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High Power Fiber Laser

User Guide

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Laser Specific Test Data
Test Results
Model: YLS-2000
S/N: PL1520542

The information and the following charts provided below is the result of tests performed in controlled environments by IPG Photonics. These provided useful, but not warranted,
information about the functions and performance of the product.

Characteristic Conditions Min. Max. Test Results Unit

Optical Characteristics
Operation Mode CW
Tuning range of output power 10 100 10-100 %
Pmax After Feeding Fiber
Nominal output power or CH1 (if applicable) 2000 2101 Watts
Emission wavelength ( λC ) Pout= Pmax 1065.0 1080.0 1070.0 nm
Emission linewidth ( Δλ ) Pout= Pmax 6.0 4.5 nm
Switching ON time Pout= Pmax ( 500Hz ) 100.0 32.8 µsec.
Switching OFF time Pout= Pmax ( 500Hz ) 100.0 17.2 µsec.
Maximum digital modulation rate Pout=Pnom 5 5 kHz
Maximum analog modulation rate Pout=Pnom 5 5 kHz
Twater=Constant over 8 hours Pout=Pmax
Output power instability ( Pnom ) 2.0 0.1 %
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after Feeding Fiber 0.1 0.9 0.85 mW
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after process fiber, CH1 0.1 0.9 0.00 mW
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after process fiber, CH2 0.1 0.9 0.00 mW
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after process fiber, CH3 0.1 0.9 0.00 mW
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after process fiber, CH4 0.1 0.9 0.00 mW
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after process fiber, CH5 0.1 0.9 0.00 mW
Guide Beam Output Power Pout after process fiber, CH6 0.1 0.9 0.00 mW

General Characteristics
Operating voltage 3P+PE 400 480 480 VAC
Power consumption Laser Only 5.4 kW
Water flow during testing T: 20-22°C N/A I/min

Analog Control and Customer Interfaces Test Results are; Passed, Failed, or N/A
Analog control Passed
Industrial Ethernet ( Communication with PC ) Passed
Fieldbus N/A
Laser ON/OFF ( digital laser modulation ) Passed
Hardwiring ( laser control from robot ) Passed
Chiller functions Passed
All applicable interlocks and safety devices tested Passed
Flow switches tuned and leak tested Passed

Date: 10/30/15
Tested by: R. Doucette
Approved by: D. Irwin

Approved by signature:

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Test Results
Model: YLS-2000
S/N: PL1520542

Optical Output Fiber Characteristics


Characteristic Conditions Typ. Max. Test Results Unit

Optical Output after Feeding Fiber


Beam parameter product* after the Feeding
fiber (BPP) 3.5 4.0 3.2 mm*mrad
Feeding fiber core size 100 µm
Feeding fiber length 15 m
Output feeding fiber connector type HLC-8
Collimator type f 120
Focus lens type f 500

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Feeding Fiber Endface

Optical Output after CH1 if Applicable


Beam parameter product* after the (CH1)
fiber (BPP) 0.0 0.0 mm*mrad
(CH1) fiber core size 0 µm
(CH1) fiber length 0 m
Output (CH1) fiber connector type 0
Collimator type 0
Focus lens type 0

CH1 cable input CH1 cable output

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Test Results
Model: YLS-2000
S/N: PL1520542

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Switching On Characteristic 500Hz at Pmax

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Switching OFF Characteristic 500Hz at Pmax

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Test Results
Model: YLS-2000
S/N: PL1520542

Output Power and Pmon vs. Digital


3000
Pmon, W Pmeas, W

2500
Output Power, (W)

2000

1500

1000

500

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Current %

Measured Output power and Pmon vs. Digital Graph

Output Power and Pmon vs. Analog Voltage


3000
Pmon, W Pmeas, W

2500
Output Power, (W)

2000

1500

1000

500

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Voltage Applied

Measured Output power and Pmon vs. Analog Voltage Graph

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Test Results
Model: YLS-2000
S/N: PL1520542

Laser Stability
3000
Output Power Temperature 34
2750
32
2500
Output Power

30
2250

28
2000

26
1750

1500 24

1250 22

1000 20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Hours

Laser Stability Graph

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Output Spectrum at maximum output power

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Test Results
Model: YLS-2000
S/N: PL1520542

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(86%)

Beam parameter product after feeding fiber Serial Number: FF1505297

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Beam parameter product after process fiber (CH1) Serial Number: 0

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Notices

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Preface

Please take time to read and understand this User’s Guide and familiarize yourself with the operating
and maintenance instructions that we have compiled for you before you use the product. We
recommend that the operator read Chapter 2, Safety Information, prior to operating the product.

This User’s Guide should stay with the product to provide you and all future users and owners of the
product with important operating, safety and other information.

US Export Control Compliance

IPG’s policy and business code is to comply strictly with the U .S. export control laws.

Export and re-export of lasers manufactured by IPG are subject to the US Export Administration
Regulations administered by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security.

The applicable restrictions vary depending on the specific product involved, intended application, the
product destination and the intended user. In some cases, an individual validated export license is
required from the U S Department of Commerce prior to resale or re-export of certain products.
Please contact IPG, if you are uncertain about the obligations imposed by US law.
CONTROL PAGE ..........................................................................................94
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 8 EVENTS PAGE .............................................................................................97
LOGFILES PAGE ..........................................................................................98
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 9
BEAM COUPLER PAGE (IF APPLICABLE) ......................................................99
SAFETY CONVENTIONS, LASER CLASSIFICATION AND LABELS ................... 11
BEAM SWITCH PAGE (IF APPLICABLE) ...................................................... 101
LASER CLASSIFICATION IV OF UP TO AND > 100KW AT 900-1200NM.......... 12
POWER SUPPLY PAGE ............................................................................. 103
LASER CLASSIFICATION 2M MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER OF 1MW AT 600-
CHILLER PAGE OPTION 1 (IF APPLICABLE) ................................................ 105
700NM ....................................................................................................... 14
CHILLER PAGE OPTION 2 (IF APPLICABLE) ................................................ 107
DEVICE SAFETY LABELS ............................................................................ 15
DEW POINT PAGE .................................................................................... 108
DEVICE INFORMATION LABEL LOCATIONS .................................................. 22
LASER DEW POINT SENSOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 109
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 23
HARDWIRING PAGE .................................................................................. 110
ELECTRICAL SAFETY .................................................................................. 25
MODULES ................................................................................................ 111
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY........................................................................... 26
PROFIBUS PAGE (IF APPLICABLE)............................................................. 112
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DEVICE ................................................................... 28
DEVICENET PAGE SYSTEM CONTROLLER STANDARD FIELDBUS PROTOCOL
LASER LAYOUT FRONT............................................................................... 29
(IF APPLICABLE) ....................................................................................... 115
LASER LAYOUT REAR ................................................................................ 30
FIELDBUS MPI PROTOCOL (IF APPLICABLE) ............................................. 118
LASER LAYOUT ELECTRICAL PANEL SIDE .................................................. 31
FIELD BUS PROTOCOL QCW LASERS ...................................................... 126
LASER LAYOUT DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 32
USER I/O PAGE (IF APPLICABLE) .............................................................. 133
SYSTEM INSTALLATION............................................................................... 36
PULSED MODE PAGE (QCW LASERS ONLY)............................................ 134
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 37 PREPARE FOR LASER SYSTEM START UP ....................136
ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTION ............................................................. 39
BACK REFLECTION PREVENTION .............................................................. 138
AIR CONDITIONER POWER CONNECTION AND SETTINGS OPTION 1.............. 40
AIR CONDITIONER POWER CONNECTION AND SETTINGS OPTION 2.............. 41 OPERATION ............................................................................139
AIR CONDITIONER POWER CONNECTION AND SETTINGS OPTION 3 ............. 43
TEC DE-HUMIDIFIER .................................................................................. 45 LOCAL MODE ........................................................................................... 140
FUSES AND BREAKERS .............................................................................. 46 MODULATION CONTROL ........................................................................... 141
WATER CONNECTION ................................................................................. 48 ANALOG CONTROL .................................................................................. 142
REMOTE MODE ........................................................................................ 143
COOLING REQUIREMENTS................................................... 50 HARDWIRING CONTROL............................................................................ 144
USING LASER PROGRAMS ........................................................................ 148
COOLING WATER FLOW SWITCHES ............................................................ 51
USING PULSED MODE (QCW LASERS ONLY)........................................... 154
CONNECTING COOLING WATER .................................................................. 55
LASER CABINET DIMENSIONS...........................................165
CUSTOMER INTERFACING CONNECTIONS ...................... 56
OPTIONS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION .....167
IPG HIGH POWER FIBER CONNECTOR.............................. 64
ANNEX 1: YLS-XXXX-CUT-Y13 SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 168
HIGH POWER FIBER CONNECTOR PROTECTIVE COLLAR REQUIREMENTS ... 65
FIBER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION ............................................................. 66 WARRANTY ............................................................................171
FIBER CABLE INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 72
FIBER CONNECTOR CLEANING ................................................................... 75 LIMITED EXPRESS PRODUCT WARRANTIES .............................................. 171
STEPS FOR CLEANING A HIGH POWER FIBER CONNECTOR ........................... 76 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS.......................................................................... 171
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITIES ............................................... 171
LASERNET PROGRAM AND CONTROL DESCRIPTION .. 81 SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 172
SERVICE AND REPAIRS............................................................................. 177
STATUS PAGE ............................................................................................ 87
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 177
ALARMS PAGE ........................................................................................... 90
WARNINGS PAGE ....................................................................................... 92
Introduction

Thank you for choosing IPG Photonics for your laser needs. Years of experience has
made IPG lasers the highest quality, most efficient and highest powered fiber lasers in the
world today. Contact us and we will work with you to meet all your laser needs, both new
systems and retrofitting existing laser systems. Please contact our IPG Photonics
Customer Service Department with any questions or concerns you may have.

The IPG Photonics YLS model product line has been developed to meet industrial market
demands for efficient reliable maintenance-free high power lasers. YLS products are
diode–pumped ytterbium fiber lasers with output powers scaled from 100W up to 100kW
at a wavelength region of 900–1200 nm in multi-mode configurations and 100W up to
10kW in single-mode configurations. Depending on power level these lasers may be air, or
water cooled. Typical wall plug efficiencies of YLS models have well exceeded 30%. Test
results for your laser system including output power, power consumption, optical
characteristics and more are available at the beginning of this user guide and on the
included CD.
The IPG fiber lasers have been designed and tested with safety in mind. By following this
User Guide and applying sound laser safety practices, it can be a safe and reliable device.
Because of its special characteristics, laser light poses safety hazards different than light
from other sources and requires the use of personal and equipment safety devices. All
laser users and persons near the laser must be aware of the hazards involved in operating
a laser. All use and integration of any laser systems should be monitored by a qualified
laser safety representative.

In order to ensure the safe operation and optimal performance of the product, please
follow these warnings and cautions in addition to the other information contained
elsewhere in this document. These safety precautions must be observed during all phases
of operation, maintenance and repair of this instrument.
Operators are urged to adhere to these recommendations and to apply sound laser safety
practices at all times.

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Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with each new high power laser shipped:
(Items listed below may vary depending on the laser system options)

• High power fiber laser system wrapped in crate

• 2 - Control keys

• 2 - Cabinet keys and 1 breaker box key depending on system

• Basic plumbing hardware

• Optical connector covers and caps

• Electrical interfacing connectors with pins as needed depending on configuration

• CD containing; control software setup, electrical schematics, user guide with test
data and laser configuration files

• Hardcopy of schematics and user guide with laser specific test data

• Amber stack warning lights, depending on model may have been removed and
packaged for shipping
Common items shipped with most system
A - Data package containing user
guide, electrical schematics and disc
containing the same plus control
D software and laser configuration files. It
is place inside the electrical panel door
C in file folder. Schematics will be located
inside the laser electrical panel of
compact systems with user guide and
disc sent separately
B - Keys depending on system options
C - Pins to populate interfacing
connectors, number and size is system
A B E dependent
D - Optical connector covers and caps,
number and type depends on system
configuration
E - Water fitting and connectors,
number and type depends on system
configuration

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Electrical interfacing connectors installed
Data package shipped inside electrical panel before shipping

Cooling water connections. Laser Coolant distribution diagram located inside the
configuration dependant rear door or at the connections

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Safety Conventions, Laser Classification and Labels
IPG Photonics uses various words and symbols in this User Guide that are designed to
call your attention to hazards or important information. These include:

WARNING:
Refers to a potential Electrical Hazard.
This can present a personal hazard and if not understood could result in great
personal bodily injury and/or equipment damages. Do not proceed without a full
understanding of this Warning.

WARNING:
Refers to a potential Laser Hazard.
This can present a personal hazard and if not understood could result in great
personal bodily injury and/or equipment damages. Do not proceed without a full
understanding of this Warning.

CAUTION:
Refers to a potential product hazard. It requires a procedure that, if not correctly
followed, may result in damage or destruction to the product or components. Do
not proceed without a full understanding of this Caution.

IMPORTANT:
Refers to any information regarding the operation of the product. Please do not
overlook this information.

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Laser Classification IV of up to and > 100kW at 900-1200nm
Laser Classification IV of up to and > 2W at 500-600nm (optional 532nm Guide)

This device is classified as a high power Class IV laser instrument under 21 CFR 1040.10.
This product emits visible and/or invisible laser radiation at, or around a wavelength of
(900-1200nm invisible) and (532-680nm for red and/or green visible). The total light energy
radiated from the optical output is greater than the nominal power of device model per
optical output port. This level of light may cause severe damage to the eye and/or skin.
Despite the radiation being invisible, the beam may cause irreversible damage to the retina
and/or cornea. Due to these risks a qualified laser safety representative should be present
to ensure a safe working environment. Laser safety eyewear must be worn at all times
while the laser is operational.

WARNING:
Use appropriate laser safety eyewear when operating this device. The selection of
appropriate laser safety eyewear requires the end user to accurately identify the
range of wavelengths emitted from this product. If the device is a tunable laser or
Raman product, it emits light over a range of wavelengths and the end user should
confirm the laser safety eyewear used protects against light emitted by the device
over its entire range of wavelengths. IMPORTANT: Please review the safety labeling
on the product and verify that the personal protective equipment (e.g. enclosures,
viewing windows or viewports, eyewear, etc.) being utilized is adequate for the
output power and wavelength ranges listed on the product.
There are several laser safety equipment suppliers that offer materials or equipment. Some of them
include LaserVision USA, Kentek Corporation and Rockwell Laser Industries. There are other laser
personal protective equipment providers. IPG provides the names of these providers solely as a
convenience and does not endorse or recommend any of them, or their products or services. IPG
assumes no liability for their recommendations, products or services.

Whether the laser is used in a new installation or to retrofit an existing system, the end user is solely
responsible for determining the suitability of all personal protective equipment.

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WARNING:
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those set
forth in this User Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION: WARNING:
Do not install or terminate fibers or collimators when laser is active. This can
present a personal hazard and if not understood could result in great personal bodily
injury and/or equipment damages

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Laser Classification 2M Maximum Output Power of 1mW at 600-700nm
This device is equipped with a Class 2M guide laser rated up to but not exceeding 1mW of
output power at a wavelength of 600-700nm.

WARNING:
Do not view the beam through any type of optical device, as the divergence may be
changed thus changing the beam diameter size and power density and exceeding the 2M
classification.

WARNING:
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those set
forth in this User Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION: WARNING:
Do not install or terminate fibers or collimators when laser is active. This can
present a personal hazard and if not understood could result in great personal bodily
injury and/or equipment damages

Note: The lasers guide beam is set to less than 1mW out of the feeding fiber. Measured
guide lasers may be of much lower output powers, due to optical coatings and external
devices added to the laser system.

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Device Safety Labels
The figures and tables below explain the required laser safety labels and the locations of
these labels on the product.

WARNING:
The image above is an example of the safety label which will be present on the laser cabinet usually on
the front and rear doors of systems. It provides information on the laser radiation hazards that are
present in your particular laser system.

The IPGP label number and “MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER” listed on the safety label will vary
based on the system output power.

The below pictures show the five (5) parts to the safety label.

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2 4 1 3 5

MAX.AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 1mW


AVOID EXPOSURE- COMPLIES WITH FDA PERFORMANCE WAVELENGTH RANGE: 600-700nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION STANDARDS FOR LASER PRODUCTS VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW
TO LASER NOTICE No. 50, DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Per IEC 60825-1-2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) DATED JUN 24, 2007 CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1-2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

1.Aperture Label 2.FDA Compliance (for US product) 3.Class 2M Laser Product Label for
Guide Laser

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 1000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 1500W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 2000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:
YLS-500) YLS-600, 700) YLS-1000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 3000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 4000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 5000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:
YLS-1500) (Model: YLS-2000) YLS-2400, 2500)

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MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 6000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 7000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 8000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
3000) 3500) 4000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 9000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 10000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 11000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
4500) 5000) 5500)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 12000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 13000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 14000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
6000) 6500) 7000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 15000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 16000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 17000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:
YLS-7500) YLS-8000) YLS-8500)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 18000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 19000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 20000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:
YLS-9000) YLS-9500) YLS-10000)

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MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 21000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 22000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 23000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
10500) 11000) 11500)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 24000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 25000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 26000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
12000) 12500) 13000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 27000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 28000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 29000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
13500) 14000) 14500)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 30000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 31000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 32000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:
YLS-15000) YLS-15500) YLS-16000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 33000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 34000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 35000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:
YLS-16500) YLS-17000) YLS-17500)

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MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 36000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 37000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 38000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
18000) 18500) 19000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 39000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 40000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 50000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Models: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
19500) 20000) 25000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 60000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 70000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 80000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
30000) 35000) 40000)

MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 90000W CW MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 100000W CW
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g) Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model:


YLS-45000) YLS-50000)

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MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 600W MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 900W MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 1200W
MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 6,000W PULSE MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 9,000W PULSE MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 12,000W PULSE
DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms
PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm VISIBLE WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm VISIBLE WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm VISIBLE
AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID
EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
300/3000-QCW-AC) 450/4500-QCW-Y11) 600/6000-QCW-AC)

MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 1800W MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 2400W MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 3000W
MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 18,000W PULSE MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 24,000W PULSE MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 30,000W PULSE
DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms
PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT
OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS 4 LASER OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS 4 LASER OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS 4 LASER
PRODUCT PRODUCT PRODUCT

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS-
900/9000-QCW-Y12) 1200/12000-QCW-Y12) 1500/15000-QCW)

MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER: 4000W MAX. AVERAGE OUTPUT POWER: 2W CW


MAX PEAK OUTPUT POWER: 40,000W PULSE WAVELENGTH RANGE: 525 - 540nm
DURATION: 0.2 – 10ms VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
PULSE REPETITION RATE: 0 -500Hz AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
WAVELENGTH RANGE: 900-1200nm DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT
OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS 4 LASER Per IEC 60825-1: 2007-03; 21 CFR 1040: 10(g)
PRODUCT

4. Class 4 Laser Product (Model: YLS- 4. Class 4 Laser Product (Optional Green 5. Laser Radiation Hazard Label
1800/18000-QCW, 2000/20000-QCW) Guide Laser)

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Device Safety Labels
The figures below explain the required laser safety labels and the locations of these labels
on the product.

WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:


This label (IPGP Label 1502) is This label (IPGP Label 2031) is This label (IPGP Label 34) is
present near the laser present on laser output present near any
output, or output cable transmission cables. interlocked door that may
location. open and lead to laser
radiation.

WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: This label (IPGP Label 35) is present near
This label (IPGP Label 2045) is This label (IPGP Label 2027)
any non-interlocked panel that may
present near the is present near the
be removed with tools and lead to
electrical breaker for electrical breaker.
laser radiation. IPG does not intend
use in lock out tag out for these panels to be removed by
for service. the user.
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Device Information Label Locations

MADE IN USA
SUPPLY: XXX VAC X PH 50/60 HZ
SHORT CIRCUIT RATING: XXX,XXX IPG Photonics data tag that gives
RATED FULL LOAD: XXA
MAXIMUM BREAKER SIZE: XXX
model, SN, date of manufacture
WIRING DIAGRAM: XXX-XXXXXX
MODEL: YLS-XXXXX
and electrical information. See
SERIAL NUMBER: PLXXXXXXX Electrical Requirements section for
MANUFACTURED: XXX. 20XX
appropriate power requirements.
IPG PHOTONICS CORPORATION
50 OLD WEBSTER RD.
OXFORD, MA 01540

Plumbing diagram (IPGP Label 5XXX)


found inside the rear cabinet
door or at the plumbing location
on some models. This will
describe the various water
connections on your laser
system. These will vary
according to the lasers
requirements.

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General Safety Instructions

WARNING:

Exercise caution to avoid/minimize specular reflections because reflections at the


laser’s wavelength are invisible.
There are often numerous secondary beams present at various angles near the laser.
These beams are specular reflections of the main beam from various surfaces. Although
these secondary beams may be less powerful than the total power emitted from the laser,
the intensity may be great enough to cause damage to the eyes and skin as well as
materials surrounding the laser.
The laser light is strong enough to burn skin, clothing and paint. Further, laser light can
ignite volatile substances such as alcohol, gasoline, ether and other solvents. The laser is
capable of cutting and welding metal. Exposure to solvents or other flammable materials
and gases must be avoided and considered when installing and using this device.

Light-sensitive elements in equipment, such as video cameras, photomultipliers and


photodiodes may also be damaged from exposure to the laser light.
We also recommend that you follow these procedures to operate the IPG laser safely:

• Never look directly into the laser output port when the power is on.

• Set up the laser and all optical components used with the laser away from eye level.

• Provide enclosures for laser beam.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) is suitable for the
output power and wavelength range listed on the laser safety labels that are affixed to the
product.

• Use the laser in a room with access controlled by door interlocks. Post warning
signs. Limit access to the area to individuals who are trained in laser safety while
operating the laser.

• Avoid using the laser in a darkened environment.

• Do not enable the laser without a coupling fiber or equivalent attached to the optical
output connector.

• Always switch the laser off when working with the output such as mounting the fiber
or collimator into a fixture, etc. If necessary, align the output at low output power and
then increase the output power gradually.
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IMPORTANT: Do not install or terminate fibers or collimators when laser is active.

IMPORTANT: If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this document, the
protection provided by the instrument may be impaired and the warranty will be voided.

CAUTION:
If the output of the device is delivered through a lens with an anti-reflection coating
make sure that the lens is of good quality and clean. Please refer to the instructions
described in the Fiber Connector Installation section.

Any debris on the end of the collimator assembly can burn the lens and damage the laser.
Check the quality of the spot emitted from the laser output at low power levels using an
infrared viewer and then gradually increase the output power.

CAUTION:
Hot or molten pieces of metal may be present when using this laser. Exercise
caution if debris is being generated in your application.

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Electrical Safety

WARNING:
The input voltage to the laser is potentially lethal. All electrical cables and
connections should be treated as if it were a harmful level. All parts of the electrical
cable, connector or device housing should be considered dangerous. Make sure
this instrument is properly grounded through the protective conductor of the AC
power cable. Any interruption of the protective grounding conductor from the
protective earth terminal can result in personal injury.

Always use your device in conjunction with properly grounded power source.

For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuses (if applicable) with only
the same types and ratings. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. Consult the
supplied schematics for appropriate fuse size. If unsure contact the IPG Customer Service
department.
Before supplying the power to the instrument, make sure that the correct voltage of the AC
power source is used. Failure to use the correct voltage could cause damage to the
instrument.

Before switching the power on make sure that line voltage corresponds to the specified
level.
There are no operator serviceable parts inside. Other than the fuses listed inside the
electrical access panel and resetting of circuit breakers inside the system, do not attempt
replacement of any parts. Refer all servicing to qualified IPG personnel. To prevent
electrical shock, do not remove covers. Any tampering with the product may void the
warranty.

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Environmental Safety

WARNING:
NEVER look directly into a live fiber or collimator and wear the required appropriate
laser safety eyewear at all times while operating the product.

Proper enclosures should be used to secure a laser safe work area. This includes but is
not limited to laser safety signs, interlocks, appropriate warning devices and training/safety
procedures. Also, it is important to install the output assembly away from eye level.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) is suitable for the
output power and wavelength range listed on the laser safety labels that are affixed to the
product.

The interaction between the laser and the material being processes can also generate
high intensity UV and visible radiation. Ensure that laser enclosures are in place to prevent
eye damage from both visible and invisible radiation.

CAUTION:
Damage to the laser is possible, unless caution is employed in operating the device.

IPG provides the following recommendations to promote the long life of the IPG laser:

• Do not expose the device to a high moisture environment.

• The device may have fans for active cooling. Make sure there is sufficient airflow to
cool the device, any objects or debris that cover the ventilation holes must be
removed at all times.

• Operation at higher temperatures will accelerate aging, increase threshold current


and lower slope efficiency. If the device is overheated, stop operations and contact
the IPG Customer Service department.

• Ensure that the work surface is properly vented. The gases, sparks and debris that
can be generated from interaction between the laser and the work surface can pose
additional safety hazards.

• If any functionality is not understood or in question immediately contact the IPG


Customer Service department.

• Any time a process or feeding fiber is exposed to the environment inspect it for
cleanliness. Clean if necessary according to the IPG High Power Fiber section.
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For additional information regarding Laser Safety please refer to the list below,
which contains some available information:
Laser Institute of America (LIA)
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, Florida 32826
Phone: 407.380.1553, Fax: 407.380.5588
Toll Free: 1.800.34.LASER
Email: lia@laserinstitute.org

American National Standards Institute


ANSI Z136.1 – 2000, American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers
(Available through LIA)

International Electro-technical Commission


IEC 60825-1, Edition 1.2, 2001-08
Safety of laser products –
Part 1:
Equipment classification, requirements and user’s guide.
(Available through LIA)

Center for Devices and Radiological Health


21 CFR 1040.10 – Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products
http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/default.htm

US Department of Labor – OSHA


Publication 8-1.7 – Guidelines for Laser Safety and Hazard Assessment.
http://www.osha.gov/

Laser Safety Equipment


Laurin Publishing
Laser safety equipment and Buyer’s Guides
http://www.photonics.com/Directory/

IPG Photonics recommends that the user of this product investigate any local, state or federal
requirements as well as facility or building requirements that may apply to installing or using a laser or
laser system.

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Description of your device
Certification

IPG certifies that this instrument has been thoroughly tested and inspected, and found to
meet product specifications prior to shipping. Upon receiving your device check the
packaging and parts for any possible damage that may have occurred in transit. If damage
is apparent please contact IPG Customer Service department immediately.

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Laser Layout Front
Laser may vary from illustration below depending on model and options. See Laser Layout
Description section for details.

Front View

A
B C

.
D

L E
F
G
H C
K A
I
L
X

D
E

J G
F

Inside this cabinet door are the power supply and laser
system modules. No customer serviceable items.

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Laser Layout Rear
Laser may vary from illustration below depending on model and options. See Laser Layout
Description section for details.

Rear View

O
N

P
U
Q U
B
R
T

S P

Z
Q
N Y
T O
V
V V1

Inside this cabinet door, or outside near the plumbing is the


plumbing diagram identifying the water needs of your
particular laser system. This door may also contain the
laser system circuit breakers.

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Laser Layout Electrical Panel Side
Laser may vary from illustration below depending on model and options. See Laser Layout
Description section for details.

Side View

Inside this cabinet door is the electrical panel where all


serviceable fuses are located with labels identifying the
appropriate replacements.

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Laser Layout Description

A.) Status Indicator Lights


These lights display steady amber when the laser system power supply is on. These
lights display flashing amber during laser emission, or when laser emission is possible.

B.) Output Cable Hood (if applicable)


There may be multiple hoods attached to the laser cabinet to provide a protective seal
from laser radiation and keep debris out.

C.) Lifting Lugs (if applicable)


These lugs are the only IPG approved lifting point on the laser. Any other lifting method
may result in laser system damage, resulting in possible void of warranty.

D.) Start Button (Main Power Supply)


This button turns on the laser system power when Power Key Switch is in local mode. If
power supply is activated this button indicator will be lit. If the power supply fails to
activate some possible reasons may be; cabinet door interlock is active, optical
interlocks are not satisfied, or hardwiring safety circuits are not satisfied.

E.) Emergency Stop Button


If this button is pressed, the safety circuit is opened and it is not possible to activate
laser system power supply. To release E-stop button rotate it clockwise. Use this to
stop all laser emission when a fast and easy system shut-down is required.

F.) Interlock Indicator


This indicator is lit when an interlock is open and not satisfied. Press to test.

G.) Power Key Switch


This key switch provides power to the electronics in the laser. Clockwise rotation puts
the laser in Local Control Mode (controlled via LaserNet Software). Counterclockwise
rotation is for use in Remote Control Mode (controlled via hardwiring, or if applicable
Profibus or DeviceNet interfaces.

H.) Service Mode Indicator (if applicable)


This light is lit when service mode is active. Press to test. WARNING:
With service mode active the laser cabinet can be opened through the service assigned
door allowing possible exposure to laser radiation.

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I.) Service Mode Switch (if applicable)
This key switch allows IPG Photonics service personnel to run the laser in service
mode. Only trained operators should attempt to service the laser. Service key is not
provided for customer use.

J.) Cabinet Casters (if applicable)


Cabinet casters are specifically designed to support the laser systems weight and
should not be removed, or modified. Tampering with casters could result in personal
injury and/or equipment damage and possible void of warranty. Laser should at all
times be rolled on smooth level surfaces. Once system is in place, apply the screw style
brakes on each caster to prevent system rolling.

K.) Cabinet Doors (if applicable)


Each hinged door is equipped with an interlock to prevent system operation when
opened and possible exposure to laser radiation. Do not tamper with this safety device.

L.) Device Safety Labels


Identifies the laser radiation hazards present in the laser system. Labels may be
present both front and/or rear depending on the given model.

M.) Fieldbus/MPI Protocols Interface (if applicable)


Optional interfaces for laser control in Remote Mode.

N.) Ethernet Interface


This connector provides network connection to control the laser with a computer. If
connecting directly to the laser system a cross-over style connector must be used.

O.) Analog Interface Connection


When enabled allows for external analog control 0-10Vdc to control 0-100% output
power. See section Analog Interface Connector Pin Out

P.) Hardwiring Interface Connection


This connection provides digital interfacing with robots or hardwiring control of the laser.
See section Hardwiring Interface Connector Pin Out

Q.) Safety Interface


This is the safety interface for connection with external emergency circuitry, external
key switch and start button. See section Safety Interface Connector Pin Out

R.) Chiller Interface (if applicable)


This is the interface for connection to an external chiller.
See section Chiller Interface Connector Pin Out

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S.) Beam Switch Interlock Interfaces (if applicable)
Interface connections for beam switch channels. Each applicable beam switch channel
will have an individually labeled interface. These provide usable interlocks and safety
controls for work cells, must be used to provide laser ready signal. See section Beam
Switch Interface Connector Pin Out

T.) AC Power Cord Exit


Exit location for power cord. Supplied strain relief should not be tapered with as it was
designed to seal and protect against debris from entering cabinet and prevent wiring
chaffing.

U.) Air Conditioner (if applicable)


Air conditioner ensures the inside of the cabinet enclosure does not exceed the
acceptable humidity levels. At least two feet of clearance is required for the air
conditioner to properly circulate air and function efficiently.

V.) Water Plumbing Connections


Water plumbing connections will vary for each laser model. Refer to the Coolant
Distribution label on the inside of the cabinets’ rear door for the proper water
connections and Cooling Requirements section for flow rates.

V1.) TEC De-Humidifier Drain


Drain port for TEC De-Humidifier.

W.) IPG Photonics Data Tag


Provides electrical requirements, model, serial number and date of manufacture.

X.) Electrical Power Disconnect


Turned clockwise, AC power is turned on at the power distribution terminal. Turned
counter-clockwise AC power is turned off. The door can only be opened in the off
position and by pressing the locking lever and continue to turn the control slightly past
the off position. In the off position Lock Out Tag Out for service is available.

WARNING:
Do not defeat the electrical power disconnect locking mechanism. By doing so you run
the risk of possible electrocution with power on to the laser system.
Y.) Plumbing Diagram
Smaller systems may have this diagram at the plumbing locations, others can be found
inside the rear door of the cabinet.

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Z.) Device Safety Label
This label is found near laser outputs on the laser cabinet.

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System Installation

Precautions

Refer to the IPG data tag and Electrical Requirements section for proper electrical power
requirements.

Before switching the power on, make sure that the incoming AC voltage is equal to the
level required by previous paragraph.

In areas where over-voltage is a concern, line filters should be installed on the AC power
source.
In areas where voltage surges and lightning strikes are a concern, Type 2 surge protection
devices (SPD) should be installed on the AC power source.

Before switching the power on, make sure that the required cooling water is supplied as
per the Coolant Distribution diagram on the inside of the rear door. Refer to section
Cooling Requirements for flow rates.

Please take care and use a wrench to hold plumbing steady when connecting external
plumbing to avoid turning and damaging the internal plumbing.
Operate only in an environment with sufficient airflow capacity that allows for the specified
heat load developed during operation (for air-cooled units).

If the laser will be in an environment of less than 0 degrees Celsius, drain all coolant out of
laser completely or add sufficient antifreeze to prevent damage to the laser.

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Electrical Requirements
Number of
Laser 700W 7.5kW Power AMPS AMPS With A/C With A/C
kW Modules Supply @400VAC @480VAC @400VAC @480VAC
1 2 1 13 11 15 13
1.5 3 1 13 11 15 13
2 4 1 13 11 15 13
2.5 5 2 25 21 27 23
3 6 2 25 21 27 23
4 8 2 25 21 27 23
5 10 3 37 31 39 33
6 12 3 37 31 39 33
7 14 4 48 41 50 43
8 15 4 48 41 50 43
9 16 4 48 41 50 43
10 18 5 60 50 62 52

IMPORTANT: Please refer to the supplied electrical schematics to verify


the power supply size of your particular system and locate the correct
power requirements according to the chart above. If you have any
concerns or issues please contact the IPG Customer Service department.

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Number of
Laser 1200W 7.5kW Power AMPS AMPS With A/C With A/C
kW Modules Supply @400VAC @480VAC @400VAC @480VAC
1 1 1 13 11 15 13
1.5 2 1 13 11 15 13
2 2 1 13 11 15 13
2.5 3 2 25 21 27 23
3 3 2 25 21 27 23
4 5 3 37 31 39 33
5 5 3 37 31 39 33
6 6 3 37 31 39 33
7 7 4 48 41 50 43
8 8 4 48 41 50 43
9 9 5 60 50 62 52
10 10 5 60 50 62 52
11 10 5 60 50 62 52
12 11 6 72 60 74 62
13 12 6 72 60 74 62
14 13 7 84 70 86 72
15 14 7 84 70 86 72
20 19 9 107 90 109 92
25 22 12 143 119 145 121
30 28 14 166 139 168 141
35 32 16 190 158 192 160
40 36 18 213 178 215 180
45 40 20 237 197 239 199
50 45 23 272 227 274 229
55 50 25 295 246 297 248
60 55 28 331 276 333 278

IMPORTANT: Please refer to the supplied electrical schematics to verify


the power supply size of your particular system and locate the correct
power requirements according to the chart above. If you have any
concerns or issues please contact the IPG Customer Service department.

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Electrical Power Connection
A NEMA L16-30P power connector attached to a four conductor 10 AWG electrical cable
is supplied with most systems. Refer to the IPG data tag and Electrical Requirements
section for correct power requirements. To hardwire a laser without surge suppressors,
make connections to main power terminals inside the laser electrical panel; do not bypass
the fused terminals installed.
On systems with surge suppressors installed, install according to the supplied schematics.
If the surge suppressors are bypassed the warranty may become void if damages occur.

Example of a laser system with surge suppressors installed and location to


connect main power circled, refer to schematics for appropriate wire connections.

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Air Conditioner Power Connection and Settings option 1

Air conditioner power connection and hydrostat locations may not be the same for all units.
Verify air conditioner input voltage is set accordingly before applying power to laser.

The air conditioner electrical connector The air conditioner hydrostat is located
located on the back side of the air conditioner. inside the rear door of the laser cabinet.
Check this wiring connection to ensure the set The hydrostat must be set at 50% RH
voltage matches the voltage used for the to maintain proper humidity levels
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laser. If the wiring is not correct, please inside the laser cabinet.
contact IPG Customer Service
Air Conditioner Power Connection and Settings option 2

Air conditioner power connection and hydrostat locations may not be the same for all units.
Verify air conditioner input voltage is set accordingly before applying power to laser.

The air conditioner voltage input jumper is Air conditioner voltage input jumper (circled)
located behind the electrical panel and can as seen with panel removed.
be accessed by removing 3 fasteners. The
jumper placement chart circled is located 41 -
on the same panel.
Air conditioner voltage input jumper wire The air conditioner hydrostat is located
position chart as seen on the inside top of the inside the rear door of the laser cabinet.
electrical panel at jumper location. If the wiring The hydrostat must be set at 50% RH
is not correct, please contact IPG Customer to maintain proper humidity levels
Service inside the laser cabinet. If the air
conditioner is equipped with a
thermostat in same location, thermostat
must be set at 86°F.

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Air Conditioner Power Connection and Settings Option 3

In this option the air conditioner is controlled via the Dew Point Sensor located inside the
laser cabinet. Cabinet temperature, Humidity, and Dew Point temperature are all able to
be read on the “Dew Point” page in LaserNet. The air conditioner is designed to turn on
and off within a specific “Dew Point” temperature range that gets reported to the main
controller from the sensor. If the “Dew Point” temperature reaches 17◦C the air conditioner
will turn on and continue to run until the “Dew Point” temperature reaches 15◦C at which
time the air conditioner will turn off.

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Air conditioner power connection and Dew Point Sensor locations may not be the same for
all units. Verify air conditioner input voltage is set accordingly before applying power to
laser.

The air conditioner electrical connector is The Dew Point Sensor is located inside
located on the back side of the air conditioner. the rear door of the laser cabinet.
Check this wiring connection to ensure the set
voltage matches the voltage used for the
laser. If the wiring is not correct, please
contact IPG Customer Service

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TEC De-Humidifier
In some laser systems a TEC De-Humidifier will be used to control humidity inside the
laser cabinet. In this option the TEC De-Humidifier will control humidity inside the laser
cabinet using its own internal settings. To determine if your laser system has a TEC
De-Humidifier please refer to the schematics provided with your system.

A
B
C
D

A.) TEC De-Humidifier Power


24VDC to power de-humidifier.

B.) TEC De-Humidifier Water Cooling


Supply and return water for cooling de-humidifier. Non-specific supply and return hose
orientation.

C.) TEC De-Humidifier

D.) TEC De-Humidifier Drain

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Fuses and Breakers
Most fuses are accessible on the electrical panel inside the side door or panel. Always
replace fuses with the correct fuse as listed on the labels in electrical panel or called for in
supplied schematics. Never replace fuses with anything other than what is listed, fuses of
improper ratings could cause damage to the laser system and possibly cause a void of
warranty. Any questions please contact the IPG Customer Service department.
To open the electrical panel door, switch the Example of a fuse rating label found on
breaker to the off position and press the release the electrical panel. Each fuse housing
while opening the door handle has a corresponding reference number.

To check or replace a main power fuse; power Pull the fuse module out and replace the fuse
must be removed from laser system. Place the with the appropriate rating according to the
breaker switch in the OFF position. fuse rating label or schematics and reinstall.

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Before checking the breakers, ensure that they are
Example of breakers installed in the part of the active system, as some laser are equipped
rear door of a given system with installed spare modules and power to this circuit
may cause damage to the system. In the event that a
breaker is open as in the example below, remove
electrical power from the laser, open the breaker box
if equipped and reset the breaker. Consult IPG
Customer Service if issues are not resolved.

