YLP-V2 Series

1mJ energy
Pulsed Ytterbium
Fiber Lasers

User’s Guide

Copyright © IPG Laser GmbH 2015

Pulsed Ytterbium Fiber Laser YLP-V2 Series User’s Guide

Please take time to read and understand this User’s Guide and
familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you
before you use 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.

Notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without

notice. IPG Laser GmbH (IPG) believes that the information provided is
accurate and reliable, however IPG makes no warranty of any kind as to
the information contained in this document, including without limitation
the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, IPG does not assume responsibility for use of the
information contained in this document or for any infringement of patents
or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. IPG shall not
be liable for errors contained in this documents or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or
use of this material.

IPG grants no license, directly or indirectly under any patent or other

intellectual property rights from use of the information provided herein.

Copyright 2015 IPG Laser GmbH. All rights reserved. You may not
reproduce, transmit, store in a retrieval system or adapt this publication,
in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of IPG,
except as allowed under applicable copyright laws.

We have identified words that we consider as trademarks. Neither the

presence nor absence of trademark identifications affects the legal status
of any trademarks.

This product is covered by the U.S. Patents 5,422,897 and 5,774,484 and
any foreign counterparts thereof, and other patent pending.

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Table of Contents

1 Safety information .......................................................................................... 4

2 Description ...................................................................................................... 9
3 Package contents ............................................................................................. 9
4 Delivery options .............................................................................................. 9
5 Compliance to regulatory requirements ........................................................ 10
6 Mounting ....................................................................................................... 11
7 Environment conditions and precautions ..................................................... 12
8 Specification .................................................................................................. 13
9 Preparation for use and operation ................................................................ 17
10 Certification .................................................................................................. 17
11 Warranty ....................................................................................................... 17
12 Instructions for product returns.................................................................... 19

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1 Safety information

Safety Conversions

WARNING:

Refers to a potential personal hazard. ( Electrical) ( Laser radiation)

It requires a procedure that, if not correctly followed, may result in bodily
harm to you and/or others. Do not proceed beyond the WARNING sign until
you completely understand and meet the required conditions.

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 beyond the CAUTION sign until you completely
understand and meet the required conditions.

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

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Laser Classification
This device is classified as a high power Class IV laser instrument under
IEC 60825-1:2014 and 21 CFR 1040.10. This laser module is designed for
OEM applications and integration into other equipment. It does not
comply to all requirements of the laser product in terms of IEC 60825-1
and 21 CFR 1040.10. The manufacturer of the laser system is responsible
for the safety compliance according to the applicable standards and
regulations.

WARNING:
This product emits light in the wavelength range of 1000…1200nm; total
average power of light radiated out of the optical output is up to 160 W.
This level of light may cause damage to the eye and skin. Despite the
radiation being invisible, the beam may cause irreversible damage to the
retina. Laser safety eyewear is not provided with this instrument, but
must be worn at all times while the laser is operational.

WARNING:
The red guide laser may be installed in the module. It may emit up to
1mW average power near 660nm wavelength and is classified as class 2M
visible laser radiation in terms of IEC 60825-1:2014. Avoid direct eye
exposure.

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 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.

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

CAUTION:
Do not install output head when the laser is active.
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Safety Labels and Labeling Locations

(samples only, exact text and numbers may be different on different models)

MADE IN GERMANY
Manufacturer : IPG Laser GmbH,
Siemensstrasse 7, D-57299
Burbach, Germany

MODEL NAME: YLP-V2-1-100-50-50

SERIAL NUMBER: 15083322
SUPPLY: 24 VDC, max 11 A
MANUFACTURED: Aug. 2015
This product is covered by the U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,422,897 and 5,774,484
and any foreign counterparts thereof, and other patents pending

Laser Warning Triangle. Top Cover Identification Label. Side of the module

DANGER - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

CW Power < 160 W
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
PEAK POWER < 2 MW
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
PULSE DURATION: 0.1…2000 ns
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
WAVELENGTH: 1000…1200 nm
IEC 60825-1:2014; 21 CFR 1040.10

Laser classification Label. Top Cover Laser explanatory Label. Top cover

AVOID EXPOSURE- VISIBLE LASER RADIATION

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR EXPOSE
LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED USERS OF TELESCOPIC OPTICS
FROM APPERTURE AT THE CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT
END OF FIBER DELIVERY IEC 60825-1:2014; 21 CFR 1040.10
IEC 60825-1:2014 POWER <1mW; WAVELENGTH: 600-700nm

Laser aperture Label. Top Cover Guide Laser Label. Top Cover

THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT

COMPLY WITH IEC 60825-1,
21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
FOR USE AS A COMPONENT
FOR INCORPORATION

Compliance label. Top Cover

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General Safety Instructions

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.

CAUTION:
Before supplying the power to the device, make sure that the correct
voltage of the DC power source is used. Failure to use the correct voltage
could cause damage to the device.

WARNING:
Make sure this device is properly grounded. Any interruption of the
protective grounding conductor from the protective earth terminal can
result in personal injury.

WARNING:
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
IPG personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. Any
tampering with the product will void the warranty.

WARNING:
This device has an output optical head connected to the laser by a fiber
cable. Please, be careful dealing with the output head.

WARNING:
If this device is used in a manner not specified in this document, the
protection provided by the device may be impaired. This product must be
used only in normal conditions.

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Back Reflection Prevention

CAUTION:
The laser is sensitive to the power reflected back to the laser. Please do
not expose laser output to the high reflecting surfaces.

CAUTION:
Back reflection into the laser cavity can degrade the laser performance or
cause laser failure. The laser is designed to accommodate normal back
reflections exhibited from use of your laser output, whether it is outfitted
with a collimator or an isolator.
For collimated outputs, maintaining a clean output lens is essential.
Always close (re-cap) the collimator after use. Do not touch the output
lens and do not clean it with any solvents.
Optical damage may result from failure to comply with the above
instructions. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.

CAUTION:
Do not mark on high reflective materials. You can damage the laser. Such
damage is not covered by the warranty.

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2 Description
YLP-V2 Series is advanced family of maintenance-free Q-switched pulsed Ytterbium
fiber lasers designed for OEM applications. These lasers deliver a high power 1.06µm
laser beam directly to the work piece via a flexible metal-sheathed fiber cable.
Collimated, and then typically focused to a spot size of a few microns, the near
diffraction-limited beam can mark, drill or machine a variety of materials.
YLP-V2 Series allows power scalability up to 100W in a small air-cooled package. It
provides a set of pulse durations, repetition rates and peak powers. The fiber based
design and rugged metal case allow these compact laser modules to operate under
industrial shock, vibration, dust and humidity in the temperature range from 0 to 42°C.
Pulse Energy and Optical Beam: The lasers emit optical pulses with energy up to 1mJ.
The average power can be scaled independently on the energy. Typical beam quality
M2 is less than 1.5. Output isolator ensures high output power stability and allows to
process reflective materials.
Interface: The laser is equipped with a fast digital control interface allowing direct
connection to the scanner control cards The laser does not require any external drivers
or additional intermediate boards for integration into a system.
Repetition Rate: The laser may be equipped with different types of master oscillators
allowing operation in wide pulse repetition ranges. The laser emits pulses
synchronously with pulse repetition frequency supplied by the control system to its
input.
Factory sealed YLP-V2 lasers can be embedded directly into micro-machining,
material processing and production marking systems with no need for after-
installation service. These lasers require no water-cooling or replacement parts. They
can be powered directly from a 24V power supply.

3 Package contents
Please check the package contents according to the table below.
Items Quantity
Laser Module 1
Qualification test results 1
Printed User’s guide (if specially ordered) 1

4 Delivery options
Delivery options may be shipped inside the laser module package as well as in the
separate one.
Items Quantity
Power supply
Remote control

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5 Compliance to regulatory requirements

Laser radiation hazards

The YLP-V2 series lasers are OEM components for integration or incorporation and
thus do not meet the requirements for a standalone laser system per IEC/EN 60825-1
and 21 CFR 1040.10. The system integrator is responsible to comply with all
regulatory requirements to the final laser system.

The laser is classified as a Class 4 laser product for invisible radiation per IEC 60825-
1:2014 and 21 CFR 1040.10. It emits up to 160 W (depending on model) of average
power in the wavelength range 1000-1200nm.

The aiming guide laser (red pointer) emits up to 1mW of average power in the
wavelength range 600-700nm and is classified as class 2M per IEC 60825-1:2014 and
21 CFR 1040.10.

EMC compliance
The YLP-V2 series lasers are subject to CE marking as being compliant with the
requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC when used as prescribed below. YLP-
V2 lasers have been designed and tested for compliance with the following EMC
standards*:
EN55022 cl. A:2010 Emission**
CISPR 22, cl. A Emission**
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Immunity
EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1, A2:2009 Current Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3:2008 Flicker

Besides, YLP-V2 series lasers are compliant with U.S. Standard FCC part 15, cl.A
(Emission**).

*CE-labeled power supply and signal cables not longer than 3m should be used
**Radiated emission test passed with ferrite core Würth 742 712 21 (1 turn) on 24 VDC line near the
laser.

Functional safety
The laser contains two safety circuits with appropriate safety functions which simplify
the laser integration. One circuit is designed to safely stop the main laser emission;
the other is designed to limit the red guide laser power. Functionality of both safety
functions was verified according to DIN/IEC/ISO 13849-1:2008-12 and reached the
performance level D.

TO USE SAFETY FUNCTIONS they should be activated by setting appropriate

configuration bits in the firmware (may be user of factory settable) and environment
around the laser module housing covers and electrical connectors should be equivalent
to protection class IP54. Safety related circuits are located in the laser inner volume
and protection class requirement for this volume is IP54. There is no leakage form the

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module heatsink volume to the laser inner volume and there are no special
requirements for heatsink air conditions.

Safely stopping of main laser emission

The laser contains electrical capacitors, which store the energy and may be a source
for the laser emission.

The laser incorporates an internal discharge circuit which safely discharges internal
capacitors within 200 ms (in case of failure within 400ms) after disconnecting the
main +24V supply line. After 200 ms no laser emission is possible.

The laser allows external discharge of internal capacitors by forced dropping the +24V
main supply voltage. In case the +24V line voltage is less than 0.5 V (relative to return
wire) no laser emission is possible. The customer is responsible for a discharge circuit
design and the voltage monitoring. Time to reach zero emission state with external
discharge circuit may be significantly reduced in comparison with built-in 200 ms
discharge circuit.

The laser +24V housekeeping line may be always powered. It does not affect the
functionality of the safety discharge circuit

In case of malfunction: the corresponding status bit is set both for activated and not
activated function. For the activated function commands to switch on the main
emission are disabled and the laser is permanently held in the “Laser is not ready for
emission” state.
Note: the function must be activated to enable functionality.

Limiting of red guide laser power

The laser contains a circuit for safely limiting the guide laser power to ensure that it
does not exceed AEL of class 2M laser product.

In case of malfunction: the corresponding status bit is set for both activated and not
activated function. For activated function commands to switch on the emission of the
red guide laser are disabled.
Note: the function must be activated to enable functionality.

6 Mounting
The laser should be mounted to a base plate via 4 holes in the housing (refer to the
drawings).

Fiber cable bending radius is 80mm, for installation short term bending with radius
down to 50mm is allowed.

The output head should be clipped to the mounting surface (refer to the drawing).

The isolated output head, especially for 50W and 100W models is heated by optical
power. The customer is responsible to cool the isolator to keep it within specified

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temperature range. The optimal isolator temperature (maximum isolation) is 25±10°C.

The head is made of bulk aluminum components; heat may be effectively removed
either from Ø 46mm or Ø 35mm cylindrical parts.

7 Environment conditions and precautions

CAUTION:
This device has an output optical head connected to the device by a fiber
cable. So please, be careful dealing with the output head.

CAUTION:
Always switch the laser off when working with the output head, e.g.
mounting the head into a fixture, viewing the end face with optical
instruments, etc.

CAUTION:
For collimated outputs, maintaining a clean output lens is essential.
Always close (re-cap) the collimator after use. Do not touch the output
lens and do not clean it with any solvents. Cleaning with lens tissue is
allowable as required.

CAUTION:
Do not expose the device to a high moisture environment.

CAUTION:
Laser Module has three fans at the rear panel for active cooling. Make
sure that there is sufficient airflow to cool the device.

CAUTION:
Before switching on the device make sure that environmental
temperature and humidity are within specified range.

CAUTION:
Do not mark copper plates or other highly reflective materials. You may
damage the laser.

CAUTION:
Optical damage may result from failure to comply with the above
instructions. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.

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8 Specification

IPG has variety of the customized specification for YLP-V2 series. For the detailed
parameters refer to particular product specification document for your laser.

Standard main specifications are listed below. Note that some of specified parameters
may be different for your product.

