.
1. The "trigger" parameter 2. Decrease the belt speed.
value is incorrect. 2. Space the product further apart.
2. Product is spaced too 3. Change the photocell.
0x36 Print signal
closely together. 3. Change the position of the
3. The photocell signal is photocell.
being reflected. 3. Improve the customer installation
to prevent vibration during
movement of the product.
1. Send the correct file to the
0x37 Database 1. Non-existent database.
Database.
1. The maximum distance 1. Increase the maximum distance

between two prints is parameter of the ScanLinux
0x38 Max. distance
greater than the software via the user interface or
alarm
maximum distance space the product more closely
defined by user. together on the production line.
9-7
1. The minimum distance 1. Decrease the minimum distance

between two prints is parameter of the ScanLinux
0x39 Min. distance
smaller than the software via the user interface or
alarm
minimum distance space the product further apart on
defined by user. the production line.
1. Try to “ping” the laser by clicking
“Start” ->“Execute” in the Windows
Toolbar and entering the following
command:
1. Faulty connection of
ping 192.168.0.180
0x40 Customer network connectors or
2. If you receive no answer, there is
time-out cable.
no physical connection to the laser.
2. Network board failure.
2. Check the cable, connectors; check
that the network board is installed
correctly, check the TCP / IP
properties.
1. The value of the Inertia
parameter of the
1. Check the scanner Inertia
scanners is not correct.
parameter.
2. A mirror has been
2. Make sure no mirror is burned.
0x41 Scanner X burned.
3. Check the cables.
3. Faulty cable
4. Check the status of the X digital
connection.
scanner.
4. Failure in the X digital
scanner.
1. The value of the Inertia
parameter of the
1. Check the mirror Inertia
scanners is not correct.
parameter.
2. A mirror has been
2. Make sure no mirror is burned.
0x42 Y scanner burned.
3. Check the cables.
3. Faulty cable
4. Check the status of the Y digital
connection.
scanner.
4. Failure in the Y digital
scanner.
1. The message loaded
and sent to be printed
1. Edit the message you want to print
has no content.
so that it can be marked.
2. The message field of
2. Make sure the user message field is
0x43 Empty message the desired message is
not empty.
empty.
3. Check that the internal user
3. You want to print an
message is not an empty string.
internal user message
and it has no string.
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USER EVENTS
1. The laser system 1. Check that the laser system

configuration is invalid for configuration is correct and all
the laser system used. configuration parameters are set.
2. The laser system cannot 2. Check that the SM-1XX boards
find any SM-1XX board. No (scanning board) are correctly
scanner board is detected connected inside the laser system.
or the firmware is not 3. Restart the laser system.
correct for the scanner 4. Ensure there is a configuration file
board found. in the laser system and that it is

3. The firmware has suffered not damaged.
at least 2 consecutive 5. Send a new configuration to the
critical failures during laser system.
0x44 Initialization
start-up. 6. Edit and save the configuration
4. No configuration file could parameters from the Touch Screen.
be loaded at start-up due
to a corrupt or missing
configuration file.
5. The firmware received the
"0x75 RS-232 panic"
command during start-up
to prevent uploading any
file from the Module Drive
to the RAM.
Not all alarms inform the user when a fault has been detected. The user
decides whether to have the system report or not on the following alarms:
• Belt Stopped.
• OverSpeed.
• Trigger signal.
• Interlock.
• Shutter closed.
• Empty message.
• OEM Shutter.
• Maximum Distance.
• Minimum Distance.
All other alarms always report a failure to the user.
RESOLVING POSSIBLE PROBLEMS CAUSED DURING SHIPPING.
It is possible that some laser system components may get damaged during
shipping that later affect the marking process. If this happens, a service
technician should inspect the different internal laser system components.
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USER TRAINING
Date:
Version:
2012
1.0.3
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TRAINING
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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:
Warnings and cautions.
Safety issues (hazard prevention and accident management) for eye and skin
contact.
Importance of properly closing the laser system cover.
Using the emergency stop.
- Getting started:
Connection and start up.
The keyboard and screen.
Use of passwords.
Navigating the user interface.
- During printing:
“SYSTEM STATUS” area and event messages.
Selecting a message.
Printing a message.
Stopping printing.
- Shutting down the laser system:
Stopping the marking process.
Properly shutting down the laser system according to a period of system

inactivity.
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- Laser system care:
Warning and failure messages and appropriate actions.
Intermediate operations
Depending upon the tasks operators may be required to perform, they may
need additional training in the following areas:
- Creating a message:
Finding the parameters.
Using the “EDIT” option
Putting fields in the correct position.
Saving and printing a new message.
Printing position.
- Routine maintenance:
How and when to clean the print head.
How and when to clean the lens.
How and when to clean or change the air filter
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GLOSSARY
Date:
Version:
2012
1.0.3
March
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GLOSSARY
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The glossary explains some of the terms that are used in this guide.
Caution Refers to hazards or unsafe practices that could

result in minor personal injury or product damage.
Circuit Breaker Located on the laser system's power supply unit

socket.
Control unit (CPU) Central processing unit, with an x8.6 architecture

and PC/104 or PC/104 PLUS format.
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.
Current message The current message selected to be printed.
Cursor The marker that shows the current position in a field

or a message (for example, “EDIT MESSAGE”). The
arrow keys are used to move the cursor to another
position, which can also be done with the mouse (in
Marca).
Danger Refers to hazards that could result in serious

personal injury or death.
Directive Refers to types of regulations and/or standards.
Electromagnetic Eliminates, reduces or prevents the coupling effects