All electrical breakers are active in this example

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Water Connection
The power should always be connected to chiller and main disconnect should always be in
ON position if chiller is installed outdoors. This will provide power for the internal heating
and prevent the water from being too cold or even freezing. Internal temperature is set to
20-25 °C.
Check that rotation direction of water pump is correct otherwise change any of two phases.
Direction is usually indicated on the pump housing.
When the chiller main disconnect is turned on coolant will be heated-up or cooled down to
reach preset temperature range. Open all valves so that the water can be moved through
the pipes. The On/Off Switch (0 or 1) is not working until temperature is in the specified
range and the chiller ready signal is not active although chiller is working.

IMPORTANT: After the installation, chiller settings should not be changed.

The temperature for the laser cooling circuit should be between 20 and 25 °C for optimal
operation. Never change the settings of the internal heating. It has to be 18°C.
The chiller will report its readiness through Harting Han 15 D connector. If that connection
is not made and/or chiller has not settled to the right temperature, and correct DI water
conductivity, it will not be possible to start laser emission.
IMPORTANT: Any time water is installed onto a laser system ensure that no water
leaks are detected. As soon as water pressure is started on a fully plumbed system
open all doors with laser in a safe no emission state, and check for any water
leakage before continuing. If any leak is detected contact the IPG Customer Service
department.

See Cooling Requirements section for appropriate flow rates.

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WARNING:

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury


or damage to the device.
For optimum operation of the IPG laser power sources, the process chillers or process
cooling water supplied by the customer should be set to 25°C. This ensures that the
diodes are generating at the proper wavelength of infrared light for efficient pumping of the
active fibers.

If the relative humidity is high enough in the laser room (or plant), then the moisture in the
air can condense on cool parts within the laser, such as water lines, optics, flow tubes, etc.
This can potentially cause serious damage to internal components. Allowing power to
remain on the laser system even in the key off position will allow the air conditioning unit, if
equipped to remove excess moisture.

A psychrometric chart can be used to calculate the dew point (temperature at which
moisture will precipitate or condense out of ambient air) given a dry bulb (regular
thermometer) temperature and relative humidity reading.

If the dew point is below 68°F (20°C), then there is little risk of condensation within the
laser. Proceed with normal operation of your laser.

If the dew point is above 68°F (20°C), then there is considerable risk for condensation
within the lasers. Take one or more of the following actions:

i. Check the de-humidifiers in the rooms and drain as necessary.


ii. Check the A/C units for proper operation (are they actually cooling?) May
need to replace or add extra A/C units. Note: A/C units can lose up to 10% of
their cooling efficiency each year.
iii. Ensure the doors are sealed properly to keep the humid air out.
iv. Clean the heat exchange vents on the outside of the A/C units.
v. Increase coolant temperature above dew point.

IMPORTANT: IPG Photonics authorization is required if cooling water


temperature needs to be adjusted above 35°C. Contact the IPG Customer
Service department.

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Cooling Requirements
Laser Cooling
Minimum
Optimal
Nominal Laser Minimum Maximum
Laser
Laser Cooling Water Water
Cooling
Output Water Temperature Temperature
Water
(kW) Flow (C) (C)
Flow (l/m)
(l/m)
Type: YLS Compact Models
1 5 10 18 25
1.2 5 10 18 25
2.0 10 15 18 25
2.5 10 15 18 25

Type: YLS Standard Models


1 5 10 18 25
2 10 15 18 25
3 15 20 18 25
4 20 25 18 25
5 20 30 18 25
6 20 35 18 25
8 20 40 18 25
10 30 50 18 25
15 30 60 18 25
20 40 80 18 25
> 20 TBD TBD TBD TBD

DI Water Cooling Connector Optics


Nominal Minimum
Maximum Maximum Temperature
Laser DI Water
DI Water Pressure Range
Output Flow
Flow (l/m) (bar) / (psi) (C)
(kW) (l/m)
< 1.5 0.35 4 3 / 43.5 25 – 35
1.5 - 4 0.75 4 3 / 43.5 25 – 35
4-7 1.25 4 3 / 43.5 25 – 35
7 - 10 2.0 4 3 / 43.5 25 – 35
10 - 20 2.5 4 3 / 43.5 25 – 35
20 – 30 3.0 4 3 / 43.5 25 – 35
> 30 TBD TBD TBD TBD

IMPORTANT: If laser system does not fall in one of the above categories use the
next larger output power to determine cooling requirement. Contact IPG
Customer Service department with any questions or concerns.

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Cooling Water Flow Switches
Examples are for reference only and laser specific schematics need to be reviewed to fully
understand your particular configuration. With beam switch and beam coupler equipped
systems the switch status is reported on the Beam Switch or Coupler pages of LaserNet.

Example of a coupler equipped system and coupler flow switch status

Example of a 1X2 Beam Switch equipped system and the channel flow switch status

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The laser flow meter and feeding fiber flow switch status on all equipped standard laser
models is reported on the Alarms page of LaserNet. Flow meter and switches that fall
below the flow minimum set point will also be reported as such on the Events page in
LaserNet. At any point a flow meter or switch falls below the set limits the laser will lose
Laser Ready and emission will be turned off to prevent damage to the laser system.

Example of a laser and feeding fiber flow switch status on the Alarms page of LaserNet

Examples of a flow switch status on the Events page of LaserNet

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Digital flow switches. Number and style
configuration dependant. Displays real time flow rate Each flow switch is number and referenced
of given component and reports to laser software. in supplied electrical schematics.

Example portion of an electrical schematic and explanation of this switch function

FS5 CHAN 2 INLET – Flow switch


monitoring channel 2 process fiber
optical input attached to beam
switch.

FS6 CHAN 2 OUTLET – Flow


switch monitoring channel 2
process fiber optical output
attached to work station.

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Systems may vary, but on most standard systems flow switch 1(FS1) will be the laser flow
meter which has no digital display; instead the flow rate is monitored on the Status page of
LaserNet .

Again some systems may vary, so review your laser specific electrical schematics for exact configuration.

This chart is a reference to common configuration for a laser with a 6 way Beam Switch installed
Flow Switch Number Monitors
FS1 Laser Flow Rate, displayed on Status page of LaserNet
FS2 Feeding Fiber Connector
FS3 Channel 1 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Switch
FS4 Channel 1 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station
FS5 Channel 2 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Switch
FS6 Channel 2 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station
FS7 Channel 3 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Switch
FS8 Channel 3 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station
FS9 Channel 4 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Switch
FS10 Channel 4 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station
FS11 Channel 5 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Switch
FS12 Channel 5 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station
FS13 Channel 6 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Switch
FS14 Channel 6 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station

This chart is a reference to common configuration for a laser with a Beam Coupler installed
Flow Switch Number Monitors
FS1 Laser Flow Rate, displayed on Status page of LaserNet
FS2 Feeding Fiber Connector
FS3 Channel 1 Process Fiber Connector Input Attached to Beam Coupler
FS4 Channel 1 Process Fiber Connector Output Attached to Work Station

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Connecting Cooling Water
This is for reference only refer to the Coolant Distribution label on your system for
appropriate cooling water connection

Cooling water connections. Laser Coolant distribution diagram located inside the
configuration dependent rear door or at the connections

H
G
E F
C D
B
A Example is from a laser equipped
with a 1X2 Beam Switch

A – Main Supply, chilled water going into laser system to cool laser modules and power
supply
B – Main Return, spent water returning to chiller or water system
C – Main DI Supply, chilled water going into manifold to be distributed for all optical cooling
needs
D – Main DI Return, spent water returning to chiller
E – Channel 1 Supply, chilled water connection to supply water to channel 1 process fiber
output at the work station
F – Channel 1 Return, spent water returning from channel 1 process fiber output at the
work station
G – Channel 2 Supply, chilled water connection to supply water to channel 2 process fiber
output at the work station
H – Channel 2 Return, spent water returning from channel 2 process fiber output at the
work station

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Customer Interfacing Connections
Each laser system is shipped with Harting style hoods and connectors for easy integration.
Along with the supplied hoods, pins are included to ensure good electrical connections.
For properly performance and reliability use the supplied parts and use an appropriate
crimping tool to terminate wiring.

Important: The wiring may vary system to system, so review system schematics to
verify the options and applicable wiring for your particular system. Make sure that the
following pages are thoroughly read and understood before any wiring is performed.
Included with each system is a package containing schematics on CD and inside of each
laser system is a hard copy of the same schematics.
Harting style connector hoods installed
during shipping Connector Reference and Corresponding Interface
Not all will be applicable to all systems
• MPI Interface(XP6) – ProfiBus Interface
• MPI Interface(XP6A) – DeviceNet Interface
• J21 – Beam Switch Channel 1 Interlocks
• J22 – Beam Switch Channel 2 Interlocks
• J23 – Beam Switch Channel 3 Interlocks
• J24 – Beam Switch Channel 4 Interlocks
• J25 – Beam Switch Channel 5 Interlocks
• J26 – Beam Switch Channel 6 Interlocks
• J33 – Safety Interface
• J34 – Analog Interface
• J35 – Chiller Interface
• J36 – Hardwiring Interface
• J37 – EtherNet Interface
• MPI Interface J42 – EtherNet/IP Interface

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Chiller Interface Connector Pin Out (if equipped)
J35 Harting Han 15 D Female
Pin Description Notes
A1 Chiller Signal + 24Vdc Pull Up
A2 Chiller Ready 24Vdc Input
A3 Spare NC
A4 Chiller Fault 24Vdc Input
A5 24Vdc NC
B1 AIN_1 Water Temp 0-10Vdc Input
B2 AIN_2 Tap Water Temp 0-10Vdc Input
B3 AIN_3 Water Conductivity 0-10Vdc Input
B4 Spare NC
B5 Signal Common
C1 Reserved
C2 Reserved
Use on IPG Can Bus Equipped Chillers connects to pin 2 of chiller DB9
C3 Can Bus HI
connector
Use on IPG Can Bus Equipped Chillers, connects to pin 3 of chiller DB9
C4 Can Bus LOW
connector
Use on IPG Can Bus Equipped Chillers, connects to pin 7 of chiller DB9
C5 Can Bus Isolated Ground
connector

ProfiBus (if equipped)


MPI Interface XP6A 9 Pin
Pin Description Notes
1
2
3 White Data+
4
5 Green Voltage-
6 Yellow Voltage+
7
8 Brown Data-
9

DeviceNet (if equipped)


MPI Interface XP6 5 Pin
Pin Description Notes
1 Black Voltage -
2 Blue CAN_L
3 Shield Drain
4 White CAN_H
5 Red Voltage+

Ethernet Interface Connector Pin Out


J37 CAT 5
Pin Description Notes
1 (g) Green/White
2 (G) Green
3 (o) Orange/White
4 (B) Blue
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5 (b) Blue/White
6 (O) Orange
7 (br) Brown/White
8 (BR) Brown

Ethernet/IP Interface Connector Pin Out (if equipped)


MPI Interface J42 CAT 5
Pin Description Notes
1 (g) Green/White
2 (G) Green
3 (o) Orange/White
4 (B) Blue
5 (b) Blue/White
6 (O) Orange
7 (br) Brown/White
8 (BR) Brown

Safety Interface Connector Pin Out


J33 Harting Han 25 D Female
Pin Assignment Description
A1* Modulation Enable +24 VDC for external emission enable. May enable as low as 5VDC on some
A2* Modulation Enable Return systems. Not active in Remote Mode of standard models.
A3 Emission ON Monitor Potential free output. A3 and A5 closed when emission enabled.
A5 Emission ON Monitor
A8 Remote Laser Power Key Switch Contact Closure 24VDC, must be used when main key switch is in remote
A9 Remote Laser Power Key Switch Contact Closure 24VDC, must be used when main key switch is in remote
B3 E-Stop Out Channel 1 Two channel potential free output. If E-Stop push-button is pressed, channels 1
B4 E-Stop Out Channel 2 and 2 are opened. To function contacts must be made between B3 and B6, B4
B5 E-Stop Out Channel 2 and B5.
B6 E-Stop Out Channel 1
B7 SC Status/Power Supply Active Potential free output. Contacts closed when main power supply activated.
B8 SC Status/Power Supply Active
C1 Interlock Channel 1
Two channel external E-Stop input. Only potential free contacts can be
C2 Interlock Channel 2
connected between pins C1-C4; C2-C3.
C3 Interlock Channel 2
C4 Interlock Channel 1
C5 External Start (Power Supply On) Momentary connection between pins resets safety circuit and starts main
C6 External Start (Power Supply On) power supply when main key switch is in remote position.
C7-9 Reserved Reserved

*A1, A2 are not intended for functional safety.

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Analog Interface Connector Pin Out
J34 Harting Han 7 D Female
Pin Description Notes
1 Analog Control Input Analog Input 0-10Vdc = 0-100% Laser Output Power
2 Signal Common
3 Analog Power Monitor Supply Analog Output 0-8Vdc = 0-(Nominal) Laser Output Power
4 Analog Power Monitor Return
5 Analog BR Supply Analog Back Reflection Monitor
6 Analog BR Return
7 Reserved

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Hardwiring Interface Connector Pin Out
J36 Harting Han 64 D Female High Signal = 24VDC * May not apply to all models, refer to Schematics
Pin Assignment Description
High active. With this signal one of several external controllers (robots) can
request laser power. This function is only valid if several I/O cards are
installed. If only one robot is connected to the laser, this bit always must be
A1 Laser Request
set high during the control process. Without this bit all other input bits are
ignored. As a confirmation that laser is connected to the particular
controller (robot) B7 will be set high.
High active. By changing state of this pin the Laser programs can be
started and stopped. A program gets started if input is active and stopped if
the input is cleared or the program ends. Program starts only once.
Program number is defined by bits A8-A14. If the program number is
0000000 and bit A6 (analog control) is high, then laser power is controlled
by Analog input. If the program number is 0000000, A6 (analog control) is
A2 Program Start
low and A3 (PC control) is high, laser power value can be set by Ethernet
program. B1 (laser ready) must be High before start of the program. After
start of the program confirmation “Program active” (B9) will be set High. B9
will be cleared after the end of the program and B10 (End of the program)
will be set high. B10 will be cleared after A2 (Program start) is cleared
(handshake; - not valid if program number is 0000000).
A3 Enable PC Control High active. Laser power level can be controlled from PC if this bit set high.
High active. This input is used to reset all messages of the laser system
A4 Reset and output bits: “Laser Error”, “Program is interrupted” and “Warning”. Input
should be active at least for 1ms.
A5 Guide Laser Control High active. Guide laser On/Off.
High active. Analog control input can be activated by this bit if program
A6 Analog Control Enable
number is 0000000.
High active. The active program can immediately be stopped by this bit. If
this happens before the end of the program, B11 (interrupt) and B13
A7 Program Stop (warning) will be set high, B9 (program active) will be cleared, B10
(program end) will not be set and you will have to activate A4 (Reset) for at
least 1ms.
Sets program number. Any program number change is ignored until next
A8-A14 Program Number
low to high transition of A2 (Program start).
This input can be used in the Laser Program (wait for low or for high
A15 Synchronization Input
signal).
A16 Common Common for all inputs.
B1 Laser Ready Output. If this bit is high laser program can be started by bit A2 (program start).
B2 Emission Status Emission On/Off Monitor
B3 PC Control Status PC Control enable/disable monitor
B4 Laser Error Abnormal situation detected if this bit set high.
B5 Guide Laser Status Indicates status of aiming laser.
B6 Analog Control Status Indicates if analog control is chosen.
B7 Laser Assigned See A1.
B8 Power Supply Status Indicates the status of main power supply.
B9 Program Active Laser is executing the laser program.
B10 Program End If set high the laser program finished. See A2 (program start).
B11 Program Interrupted Set high if program interrupted. A4 (reset) resets this pin.
B12 Synchronization Output Can be used with the laser program.
B13 Warning Output
B14 Spare Output
B15 +24VDC Supply Voltage Customer provides +24VDC to drive outputs. 27VDC Max.

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J36 Harting Han 64 D Female High Signal = 24VDC * May not apply to all models, refer to Schematics

Pin Assignment Description


B16 24VDC Supply Return Return from +24 VDC Supply
C1* Power Supply On High active signal turns power supply on. Low active signal turns power supply
C2* Spare Input
C3* Beam Switch Channel Select LSB Binary input for beam switch channel Selection
C4* Beam Switch Channel Select Binary input for beam switch channel Selection
C5* Beam Switch Channel Select Binary input for beam switch channel Selection
C6* Beam Switch Channel Select MSB Binary input for beam switch channel Selection
C7* Pulsed mode ON High active signal turns pulsed mode on. Low active signal turns pulsed mode
C8* Spare Input
C11* +24VDC Supply Digital input #1 User I/O interface, Laser emission is possible if there is no voltage
C12* -24VDC Return between pins C11 and C12. Laser emission will be turned off if 24 VDC is applied.
C13* +24VDC Supply Digital input #2 User I/O interface, Laser emission is possible if there is no voltage
C14* -24VDC Return between pins C13 and C14. Laser emission will be turned off if 24 VDC is applied.
C15* +24VDC Supply Digital input #2 User I/O interface, Laser emission is possible if there is no voltage
C16* -24VDC Return between pins C15 and C16. Laser emission will be turned off if 24 VDC is applied.
D1* Beam Switch Channel Bit 0 Binary output for beam switch channel selected
D2* Beam Switch Channel Bit 1 Binary output for beam switch channel selected
D3* Beam Switch Channel Bit 2 Binary output for beam switch channel selected
D4* Beam Switch Channel Bit 3 Binary output for beam switch channel selected
D5* Chiller Warning Active if a chiller is present.
D6* Chiller Error Active if a chiller is present.
D7* Pulsed mode is active Active if pulsed mode is on.
D8* Chiller Ready Active if a chiller is present.
D9 Module Failure Active if module failure is present
D10* Laser Warning Active if module hot reserve option is active and number of active modules is
D11* Laser Warning Active if module hot reserve option is active and number of active modules is

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Beam Switch Interlock Pin Out (if equipped)
J21 – Interlock Channel 1 Interface Connector Pin Out
Pin Description Notes
A1 Interlock 1 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A+)
A2 Interlock 1 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A-)
A3 Interlock 1 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B+)
A4 Interlock 1 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B-)
B2 Mirror 1 On+ Contact Closure
B3 Mirror 1 On- Contact Closure
A5 Mirror 1 Off+ Contact Closure
B1 Mirror 1 Off- Contact Closure

J22 – Interlock Channel 2 Interface Connector Pin Out


Pin Description Notes
B4 Interlock 2 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A+)
A2 Interlock 2 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A-)
B5 Interlock 2 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B+)
A4 Interlock 2 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B-)
B2 Mirror 2 On+ Contact Closure
B3 Mirror 2 On- Contact Closure
A5 Mirror 2 Off+ Contact Closure
B1 Mirror 2 Off- Contact Closure

J23 – Interlock Channel 3 Interface Connector Pin Out


Pin Description Notes
C3 Interlock 3 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A+)
A2 Interlock 3 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A-)
C4 Interlock 3 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B+)
A4 Interlock 3 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B-)
B2 Mirror 3 On+ Contact Closure
B3 Mirror 3 On- Contact Closure
A5 Mirror 3 Off+ Contact Closure
B1 Mirror 3 Off- Contact Closure

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J24 – Interlock Channel 4 Interface Connector Pin Out
Pin Description Notes
C3 Interlock 4 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A+)
A2 Interlock 4 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A-)
C4 Interlock 4 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B+)
A4 Interlock 4 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B-)
B2 Mirror 4 On+ Contact Closure
B3 Mirror 4 On- Contact Closure
A5 Mirror 4 Off+ Contact Closure
B1 Mirror 4 Off- Contact Closure

J25 – Interlock Channel 5 Interface Connector Pin Out


Pin Description Notes
C5 Interlock 5 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A+)
A2 Interlock 5 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A-)
A1 Interlock 5 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B+)
A4 Interlock 5 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B-)
B2 Mirror 5 On+ Contact Closure
B3 Mirror 5 On- Contact Closure
A5 Mirror 5 Off+ Contact Closure
B1 Mirror 5 Off- Contact Closure

J26 – Interlock Channel 6 Interface Connector Pin Out


Pin Description Notes
A3 Interlock 6 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A+)
A2 Interlock 6 Channel 1 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (A-)
A1 Interlock 6 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B+)
A4 Interlock 6 Channel 2 Contact Closure 24Vdc. Work cell cabinet door (B-)
B2 Mirror 6 On+ Contact Closure
B3 Mirror 6 On- Contact Closure
A5 Mirror 6 Off+ Contact Closure
B1 Mirror 6 Off- Contact Closure

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IPG High Power Fiber Connector
A conical guide positions the fiber connector into the interfacing unit. The connector is
locked in position by a bayonet that ensures correct orientation and safe operation. The
safety interlock system is completed only when the bayonet is inserted completely, via the
two contact rings of the connector. When managing fiber do not exceed the maximum
bend radius is 100mm unstressed and 200mm stressed. Illustration below may not be
representative of all models.

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High Power Fiber Connector Protective Collar
Requirements
Protective collars are present on all high power fiber connectors. The use of the connector
protective collar depends on the position and use. Use the reference below to determine
its’ necessity when laser is in use.

Feeding Fiber
Connector Input of Process Output of
Feeding Fiber Into Coupler or
Series Type Fiber Process Fiber
Beam Switch
LC Collar On N/A N/A N/A
LCA Collar On Collar On Collar On Collar On
HLC Collar On Collar On Collar Off Collar On

Follow the high power fiber connector protective collar requirements for use of
protective collars, any deviations, may void component and/or laser warranty and
must be approved by authorized IPG personnel. In the case of certain collimators the
collar may need to be removed, again this must be approved by authorized IPG
personnel.

Connectors with Collars ON Connectors with Collars OFF

LC Series
Type
Connector

LCA Series
Type
Connector

HLC Series
Type
Connector

HLC Series
Type
Connector

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Fiber Connector Installation
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that the fiber connector is checked for dust, dirt, or damage
every time it is connected to any optical device, before use. The use of a dirty or damaged
fiber connector can result in serious injury and/or laser damage. IPG is not responsible for
any damage due to contaminated connectors. It is good practice and strongly
recommended that the connector have clean air passed over the end face right before
installation into optical component to ensure any dust or contaminants are removed.

With all connectors use a clean air source to pass air across the connector end face to
remove any contaminates before installation

IMPORTANT: When inserting any connector into any assembly, be careful not to touch
the connector optical surface to anything. Touching metal surfaces or mishandling of
optical connector can cause severe damage to fibers and/or laser components.

Note: The removal of connectors is performed by reversing the order of installation of


connectors as seen in this section

Please contact our IPG Photonics Customer Service Department with any questions or
concerns you may have.

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HLC-8 and LC Connector Installation

Collar

A
B

C
Connector

Step 1.
(A) Turn the two-step locking collar of the bayonet assembly counter-clockwise to
ensure the internal pins are in the unlocked position before inserting connector.
(B) Align the red dot on the connector to the red dot of the mating bayonet assembly
before inserting connector.
(C) Insert connector completely into bayonet assembly.

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D

Step 2.
(D) Placing your thumb on step one of the two-step locking bayonet assembly, turn
the raised pin clockwise until you cannot turn any farther.

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E

Step 3.
(E) Using a firm grip on the collar of the bayonet, turn clockwise until the collar feels
secure. You should see the pin marked E in the above picture turn with the collar.
This will complete step two of the two-step locking bayonet assembly.
(F) Pull straight back on the connector with moderate force to ensure connector is
locked.

Note: If connector is not fully inserted into bayonet assembly the collar cannot be turned.

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HLC-16 Connector Installation

Collar

Connector B

Step 1. (A) Align the pin on the connector to the notch in the bayonet assembly before
inserting connector. (B) Place connector into assembly and hold the position.

Step 2.) (C) Pull back on bayonet collar. Step 3.) (E) Pull straight back on connector
(D) Push connector into bayonet assembly with moderate force to ensure connector is
while pulling back on collar. Release the locked in place.
collar to lock the bayonet into the assembly
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LCA Connector Installation

Collar
A

B
Connector

Step 1. (A) Align the pin on the connector to the notch in the bayonet assembly before
inserting connector. (B) Place connector into assembly and hold the position.

C E

Step 2.) (C) Pull back on bayonet collar. Step 3.) (E) Pull straight back on connector
(D) Push connector into bayonet assembly with moderate force to ensure connector is
while pulling back on collar. Release the locked in place.
collar to lock the bayonet into the assembly
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Fiber Cable Installation
Warning: Remove power from laser before performing any fiber removal or installation.
Performing lock-out tag-out procedures is highly recommended.

Fiber Input

Fiber Strain Relief

Fiber Output has Connector Strain Relief


Process fiber cable

Remove the two fasteners securing Remove the two fasteners securing
the hood cover the fiber clamp

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Remove the hood cover Pull the output of the process fiber
through the hood

Pull the process fiber through until the Fiber strain relief placed in its
fiber strain relief has enough slack to mounting position in the laser cabinet
reach the hood and not be strained and fiber adjusted to fit in cabinet to
when the top cover is opened if allow for correct bend radi. Bend
applicable. tolerance of fiber cables is 100mm
stressed 200mm unstressed.

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Place grommet around process fiber Reinstall the hood cover
and position it in the grooves of the
hood

Reinstall fasteners into the hood to Secure the fiber strain relief to the
secure the process fiber to keep fiber cabinet and then insert the input as
from being pulled out of laser cabinet needed.

For removal of fiber cable simply reverse the process for installation.

Before operating system at full power after new cable installation, set emission at 10%
current set point increments and check the FFBD measurements of each. The FFBD
measurements are found at the Beam Coupler or Beam Switch tabs of LaserNet and
make sure the scattered light numbers are within safe operating parameters.

For any questions or concerns, please contact IPG Customer Service

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Fiber Connector Cleaning
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that the fiber connector is checked for dust, dirt, or damage
every time it is connected to any optical device, before use. The use of a dirty or damaged
fiber connector can result in serious injury and/or laser damage. IPG is not responsible for
any damage due to contaminated connectors.

For cleaning a fiber connector, you need the following materials:


- Powder free rubber gloves
- Lint free optical cleaning wipes and/or swabs
- Optical cleaner
- Compressed air (oil free, water free)
- Microscope (IPG model or equivalent)
- Light Source

Part Number P30-001465 Microscope Kit IPGP

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Steps for cleaning a high power fiber connector

It is imperative that you wear powder free rubber gloves during this cleaning
procedure!
1.Switch off the laser’s main power. Disconnect laser from VAC power source.

2. Leave protective cap on and clean the fiber connector exterior with optical
cleaner, wipe it with a clean optical wipe and dry with compressed air.

3. Place fiber connector in the holder of the microscope. Place pressure on the
center of the securing arm and then tighten the locking screw.

4. Remove the protective cap and metal collar from connector.

IMPORTANT: Place the cap face down on a clean surface. Placing the cap face
down on a lint free wipe is the best choice if the surfaces are questionable.

Example of both styles of IPG protective caps

5. Focus the microscope onto the connector surface.

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6. Use a light source to illuminate the face of the fiber connector so that the light is
reflected off the surface of the end face. This is achieved if you see a bright
golden shine from the IPG (yellow) connector end face.

IMPORTANT: Always look at the surface at a slight angle to improve visibility.

7. Inspect the end face surface carefully. If contamination is visible on the end face,
cleaning is necessary. Contamination will lead to dark spots/burns on the surface
and possibly damage to the fiber and/or laser.

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8. Try to blow away the dust with compressed air from the side.
IMPORTANT! Never blow air directly at the surface because you could imbed
contaminants into the surface. Always blow across the surface!

9. While wearing powder free gloves, fold the lint free optical wipe into halves until it
is roughly 1 X 1 ½” rectangle. Put a few drops of optical cleaner onto the lint free
optical cleaning wipe on the folded edge of the wipe, as indicated.

10.While applying a small amount of pressure evenly to both sides of the wipe swipe
the end face with a smooth and constant motion and pressure. At the very end of
the swipe apply less pressure and start to lift off the end face allowing for any
debris moved across the end face to lift off with the wipe.

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Start to clean with even pressure Continue down the end face

Finish by applying slightly less pressure and lifting away from the end face

11.Repeat from step 9 if end face is still contaminated.

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Do not ever reuse a lint free optical wipe or swab to clean the end face.

12.If necessary, you could put a drop of optical cleaner onto a cleaning swab and
wipe away contamination in a circular motion. Then repeat from step 9.

13.You should repeat these cleaning steps until all contamination is removed. This
cleaning procedure can be stopped at any time if a good result has already been
achieved. After fiber connector is clean use compressed air to clean the cap and
reinstall cap onto connector to protect the cleaned surface.

CAUTION: It is hereby stated that damage to the fiber connector can


occur due to mishandling, the use of incorrect cleaning procedures, or
chemicals for cleaning. This is not covered by the warranty.

14.Install the cleaned connector into the bayonet fixing of an appropriate terminating
device or the beam switch/coupler and lock the bayonet.

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LaserNet Program and Control Description
Installation

The LaserNet program is used for controlling IPG high power fiber lasers. Up to 100 lasers
can be controlled by the program by using fast Ethernet connection. If only one laser is to
be controlled the connection can be made with a cross- over Ethernet cable.

Computer Requirements
Minimum Recommended
Pentium IV 2GHz Dual Core Processor
512 MB RAM 2GB RAM
True Color
Windows XP Windows 7

Local Area Network (LAN) settings: Note:


Choose TCP/IP Properties and set the following values. Windows Vista™ is not
IP address: 192.168.100.2 supported at this time.
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.100.1

LaserNet program installation:


1. Place provided CD in CD-Rom of computer.
2. Double Click setup.exe
3. Follow prompts to install LaserNet and a shortcut will be placed onto your desktop when
completed.

Starting LaserNet program:


1. Open Settings on toolbar and choose IP configuration:
2. Click on Add
3. Choose laser name, set IP address to 192.168.100.1
(This will be the default factory setting)
4. Double Click on State and Select Enable
5. Under Settings there is an option called Control.
6. This is used to enable/disable control of the laser, emission possibilities and reset rights.

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Settings / IP Configuration

LaserNet, IP Configuration
The Laser name is used as identification when controlling multiple lasers from one
computer. The Laser names are visible in the top left pane of the LaserNet software.
The IP address is used by the computer to establish connection to the Laser. If the real
IP of the laser differs there will be no connection. The State indicates if the connection
to the laser will be Enabled or Disabled.

By pushing IP Properties (a laser with active connection must be selected) the following
dialog window will open

LaserNet, IP Properties

In this pop-up window the IP of the laser can be altered.

IMPORTANT: The IP address of the Laser and the IP of the computer (TCP/IP
settings) must be equal in the 1st nine digits.

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Change of Access

LaserNet, Change of Access

In LaserNet there are 4 different user levels defined. The actual selected operator is
marked with a check. The levels are monitor, operator, engineer and supervisor.
Writing, editing and storing of laser programs is only possible in supervisor mode.

Window found in toolbar describing access level controls; Tools/Access Levels

If the user level is changed a password is requested. The change of the user level can
only be done if the correct password is typed in. The different user rights can be
checked in the folder Tools / Access Levels.

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Password Protection

LaserNet control can be protected by a general password. The definition of this


password is done under Settings/Change Password. If LaserNet is password protected
the user has to go to Settings/Enable control and type in the password to enable
controls.

LaserNet, Change Password

This dialog window is used to define a computer specific password for LaserNet
independent of all user levels. The LaserNet controls will be blocked until the password
is typed in Settings / Enable control.

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LaserNet program contains following windows, or tabs:

Note: LaserNet controls, pages and displayed information may vary from what is found in
this manual based on laser options and/or varying peripheral devices.

1) Status - Main program window. The main laser parameters are listed on this page.

2) Alarms - Lasers alarms are represented on this page. If an alarm signal from the
laser is present it is not possible to switch laser emission on. If alarm can be Reset,
the Reset function is located of the Control page.

3) Warning - Laser warnings that may be present, but will not necessarily stop
operation of laser.

4) Control - From this page you can switch off main laser DC power supply, switch
On/Off emission, reset error messages, set rise and fall time, switch On/Off guide
laser, activate external and/or analog control modes and select beam switch
channels(if applicable)

5) Events - All events (main status and alarms) that have happened in the laser are
listed on this page. Info, warning and alarms can be filtered on this page.

6) Logfiles - This page is used for logfiles reading from the laser. This is service page.

7) Beam coupler/Beam switch (if applicable) - Beam coupler/Beam switch status is


reported on this page, read only.

8) Power supply - Information about main laser power supply (status, current, voltage
and temperature) are displayed on this page. This is a read only page.

9) Chiller (if applicable) - On this page you can read main chiller parameters.

10) Hardwiring - The status of all Hardwiring pins is described on this page. This is a
read only page.

11) Modules – Shows the active modules and what may be enabled and/or disabled.

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12) Fieldbus/MPI Protocols - (if applicable) – Will display real-time status while in
remote mode. This is a read only page.

For DeviceNet options check the electrical panel of the laser system to verify the
optioned system controller and reference the DeviceNet Page for IG277 or IG320
System Controller for the appropriate Protocol.

System Controller Identification

Note: “FieldBus”; DeviceNet, Profibus, MPI, EtherNet IP, etc. protocols and variations of
may be different from what is present in this manual due to variations in options and
customer preferences.

13) Dew Point – Checks ambient temperature and humidity levels to display required
cooling water temperature.
14) Pulsed Mode – From this page you can turn Pulsed Mode on and off, turn
single shot on and off, turn gate mode on and off, set the desired frequency,
set the
desired pulse length, view “Too long pulse” alarm, and view “Too high duty-cycle”
alarm.

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Status Page

Status Page Contains information monitoring laser operating parameters and functions

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Status Page

Signal Function

Active when main power supply is on.


It is not possible to switch emission on without this signal. If this signal is not present –“Laser
ready” signal also stays off.
It is not possible to get this signal active if:
Main power supply ON
1. Safety circuit is open: internal or external ”E-Stop” loops opened, the laser cabinet doors
opened (signals ”Rear door open” and “Front door open”).
2. Leakage from the water cooling system detected (signal “Water in Laser”)
3. Output fiber is not installed into optical head (signal “Optical Interlock”)
This will be activated if the key switch on the front side of the laser is set to “Remote/Robot”
position. Now LaserNet can only be used for monitoring.
Internal control disable
When the Pin A3 in the Hardwiring is set high while robot is controlling the laser internal control
will again be enabled.
If this signal is presented it is possible to switch on laser emission. This signal is equivalent to
“Laser ready” signal.
This signal disappears if:
1. Safety circuit is open (signal ”E-Stop”)
2. Output fiber is not installed into optical head (signal “Optical Interlock”)
Emission enable
3. Defect in laser combiner detected (signal “Coupler photodiode1” or “Coupler photodiode2”
on the Alarms Page)
4. One of the laser cabinet doors is opened (signals ”Rear door open” and “Front door open
5. No command for laser emission is presented.
6. “High back reflection” signal from one of the laser modules is presented.
By pressing “External control” button on the Control Page External modulation mode is activated.
In this mode level of laser power is set from computer (see Control Page). Laser emission is
External control
switched ON/OFF by supplying signal on pins A1 and A2 of safety interface connector. Pressing
of “Emission” button is needed to switch emission on anyway.
By pressing “Analog Control” button on the Control Page Analog control mode is activated. In this
Analog control
mode level of output power is set via analog control input 0-10 VDC.
Guide laser ON Indicate guide laser status.
Indicates if the connection inside the laser between laser micro-controller and internal hardwiring
Hardwiring active
micro-controller is established
Indicate chiller status. If this signal is not presented, it is necessary to check all connections
Chiller ready between laser and chiller and water temperature. Absence of this signal will remove “Laser ready”
signal.
Rear door is open. Laser emission and power supply will be switched off and the signal “Laser
Rear door open
ready” will be removed
Front door is open. Laser emission and power supply will be switched off and the signal “Laser
Front door open
ready” will be removed
Laser permission is only active if the water flows for the fiber connectors are in the specified
Beam Switch: laser
range. If this signal disappears laser emission will be switched off and “Laser ready” will be set to
permission
low
Beam Switch: laser This signal is high if inside the coupler everything is alright. If this signal disappears laser emission
enable will be switched off and “Laser ready” will be set to low
Laser Standby This signal is active when laser is in remote or local mode and all safety interlocks are satisfied.

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Status Page

Signal Function

Set current Pump current settings (in current stabilization mode)


Set power Absolute power settings (in power stabilization mode)
Water flow Water flow through the laser
Temperature (mean) The mean temperature of all laser modules
Temperature (max) Temperature of the hottest module
Temperature (min) Temperature of the coldest module
Module
Number of the module with maximal temperature.
(Temp. max)
Module
Number of the module with minimal temperature.
(Temp. min)
Work time Total work time, counts while power supply is active
Work time today Total work time today
U Control Voltage level applied by internal control PCB

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Alarms Page

Alarms Page – This page displays information that if faults occur will stop laser
emission

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Alarms Page

Signal Function

Safety circuit is open. If this signal disappears laser emission and power supply will be switched
E-Stop
off and “Laser ready” will be set to low, but “Laser error” will not be set high
Active if the E-Stop button at laser is pressed. While the E-Stop signal is high the power supply
E-Stop Button
can’t be turned on.
E-Stop External Active if the External safety circuit becomes interrupted
Temperature of one or several laser modules is higher 35ºC. In this case emission of
Laser overheat overheated module will be switched off and switched on again when module temperature will
be lower 32ºC. The reserve module will not be switched on.
Fiber interlock circuit disconnected. This signal create “Laser error” signal, remove “laser ready”
Laser fiber interlock signal and switched off emission and main power supply. Use “Reset” button to remove this
message when fiber is plugged into optical head.
High back reflection detected. This signal switch off laser emission, remove “Laser ready”,
High back reflection activate “Laser error” signal and switch off main power supply. Use “Reset” button or Reset
signal (A4) to remove this signal.
An error in one of the laser modules is detected. In this case the defective module will be
switched off and reserve module or “hot reserve” will be activated if applicable. Total laser
Laser module failure
power in this case does not change. This signal has no influence to the “Laser ready” and
”Laser error” signals. When this signal appears, laser emission will be off.
Communication error between laser module processor and main laser processor. Check laser
Laser module module communication cable inside of front door. IMPORTANT: Do Not Touch the
disconnected Communication Cables with Power On to the Laser System. If communication is OK, green
LED on the module will blink. If laser module has a failure a red LED will be lit.
This signal is generated by the chiller. This signal switches the laser emission to “off” deactives
Chiller Malfunction
“Laser Ready” signal and sets “Laser Error:” high.
Signal is present if “Critical Error” status signal is active. This signal switches laser emission off,
Combiner Failure
deactivates “Laser Ready” signal and sets “Laser Error” status signal high.
This signal will be active if the temperature of the electronics exceeds set value. This signal will
Electronics Overheat
not disable Laser emission or “Laser Ready” signal.
Initialization Error An error occurred during LaserNet startup. Please contact IPG representative.
Low water flow through the laser. Check the chiller and water connection line. This message
Low water flow: laser
will create “Laser error” signal and remove “Laser ready” signal.
Low water flow: fiber Low water flow at the feeding fiber connector. Check for leakage from the water line for external
connector optics. This message will create “Laser error” signal and remove “Laser ready” signal.
Leakage from the laser water distribution system. This signal will switch off main power supply,
Water in laser
remove “Laser ready” signal and create “Laser error” signal.
Laser Temperature is too Laser temp is at or below 18°C. The laser should be over 18°C before emission is turned on.
low Allowing the power supply to remain activated will speed this process.
Critical Error This alarm is present with “Combiner Failure” signal. Please contact IPG representative.
Chiller out of specification Signal is active if tap or DI water exceeds set threshold values.
AC power interruption The 400-480VAC power source has been lost to the laser.
BS Permission An issue has arisen with the functionality of the beam switch and may require service if fault
malfunction cannot be reset through LaserNet
Indicates no output voltage from the main power supply caused by internal Power supply
Power supply failure
failure. This signal switch off emission, remove “Laser ready” signal and set “Laser error” signal.
One of the laser modules reported about pump current in situation when there was NO
Unexpected pump
appropriate command to turn it ON. This signal switches off emission, and main power supply,
current
and sets “Laser error” signal and removes “Laser ready” signal.
Splice box failure Fiber damage may have occurred at the feeding fiber and combiner connection
Too high dew point Indicates that the dew point temperature exceeds set threshold values within software. This
temperature signal will give a laser error and will not allow for emission.

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Warnings Page

Warnings Page – Displays data that may not turn the laser emission off, but may
cause issues or damage to the laser system if issues are not resolved

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Warnings Page

Signal Function

One of the indicator lamps are damaged or has a bad connection. This is only information signal;
Indication Lamp Failure
it has no influence on “Laser ready” and “Laser error” message.
Reserved Module is On If equipped indicates reserved module status
Temperature of one or several laser modules is higher 35ºC. In this case emission of overheated
Module Overheat module will be switched off and switched on again when module temperature will be lower 32ºC.
The reserve module will not be switched on.
Communication error between laser module processor and main laser processor. . Check laser
module communication cable inside of front door. IMPORTANT: Do Not Touch the
Laser Module
Communication Cables with Power On to the Laser System. If communication is OK, green LED
Disconnected
on the module will blink. If laser module has a failure a red LED will be lit, in this case contact the
IPG Customer Service department.
Chiller Warning Error has occurred with the chiller, see chiller page or inspect chiller
Reduced Active
One of the active modules has become disabled
Modules
Laser Temperature too
Temperature of Laser is lower than 18ºC.
Low
Unexpected ground One of the modules has reported ground leakage. This is only an indicator and will not turn off
leakage emission. Contact IPG representative.
Too High Dew Point Dew point sensor has sensed humidity levels that exceed specifications. Adjustments may need
Temperature to be made to the AC hydrostat setting or to cooling water temperature.
Module(-s) have no Power supply has been turned on and “Laser ON” signal is active high and one or more modules
supply voltage are not receiving DC voltage.

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Control Page

Control Page – Manages user selectable functions to operate laser in local mode.

Laser ON/OFF- Deactivates the power supply, and/or activates the power supply if
equipped

Power/Current Slider - Using this slider you can select to set laser Power or Current (it
depends if power stabilization or current stabilization mode is set). Under the slider there is
process indicator. It shows what power/current is set. In a small window power/current are
represented in numerical form. Current setting is possible in the range of 10…100%.

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Guide laser(s) - switches on/off the installed guide lasers. In beam switch equipped
systems Channel 0 is the guide laser installed in the fiber laser. The other guide lasers are
assigned to sequentially number channels. Press this button to switch on the guide laser
installed inside fiber laser. Press it again to switch it off.

Emission – Controls Emission ON and OFF, or makes emission possible in the ON state.
Always set this button in On position if you want to get emission from the laser. This control
is only applicable when you are in Local Mode or have the internal control enabled from
Hardwiring.

Reset - Using this button you can remove error (alarm) messages with locking functions if
the reason for its occurrence is already eliminated.

Laser ON- indicates power supply is active when lit

Laser Ready – Indicates laser emission is possible when lit

Chiller Ready – Indicates chiller ready status when lit

Laser error- Indicates an active alarm status when lit

External control - By pushing this button you activate External modulation mode. To get
laser emission in this mode you have to:
1. Set required laser set point (Power or Current)
2. Press “Emission” button ON
3. Supply external signal to A1 (+) and A2 (ground) pins of Safety interface connector.
4. Switch emission off by removing one of these points, or Press “Emission” button
OFF.

Analog control - By pushing this button you activate Analog control mode. To get laser
emission in this mode you have to:
1. Set required laser power via analog control input: 0Vdc corresponds to 0Watts
output power; 10Vdc corresponds to maximum laser power.
2. Press “Emission” button ON
3. Laser output power can be varied by adjusting analog control input between 0-
10VDC.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT RUN THE LASER AT LESS THAN 10% OF ITS TOTAL
OUTPUT POWER.

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Ramping time - Using this option you can set variable rise and fall time for the laser
emission. Time range for this option is 0…5000ms. For example if 5000ms is selected and
set point is 1000Watts it will take 5 seconds to reach 1000Watts once emission is turned
on.

Net Connection: OK/NOK- Gives Ethernet laser to computer communication status

Power (kW)- Displays output power of laser before any external optics

Temperature (°C)- Displays laser module(s) Mean temperature

Beam Switch- Allows ability to select beam switch channels if equipped

Laser program - With these buttons you can run the LaserProgram (See also description
below).
Choose a program that was written in the program editor. Run will start a chosen program
if the laser in On and Ready.

WARNING:
The program does not wait for the Emission On button to be pressed

While program is active the label on the RUN button will change to STOP. Press it to stop
the program immediately. Program active indicator will be illuminated until the program is
finished.
When the program was completely executed End of program will be illuminated.
If something disturbed the program and stopped execution Program is interrupted will be
active. Check in the events the reason of interruption and press Reset to remove the high
signal on Program is interrupted.

Control Level and LaserNet Version – Located at the bottom right of all pages. Control
level can be set in the toolbar under Settings.

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Events Page

Events Page - On this page all interesting events are listed. For every event
appearance time is fixed.
To remove old events press right mouse button and choose “Delete all events”.

HINT: Please delete all the events weekly. This will reduce the time that is needed to
open this window. The data will still be saved inside laser on the internal HDD.

Status, Warnings and Alarms can be filtered by clicking on the icons. As can laser,
chiller and beam switch specific information.

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Logfiles Page

Log files Page - This page is used for mainly for laser service. Using this page it is
possible to get complete information about laser system performance.

You can change the laser time by pressing the change button and write the local time and
date. This has to be done so that the correct working and emission time can be calculated.
The logfiles are stored on the internal HDD in binary form. They cannot be read with the
LaserNet program. If service reasons occur please send the logfiles of the actual day to
IPG. To do this first choose the date when failure happened and second the needed files
in the filename table. Then press the load button. The files will be saved onto the HDD of
the controlling computer in the LaserNet folder.

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Beam Coupler Page (if applicable)

Beam Coupler Page - This page contains information about the status of the beam
coupler.

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Beam Coupler Page

Signal Function

Fiber feed FFBD Measured light being back reflected into feeding fiber connection
Process fiber FFBD Measured light being back reflected into process fiber connection
Fiber feed : FFBD If lit scattered light has exceeded set threshold at the feeding fiber connection
Process fiber : FFBD If lit scattered light has exceeded set threshold at the process fiber connection
Process Fiber Interlock Interlock circuit is not satisfied and will not allow Laser Ready until satisfied
Fiber feed flow error Water flow to feeding fiber flow switch is not meeting set threshold
Process fiber in flow
Water flow to process fiber input flow switch is not meeting set threshold
error
Process fiber out flow
Water flow to process fiber output flow switch is not meeting set threshold
error
Comm. Timeout Communication to beam coupler has been lost

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Beam Switch Page (if applicable)

Beam Switch Page - This page contains information about the status of the beam switch.
On the screenshot pictured above, the statuses of two channels are displayed. If more
channels are installed, a slide bar allowing selection of the channel’s properties pane will
appear in the bottom right corner of the window.

101 -
Beam Switch Page

Signal Function

Mirror active Signal from laser to set mirror in “work” position


Guide laser ON Pilot laser of this channel is switched ON
Mirror OFF Mirror in “home” position
Mirror ON Signal to the laser that the mirror is “work” position
Laser permission Signal to the laser that the channel is ready operation
Cabinet door (A) Work cell cabinet door (A) is open. Customer wired safety
Cabinet door (B) Work cell cabinet door (B) is open. Customer wired safety
Scattered light Measures scattered light inside the beam switch. If thresholds are reached laser ready will be
removed, contact the IPG Customer Service department.
Error Signal is active if scattered light status is active or if laser permission is missing or if mirror active
is received but mirror is not in “work” position
FFBD Measured light being back reflected into process fiber connection
Low water flow: process
Water flow to process fiber output flow switch is not meeting set threshold
fiber output
Low water flow: process
Water flow to process fiber input flow switch is not meeting set threshold
fiber input

Optical Interlock Interlock circuit is not satisfied and will not allow Laser Ready until satisfied

102 -
Power Supply Page

Power Supply Page – Display the main power supply parameters.

103 -
Power Supply Page

Signal Function

Power supply current Measured DC load of laser modules.


Power supply voltage Measured DC supplied to laser modules.
Power supply temp. Internal temperature of power supply.
Power supply status Gives code for power supply status.
Ready Start button on laser is pressed, AC is applied, and DC is applied to modules.
Factory voltage is used Power supply voltage is operating at factory settings.
Overheating Power supply temperature is above the set operating range. Contact IPG representative.
Output Overvoltage Power supply is operating above the DC voltage set point. Contact IPG representative.
Output overcurrent Current draw on power supply exceeds allowable operation. Contact IPG representative.
Input undervoltage Typically power supply is not receiving correct AC voltage.
Fatal failure Power supply has failed. Contact IPG representative.

104 -
Chiller Page option 1 (if applicable)

Chiller Page - Displays current water temperature for laser cooling and for external optics
and the chiller status. If these values are not in the specified range as it is displayed in
brackets “Laser ready” status will be removed until values are in a valid range.

(Information on this page may vary depending on a chiller version).

105 -
Chiller Page

Signal Function

Water for external optics Gives temperature of cooling water to optical components
Water for Laser Gives temperature of cooling water to laser modules
Water conductivity Reports level of water contamination in µS/cm
Chiller Status Reports status code of chiller

106 -
Chiller Page option 2 (if applicable)

Chiller Page - Displays current warnings, alarms, and settings. Please refer to the manual
provided with your chiller for further information.

(Information on this page may vary depending on a chiller version).

107 -
Dew Point Page

Dew Point Page - In this window the inside cabinet dew point is monitored. If levels
exceed specification Dew Point Sensor alarm indicator will illuminate on this page, laser
ready will be removed and laser will turn off.

108 -
Laser Dew Point Sensor Requirements

Dew Point Sensor Chart

Relative Humidity
Air
20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95%
Temp.
16°C X X X 0 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
18°C X X 1 3 4 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
21°C X 1 3 5 7 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 18 19 21
24°C X 3 6 8 9 11 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27°C 2 5 8 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26
29°C 4 7 10 12 14 16 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 28
32°C 7 10 12 15 17 19 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 31
35°C 9 12 15 17 19 21 23 24 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34
38°C 11 14 17 20 22 24 26 27 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37
Dew Point table gives the Dew Point temperature(C) based on Relative Humidity and
Temperature. The Cooling Water must be above the Dew Point Temperature to prevent
condensation.

Allowable cooling water range is between 18°C to 25°C for lasers so environmental
changes may need to be made in order to keep laser within the appropriate operating
range.

Dew Point Page

Signal Function

Cabinet temperature Reports inside laser cabinet temperature


Humidity Reports humidity level inside cabinet
Displays dew point temperature as explained in the above chart. Cooling water must be warmer
Dew Point than dew point displayed but not higher than the maximum allowable operating temperature of
the laser

109 -
Hardwiring Page

Hardwiring Page – Displays the status of all hardwiring bits reflecting the inputs and
outputs explained in the Hardwiring Interface Connector Pin Out section.

At high signal the bit will be ignited in green.

For detailed description check the hardwiring description in System Installation section

HINT:
Inputs 1 – 15 correspond with pins A1 – A15 of Harting Han 64 D Connector.
Inputs 16 – 19 correspond with pins C1 – C4 of Harting Han 64 D Connector.
Outputs 1 – 14 correspond with B1 –B14 of Harting Han 64 D Connector.

110 -
Modules

Module Page - On this page it is possible to activate single optical module(s). Check the
Selection of modules mode and choose the module(s) you want to activate. You can
choose any number of module(s) available, thus affecting the output of the laser system.

After the activation you can start the emission out of the activated module by using the
control window. (Normal, external, analog, LaserProgram or hardwiring control is possible).

The only difference from the all module mode is that you must check the Current(%)
function for the slider control on the Control page when in Selection of modules mode.
Note: If the modules appear “red” in color it is because no DC voltage is applied to
modules. If the modules appear “grey” in color it is because DC voltage is applied
to modules.
111 -
Profibus Page (if applicable)

Profibus interface type: DP slave


Profibus interface connection: 9 pin D-Sub connector

Use of Profibus
When using this function Hardwiring connection cannot be active and functionality requires use of
Customer Interfacing Connections, please refer to this section and electrical schematics.
• Place laser in the remote(robot) mode with the front panel key switch
• Turn on Remote Laser Power Key Switch
• Enable SC Reset
• Connect using appropriate control software
• Ensure that if using beam switched laser that channel is selected in order to start laser
emission, continue with Profibus protocol

112 -
Profibus interface protocol:

Byte Name Remark


Inputs
1 Control Every one of bits of this field is interpreted as a separate managing signal to
2 the laser. (little-endian byte order)
3 Power Power of the laser in watts (up to 65kW).
4 (little-endian byte order)
5 Optical channel For the laser with beam switch this field sets the optical channel.
6 Program number This field sets the number of the laser program.
7 Ramping time This field sets the ramping time in ms. Direction of the ramping time sets in
8 the control field.(little-endian byte order)
Outputs
1 Status Main status bits of the laser.
2 (little-endian byte order)
3 Output power Output power of the laser in watts.
4 (little-endian byte order)
5 Optical channel Current optical channel.
6 Program number Current program number.
7 Status2 Extended status bits of the laser.
8 (little-endian byte order)

Bit Name Remark


Control
Activates control via Profibus (without this signal all other bits will be
0 Laser request ignored).
1 Laser ON Switch on the main power supply.
2 Reset errors Reset not fatal errors in the laser.
3 Guide laser ON Switch on the guide laser.
4 Program start Start the laser program (number of the program must be set in the byte 6).
5 Program stop Stop of the running laser program.
Set the optical channel (number of the optical channel must be set in the
6 Set optical channel byte 5).
7 Analog control ON Switch on analog control for set output power of laser.
Control by external
8 software enable Enable some functions of control in the program LaserNet.
9 Set ramp up Set the ramping time for up as a value in bytes number 7-8.
10 Set ramp down Set the ramping time for down as a value in bytes number 7-8.
11 Synchronization input May be used in laser programs for synchronization
12 BS Guide Lasers Turns on/off all guide lasers in beam switch
13 Single Module Mode Turns on/off the single module mode in the laser
14 Reserved
15 Reserved

113 -
Profibus interface protocol:

Bit Name Remark


Status
0 Laser is assigned Control of laser from Profibus (confirmation of control bit 0).
1 Laser is ON The main power supply of laser is on.
2 Laser error Laser has error(s).
3 Guide laser is ON The guide laser is on.
4 Program active Laser program is running.
5 End of program Laser program is ended.
6 Program is interrupted Laser program was interrupted.
7 Analog control is ON Analog control in the laser is on
8 Laser warning Laser has warning(s)
9 Laser is ready Laser is ready for emission.
10 Emission is ON Emission is on
11 Synchronization output Can be used in laser programs for synchronization
12 Chiller warning Chiller has warning(s) (out of temperature range)
13 Chiller error Chiller was overheat or has signal "Chiller fail"
14 BS Guide Lasers All guide lasers in beam switch are on
15 Reserved
Status2
0 Reserved module is active One of reserved modules is active
1 Reduced active modules One of modules has failed and there are no reserve modules.
Single module mode is
2 active The Single Module Mode is active
3 Reserved
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
11 Reserved
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Reserved
15 Reserved

NOTE: Profibus interface works only when laser (key-switch) in remote/robot mode. When
Profibus is active Hardwiring interfaces must me de-activated and disconnected. Multiple fieldbus
connections may be possible if so equipped, but only of the same type and protocol.

114 -
DeviceNet Page System Controller Standard
FieldBus Protocol (if applicable)

DeviceNet interface type: DP slave


DeviceNet interface connection: 5 pin devicenet connector

Use of DeviceNet
When using this function Hardwiring connection cannot be active and functionality requires use of
Customer Interfacing Connections, please refer to this section and electrical schematics.
• Place laser in the remote(robot) mode with the front panel key switch
• Turn on Remote Laser Power Key Switch
• Enable SC Reset
• Connect using appropriate control software
• Ensure that if using beam switched laser that channel is selected in order to start laser
emission, continue with DeviceNet protocol
115 -
DeviceNet Protocol:

Byte Name Remark


Inputs
1 Control Every one of bits of this field is interpreted as a separate managing signal to
2 the laser. (little-endian byte order)
3 Power Power of the laser in watts (up to 65kW).
4 (little-endian byte order)
5 Optical channel For the laser with beam switch this field sets the optical channel.
6 Program number This field sets the number of the laser program.
7 Ramping time This field sets the ramping time in ms. Direction of the ramping time sets in
8 the control field.(little-endian byte order)
Outputs
1 Status Main status bits of the laser.
2 (little-endian byte order)
3 Output power Output power of the laser in watts.
4 (little-endian byte order)
5 Optical channel Current optical channel.
6 Program number Current program number.
7 Status2 Extended status bits of the laser.
8 (little-endian byte order)

Bit Name Remark


Control
Activates control via Profibus (without this signal all other bits will be
0 Laser request ignored).
1 Laser ON Switch on the main power supply.
2 Reset errors Reset not fatal errors in the laser.
3 Guide laser ON Switch on the guide laser.
4 Program start Start the laser program (number of the program must be set in the byte 6).
5 Program stop Stop of the running laser program.
Set the optical channel (number of the optical channel must be set in the
6 Set optical channel byte 5).
7 Analog control ON Switch on analog control for set output power of laser.
Control by external
8 software enable Enable some functions of control in the program LaserNet.
9 Set ramp up Set the ramping time for up as a value in bytes number 7-8.
10 Set ramp down Set the ramping time for down as a value in bytes number 7-8.
11 Synchronization input May be used in laser programs for synchronization
12 BS Guide Lasers Turns on/off all guide lasers in beam switch
13 Single Module Mode Turns on/off the single module mode in the laser
14 Reserved
15 Reserved

116 -
DeviceNet Protocol:

Bit Name Remark


Status
0 Laser is assigned Control of laser from Profibus (confirmation of control bit 0).
1 Laser is ON The main power supply of laser is on.
2 Laser error Laser has error(s).
3 Guide laser is ON The guide laser is on.
4 Program active Laser program is running.
5 End of program Laser program is ended.
6 Program is interrupted Laser program was interrupted.
7 Analog control is ON Analog control in the laser is on
8 Laser warning Laser has warning(s)
9 Laser is ready Laser is ready for emission.
10 Emission is ON Emission is on
11 Synchronization output Can be used in laser programs for synchronization
12 Chiller warning Chiller has warning(s) (out of temperature range)
13 Chiller error Chiller was overheat or has signal "Chiller fail"
14 BS Guide Lasers All guide lasers in beam switch are on
15 Reserved
Status2
0 Reserved module is active One of reserved modules is active
1 Reduced active modules One of modules has failed and there are no reserve modules.
Single module mode is
2 active The Single Module Mode is active
3 Reserved
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
11 Reserved
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Reserved
15 Reserved

NOTE: Interface works only when laser (key-switch) in remote/robot mode. When fieldbus is active
Hardwiring interfaces must me de-activated and disconnected. Multiple fieldbus connections may
be possible if so equipped, but only of the same type and protocol.

117 -
FieldBus MPI Protocol (if applicable)

Ethernet/IP interface type: DP slave


Ethernet/IP interface connection: 8 pin connector

118 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

Show of actual
state and
Byte Word Name Remark response to
inputs without
Assignment
Inputs

Everyone bit of this field is interpreted as a separate


managing signal to the laser. Little- or big-endian bytes
order, configured by LaserNet.
1
Example: value 143 (0x008F, 0000000010001111B)

Little-endian (Intel bytes order):


byte #(N) - low part byte (LSB): 143 (0x8F,
See Control
1 Control 10001111B)
bits description
byte #(N+1) - high part byte (MSB): 0 (0x0,
00000000B)

Big-endian (Motorola bytes order):


2 byte #(N) - high part byte (MSB): 0 (0x0,
00000000B)
byte #(N+1) - low part byte (LSB): 143 (0x8F,
10001111B)

3 Power of the laser in watts (up to 65kW). 1 Bit = 1 W att.


Decimal coded.
2 Power Example: value 255 (0x00FF, 0000000011111111B) = NO
255 Watt.
4 Little- or big-endian bytes order, configured by LaserNet.

For the laser with beam switch this field defines the
optical channel. The beam switch mirror will be set
automatically to the beam position by the laser at request
moment (also after failure reset) and dropped to the
home position after request signal reset (or if one of
signals Laser Error, Channel Error, Chiller Error, Slot
See Control
5 3 Optical channel Error is appear).
bits description
Decimal coded.
Examples:
value 0 (0x00, 00000000B) = Channel 0 (home position -
all mirrors are dropped);
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Channel 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Channel 3;

119 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

This field sets the number of the laser program. This


value can be set simultaneously with the control signal
"Program start".
6 Program number Decimal coded (0 .. 50) NO
Examples:
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Program #1;
value 5 (0x05, 00000101B) = Program #5;

The ramping time value which can be used for the laser
7 program #0 and set power through fieldbus interface
(bytes #3-4).
4 Ramping time 1 Bit = 1 ms. Decimal coded. NO
Example: value 255 (0x00FF, 0000000011111111B) =
8 255 ms
Little- or big-endian bytes order, configured by LaserNet.

The number of requested laser. This number is


compared to the installed laser number at request
moment. If this number is different the laser will set the
signal "Slot Error" (output Status2 word, bit #7).
9 Laser Number NO
5 Decimal coded.
Examples:
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Laser Number 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Laser Number 3;

10 Reserved - -
Outputs
1 Main status bits of the laser.
See Status bits
1 Status Same coding as input control word.
2 description
Little- or big-endian byte order, configured by LaserNet.

3 Measured (real) output power of the laser in watts.


Decimal coded.
2 Output power Example: value 255 (0x00FF, 0000000011111111B) = 0
255 Watt.
4 Little- or big-endian bytes order, configured by LaserNet.

The current optical channel.


Decimal coded.
5 Optical channel Examples: YES
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Channel 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Channel 3;
3
The current program number.
Decimal coded.
6 Program number Examples: 0
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Program #1;
value 5 (0x05, 00000101B) = Program #5;

120 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

7 Additional status bits of the laser.


See Status2
4 Status2 Same coding as input control word.
bits description
Little- or big-endian byte order, configured by LaserNet.
8
The number of the laser which hardware installed in the
laser (or through LaserNet for lasers without hardware for
coding).
9 Laser Number Decimal coded. YES
5 Examples:
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Laser Number 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Laser Number 3;
10 Reserved - -

Show of actual
state and
Bit Name Remark response to
inputs without
Assignment
Control

Activates control via fieldbus (without this signal all other bits,
except control bit #3 "Guide Laser ON", will be ignored).
High (1) is active. With this signal one of several external
controllers (robots) can request laser power. This function is
only valid if several I/O cards are installed. If only one robot
0 Laser request is connected to the laser, this bit always must be set during YES
the control process. Without this bit all other input bits
(except control bit #3 "Guide Laser ON") are ignored. As a
confirmation that laser is connected now to this particular
controller (robot), status bit #0 "Laser is assigned" in the
status word will be set high (1).

Switch on the main power supply. High (1) is active. This bit
is used to switch ON and OFF the Laser (main power
supply). If the Laser can not be switched ON (E-stop loop is
1 Laser ON open), the status bit #11 "Warning" will be set. To switch ON NO
the Laser the bit #2 “Reset” should be set high. As a
conformation, the status bit #1 "Laser is ON" is set high
when the Laser is ON.

Reset not fatal errors in the laser. High is active. This control
bit is used to reset all not fatal messages of the laser system
and status bits: #2 “Laser Error”, #6 “Program is interrupted”,
2 Reset errors #11 “Warning” and Status2 bit #7 ”Slot Error”. If the input bit NO
#1 "Laser ON" is in the active state (High), the power supply
will be switched on. This bit should be active at least for 5
ms.

121 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

Switch on the guide laser. High (1) is active. Guide lasers


can be switched ON without the command "Laser Request"
and response "Laser is Assigned". In all optical channels
YES (only for
(competent for the current fieldbus slot) where mirrors in
3 Guide laser ON own of optical
home position (down) guide lasers are switched on. In the
channel)
channel where the mirror in the work position the channel
guide laser is switched off and the main guide laser of the
laser is switched on.

Start the laser program (before the number of the program


must be set in the byte 6). High (1) is active. With this bit the
Laser programs can be started and stopped. A program gets
started if bit is active and stopped if the bit is cleared or the
program ends. Program starts only once. Program number
is defined by the byte 6. If the program number is 0 and the
control bit #7 "Analog control ON" is high (1), than laser
power is controlled by hardware Analog input. If the program
number is 0 and the control bit #7 "Analog control ON" is low
4 Program start (0), laser power value can be set fieldbus interface word #2 NO
(bytes #3 and #4). The status bit #9 "Laser Ready" must be
High (1) before start of the program. After start of the
program conformation status bit #4 “Program active” will be
set High (1). This bit will be cleared after the end of the
program and the status bit #5 "End of the program" will be
set high. Status bit #5 will be cleared after control bit #4
"Program start" is cleared (handshake; - not valid if program
number is 0).
For start of the program again slope of this bit is necessary.

Stop of the running laser program. High (1) is active. The


active program can be immediately stopped by this bit. If this
happens before the end of the program, the status bit #6
5 Program stop NO
"Program is interrupted" will be set, the status bit #4
“Program active” will be cleared and the status bit #5 "End of
the program" will not be set.

6 Reserved - -
Switch on analog control for set output power of laser. High
7 Analog control ON (1) is active. Analog control input can be activated by this bit NO
if program number is 0.

Control by external
8 Enable some functions of control in the program LaserNet. NO
software enable

Set the ramping time for up as a value in bytes #7-8. This is


9 Set ramp up ramping time will be valid only under laser program #0 and NO
at set of the power through fieldbus or LaserNet.

122 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

Set the ramping time for down as a value in bytes #7-8. This
10 Set ramp down is ramping time will be valid only under laser program #0 and NO
at set of the power through fieldbus or LaserNet.

Synchronization This input can be used in the Laser Program (wait for high or
11 NO
input wait for low).
12 Reserved - -
13 Reserved - -
14 Reserved - -

The system has error (not because of the laser). After


15 External Error reception of this signal the laser will drop a mirror to the NO
home position and will set the status signal "Slot Error".

Status
Control of laser from fieldbus (confirmation of control bit 0).
0 Laser is assigned High (1) is active. If this bit is low (0), all inputs, except 0
"Laser request" and "Guide Laser ON", are ignored.

1 Laser is ON The main power supply of laser is on. High (1) is active. YES

Laser system has error(s). High (1) is active. Abnormal


situation is detected inside or outside the Laser. This signal
2 System error the combined value of following signals: "Laser error", YES
"Chiller error", "Channel error", "Safety open", “Slot Error” no
"Interlock".

3 Guide laser is ON The channel guide laser is on. High (1) is active. YES

4 Program active Laser program is running. High (1) is active 0

Laser program was completely executed. High (1) is active.


5 End of program This bit will be cleared after control bit #4 "Program start" is 0
cleared.

Program is Laser program has been interrupted. High (1) is active.


6 0
interrupted “Reset” (control bit #2) is required to clear this bit.
Analog control is
7 Analog control in the laser is on. High (1) is active 0
ON
Laser system has warning(s). High (1) is active. This signal
8 System warning the combined value of following signals: "Laser warning", YES
"Chiller warning".

Laser is ready for emission. High (1) is active. If this bit is


high, Laser program can be started by control bit #4
“Program Start”. Laser is not Ready when: Chiller Failure,
Front Door opened, Rear Door opened, Top Cover opened,
9 Laser is ready 0
Out of the Temperature Range for the Water of the Laser,
Out of the Temperature Range for the DI Water of the
Optics, Main power supply is OFF, the mirror of the optical
channel not in the work position.

123 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

10 Emission is ON Emission is on. High (1) is active. Laser emits radiation. 0


Synchronization
11 Can be used in the Laser Program (set high or set low). 0
output

12 "Robot" mode YES


The hard key in the "Robot" position. High (1) is active.
Internal Safety Circuit of Laser is closed. High (1) is
13 Interlock YES
active.
14 Laser alive Fieldbus controller is working YES
Control by external
Some functions of control in the program LaserNet are
15 software is YES
enabled.
enabled
Status2
Laser has error(s). High (1) is active. Abnormal
situation is detected inside the Laser: Module Overheat
(t >= 35C), Module Unconnected, Module Failure, Laser
Fiber Interlock, Beam Switch Failure, High FFBD light,
High scattered light, W ater in Laser, W ater in Beam
0 Laser error Switch, Low water flow in process fiber connectors, Low YES
water flow in feeding fiber connector, Power Supply
Failure, Low Water Flow Laser, Unexpected Pump
Current, Unexpected Ground Leakage, High Back
Reflection.
Operation is stopped.

Laser has warning(s). High (1) is active. The status is


detected in the Laser system: failed operation of the bit
1 Laser warning Laser ON, W arning Lamp Failure, Module W arning YES
Overheat (t >= 33C).
Operation is possible.

Water in the chiller too hot. High (1) is active. It is DI


water conductivity is >= 25 µS, the water temperature of
2 Chiller error YES
the tap circuit >= T1 or <= T2, the water temperature of
the DI circuit >= T3 or <= T4.

Water in the chiller too warm. High (1) is active. It is DI


water conductivity is >= 15 µS, the water temperature of
3 Chiller warning YES
the tap circuit >= T1 - 2C or <= T2 + 2C, the water
temperature of the DI circuit >= T3 - 2C or <= T4 + 2C.

Safety circle for the specified channel is open. High (1)


4 Safety open YES
is active.
The specified optical channel has error. High (1) is
5 Channel Error YES
active.
Laser has been assigned by other interface or
6 Laser is busy YES
controller. High (1) is active.
Invalid laser number (input byte #9) or invalid channel
7 Slot Error number (input byte #5) was set or the input signal 0
"External Error" is Active. High (1) is active.

124 -
Ethernet/IP interface FieldBus MPI Protocol:

The cabinet door in one of allowed channels is open.


8 Cabinet door open YES
High (1) is open.
Reserved module
9 One of reserved modules is active YES
is active
Reduced active One or more modules has failed and there are no
10 YES
modules reserve modules.
11 Reserved - -
12 Reserved - -
13 Reserved - -
14 Reserved - -
15 Reserved - -

NOTE: EtherNet/IP interface works only when laser (key-switch) in remote/robot mode. When
fieldbus is active Hardwiring interfaces must me de-activated and disconnected. Multiple fieldbus
connections may be possible if so equipped, but only of the same type and protocol.

125 -
Field Bus Protocol QCW Lasers

Show of actual
state and
Byte Word Name Remark response to
inputs without
Assignment
Inputs

Everyone bit of this field is interpreted as a separate


managing signal to the laser. Little- or big-endian bytes
order, configured by LaserNet.
1
Example: value 143 (0x008F, 0000000010001111B)

Little-endian (Intel bytes order):


byte #(N) - low part byte (LSB): 143 (0x8F,
See Control
1 Control 10001111B)
bits description
byte #(N+1) - high part byte (MSB): 0 (0x0,
00000000B)

Big-endian (Motorola bytes order):


2 byte #(N) - high part byte (MSB): 0 (0x0,
00000000B)
byte #(N+1) - low part byte (LSB): 143 (0x8F,
10001111B)

3 Power of the laser in watts (up to 65kW). 1 Bit = 1 W att.


Decimal coded.
2 Power Example: value 255 (0x00FF, 0000000011111111B) = NO
255 Watt.
4 Little- or big-endian bytes order, configured by LaserNet.

For the laser with beam switch this field defines the
optical channel. The beam switch mirror will be set
automatically to the beam position by the laser at request
moment (also after failure reset) and dropped to the
home position after request signal reset (or if one of
signals Laser Error, Channel Error, Chiller Error, Slot
See Control
5 3 Optical channel Error is appear).
bits description
Decimal coded.
Examples:
value 0 (0x00, 00000000B) = Channel 0 (home position -
all mirrors are dropped);
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Channel 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Channel 3;

126 -
This field sets the number of the laser program. This
value can be set simultaneously with the control signal
"Program start".
6 Program number Decimal coded (0 .. 250) NO
Examples:
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Program #1;
value 5 (0x05, 00000101B) = Program #5;

The ramping time value which can be used for the laser
7 program #0 and set power through fieldbus interface
(bytes #3-4). Or value of the counter, which can be used
Ramping time / in pulsed laser programs (1..250).
4 NO
Counter 1 Bit = 1 ms. Decimal coded.
Example: value 255 (0x00FF, 0000000011111111B) =
8 255 ms
Little- or big-endian bytes order, configured by LaserNet.

The number of requested laser. This number is


compared to the installed laser number at request
moment. If this number is different the laser will set the
signal "Slot Error" (output Status2 word, bit #7).
9 Laser Number NO
5 Decimal coded.
Examples:
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Laser Number 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Laser Number 3;

10 Reserved - -
Outputs
1 Main status bits of the laser.
See Status bits
1 Status Same coding as input control word.
2 description
Little- or big-endian byte order, configured by LaserNet.

3 Measured (real) output power of the laser in watts.


Decimal coded.
2 Output power Example: value 255 (0x00FF, 0000000011111111B) = 0
255 Watt.
4 Little- or big-endian bytes order, configured by LaserNet.

The current optical channel.


Decimal coded.
5 Optical channel Examples: YES
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Channel 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Channel 3;
3
The current program number.
Decimal coded.
6 Program number Examples: 0
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Program #1;
value 5 (0x05, 00000101B) = Program #5;

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7 Additional status bits of the laser.
See Status2
4 Status2 Same coding as input control word.
bits description
Little- or big-endian byte order, configured by LaserNet.
8
The number of the laser which hardware installed in the
laser (or through LaserNet for lasers without hardware
for coding).
9 Laser Number Decimal coded. YES
5 Examples:
value 1 (0x01, 00000001B) = Laser Number 1;
value 3 (0x03, 00000011B) = Laser Number 3;
10 Reserved - -

Show of actual
state and
Bit Name Remark response to
inputs without
Assignment
Control

Activates control via fieldbus (without this signal all other


bits, except control bit #3 "Guide Laser ON", will be
ignored). High (1) is active. With this signal one of
several external controllers (robots) can request laser
power. This function is only valid if several I/O cards are
installed. If only one robot is connected to the laser, this
0 Laser request YES
bit always must be set during the control process.
Without this bit all other input bits (except control bit #3
"Guide Laser ON") are ignored. As a confirmation that
laser is connected now to this particular controller
(robot), status bit #0 "Laser is assigned" in the status
word will be set high (1).

Switch on the main power supply. High (1) is active. This


bit is used to switch ON and OFF the Laser (main power
supply). If the Laser cannot be switched ON (E-stop loop
1 Laser ON is open), the status bit #11 "Warning" will be set. To NO
switch ON the Laser the bit #2 “Reset” should be set
high. As a conformation, the status bit #1 "Laser is ON" is
set high when the Laser is ON.

Reset not fatal errors in the laser. High is active. This


control bit is used to reset all not fatal messages of the
laser system and status bits: #2 “Laser Error”, #6
2 Reset errors “Program is interrupted”, #11 “Warning” and Status2 bit NO
#7 ”Slot Error”. If the input bit #1 "Laser ON" is in the
active state (High), the power supply will be switched on.
This bit should be active at least for 5 ms.

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Switch on the guide laser. High (1) is active. Guide lasers
can be switched ON without the command "Laser
Request" and response "Laser is Assigned". In all optical
YES (only for
channels (competent for the current fieldbus slot) where
3 Guide laser ON own of optical
mirrors in home position (down) guide lasers are
channel)
switched on. In the channel where the mirror in the work
position the channel guide laser is switched off and the
main guide laser of the laser is switched on.

Start the laser program (before the number of the


program must be set in the byte 6). High (1) is active.
With this bit the Laser programs can be started and
stopped. A program gets started if bit is active and
stopped if the bit is cleared or the program ends.
Program starts only once. Program number is defined by
the byte 6. If the program number is 0 and the control bit
#7 "Analog control ON" is high (1), than laser power is
controlled by hardware Analog input. If the program
number is 0 and the control bit #7 "Analog control ON" is
4 Program start low (0), laser power value can be set fieldbus interface NO
word #2 (bytes #3 and #4). The status bit #9 "Laser
Ready" must be High (1) before start of the program.
After start of the program conformation status bit #4
“Program active” will be set High (1). This bit will be
cleared after the end of the program and the status bit #5
"End of the program" will be set high. Status bit #5 will be
cleared after control bit #4 "Program start" is cleared
(handshake; - not valid if program number is 0).
For start of the program again slope of this bit is
necessary.

Stop of the running laser program. High (1) is active. The


active program can be immediately stopped by this bit. If
this happens before the end of the program, the status
5 Program stop NO
bit #6 "Program is interrupted" will be set, the status bit
#4 “Program active” will be cleared and the status bit #5
"End of the program" will not be set.

6 Reserved - -

Switch on analog control for set output power of laser.


7 Analog control ON High (1) is active. Analog control input can be activated NO
by this bit if program number is 0.

Control by external Enable some functions of control in the program


8 NO
software enable LaserNet.

Set the ramping time for up as a value in bytes #7-8. This


9 Set ramp up is ramping time will be valid only under laser program #0 NO
and at set of the power through fieldbus or LaserNet.

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Set the ramping time for down as a value in bytes #7-8.
This is ramping time will be valid only under laser
10 Set ramp down NO
program #0 and at set of the power through fieldbus or
LaserNet.
Synchronization This input can be used in the Laser Program (wait for
11 NO
input high or wait for low).
12 Reserved - -
13 Pulsed mode ON Switch on/off the Pulsed Mode. High (1) is active. NO
14 Gate ON NO

The system has error (not because of the laser). After


15 External Error reception of this signal the laser will drop a mirror to the NO
home position and will set the status signal "Slot Error".

Status
Control of laser from fieldbus (confirmation of control bit
0). High (1) is active. If this bit is low (0), all inputs,
0 Laser is assigned 0
except "Laser request" and "Guide Laser ON", are
ignored.
1 Laser is ON The main power supply of laser is on. High (1) is active. YES

Laser system has error(s). High (1) is active. Abnormal


situation is detected inside or outside the Laser. This
2 System error signal the combined value of following signals: "Laser YES
error", "Chiller error", "Channel error", "Safety open",
“Slot Error” no "Interlock".

3 Guide laser is ON The channel guide laser is on. High (1) is active. YES

4 Program active Laser program is running. High (1) is active 0

Laser program was completely executed. High (1) is


5 End of program active. This bit will be cleared after control bit #4 0
"Program start" is cleared.

Program is Laser program has been interrupted. High (1) is active.


6 0
interrupted “Reset” (control bit #2) is required to clear this bit.
Analog control is
7 Analog control in the laser is on. High (1) is active 0
ON
Laser system has warning(s). High (1) is active. This
8 System warning signal the combined value of following signals: "Laser YES
warning", "Chiller warning".

Laser is ready for emission. High (1) is active. If this bit is


high, Laser program can be started by control bit #4
“Program Start”. Laser is not Ready when: Chiller
Failure, Front Door opened, Rear Door opened, Top
9 Laser is ready 0
Cover opened, Out of the Temperature Range for the
Water of the Laser, Out of the Temperature Range for
the DI W ater of the Optics, Main power supply is OFF,
the mirror of the optical channel not in the work position.

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10 Emission is ON Emission is on. High (1) is active. Laser emits radiation. 0
Synchronization
11 Can be used in the Laser Program (set high or set low). 0
output
12 "Robot" mode The hard key in the "Robot" position. High (1) is active. YES
Internal Safety Circuit of Laser is closed. High (1) is
13 Interlock YES
active.
14 Laser alive Fieldbus controller is working YES
Control by external
Some functions of control in the program LaserNet are
15 software is YES
enabled.
enabled
Status2
Laser has error(s). High (1) is active. Abnormal
situation is detected inside the Laser: Module Overheat
(t >= 35C), Module Unconnected, Module Failure, Laser
Fiber Interlock, Beam Switch Failure, High FFBD light,
High scattered light, W ater in Laser, W ater in Beam
0 Laser error Switch, Low water flow in process fiber connectors, Low YES
water flow in feeding fiber connector, Power Supply
Failure, Low Water Flow Laser, Unexpected Pump
Current, Unexpected Ground Leakage, High Back
Reflection.
Operation is stopped.

Laser has warning(s). High (1) is active. The status is


detected in the Laser system: failed operation of the bit
1 Laser warning Laser ON, W arning Lamp Failure, Module W arning YES
Overheat (t >= 33C).
Operation is possible.
High (1) is active. It is water conductivity ≥ 50 µS/cm or
≤ 30 µS/cm, the water temperature of the laser circuit ≥
2 Chiller error TTh1° C or ≤ TTh2° C, the water temperature of the YES
optics circuit ≥ TTh3° C or ≤ TTh4° C, CHILLER FAULT.
The bit is active if IPG chiller is connected to laser via
CAN-bus interface.
High (1) is active. It is water conductivity ≥ 45 µS/cm
or ≤ 35 µS/cm, the water temperature of the laser
circuit ≥ TTh1 - 2° C or ≤ TTh2 + 2° C, the water
3 Chiller warning temperature of the optics circuit ≥ TTh3 - 2° C or ≤ YES
TTh4 + 2° C.
The bit is active if IPG chiller is connected to laser via
CAN-bus interface.
Safety circle for the specified channel is open. High (1)
4 Safety open YES
is active.
The specified optical channel has error. High (1) is
5 Channel Error YES
active.

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Laser has been assigned by other interface or YES
6 Laser is busy
controller. High (1) is active.
Invalid laser number (input byte #9) or invalid channel
7 Slot Error number (input byte #5) was set or the input signal 0
"External Error" is Active. High (1) is active.
The cabinet door in one of allowed channels is open.
8 Cabinet door open YES
High (1) is open.
Reserved module
9 One of reserved modules is active YES
is active
Reduced active One of modules has failed and there are no reserve
10 YES
modules modules.
11 Reserved - -
Module Power
12 Warning - One or more laser modules has no PS YES
Supply W arning
Pulsed mode is The laser is working in the Pulsed Mode
13 0
ON High (1) is active.
14 Gate is ON 0
15 Reserved - -

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User I/O Page (if applicable)

Users I/O Page - The input/output interface option is used to stop the laser emission by
the user placing 24 Vdc to one of the digital inputs 1, 2, or 3. Laser emission will not
switch back on, by simply removing the applied voltage.

Laser emission will be switched on again, if the customer sends the command EMISSION
ON via LaserNet or PROGRAM START via Hardwiring interface.

See Hardwiring Interface Connector Pin Out section for details (Pin C11-C16).

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Pulsed Mode Page (QCW Lasers Only)

Pulsed Mode Page – Manages user selectable functions to operate laser in pulsed mode.

Pulsed Mode ON/OFF– Turns pulsed mode on and off.

Single Shot ON/OFF– Turns Single Shot mode on and off.

Gate Mode ON/OFF – Turns Gate Mode on and off.

Frequency (Hz) – Slider to set the desired operating frequency.

Pulse Length (ms) – Slider to set the desired operating pulse length.

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Too Long Pulse – A signal longer than 50ms is being applied to A1 and A2 (External
Modulation) of the safety interface (J33).

Too high duty-cycle – A duty cycle higher than 10% is being applied to A1 and A2
(External Modulation) of the safety interface (J33).

For a detailed description of how to operate Pulsed Mode for QCW lasers refer to “Pulsed
Mode” section located within “Operation” section of this manual.

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Prepare for Laser System Start Up

Initial Power up Sequence


1) Remove power from laser

2) Remove Power Key from laser system

WARNING:
NEVER look directly into a live fiber or collimator and wear appropriate laser safety
eyewear at all times while operating the product. Make sure all power is removed
from the laser when handling the delivery cable.

3) Inspect the optical connector end face to check for any debris or damages
Please refer to Fiber Connector Installation section

4) Remove protective cap from the optical connector and insert into coupling
unit/collimator

5) Properly align the “red” markings(dots) of the optical connector and the
coupling/collimating unit and insert the optical connector into the
coupling/collimating unit

6) Rotate the bayonet on the coupling unit to lock the optical connector into position

7) Repeat above procedure for connecting coupling unit with optical cable and
collimator assembly, if applicable

8) Ensure the output is aimed in a safe direction and attached securely as to prevent
any unwanted movement

WARNING:
If this is the first time that you are running this laser, it is imperative that you
verify the alignment of the Fiber to Fiber Coupler or Beam Switch before you run
any process with this laser (If Applicable).
9) Using Customer Interfacing Connections section and wire to satisfy all applicable
safety and interlocks
10) Apply power to laser system
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11) Turn the front panel key switch to local mode

12) Connect to the laser through LaserNet Software using a crossover Ethernet
cable

13) Turn on the guide laser through the control page of LaserNet, properly align the
collimator and delivery optics using the guide laser

14) Make sure the water chillers are turned on for both the main laser assembly and
the optical connectors/coupling unit
15) Make sure the emergency stop button is released

16) Make sure the interlocks in the Safety Interface are satisfied. The Interlock
Active light on the front panel will be off if the interlocks are satisfied.

17) Press the Start button on the front panel to turn on main power supply. The
Status Indicator Lights on the top of the main laser assembly will start blinking
and the green Start Button will light, indicating laser power supply is active.

18) On a laser equipped with a beam switch the appropriate channel must be
selected
19) Set laser power by typing in the power level or moving the slider on the control
page in Power(W) or Current(%) mode. Do not operate laser at less than 10% of
the nominal output power for model.

20) Enable the Emission on the Control page of LaserNet. The Status Indicator
Lights on the top of the laser cabinet will turn on and remain solid, indicating laser
emission is present, or possible.

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Back Reflection Prevention

CAUTION:
The laser is designed to accommodate for normal back reflections produced from the
use of your laser output, whether it is outfitted with a connector, optical coupling unit,
beam switch and/or collimator.

Your laser is equipped with back-reflection prevention circuitry, which shuts-off the
laser of in the case of excessive back-reflected light into the laser cavity. An error light
will activate and a “high back-reflection” message will appear on the LaserNet Alarm
page, if this occurs. If you are experiencing this message, please contact the IPG
Customer Service department.
For collimated outputs, maintaining a clean output lens is essential. Always cover (re-
cap) the collimator after use. Do not touch the output and only use appropriate
cleaning solutions to clean lens. Never expose the optical outputs to the environment
and reinstall into system without first inspecting.

Optical damage may result from failure to comply with the above instructions.
Please discuss your application with an IPG Sales Representative or Applications
Engineer if there are any questions or concerns.

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Operation
Laser can be operated in a combination of Local mode, Modulation Control, Analog
Control, Laser Program or Remote Mode, Hardwiring Control, or Analog Control and
Laser Program.

Hint: After switching on the laser controller, by turning the Key Switch to Local or Remote
Mode, it can take up to two minutes to activate the controller. The internal computer needs
this time to boot.

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Local Mode
By turning the Key Switch clockwise the laser is placed in Local/Test Mode. In this mode
only an external computer is needed to drive the laser. The computer has to be connected
to the laser or network via an Ethernet interface. Here is the sequence of actions:

1. Connect Laser to external computer directly using a cross-over Ethernet cable or to


a local network. Put Key Switch to Local/Test position. Start LaserNet program.
Laser parameters and status will be displayed in the multi windowed screen.
2. Press Start button on the front panel of laser. Main laser power supply will be
activated. You should see Laser ON and Laser Ready status in the Control page of
LaserNet if everything is setup properly.
3. Switch On red aiming beam by pressing guide button. Align beam position. You
should see Guide laser status on Status Page.
4. Set required power or pump diodes current using slider on Control Page. You will
see settings of output power (in Watt) or pump diodes current (in percents).
5. Press Emission ON/OFF button. Laser will emit power; you will see indicated laser
power.
6. It is possible to change output power level during emission from 10 to 100%.
7. Switch OFF laser emission pressing Emission ON/OFF button.
8. It is possible to set different rise and fall time for switching ON and OFF laser
emission. This option is available only in Local mode.

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Modulation Control
While laser is in Local Mode it is possible to externally enable/disable emission with
frequencies up to 5 kHz. For operation in this mode additional external signal is required.
24Vdc(may enable as low as 5Vdc on some systems) signal required to switch ON laser
emission. To make laser emit with this control:

1. Connect an external 24Vdc signal to the modulation enable of A1 and A2 as


described in the Safety Interface Connector section.
2. Start LaserNet program. Open Control window.
3. Press External control ON/OFF button. Now External modulation mode is active.
4. Set required laser output power (in percentage or in Watts).
5. Press Emission ON/OFF button. No radiation emits until a high external modulation
signal is applied.
6. Switch on 24Vdc external signal A1 and A2. Laser will now emit.
7. It is possible to change output power level during emission.
8. Switch off emission by removing external signal or turning emission OFF.

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Analog Control
It is possible to control output power from the laser with an analog signal. 0Vdc
corresponds to the 0W output power; 10Vdc corresponds to maximum laser output power.
to make laser emit with this control:

1. Connect external 0-10Vdc analog signal to Pin 1 and 2 as described in the Analog
Interface Connector section.
2. Start LaserNet program. Open Control window.
3. Press Analog control ON/OFF button. Now Analog control mode is active.
4. Press Emission ON/OFF button.
5. Set required laser output power by providing 0-10Vdc to analog input.
6. It is possible to change output power level during emission by changing analog
signal.

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Remote Mode
By turning the Key Switch counter clockwise the laser is placed in Remote/Robot Mode.
Without integration with external control system it is not possible to activate the power
supply and turn emission on. A Digital or Hardwiring interface must be used to control the
laser. Refer to Customer Interfacing Connections section for use with external Key Switch,
Start button, power supply and emission indicators, E-Stop circuitry. Connection with a
computer using LaserNet is still recommended to monitor functions.

143 -
Hardwiring Control
Refer to Hardwiring Interface Connector section for pin out of Harting Han 64 D connector
used for digital inputs and outputs in Remote mode. When “Laser request signal” (pin A1)
is supplied, a computer with the LaserNet program is used only for monitoring, it is blocked
from direct control.

Steps for simple emission in Hardwiring Control


Some systems may vary, see schematics for your particular system. Use of Customer
Interfacing Connections is required for functionality, refer to this section.
• Turn front panel key switch to Remote(robot) mode
• Enable Remote Laser Power Key Switch(A8 and A9 of J33)
• Enable SC Reset (C5 and C6 of J33)
• Enable Laser Request (A1 of J36)
• Enable Beam Switch Channel Select if so equipped to corresponding process fiber
(C3-C6 of J36)
• Enable Analog Control Enable (A6 of J36) and supply zero voltage to Analog Control
Input (1 and 2 of J34)
• Laser emission will be enabled once Program Start Input (A2 of J36) is set High.
• Appling 0-10VDC to the Analog Control Input (1 and 2 of J34) will now control laser
emission 0-100% output power (W).

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Timetables for the hardwiring interface

1. Laser request and Laser assigned signals

2. Guide laser ON and Guide laser is ON signals

3. Program start and Program active for Program number > 0.

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4. Analog control and Analog control is ON signals

5. Internal control and Internal control is enabled

7. Program start and Emission ON for Program number = 0

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8. The next timing diagram is applied to normal process flow, when laser program is
started and terminated without errors or forced “Program stop” signal.

9. The next timing diagram is applied to situation, when forced “Program stop” signal is
issued.

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Using Laser Programs
Program editor:

Open editor by tools/program editor in the LaserNet program.

No. corresponds with the line number of the program (maximum 100) and is set
automatically.

In the CMD column the commands of LP (Laser program) can be chosen.


For a new command click with left mouse button there and choose command. It is possible
to insert a new command between existing lines by right clicking and pick insert line.
A line can be deleted by right clicking and picking delete line.

After a command is chosen the parameters for the command need to be specified in the
other two columns.

Press the write button to save the file under a number. (1 – 50)
This is only possible if a connection between laser and program is established.

Press the read button if you want to recall a previously saved program from storage.
This is only possible if a connection between laser and program is established.

Program Editor found on toolbar of LaserNet in tools

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Structure of the laser program (LP):

Each LASER PROGRAM can be represented as three-column table. The codes of


commands are specified in the first column, parameters of those commands are specified
in the second and in the third columns.
Total number of lines in each LP is limited by 100 (it is defined by size of internal FLASH).
The maximum number of LPs is limited by 50.

The command “Start LP number 0” is equivalent to Emission On command in Local


Control Mode.

Description of commands of LASER PROGRAM:

1. Stop
This command switches off the emission, switches off analog control if it was
switched on, stops execution of the LASER PROGRAM and sets a signal
«End of the program» to high level.

2. Set output power at a certain time


(Linear interpolation between two points) - this command sets output power
(W), specified as the second parameter of this command, after period of time
(ms), specified as the first parameter. The initial value of power is taken from
the previous command if applicable (see remark); or 0 if such a command has
not been listed. If the initial power is equal to the new value, this command
performs only a delay with specified time. This command switches off analog
control if it was switched on.

3. Set output power with ramping time


This command is similar to the previous one, except for the first parameter:
Ramping ratio (in W/ms) is specified instead of the time.

Remark: if the initial value of power is equal to the new one, command performs nothing.
Remark: commands 2 and 3 are the only commands to set power.

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4. Wait for event
This command is waiting for events, which can be as follows:
· Transition high/low on Synchronization Input,
· Transition low/high on Synchronization Input,
· Low level on Synchronization Input,
· High level on Synchronization Input,
· Timer (ms).
Active synchronization input or timer is specified by the first parameter, type of event
is specified by the second parameter.

5. Go to another command line


This command performs “GOTO” to another command (line of LP), specified
in the first parameter if the counter specified in the second parameter is not
zero. After the jump, if the counter is more than zero, program decreases
counter by one. If the initial state of counter is zero – this command performs
unconditional “GOTO”. In addition to the counter (instead) following events can
be used: (GOTO IF)

· Low level on Synchronization Input,


· High level on Synchronization Input.

Jump will be performed, if specified condition is detected.

6. Set signal on «Synchronization Output»


This command sets low or a high level on Synchronization Output.
Number of «Synchronization Output» (only one in this version) is specified by
the first parameter, level (high or low) - by the second one.

7. Switch-over to external mode


After performing this command the value of the output power is taken from the
external interface. The external interface is specified by the first parameter of
the command. Action of this command can be stopped by commands #1, #2,
#3 (also #7, but with the different external interface specified).

Remark:the current version of LASER PROGRAM supports only one type of


external interface – External analog control.

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Table of commands of Laser Program (LP)

Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks


# Name
1 STOP - - No parameters
2 SPT 0 - 65535 0 – max power Parameter 1 – time in ms
Parameter 2 – power in W
3 SPR 0 - 65535 0 – max power Parameter 1 – ramping ratio in W/ms
Parameter 2 – power in W
4 WAIT SI LOW Wait for low level on Sync-In.
SI HIGH Wait for high level on Sync-In.
SI LH Wait for transition from low to high level
on Sync-In
SI HL Wait for transition from high to low level
on Sync-In
Time 0 - 65535 Delay in ms
5 GOTO Line 0 – 99 SI LOW Go to the specified line of LP if low level is
detected on Sync-In
Line 0 – 99 SI HIGH Go to the specified line of LP if high level
is detected on Sync-In
Line 0 – 99 0 - 32767 Go to specified line by counter
6 OUT SO LOW Set Sync-In to low level
SO HIGH Set Sync-In to high level
7 EXTPWR ANALOG - Switch over to analog interface

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Example 1 of the LP (Sequence of pulses).
Parameter
Line Command Parameter 1 Remarks
2
1 OUT SO LOW Sets the Synchronization Output to low level.
2 SPT 1000 2000 Reaches output power of 2 kW in 1 sec.
3 EXTPWR ANALOG - Switches-over to analogue interface
4 OUT SO HI Sets the Synchronization Output to high level.
5 WAIT TIME 500 Wait 500 ms.
6 OUT SO LOW Sets the Synchronization Output to low level.
7 SPT 200 500 Reaches output power of 500 W in 200 ms.
8 WAIT TIME 500 Wait 500 ms.
9 GOTO LINE3 SI LOW Go to line 3 if Sync-In. has low level
10 STOP - - End of the program

Hi
Program
End Lo
Hi
Program
Active Lo
Hi
Sync. Out
Lo

Pow Time
500 500
As

2000

500
500
0
0s 1s 1.5 s1.7 s 2.2s 2.7 s2.9 s 3.4 s Time

Hi
Sync. In
Lo
Program Hi
Start
Lo
Time

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Example 2 of the LP.
Line Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks
1 SPT 500 3000 Reaches output power of 3 kW in 0.5 sec.
2 SPT 500 4000 Reaches output power of 4 kW in 0.5 sec.
Wait for transition from low to high level on
3 WAIT SI LH
Synchronization Input
4 SPT 500 2000 Reaches output power of 2 kW in 0.5 sec.
5 WAIT SI HI Wait for high level on Synchronization Input.
6 SPT 500 4000 Reaches output power of 4 kW in 0.5 sec.
Wait for transition from low to high level on
7 WAIT SI LH
Synchronization Input
8 SPT 500 500 Reaches output power of 0.5 kW in 0.5 sec.
9 STOP - - End of the program

Hi
Program
End Low
Hi
Program
Active Low

Pow Time
4000

3000

2000
500 500

500 500
0
0s 0.5 s1 s Time

Hi
Low
Hi
Program
Start Low

Time

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Using Pulsed Mode (QCW Lasers Only)
Pulsed Mode
1. Go to the “Pulsed Mode” page in LaserNet and turn “Pulsed Mode” on. Doing this will
give the ability to control the frequency and pulse length sliders.
2. Once you have turned “Pulsed Mode” on you will notice that the “Power (kW)” display
window in LaserNet will have changed to “Peak Power (kW)”. This is because the laser
is no longer operating in CW mode and it has now entered Pulsed Mode.

3. Set the desired frequency and pulse length.

4. Once all safeties have been satisfied, go to control page and select desired
current/output power and turn emission on.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS:

 Maximal duty-cycle is limited by 50%. In case of incorrect


Frequency and Pulse length settings, too high duty-cycle alarm
will appear!

 Maximal laser average power is limited by 110% of nominal laser


average power. In case of incorrect Frequency, Pulse length or Peak
Power level settings, high average power alarm will appear!

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Single Shot
1. If single shot is active only one pulse with the selected pulse length will be
created by means of pressing Emission button on the Control page of the
LaserNet program.

Gate Mode
1. Function of gate mode is described in the table below:

Buttons status
N External Single Description
Gate
Control Shot
CW Mode
OFF OFF
1 OFF Laser emits if “Emission ON” is ON.
(disabled) (disabled)
OFF OFF Laser emits if “Emission ON” is ON and
2 ON
(disabled) (disabled) +24 V is applied to J33: А1, А2.
Pulsed Mode
Laser emits if “Emission ON” is ON.
1 OFF OFF OFF
Modulation parameters set by means of Internal Generator.
Laser emits if “Emission ON” is ON and modulation signal
2 ON OFF OFF is applied to J33: А1, А2.
Modulation parameters set by means of External Generator.
Laser emits if “Emission ON” is ON and modulation signal
is applied to J33: А1, А2.
Modulation parameters set by means of Internal and
OFF
3 ON OFF External Generator.
(disabled)
Laser emission modulates by logical “AND” of Internal
and External Generator.
Internal Generator starts synchronous with External.
This mode is impossible due to disabled “External Control
4 ON ON OFF
Button” in OFF position.
OFF Laser emits one single pulse if “Emission ON” is ON.
5 OFF ON
(disabled) Pulse width set by means of Internal Generator.
This mode is impossible due to disabled “External Control
6 ON OFF ON
Button” in OFF position.
This mode is impossible due to disabled “External Control
7 OFF ON ON
Button” in ON position.
Laser emits one single pulse if “Emission ON” is ON and
+24 V is applied to J33: А1, А2.
ON
8 ON ON Pulse width set by means of Internal Generator.
(disabled)
Pulse starts synchronous with external +24 V applied to
J33: А1, А2.

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Pulse Editor/Shaping
1. This option gives the possibility to create various pulse shapes by means of
graphical interface using PC software. After creating, the pulse shapes library
can be stored on the PC and uploaded into the laser by means of LaserNet
program.
2. Go to the CD provided to you with the laser and run the “ Pulse Editor.exe”
program. The following window will appear, see the screenshot below.

3. Start creating a pulse shape just by right-clicking onto the blue graphic area
to add a new point. There are no absolute values for X-Y-points. After
uploading the pulse shape into the laser, the peak power and pulse duration
will be scaled for the selected pulse shape.

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Editing pulses
1. There are two ways to add a new point:
a. Right-click on the editing area in any place, where the point should be
added. (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2

b. Select the line (number) in the left-side table, where the point should be
added. Press Insert key (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

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2. There are 3 ways to edit point position:
a. The point must be selected by the cursor, drag and drop selected point
to the new position. For accurate positioning, arrow keyboard keys can
be used as well. (Fig. 4)
b. Right clicking on the selected point will open a pop-up menu (Fig.
5a). By clicking Edit coordinates a submenu will appear (Fig. 5b)
and coordinates can be typed.
c. By editing cell values in the left-side table.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5a Fig. 5b

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3. There are 2 ways to delete a point:
a. In the left-side table select the point, which should be deleted. Press
Delete button.
b. Move the cursor on the point which should be deleted, and right-click
on it. In the pop-up menu select Remove point (Fig. 5a).
4. Program control elements:
4.1 Undo-Redo:
a. Undo-Redo operations can be used by clicking “Edit” and “Undo/Redo”.
Up to 10 levels are supported (Fig. 6).
4.2 Changing coordinate grid, X and Y:
a. Using the step function located bottom right of the program adjust
each axis (Fig. 6).
4.3 Binding Mode:
a. If enabled, all new points will be bound to the grid to the nearest point
(Fig. 6).
b. If disabled, points can be placed anywhere in the grid and are rounded to
the nearest 0.1% (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

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5. Calculating pulse energy:
a.QCW lasers have specified limitations of maximal pulse energy. Pulse
Editor software allows to estimate pulse energy during its creating
using a built-in energy calculator.
b.To calculate energy of the pulse it’s necessary to specify time interval,
corresponding to 100% of Time axis and maximal power,
corresponding to 100% of Power Axis.
c.To define these values select “Pulse parameters” and select “Set
pulse parameters” (Fig. 7).
d.After pulse parameters have been defined, the pulse energy will be
calculated (Fig. 8).

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

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6. Pulse shapes library:
a.Every pulse shape can be saved in the library as a *.plf. Each library file
can contain up to 50 pulse shapes (Fig. 9).
b.Use File menu for Open/Save operation. Red color cell means that pulse
shape is not empty. Green color cells are empty and can be used for
saving a new pulse.
c.Each pulse shape can also be saved in “.csv” format to be editable with
other software.

Fig. 9

7. Pulse Program Editor In LaserNet:


a.The Pulse Program Editor is a part of LaserNet. To use the pulse
program editor select: Tools->Pulse Program Editor (Fig. 10).

Fig. 10

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b. To create a pulse program it is necessary to have a pulse shapes library.
There are two different ways to create or edit Pulse Laser Program:
1.Offline mode, LaserNet software has no connection to the laser. In
this case pulse shapes library must be loaded to editor. Appropriate
dialog will appear. After library file loading, Pulse program editor
window will open, see Fig. 11.
2. Online mode. In this mode Pulse program editor uses pulse library
file which was previously loaded to the laser.

Fig. 11

8. Pulse Laser Program structure:


a. Each Pulse Laser Program (PLP) consists of a four-column table (Table 1).
The total number of lines in each PLP is limited by 1000 (defined by
internal FLASH memory). The maximum number of PLPs is limited by 50.

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Table 1

Command
Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Description
# Name

Switches the emission OFF,


switches analogue control OFF,
1 STOP - - - stops execution of the Laser
Program and sets the status “End
of the program” to high.
Set pulse parameters (pulse
2 PULSE 1 - 50 0 - 10000 0 - max shape number, duration in ms,
max power in W )

Allows waiting for one of the


Time 0 – 65500 - following events:

- Time (ms). The time can be


fixed (constant) or taken from
FBUS value.
Time FBUS -
- High or Low level at
3 W AIT Synchronization Input.

Synchronization - Transition high/low or


HIGH or LOW -
Input low/high at Synchronization
Input,

Transition In case of FBUS, time value is


Synchronization taken from the ramping time word
HIGH/LOW or -
Input in the FieldBus protocol.
LOW/HIGH

This command performs jump to


the command line, whose number
specified by the first parameter,
and if the number specified by the
second parameter (counter) is not
zero. After jumping to the
4 GOTO Line 0 – 99 0 - 32767 -
specified line, the counter value
decrements by 1. If the initial state
of the counter is zero, the GOTO
command performs
unconditionally.

Sets low or a high level at


Synchronization Output. Number
Synchronization of “Synchronization Outputs” (one
5 OUT HIGH or LOW -
Output in this version) is specified by the
first parameter, the level (high or
low) by the second parameter.

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9. Open / Save program:
a.Each program can be saved from the program editor to file and read from
file to the editor. File has *.plp-format. Data is stored in text format, so file
can be edited by any text editor, e.g. Notepad.

10. Load / Save All programs:


a.In online mode it is also possible to save from laser to file and load
from file to laser all pulse programs. There are 2 formats for saving -
binary *.plpl- and text *.plap-format. Loading to laser is only possible for
*.plpl-format.

11. Open pulse library:


a.This option is only available in Offline mode. It is possible to select any
pulse library you want to work with.

12. Load / Save pulse library:


a.In online mode it is possible to save from laser to file and load from file to
laser a pulse library.

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Laser Cabinet Dimensions
Based on standard cabinet dimensions. Options and design changes may cause
dimensions to differ.

WXDXH

856 x 806 x 1186mm

WXDXH

775 x 806 x 636mm

YLS-6000

YLS-2000

WXDXH
WXDXH
856 x 806 x 1482mm
1480 x 806 x 1482mm

YLS-10000
YLS-20000

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WXDXH

2104 x 806 x 1482mm

YLS-30000

WXDXH

2728 x 806 x 1482mm

YLS-50000

166 -
Options and/or Supplemental Information
Included in this section may be additional pages explaining options found on your
particular laser system.

IMPORTANT: Please read through this information carefully and if you have any
questions or concerns please contact the IPG Customer Service department.

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Annex 1: YLS-XXXX-CUT-Y13 Specifications

Safety Interface Connector Pin Out

J33 - 24 Pin Female

Pin Assignment Description


1* Modulation Enable +24 VDC for external emission enable. May enable as low as 5VDC on
2* Modulation Enable Return some systems. Not active in Remote Mode of standard models.
3 Emission ON Monitor
Potential free output. Pin 3 and Pin 5 closed when emission enabled.
4 Emission ON Monitor
7 Power Supply ON
24VDC output for external warning lamp
6 Power Supply ON
7 Emission ON
24VDC output for external warning lamp
5 Emission ON
10 Power Supply ON
24VDC output for external warning lamp
9 Power Supply ON
10 Emission ON
24VDC output for external warning lamp
8 Emission ON
11 E-Stop Out Channel 1
Two channel potential free output. If E-Stop push-button is pressed,
12 E-Stop Out Channel 2
channels 1 and 2 are opened. To function, contacts must be made
13 E-Stop Out Channel 2
between Pin 11 and Pin 14, Pin 12 and Pin 13.
14 E-Stop Out Channel 1
15 SC Status/Power Supply Active
Potential free output. Contacts closed when main power supply activated.
16 SC Status/Power Supply Active
17 Interlock Channel 1
18 Interlock Channel 2 Two channel external E-Stop input. Only potential free contacts can be
19 Interlock Channel 2 connected between pins 17-20; 18-19.
20 Interlock Channel 1
21 External Start (Power Supply On) Momentary connection between pins resets safety circuit and starts main
22 External Start (Power Supply On) power supply when main key switch is in remote position.
Contact Closure 24Vdc, must be used when main key switch is in remote
23 Remote Laser Power Key Switch
position. In conjunction with pin 24.
Contact Closure 24Vdc, must be used when main key switch is in remote
24 Remote Laser Power Key Switch
position. In conjunction with pin 23.
*1, 2 are not intended for functional safety.

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Chiller Interface Connector Pin Out

J35 - 15 Pin Female

Pin Description Notes


1 Chiller Signal + 24VDC Pull Up
2 Chiller Ready 24VDC Input
3 Spare NC
4 Chiller Fault 24VDC Input
5 24Vdc NC
6 AIN_1 Water Temp 0-10VDC Input
7 AIN_2 Tap Water Temp 0-10VDC Input
8 AIN_3 Water Conductivity 0-10VDC Input
9 Spare NC
10 Signal Common
11 Reserved
12 Reserved
Use on IPG Can Bus Equipped Chillers connects to pin 2 of chiller DB9
13 Can Bus HI
connector
Use on IPG Can Bus Equipped Chillers, connects to pin 3 of chiller DB9
14 Can Bus LOW
connector
Use on IPG Can Bus Equipped Chillers, connects to pin 7 of chiller DB9
15 Can Bus Isolated Ground
connector

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Laser Cabinet Dimensions

1004 804

Power Supply

Hardwiring
Main Switch
Chiller
656
Ytterbium Laser System Emergency Stop
Interface
Feeding Fiber

656
YLS-XXXX Main Supply Safety Laser W ater
Cooling
Power Key
Ethernet
Drain
Analog
Interlock Status

Connector
Water Cooling

100 935 735

804

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48 C.F.R. §12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, as applicable, the Commercial Computer Software
and Commercial Computer Software Documentation are being licensed to U.S. Government end users (a) only as
Commercial Items and (b) with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and
conditions herein. Unpublished-rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.

10. Controlling Law and Severability. This License will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Massachusetts, as applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within Massachusetts
between Massachusetts residents. This License shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts
for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded. If for any reason a court of competent
jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full
force and effect.

11. Complete Agreement; Governing Language. This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the use of the IPG Software licensed hereunder and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings
regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this License will be binding unless in writing and
signed by IPG. Any translation of this License is done for local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the
English and any non-English versions, the English version of this License shall govern.

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If your product includes Microsoft Corporation embedded software, then the following applies:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION EMBEDDED SOFTWARE


END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

You have acquired a device ("EQUIPMENT") that includes software licensed by IPG Photonics Corporation or its affiliates
(collectively, “IPG”) from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as
associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE") are protected by international
intellectual property laws and treaties. IPG, MS and its suppliers (including Microsoft Corporation) own the title, copyright, and
other intellectual property rights in the SOFTWARE. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA"), DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT OR
COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT IPG FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED
EQUIPMENT(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS
CONSENT).
This EULA is valid and grants the end-user rights ONLY if the SOFTWARE is genuine and a genuine Certificate of Authenticity
for the SOFTWARE is included. For more information on identifying whether your software is genuine, please see
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell.

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:

1. You may use the SOFTWARE only on the EQUIPMENT.


2. Restricted Functionality. You are licensed to use the SOFTWARE to provide only the limited functionality (specific tasks or
processes) for which the EQUIPMENT has been designed and marketed by IPG. This license specifically prohibits any
other use of the software programs or functions, or inclusion of additional software programs or functions that do not directly
support the limited functionality on the EQUIPMENT. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may install or enable on a
EQUIPMENT, systems utilities, resource management or similar software solely for the purpose of administration,
performance enhancement and/or preventive maintenance of the EQUIPMENT.
3. If you use the EQUIPMENT to access or utilize the services or functionality of Microsoft Windows Server products (such as
Microsoft Windows Server 2003), or use the EQUIPMENT to permit workstation or computing devices to access or utilize
the services or functionality of Microsoft Windows Server products, you may be required to obtain a Client Access License
for the EQUIPMENT and/or each such workstation or computing device. Please refer to the end user license agreement for
your Microsoft Windows Server product for additional information.
4. NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. IPG HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED
HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE EQUIPMENT, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON IPG TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT
TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
5. NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided "AS IS" and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK
AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF
NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR
ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES
REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND
ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.
6. No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY
FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF
U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
7. Restricted Uses. The SOFTWARE is not designed or intended for use or resale in hazardous environments requiring fail-
safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic
control, or other devices or systems in which a malfunction of the SOFTWARE would result in foreseeable risk of injury or
death to the operator of the equipment or system, or to others.
8. Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or
disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law
notwithstanding this limitation.
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9. SOFTWARE as a Component of the Equipment-Transfer. This license may not be shared, transferred to or used
concurrently on different computers. The SOFTWARE is licensed with the EQUIPMENT as a single integrated product and
may only be used with the EQUIPMENT. If the SOFTWARE is not accompanied by EQUIPMENT, you may not use the
SOFTWARE. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer
of the EQUIPMENT, provided you retain no copies of the SOFTWARE. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer
must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE. This transfer must also include the Certificate of Authenticity label.
The transfer may not he an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Prior to the transfer, the end user receiving the
SOFTWARE must agree to all the EULA terms.
10. Consent to Use of Data. You agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation and their affiliates may collect and use technical
information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE. MS, Microsoft
Corporation and their affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or
technologies to you. MS, Microsoft Corporation and their affiliates may disclose this information to others, but not in a form
that personally identifies you.
11. Internet Gaming/Update Features. If the SOFTWARE provides, and you choose to utilize, the Internet gaming or update
features within the SOFTWARE, it is necessary to use certain computer system, hardware, and software information to
implement the features. By using these features, you explicitly authorize MS, Microsoft Corporation and/or their designated
agent to use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you. MS
or Microsoft Corporation may disclose this information to others, but not in a form that personally identifies you.
12. Internet-Based Services Components. The SOFTWARE may contain components that enable and facilitate the use of
certain Internet-based services. You acknowledge and agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation or their affiliates may
automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and/or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades
or supplements to the SOFTWARE that may be automatically downloaded to your EQUIPMENT. Microsoft Corporation or
their affiliates do not use these features to collect any information that will be used to identify you or contact you. For more
information about these features, please see the privacy statement at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=25243.
13. Links to Third Party Sites. You may link to third party sites through the use of the SOFTWARE. The third party sites are not
under the control of MS or Microsoft Corporation, and MS or Microsoft are not responsible for the contents of any third party
sites, any links contained in third party sites, or any changes or updates to third party sites. MS or Microsoft Corporation is
not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any third party sites. MS or Microsoft
Corporation are providing these links to third party sites to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not
imply an endorsement by MS or Microsoft Corporation of the third party site.
14. Notice Regarding Security. To help protect against breaches of security and malicious software, periodically back up your
data and system information, use security features such as firewalls, and install and use security updates.
15. No Rental/Commercial Hosting. You may not rent, lease, lend or provide commercial hosting services with the SOFTWARE
to others.
16. Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for
use on more than one computer.
17. Additional Software/Services. This EULA applies to updates, supplements, add-on components, product support services,
or Internet-based services components ("Supplemental Components"), of the SOFTWARE that you may obtain from IPG,
MS, Microsoft Corporation or their subsidiaries after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE, unless you
accept updated terms or another agreement governs. If other terms are not provided along with such Supplemental
Components and the Supplemental Components are provided to you by MS, Microsoft Corporation or their subsidiaries
then you will be licensed by such entity under the same terms and conditions of this EULA, except that (i) MS, Microsoft
Corporation or their subsidiaries providing the Supplemental Components will be the licensor with respect to such
Supplemental Components in lieu of the "COMPANY" for the purposes of the EULA, and (ii) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPUCABLE LAW, THE SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS AND ANY (IF ANY) SUPPORT SERVICES
RELATED TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS. ALL OTHER
DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATION OF DAMAGES, AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PROVIDED BELOW AND/OR OTHERWISE
WITH THE SOFTWARE SHALL APPLY TO SUCH SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS. MS, Microsoft Corporation or their
subsidiaries reserve the right to discontinue any Internet-based services provided to you or made available to you through
the use of the SOFTWARE.
18. Recovery Media. If SOFTWARE is provided by IPG on separate media and labeled "Recovery Media" you may use the
Recovery Media solely to restore or reinstall the SOFTWARE originally installed on the EQUIPMENT.
19. Backup Copy. You may make one (1) backup copy of the SOFTWARE. You may use this backup copy solely for your
archival purposes and to reinstall the SOFTWARE on the EQUIPMENT. Except as expressly provided in this EULA or by
local law, you may not otherwise make copies of the SOFTWARE, including the printed materials accompanying the
SOFTWARE. You may not loan, rent, lend or otherwise transfer the backup copy to another user.
20. End User Proof of License. If you acquired the SOFTWARE on a EQUIPMENT, or on a compact disc or other media, a
genuine Microsoft "Proof of License"/Certificate of Authenticity label with a genuine copy of the SOFTWARE identifies a
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licensed copy of the SOFTWARE. To be valid, the label must be affixed to the EQUIPMENT, or appear on IPG’s software
packaging. If you receive the label separately other than from IPG, it is invalid. You should keep the label on the
EQUIPMENT or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the SOFTWARE.
21. Product Support. Product support for the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates or
subsidiaries. For product support, please refer to IPG support number provided in the documentation for the EQUIPMENT.
Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact IPG for any other reason, please refer to
the address provided in the documentation for the EQUIPMENT.
22. Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, IPG may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and
conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.
23. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. and European Union export jurisdiction.
You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other
governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft.comexporting/.

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Service and Repairs
There are no operator serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified
IPG Customer Service personnel.
Many issues and questions regarding the safety, set-up, operation and maintenance of the IPG products can be resolved by
reading this User’s Guide carefully. If you have questions regarding the safety, set-up, operation or maintenance of your IPG
product, please call our Customer Service Department located in Oxford, Massachusetts, USA, at 508-373-1100.
If you cannot resolve the issues through the use of this User Guide or over the telephone with our technical support group, you
may need to return the product to IPG.

All product returns require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) from IPG.
To obtain an RMA, call the Customer Service Department of IPG Photonics Corporation at 508-373-1100.
If you return a product with a RMA, please follow these procedures:
 Products must be carefully packed in a suitable shipping container(s). Buyer assumes all responsibility for products
damaged in shipment to IPG.
 Buyer must issue a purchase order for the value of the replaced parts/service items and IPG will issue credit or invoice
when the parts/service are received. Speak to the IPG Customer Service Department for the amount authorized under
the required purchase order.
 All requests for repair or replacement under this warranty must be made to IPG within 30 days after discovery of the
defect (but not later than 7 days after warranty expiration).
 All products returned to IPG but which meet applicable specifications, not defectively manufactured or used not in
accordance with this User Guide, will result in the Buyer being charged IPG’s standard examination charge.
 Complete packing list with product model and serial number will ensure prompt repair.
 Be sure to include with the returned product your ‘ship to’ address for the return of the serviced product.

Shipping Instructions
Warranty Returns - Domestic & *International Buyers pay for one-way freight costs and insurance to IPG. IPG will pay
for freight return cost and insurance back to the Buyer.

Non-Warranty Returns - Domestic & *International Buyers pay for two-way freight costs and insurance to IPG. If
shipment consists of returns that are both warranty and non-warranty, the shipment will be considered as non-warranty.

Shipping address for returns to US:


IPG Photonics Corporation
50 Old Webster Road
Oxford, MA 01540
Attn: Product Returns
Tel: 508-373-1100
*International Returns must include applicable DUTIES AND TAXES, and you must mark air bills with “U.S. GOODS,
RETURNED FOR REPAIR.”

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