Optical characteristics
N Characteristic Test condition Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
1 Mode of operation Pulsed
2 Polarization Random
3 Maximum pulse energy Emax 1 mJ
Nominal average
output power
● YLP-V2-1-100-10-10 9.5 10 11
4 ● YLP-V2-1-100-20-20 19 20 21 W
Pnom
● YLP-V2-1-100-30-30 28 30 32
● YLP-V2-1-100-50-50 47 50 53
● YLP-V2-1-100-100-100 95 100 105
Output power
5 10 100 %
adjustment range
Nominal pulse repetition rate
● YLP-V2-1-100-10-10 10
● YLP-V2-1-100-20-20 20
6 RRnom
● YLP-V2-1-100-30-30 30
● YLP-V2-1-100-50-50 50
● YLP-V2-1-100-100-100 100
FWHM
7 Pulse duration Pout= Pnom ∆τ 80 100 120 ns
RR= RRnom
8 Central emission wavelength λ 1055 1064 1075 nm
9 Emission bandwidth FWHM ∆λ 5 10 nm
Long-term average power
10 Pout= Pnom 5 %
instability
Pulse repetition rate
Extended
11 ● 10-50W models 2 200 kHz
PRR mode
● 100W model 5 200
12 Laser switching ON/OFF time BS1 mode 2 3 µsec
13 Guide laser power (optional) λ= 660nm 0.3 0.5 1 mW

Optical output, isolated head

N Characteristic Test condition Min Typ Max Unit
14 Protection cable type metal shielded / PVC coated
15 Delivery cable diameter 6 7 mm
16 Beam quality M2 2.0
17 Output fiber cable length 3 m
18 Output beam diameter @ 86% power 6 9 mm
19 Output beam ellipticity 10 20 %
20 Output beam offset 1 mm
21 Output beam misalignment 5 mrad
22 Output beam divergence adjustment minimum of divergence

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Electrical characteristics
N Characteristic Test condition Min Typ Max Unit
23 Supply voltage 23 24 25 VDC
24 Control interface type E
Current consumption
● YLP-V2-1-100-10-10 4
● YLP-V2-1-100-20-20 5
25 A
● YLP-V2-1-100-30-30 7
● YLP-V2-1-100-50-50 11
● YLP-V2-1-100-100-100 17

General characteristics
N Characteristic Min Typ Max Unit
Environment temperature range
26 ● 50 % emission time 0 +42 °C
● 100% emission time 0 +36
27 Storage temperature -10 +60 °C
28 Cooling method 3 built-in fans
Warm-up time
29 ● to start of operation 0.1 min
● to full stabilization 10
30 Humidity (non-condensed environment) 10 95 %
Laser module dimensions
31 ● 10-50W models 215 x 95 x 286 mm
● 100W model 215 x 140 x 286

Isolated output head dimensions

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Laser module dimensions, 10-50W models

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Laser module dimensions, 100W model

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9 Preparation for use and operation

For the detailed description of the control interface and operation steps refer to the
actual revision of the product specification and the interface specification.

10 Certification
IPG Laser GmbH certifies that this device has been thoroughly tested and inspected,
and found to meet published specifications prior to shipping.

NOTE: 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 Laser GmbH immediately.

11 Warranty

General Warranty
All products are warranted by IPG against defects in materials and workmanship for
the period of time as set forth on the applicable purchase order or in the specifications
starting with the date of shipment. IPG also warrants that this product will meet
applicable specifications under normal use.

IPG shall, at its option, repair or replace any product that proves, in the reasonable
opinion of IPG, to be defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty
period. All products repaired or replaced under warranty are only warranted for the
remaining un-expired period of time in the original warranty for the particular
defective product. IPG reserves the right to issue a credit note for any defective
products that have proved defective through normal usage.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty excludes products, parts or equipment which have been tampered with,
opened, disassembled or modified by persons other than IPG personnel, misused,
neglected, or damaged by accident, used in applications which exceed their
specifications or ratings, used outside of environmental specifications for the product,
used with buyer software or interfacing, improperly installed, maintained or otherwise
abused or used other than in accordance with the information and precautions
contained in this User’s Manual. It is the customer’s responsibility to understand and
follow operating instructions in this User’s Guide and specifications prior to
operation—failure to do so may result in voiding this warranty. Accessories are not
covered by this warranty.

Buyer must claim under the warranty in writing no later than 31 days after the
claimed defect is discovered. This warranty does not extend to any third party,
including without limitation Buyer's end-users or customers, and does not apply to
any parts, equipment or other products not manufactured by IPG.

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Driver Software
Any driver software provided now or in the future is provided solely under non-
exclusive license from IPG Laser. By using the software, you agree to the terms
herein. Trade secret laws, United States copyright laws and international treaty
provisions protect the driver software. IPG Laser reserves all ownership rights. The
owner of the device may only use the driver software only with the product(s)
identified by IPG Laser, and may make duplicate copies of the software solely for
archival backup purposes. Any alterations of the driver software will void the
warranty on the equipment provided by IPG Laser.
The driver software is provided “as is” with no warranties whatsoever, whether
express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. IPG
Laser does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet the
user’s requirements or that the operation of the equipment or driver software will be
uninterrupted or error free. Not all driver software has gone through IPG Laser’s
normal quality control or product purposes, but is provided to users as an
accommodation to respond to their requests. End-user support is not implied or
provided, and you are assumed to have working knowledge of a particular
development language. IPG Laser may make changes to the driver software and has
no obligation to distribute newer versions.

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE,

IPG SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TO
BUYER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusive Remedies
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL IPG BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES (EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES)
ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, LOSS OF
PROFITS) WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. IPG'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED, IN THE
AGGREGATE, THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT BY BUYER.

Service and Repairs

CAUTION:
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified IPG personnel.
All requests for repair or replacement under this warranty must be made as soon as
possible after the defect has been noticed and must be directed to IPG Laser or its
representative in your area. Items authorized for return by us must be returned in a
suitable container.
Any damage noted upon receipt of the unit must be documented for appropriate claim
against the carrier.

IMPORTANT:
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Never send any product back to IPG without a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA). Please refer to the Sample RMA Clearance Form in this User’s Manual for
additional information. The customer will be charged for the cost of repairing the
product if the product is not under warranty or if the repair is not covered under the
warranty.

Changes
We reserve the right to make changes in design or constructions of any of our products
at any time without incurring any obligation to make changes or install the same on
units previously purchased.

12 Instructions for product returns

1. IPG Laser will only accept returns for which IPG Laser has issued an approved
Return Material Authorization (RMA). You should send filled RMA request form
to pulsed-lasers-service@ipgphotonics.com account to discuss the return and get a
RMA number. Please contact your local IPG office, in case the laser was bought
not directly from IPG Laser. You must return defective products freight prepaid
and insured to IPG Laser at the address shown herein. All products which have
returned to IPG Laser but which are found to meet all previously applicable
specifications for such products or which indicate damage to the fiber connectors
not resulting from defect manufacturing, shall be subject to IPG Laser’ standard
examination charge in effect at the time and these costs shall be charged to the
Buyer. All products returned to IPG Laser which are not accompanied by an
itemized statement of defects, shall be returned to the Buyer at the Buyer’s
expense and IPG Laser shall not carry out any evaluation of such products. IPG
Laser warrants to Buyer that its services, labor and replacement parts, assemblies
and modules will be free of defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90)
days from the date of shipment or performance of services.
2. Warranty Returns - Domestic & *International Buyers should pay for one-way
freight costs to IPG Laser. IPG Laser will reimburse Buyers for applicable
reasonable third-party freight costs and IPG Laser will pay for freight return cost
back to the Buyer.
3. Non-Warranty Returns - Domestic & *International Buyers are responsible for
two-way freight costs. If shipment consists of returns that are both warranty and
non-warranty, the shipment will be considered as non-warranty. Any
UNAUTHORIZED shipments billed to IPG Laser without authorization will be re-
invoiced to the Buyer. Confirming purchase orders are required for non-warranty
returns.
4. *International Returns must include applicable DUTIES AND TAXES, and you
must mark air bills with “RETURNED FOR REPAIR”. In any event, where IPG
Laser accepts a shipment, IPG Laser will invoice to the Buyer for any charges as
stated above.
5. Returns for credit will not be accepted unless authorized in advance, in writing by
IPG Laser, in accordance with IPG Laser’s Terms and Condition, including the
warranty provisions. In most cases, restocking fees will apply.
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6. All returns must be packaged adequately to avoid damage during shipment.

7. Complete packing list with product model and serial number will insure prompt
repair, if the other terms of this form are followed.
8. See the IPG Terms and Conditions for the applicable warranty for the products
before you request the return of the products.
9. This RMA file number will expire 31 days after the faxed date from IPG Laser.
Thereafter, units received in under the expired RMA number will result in a
longer turn around time. Please include one COPY of this form signed by the IPG
Laser Quality Manger with the return of your unit(s).
10. The RMA form is attached. The electronic file for filling in on a PC can be sent on
request.

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