Compatibility between a laser system and its electromagnetic
environment.
Field The section of a message that can be created and

edited, independent of other sections. One or more
fields are used to create a message. The field types
include text, counters and Data and Time fields.
Filter Component in air cooled laser systems that prevents

dust from being deposited inside the laser system
and damaging its components.
Font size Size of the printed characters. You can adjust the
size of the printed characters.
Frame The laser system's casing.
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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.
Laser system (full) Refers to the full laser system assembly.
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
Message The information that is printed.
NOTE Points of specific interest referring to a higher
performance or improved operation; additional
information or explanation on the subject in
question.
Photocell A type of optical sensor that indicates objects in a

determined position.
Pneumatic Maintenance Components assembly used to guarantee correct

group operation of the compressed air systems used in the
laser systems.
Print delay The distance between the product sensor and the
position at which the laser system starts to print the
message.
Prints counter The number of times a message is printed after

resetting the Prints Counter to zero.
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.
Rearm Resets the system to that it is ready for marking

again.
Switch It shuts off or turns on the laser system's power

supply unit. Said circuit breaker will automatically
shut off the laser system's power when the current
supplied exceeds the rated limits.
System status Current status of the laser system. The “SYSTEM

STATUS” tab shows information about the laser
system status.
Text box A box where text can be inserted from the

keyboard.
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GLOSSARY
Touch screen User interface hardware and software used to
control the laser system.
Warning Refers to hazards or unsafe practices that could

result in serious personal injury or death.
Warranty (Repairs) Guarantees that the laser system will be repaired in

the event of a fault during the warranty period.
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USER MANUAL

1.0.0 MAR/12 5 3.2.1

Prepared by:: Date:

Francesc Bravo June, 19th 2012

6 Managing your messages

The Company installing the system (Installer) hereby undertakes to ascertain

Important: It is very important to read the entire instruction manual

The use of controls or adjusting devices or procedures other than those

This symbol warns the user of invisible laser emission output

ASTEC is a trademark of ASTEC American, Inc.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

First edition published in 2008

Macsa products are subject to continual development and improvement.

It is very important to read the information contained in the Laser Safety

It is strongly recommended that any maintenance tasks, other than those

1.1. LASER TYPES 1-1

There are different types of lasers according to the medium of photon

■ Class IIIA. Continuous emission lasers that have an output power of

Any part of the laser protective casing which, when removed or

NOTE: Laser marking system protection covers can only be removed

There are risk control procedures for each class of laser:

■ Classes IIA and IIIA. They only require precautions to prevent

3. In the absence of the conditions specified in point 2, eye protection must

■ Class IV. These may produce injuries caused by the direct

involve fire risk. In addition to the precautions mentioned in

1. The laser system must be installed, adjusted and operated only by

3. The beam and incidence area must be surrounded by a material resistant

4. The presence of people in the beam path must be avoided in order to

5. Carbon plates or other sufficiently thick refractory materials must be

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE (HFZ-312)

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

SAFETY DEVICES AND PROTECTIONS SUPPLIED BY MACSA ID, S.A.

The laser coding system includes a safety switch (interlock).

■ Lock control. Consists of a micro-switch located on the protective

1.2.2. PROTECTIVE CASING

Making this protective casing is the responsibility of the installer in each

Example of a protective casing:

The steps required to create a protective casing are shown below.

Required materials for CO2 laser systems:

• - Polycarbonate greater than 2 mm thick for top cover and

• - Black anodized aluminium or a carbon plate for rear cover

Required materials for YAG or Fibre laser systems:

• - Black anodized aluminium for top cover, rear cover and

So, the length of this part will be:

Length = (2 x desired casing height) + (production line width)

1. Cut a piece of polycarbonate/aluminium, according to the

In order to have access to the marking area, a hinge should be mounted

MAKING THE RIGHT SIDE

1. Take measurements from the right side of the protective

This side should be attached to the metal support with screws.

MAKING THE LEFT SIDE

Follow the same steps set forth in the previous paragraph.

1. Take measurements for the rear cover.

1.3. WARNING AND INFORMATION SYMBOLS

Danger: Hazards that could result in serious personal injury or death.

Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in serious personal

Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal

Note: Points of particular interest for more efficient or convenient

1.3.3. POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY WARNING

This product emits infrared radiation at a wavelength of 10.6µm or

protective viewing goggles in areas exposed to the laser beam.

RADIATION VIEWING CONDITIONS

The laser exiting the resonator is considered an intense monochromatic light

Direct view of the Laser beam: