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1. ALARM MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................................................5

1.1. E-STOP ...................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2. E-STOP BUTTON .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.3. E-STOP EXTERNAL..................................................................................................................................................6
1.4. LASER OVERHEAT...................................................................................................................................................6
1.5. LASER FIBER INTERLOCK ........................................................................................................................................7
1.6. HIGH BACK REFLECTION .........................................................................................................................................8
1.7. LASER MODULE FAILURE ........................................................................................................................................8
1.8. LASER MODULE DISCONNECTED .............................................................................................................................8
1.9. COUPLER FAILURE ..................................................................................................................................................9
1.10. CHILLER FAILURE ...................................................................................................................................................9
1.11. ELECTRONICS OVERHEAT .....................................................................................................................................10
1.12. INITIALIZATION ERROR .........................................................................................................................................10
1.13. LOW WATER FLOW: LASER ...................................................................................................................................10
1.14. LOW WATER FLOW: FIBER CON. ............................................................................................................................11
1.15. WATER IN LASER. ................................................................................................................................................12
1.16. MODULE POWER SUPPLY FAILURE ........................................................................................................................13
1.17. CHILLER ERROR ....................................................................................................................................................14
1.18. UNEXPECTED PUMP CURRENT...............................................................................................................................15
1.19. UNEXPECTED GROUND LEAKAGE .........................................................................................................................15
1.20. WATER IN BEAMSWITCH / COUPLER......................................................................................................................15
2. WARNING MESSAGES............................................................................................................................................16
2.1. INDICATION LAMPS FAILURE ................................................................................................................................16
2.2. RESERVED MODULE IS ON....................................................................................................................................16
2.3. MODULE OVERHEAT .............................................................................................................................................16
2.4. CHILLER WARNING ...............................................................................................................................................17
3. BEAMSWITCH ..........................................................................................................................................................18
3.1. MIRROR ACTIVE ...................................................................................................................................................18
3.2. GUIDE LASER ON.................................................................................................................................................18
3.3. MIRROR OFF........................................................................................................................................................18
3.4. MIRROR ON .........................................................................................................................................................19
3.5. LASER PERMISSION ...............................................................................................................................................19
3.6. CABINET DOOR (A) & CABINET DOOR (B)............................................................................................................19
3.7. ERROR ..................................................................................................................................................................19
3.8. SCATTERED LIGHT ................................................................................................................................................19
3.9. FFBD ( FAST FIBER BREAKAGE DETECTION )......................................................................................................19
3.10. LOW WATER FLOW: PROCESS FIBER OUTPUT.........................................................................................................20
3.11. LOW WATER FLOW: PROCESS FIBER INPUT ............................................................................................................20
3.12. OPTICAL INTERLOCK ............................................................................................................................................21

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1. Alarm messages
If no alarm is present and the power supply is switched off, the status message Laser
Standby should be present.
It is not possible to switch on main power supply if the status Laser Standby is not
present.
• Check if the E-Stop button on the Laser, the beamswitch cabinet or the fiber-
fiber coupler cabinet are not pushed (see E-Stop button) and check external E-
Stop (see E-Stop external). If one of the buttons is pushed please release and
try to switch on power supply again.
• Check status of interlock circuit. If the interlock circuit is not closed the yellow
interlock lamp on the front side of the laser will not be enlightened.
• Push the interlock lamp to check the lamp
Interlock safety loop:

The following things belong to the interlock circuit.
• Door interlocks: Front and backdoors of the laser, doors of the beamswitch or
fiber-fiber coupler cabinet.
• Optical interlock. The alarm message optical interlock fiber connector will be
activated in LaserNet/Alarms page.
• Leakage sensors. In a case of a water leakage inside the laser the leakage
sensors will open the interlock loop and the alarm message Water in laser will
be set active.
• External Interlock / E-Stop: Check status of two channel external E-Stop.
Channel 1 is XP2 safety interface C1 – C4, Channel 2 is XP2 C2 – C3. It is
possible to use bridges to close this connections.
WARNING: External safety system will be out of operation.
Therefore please make sure that laser emission cannot be switched on by
incident. This can easily be done by switching off the chiller. In this case it is not
possible to receive Laser Ready signal. Unplug XP2 connector. Use bridges to
close connections C1 – C4 and C2 – C3.
1.1. E-Stop
If only the alarm message E-Stop is present, one or more cabinet doors of the laser
are opened (see Status message Frontdoor/Reardoor opened). Laser operation will be
stopped, the power supply will be switched off and the yellow interlock lamp on the
front side of the laser will be off.
Check list:
• Close the cabinet door of the laser.

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1.2. E-Stop button

This alarm message will always be together with E-Stop alarm. It will be on if the E-
Stop button from the laser and/or the E-Stop button from the beamswitch/fiber-fiber
coupler are pushed. If at least one E-Stop button is pushed laser operation will be
stopped, the power supply will be switched off and the yellow interlock lamp on the
front side of the laser will be off.
Check list:
• Check status of the E-Stop buttons. If one of the buttons is pushed please
release and check the alarm messages in LaserNet. If no further alarm is
present and the status message Laser standby is on you can try to switch on
power supply.
1.3. E-Stop external

E-Stop external will always be together with E-Stop. It is present if at least on channel
of the two channel external E-Stop is opened. Laser operation will be stopped, the
power supply will be switched off and the yellow interlock lamp on the front side of the
laser will be off.
If the E-Stop external is together with Laser fiber interlock see Laser fiber interlock.
Check list:
• Check if Laser fiber interlock is also present. In this case see Laser fiber
interlock.
• Check status of two channel external E-Stop. Channel 1 is XP2 safety interface
C1 – C4, Channel 2 is XP2 C2 – C3. It is possible to use bridges to close this
connections.
WARNING: External safety system will be out of operation.
Therefore please make sure that laser emission cannot be switched on by
incident. This can easily be done by switching off the chiller. In this case it is not
possible to receive Laser Ready signal. Unplug XP2 connector. Use bridges to
close connections C1 – C4 and C2 – C3.
1.4. Laser overheat

If the Laser overheat signal is active laser operation will be stopped. The alarm
message laser error will be indicated. This alarm is activated in case if one laser
module reaches a operation temperature of 35 °C. When the module temperature is
below 32 °C the alarm message Laser Error will be cleared automatically. On
costumers demand it is possible to configure the Laser that this alarm is not processed
as a Laser Error.
Check list:
• Check status page inside LaserNet. The maximum temperature and the related
module number is indicated. Additionally the actual water flow for laser cooling
is displayed.

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• Compare water flow threshold inside laser specifications with the present water
flow. If this value is closed to the threshold check water level of the chiller. Refill
water if necessary.
• Check for pressed tubes or water leakage inside laser cabinet. The water
connections can be checked by opening the backside of the laser.
• Check status of refrigerant circuit of the chiller after 5 minutes of chiller
operation. Inside the chiller this status can be monitored by checking refrigerant
window. The colour of the indicator should be green and the liquid without any
air bubbles. If there are air bubbles inside or the colour of the indicator is red
please inform your provider of the laser system to clarify next steps.
Important: Do not operate Water-Air Chiller with open walls while the laser
is emitting.
Refrigerant window with indicator
1.5. Laser fiber interlock

The alarm message will immediately switch of main power supply. The signal Laser
Ready will be set to low and the signal Laser Error will be high. The interlock loop of
the laser is opened. This alarm message indicates a possible damage of the feeding
fiber of the laser.
Check list:
• Check red guide laser beam after feeding fiber. For lasers with beamswitch it is
guide laser no. 0. The mirror for the beamswitch channel where the guide laser
beam is checked must be in ON position. A not present guide laser beam
indicates a damage inside the fiber. The same is valid if the guide laser beam
has no round shape in the focal plane. In this two cases please call your
provider and inform him about the possible damage.
• Push Reset button in LaserNet control page. If the alarm message is cleared
everything is fine.
• Check status of interlock clamps inside the optical head. Use hex. key to
tightened the interlock clamp screw carefully. Do not tighten the screw to the
final position. There is risk of damaging the interlock clamps
Bayonet fixing with hex. screw

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• As a last resort check the interlock resistance. Therefore unplug the fiber from
head. Close the head and the fiber with the corresponding caps. Measure
interlock resistance through the fiber. It should be more than 1kΩ and less than
1MΩ.
• Inform your provider about the failure to clarify situation and service time
schedule
1.6. High back reflection

The alarm message will switch off laser emission. The signal Laser Ready will be set
to low and the signal Laser Error will be active. This alarm is caused by back reflected
light from the work piece.
Check list:
• Please check guide laser beam after optical head. Therefore switch on guide
laser (for beamswitches guide laser no.0, mirror from checked channel must be
in ON position). If the guide laser is present the laser and the fibers should be
optically fine.
• Perform reset by pushing Reset button in LaserNet control window
• If this error occurs several times for the same type of work piece please contact
your provider to clarify process parameters.
1.7. Laser module failure

The alarm message Laser module failure indicates a failure of a laser module. For
lasers with reserved module this message is only indicated if a laser module failure
happens and the reserved module is already switched to operation.
Check list:
• Stop laser operation. Open front door of laser cabinet. Check status of red and
green lamps on the front panel of the modules. If the green lamp is on the
module is in full function. In case of the red lamp a alarm was activated inside
laser module. The laser module is switched off.
• For analysis please download logfiles. Therefore open logfile folder inside
LaserNet and select the correct date when the failure occurred. Right mouse
click into light blue logfiles window. Select all files and push load. The files are
saved on the hard disc of the computer in a sub folder of LaserNet
corresponding to the name of the laser set in LaserNet (normally its called
Laser). Open this folder. The logfiles are saved to a folder corresponding to the
date. Send the logfiles to your laser provider for further analysis.
• IPG or the co-operation partner will inform you if a module exchange is
necessary. The date and time schedule will be clarified before service.
1.8. Laser module disconnected

The alarm message Laser module disconnected indicates a breakdown in the
communication between laser and module. Regarding the configuration of the laser it
is possible that the signal Laser error is set to high.
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Check list:
• Switch off laser
• Open the front door of the laser.
• Check if all cables are properly screwed.
• Switch on laser
• Check if all modules are showing green light. If one module doesn't show green
light it indicates a failure of the module board.
• Please download logfiles from modules.
schedule
1.9. Coupler failure

If the alarm message coupler failure occurs the emission will be switched off. Laser
Ready will be set to low and Laser Error to high. The alarm message critical error will
be activated. The critical error alarm can only be reset by calling IPG Laser and
requesting error code. Therefore the Laser S/N and the code number is required. Go
to LaserNet/Settings/Reset critical errors. Essential for analysis at IPG is to receive the
laser logfiles directly with the report of the failure. Trained IPG engineers will lead you
through the analysis procedure.
1.10. Chiller failure

This signal is present if the accumulative fault signal at the chiller is present and
indicates some problems with the chiller (i.e. water deficiencies for copper or demi
circuit). Laser Ready will be set to low and Laser Error to high.
Check list:
• Check the water levels of the chiller and if necessary refill water.
is emitting.
• Check the safety switches and fuses inside the chiller.
Safety switches and fuse.
• Reset Pressostat by pressing the black button

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Pressostat
• For further informations check the chiller manual.
1.11. Electronics overheat

If the Electronic overheat signal is active it will not influence laser operation. The alarm
message Electronic overheat indicates a temperature higher than 50 °C inside
electronic cabinet of the laser.
Check list:
• Check settings of temperature sensor inside electronic cabinet of the laser. If
the set temperature is different from 50 °C change to 50 °C. Check if ventilator
inside electronic cabinet is working.
• Check status of alarm message again. If the alarm is still present please inform
your laser provider. Pass additional informations about the temperature inside
the electronic cabinet and the temperature inside the room.
1.12. Initialization error

If an error happens during the start up of the laser the alarm message Initialization
error will be activated.
schedule
1.13. Low water flow: Laser

When the alarm message Low water flow: Laser is active laser operation is stopped or
not possible. The alarm message Laser error will be active.
Check list:
General:
• Compare actual water flow with the required water flow specified by IPG for this
laser.
• Check for closed water valves and for pressed or bended tubes.

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• Check status of Chiller Ready signal in LaserNet Status folder. If Chiller Ready
is not active go to LaserNet alarm folder and check if Chiller failure is active. If
this is the case the failure analysis should be started at the chiller.
Laser:
• Switch of the chiller and close the water valves of the laser. Disassemble filter
holder by using combination wrench. Turn clockwise and catch the water with
an appropriate vessel. Mop up the leaking water. Clean the filter in special
cases with pressured air. Please wear eye protection during using pressured
air. For filter cleaning a brush can be used. Assemble the filter by turning the
combination wrench counter clockwise until the maximum position is reached.
Chiller:
• Is the indication lamp for accumulative fault switched on.
• Check pressure at the water input and at the water output of the copper-circuit
of the chiller.
• Check water level of the copper-circuit. Refill water if level is below minimum.
The indication lamp water deficiency copper-circuit will be on.
window. If there are air bubbles inside or the colour of the indicator is red
please inform your provider of the laser system to clarify the next steps.
is emitting.
1.14. Low water flow: fiber con.

The alarm message Low water flow fiber connector will switch off emission. Laser
Ready will be cleared and Laser Error will be activated. The alarm message indicates
a low water flow for the feeding fiber output.
Check list:
General:

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• Check water flow threshold level at flow switch. The minimum water flow for
feeding fibers is specified by IPG with 1 l/min. In special cases the water flow
threshold can be decreased after receiving permission from IPG Laser.
Chiller:
• Check water pressure for DI-circuit (max. 3 - 4 bar).
• Check water level inside DI-tank. If necessary refill water.
Laser (without beamswitch and fiber-fiber-coupler)

• Open rear door of the laser
• The flowswitch is suited at the right side. Check if the lamp marked out1 is
enlightened at the front side of the flowswitch.
Beamswitches / FFC
• Check if the two tubes 6mm red/blue marked with FF are pressed.
• Check the water flow threshold at the SMC flowswitch. If the water flow is below
threshold the light out1 at the front side of the switch is not enlightened.
Flowswitch with active indicator light OUT1
1.15. Water in Laser.

If the alarm message Water in Laser is activated, main power supply will be switched
off and laser operation is stopped. The reason for the switching off of the main power
supply is that the safety interlock loop is opened. The status of the loop is indicated by
the yellow interlock lamp at the front side of the laser. The lamp will be off.
Check list:
• Immediately switch off the laser by the main switch.
• Open the front and back door of the laser and the side door with the main
switch. Check for Water inside laser.
• If no water is inside laser check the cable connection to the leakage sensors.
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Leakage sensor
• Try to find the position of the water leakage. If the reason for water leakage is a
bad tubing connection it can be solved by renewing the fixation.
• If the water leakage is inside a stainless steel connection please give your
provider a detailed information about this. If possible send picture of the
damage. With the help of the picture the exchange or repairing procedure can
be clarified.
• After the water leakage is stopped and the leakage water is removed from the
laser the interlock loop will be closed and the yellow interlock lamp will switch
on.
1.16. Module power supply failure

Indicates a failure in or in the connection to the main power supply. Laser emission will
be off and Laser Error will be high.
Check list:
• Go to the properties page Power Supply in LaserNet. Please check the power
supply status bits.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Status Comments
0 0 0 0 Proper Operation These events relate external
0 0 0 1 Overheating parameters or environment
0 0 1 0 Excessive input voltage (water flow, input voltage etc.)
0 0 1 1 Short circuit
0 1 0 0 No-load operation
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0 1 0 1 Interlock open
0 1 1 0 Reserved
0 1 1 1 Reserved
1 0 0 0 Internal failure (Code_X) These messages relate to
1 0 0 1 Internal failure (Code_Y) internal errors and assume
1 1 1 1 Internal failure (Code_Z) that the power supply should
be replaced.
• In cases were the error can be related to external parameters or environment

call your provider or IPG Laser to clarify procedure or possibility for repair.
1.17. Chiller error

This alarm is caused if the water temperature for the external optics or the laser
exceeds the upper or lower limits. It is also caused if the water conductivity exceeds
the upper limit. Laser Ready will be cleared and Laser Error will be activated.
Check list:
• Check on the Chiller page in LaserNet what causes this alarm
• If the alarm is caused by the water conductivity:
• DI cartridge inside the chiller should be exchanged. Follow Riedel
instructions.
• If the warning is caused by a hight or low temperature for the water for the
external optics or the laser:
• Compare water flow threshold inside laser specifications with the present
water flow. If this value is closed to the threshold check water level of the
chiller. Refill water if necessary.
• Check the air-filter for a water-air chiller and exchange it if necessary.
• Check the house water supply for a water-water chiller.
operation. Inside the chiller this status can be monitored by checking
refrigerant window. If there are air bubbles inside or the colour of the
indicator is red please inform your provider of the laser system to clarify
the next steps.
Important: Do not operate Water-Air Chiller with open walls while
the laser is emitting.

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1.18. Unexpected pump current

Unexpected pump current will immediately switch off main power supply. The alarm
message Laser Error will be activated. It is not possible to switch on main power
supply when this alarm message is present.
Check list:
• Open rear door of the laser and disconnect the module fuses one after another.
After one fuse is disconnected check status of alarm message Unexpected
pump current in LaserNet Alarms folder. If the fuse from the module which is
causing the alarm message is unplugged the alarm is cleared. Laser operation
can be restarted. In this case the reserved module is not activated!
• Download logfiles from the logfiles folder and send them to your provider.
Clarify a date and the time schedule for service.
1.19. Unexpected ground leakage

The alarm message unexpected ground leakage will immediately switch off main
power supply. The signal Laser Ready will drop and Laser Error will be activated. It is
not possible to switch on main power supply when this alarm message is present.
Check list:
• Open rear door of the laser and disconnect the module fuses one after another.
After one fuse is disconnected check status of alarm message Unexpected
pump current in LaserNet Alarms folder. If the fuse from the module which is
causing the alarm message is unplugged the alarm is cleared. Laser operation
can be restarted. In this case the reserved module is not activated!
Clarify a date and the time schedule for the module exchange.
1.20. Water in beamswitch / coupler

This alarm message will immediately switch off main power supply and the magnetic
valves inside the laser for the optics will be closed. The signal Laser Ready will drop
and Laser Error will be activated. It is not possible to switch on main power supply
when this alarm message is present.
Check list:
• Switch off the Chiller
Clarify a date and the time schedule for the exchange of the beamswitch /
coupler.

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2. Warning messages
2.1. Indication lamps failure

This warning message is present if one of the lamps on top of the laser is defect. It will
not affect the operation of the laser.
Check list:
• Check if the indication lamps are properly connected by rotating the lamp
counter clockwise to disconnect and remove the lamp. Afterwards put the lamp
back and turn clockwise to fix the lamp.
• If the message is still present replace the indication lamp.
2.2. Reserved module is ON

This warning message indicates a failure of a laser module and the reserved module is
switched on. The laser operation is not affected by this message and it is possible to
continue to work with the laser. Inform your provider about the warning to clarify
situation and service time schedule
2.3. Module overheat

If one module reaches a temperature of 32°C this warning message will be active. The
operation of the laser will not be immediately affected, but it could lead to a Laser
overheat.
Check list:
• Check status page inside LaserNet. The maximum temperature and the related
module number is indicated. Additionally the actual water flow for laser cooling
is displayed.
• Compare water flow threshold inside laser specifications with the present water
flow. If this value is closed to the threshold check water level inside chiller. Refill
water if necessary.
• Check for pressed tubes or water leakage inside laser cabinet. The water
connections can be checked by opening the backside of the laser.
window. The colour of the liquid should be green without any air bubbles. If
there are air bubbles inside or the colour of the liquid is red please inform your
provider of the laser system to clarify the next steps.
is emitting.

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2.4. Chiller warning

This warning will appear if the temperature for the water for the external optics or the
laser is getting close to the upper or lower limit. Additionally this warning appears if the
water conductivity is getting close to the upper limit. Laser operation is not affected by
this message and it is possible to continue to work with the laser.
Check list:
• Check on the Chiller page in LaserNet what causes this warning
• If the warning is caused by the water conductivity:
• DI cartridge inside the chiller should be exchanged soon.
• If the warning is caused by a hight or low temperature for the water for the
external optics or the laser:
• Compare water flow threshold inside laser specifications with the present
water flow. If this value is closed to the threshold check water level inside
chiller. Refill water if necessary.
• Change the setting at the chiller to a higher or lower temperature (max.
0.5°C) depending if it is caused by the lower or upper limit.

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3. Beamswitch
3.1. Mirror active

The signal Mirror active is high indicates a request from controller for this channel. If all
safety circuits are closed and no internal failure status of beam switch and process
fiber is present the mirror will move to ON position or is already in ON position. In this
case the signal Mirror ON will be set to high.
If the signal Mirror active is high and the signal Error is active please check the
following things:
• Are there any other alarm signals present for the beam switch? If yes please
follow instructions for this alarm messages.
• If no other alarm message is present please check status of interlock lamp at
the front side of the laser. The beam switch will open interlock circuit if the
cabinet door/s from the active channel are opened. Please see diagram below.
3.2. Guide Laser ON

It indicates that the red guide laser for this channel is switched on.
3.3. Mirror OFF

Mirror OFF is active if the mirror is in off position. If all mirrors are in off position
emission is not possible.

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3.4. Mirror ON
If the signal Mirror active is high, all safety circuits are closed and no internal failure
status of beam switch and process fiber is present the mirror will move to ON position
and the signal Mirror ON will be set to high.
3.5. Laser permission

This is a status signal from the beamswitch. It should always be present. If it is not
present please inform your provider of the laser system to clarify the next steps.
3.6. Cabinet door (A) & Cabinet door (B)

The cabinet doors are implemented into the door interlock system of the working
cabinet. If one or both signals are present the interlock circuit is not closed and the
mirror for this channel will not switch in on position.
Check list:
• Close the interlock circuit for this channel by closing the cabinet doors and
activate the safety system.
• If the interlock circuit is already closed check the connections.
3.7. Error
This signal is activated if one of the following signals is active:
• Scattered light
• FFBD
• Optical interlock
• Low water flow process fiber input / output
Or the signal Mirror active is high but it is not possible to switch the mirror in on
position because of low water flow at process fiber input or output, or the signal
Cabinet door (A) and/or Cabinet door (B) is active. Please follow the instructions for
the corresponding alarm messages.
3.8. Scattered light

If this signal is active the scattered light inside the beamswitch for this channel is to
high. Laser Ready will be cleared, emission will be switched off immediately and the
mirror switches off. Also the Error signal will be activated. Please inform your provider
of the laser system to clarify the next steps.
3.9. FFBD ( Fast Fiber Breakage Detection )

The FFBD signal will switch off emission immediately and the Error signal will be
activated. The Laser Ready signal will be cleared and the mirror will switch off. It is
activated if the scattered light near the process fiber input inside the beamswitch is to
high.

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Check list
• Switch on the guide laser for this channel and check if it is visible at the process
fiber output.
• Check the alignment of the beamswitch for this channel
• Unplug the fiber from the beamswitch. Check the surface of the quartz block of
the fiber connector for damages. Exchange the process fiber if necessary.
3.10. Low water flow: process fiber output

The alarm message Low water flow: process fiber output will switch off emission.
Laser Ready will be cleared and the mirror will switch off. The alarm message
indicates a low water flow for the process fiber output.
Check list:
General:
Chiller:
• Check water pressure for DI-circuit.
Beamswitch / FFC
process fibers is specified by IPG with 1 l/min. In special cases the water flow
3.11. Low water flow: process fiber input

This alarm will switch off emission, Laser Ready will be cleared and the mirror will
switch off. The alarm message indicates a low water flow for the process fiber input.
Check list:
General:
Chiller:
• Check water pressure for DI-circuit.
Beamswitch / FFC
process fibers is specified by IPG with 1 l/min. In special cases the water flow

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3.12. Optical interlock
The alarm message will immediately switch of laser emission. The signal Laser Ready
will be set to low, the Error signal will be high and the mirror will switch off. This alarm
message indicates a possible damage of the process fiber of the laser.
Check list:
• Check if the red guide laser beam for this channel is visible at the end of the
process fiber. A not present guide laser beam indicates a damage inside the
fiber. The same is valid if the guide laser beam has no round shape in the focal
plane. In this two cases please call your provider and inform him about the
damage.
• Check status of interlock clamps inside the optical head. Use hex. key to
tightened the interlock clamp screw carefully. Do not tighten the screw to the
final position. There is risk of damaging the interlock clamps
Bayonet fixing with hex. screw
• As a last resort check the interlock resistance. Therefore unplug the fiber from
head. Close the head and the fiber with the corresponding caps. Measure
interlock resistance through the fiber. It should be more than 1kΩ and less than
1MΩ.
schedule
IPG Laser not is responsible for any damage to the laser-system or

personal done by wrong or faulty maintenance work.


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Handbook customer failure and alarms

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1. ALARM MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................................................5

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Interlock safety loop:

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1.2. E-Stop button

1.3. E-Stop external

1.4. Laser overheat

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Refrigerant window with indicator

1.5. Laser fiber interlock

Bayonet fixing with hex. screw

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1.6. High back reflection

1.7. Laser module failure

1.8. Laser module disconnected

1.9. Coupler failure

1.10. Chiller failure

Safety switches and fuse.

• Reset Pressostat by pressing the black button

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• For further informations check the chiller manual.

1.11. Electronics overheat

1.12. Initialization error

1.13. Low water flow: Laser

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Refrigerant window with indicator

1.14. Low water flow: fiber con.

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Laser (without beamswitch and fiber-fiber-coupler)

Flowswitch with active indicator light OUT1

1.15. Water in Laser.

1.16. Module power supply failure

• In cases were the error can be related to external parameters or environment

1.17. Chiller error

Refrigerant window with indicator

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1.18. Unexpected pump current

1.19. Unexpected ground leakage

1.20. Water in beamswitch / coupler

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2.1. Indication lamps failure

2.2. Reserved module is ON

2.3. Module overheat

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Refrigerant window with indicator

2.4. Chiller warning

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3.1. Mirror active

3.2. Guide Laser ON

3.3. Mirror OFF

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