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Operating Instructions

Videojet 3430

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Revision: AA, May 2007

Copyright 2007, Videojet Technologies Inc. (herein referred to as Videojet). All rights reserved.

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without the prior written permission of Videojet is strictly prohibited.

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Table of Contents

1 Safety Instructions....................................................... 11.1 Symbols Used.................................................................................. 11.2 Laser Classes .................................................................................. 21.3 Intended Use.................................................................................... 31.4 Maintenance and Service................................................................. 41.5 Safety Devices and Warning Lights ................................................. 51.6 Dangers to Eyes and Skin................................................................ 61.7 Adjustment/Modification of the Marking Field .................................. 71.8 Safety Information for Zinc Selenide Lenses ................................... 81.9 Fire and Explosion Hazard............................................................... 91.10 Electrical Safety ............................................................................. 91.11 Decomposition Products .............................................................. 101.12 Warning and Information Labels .................................................. 11

2 Installation ................................................................. 132.1 Installation and Start-up ................................................................. 132.2 Transport and Storage ................................................................... 132.3 Unpacking ...................................................................................... 142.4 Installation Conditions.................................................................... 152.5 Cooling........................................................................................... 162.6 Exhaust Unit................................................................................... 162.7 Interfaces of the Laser System ...................................................... 162.8 Hardware and Software Requirements .......................................... 172.9 Installation of the Smart Graph Software ....................................... 17

3 Description of the Laser System ............................... 193.1 Functioning of the Vector-Scanning Laser System........................ 193.2 The Laser Beam Source ................................................................ 203.3 The Marking Head.......................................................................... 203.4 The Marking of the Product Surface .............................................. 213.5 The Laser Parameters ................................................................... 213.6 The Structure of the Laser System ................................................ 223.7 Data and Signal Processing........................................................... 233.8 Technical Data ............................................................................... 243.9 Working Distance and Marking Field ............................................. 26

4 Operating the Laser System...................................... 274.1 Operation of the Laser System ...................................................... 274.2 Marking Elements .......................................................................... 28

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4.3 The Control Panel .......................................................................... 294.4 System States of the Laser System............................................... 304.5 Switch-On/Off of the Supply Unit ................................................... 314.6 Data Transmission ......................................................................... 324.6.1 Connecting Cable .........................................................................................324.6.2 Definition of IP Address ................................................................................33

5 Maintenance.............................................................. 355.1 General Notes Concerning Maintenance....................................... 355.2 Maintenance Plan .......................................................................... 365.3 Cleaning External Surfaces............................................................ 375.4 Cleaning the Output Optic.............................................................. 385.4.1 Cleaning Optical Surfaces ............................................................................39

5.5 Cleaning Sensors........................................................................... 415.6 Internal Cooling System................................................................. 425.6.1 Coolant Top-up .............................................................................................425.6.2 Cleaning the Radiator ...................................................................................43

5.7 Update of the Smart Graph Software............................................. 455.8 Protocols for Maintenance, Repair and Replacement.................... 46

6 Malfunctions and Error Messages............................. 576.1 Notes.............................................................................................. 576.2 Malfunction Descriptions ................................................................ 586.3 Warning Messages ........................................................................ 596.4 Error Messages.............................................................................. 69

7 Appendix ................................................................... 997.1 Assignment of the Customer Interface........................................... 997.1.1 Interlock ........................................................................................................997.1.2 Inputs and Outputs (Galvanically Separated) ...............................................997.1.3 Inputs (Not Separated Galvanically) ...........................................................1047.1.4 Wiring Example 1: Control via PLC.............................................................1077.1.5 Wiring Example 2: Direct Connection (MOTF - mark on the fly) .................108

7.2 Declaration of Conformityg........................................................... 1097.3 Drawings ...................................................................................... 1107.4 Safety Data Sheets ...................................................................... 1117.4.1 Zinc-Selenide (ZnSe) + Thorium Fluoride (ThF4) .......................................1127.4.2 Acetone.......................................................................................................1177.4.3 Super Coldmaster Concentrate ..................................................................125

7.5 Abbreviations ............................................................................... 130

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Preface

PrefaceThis manual...

...contains all information required for the safe operation, remedy of minor malfunctions andmaintenance of the laser system. The operation manual is always enclosed to every laser sys-tem.

This operation manual is intended for the trained operation and service personnel of the la-ser system.

This operation manual is subject to technical modifications for improvement or technicalprogress without notice.

Before starting your work carefully read the chapter "Safety Instructions"!

Make sure that you have understood all notes. In case of any questions please contact VideojetTechnologies Inc. directly.

Strictly follow the instructions!

If you need help...

...please contact Videojet Technologies Inc. at 1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within theUnited States). Outside the U.S., customers should contact their Videojet Technologies Inc.distributor or subsidiary for assistance.

Videojet Technologies Inc.1500 Mittel BoulevardWood Dal IL 60191-1073, USAPhone (USA): 1 800 843 3610International: +1 630 860 7300

Fax (USA): 1 800 582 1343Internationales Fax: +1 630 616 3629Website: www.videojet.com

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Caution Laser Radiation!Caution!

With open delivery systemdangerous laser radiationclass 4 might be released!

This might cause severe burns of the eyesand the skin as well as damage to objects!

Thoroughly read this operation manualand strictly follow the safety instructions!

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Preface

Contents

1 Safety Instructions

2 Installation

3 Description of the Laser System

4 Operating the Laser System

5 Maintenance

6 Malfunctions and Error Messages

7 Appendix

Handheld (Integral Controller)

Smart Graph

Spart Parts List

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Chapter 1Safety Instructions

1 Safety Instructions

1.1 Symbols Used

Note:

Registered trademarks, patterns, designs and patents are not indicated explicitly in this manu-al. This does not mean that they are out of copyrights or that they may be used freely.

Danger refers to an immediately impending danger. If the danger is not avoided, itcould result in death or severe (crippling) injury.

Warning refers to a possibly dangerous situation. If it is not avoided, it could result indeath or severe injury.

Careful refers to a possibly dangerous situation. If it is not avoided, it could result inslight or minor injury. May also be used to warn of damage to property.

Caution refers to a possibly harmful situation. If it is not avoided, damage could becaused to the product or to something in its environment.

Important refers to handling tips and other particularly useful information. This does notsignify a dangerous or harmful situation.

Laserradiation

refers to the emission of laser radiation and therefore to a possibly danger-ous situation. Please comply exactly with the safety instructions! Failure tocomply with the instructions could result in minor or major injuries to the eyesor to the skin, together with damage to property.

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1.2 Laser ClassesThe Complete Laser SystemThe complete and closed laser system acts as a class 1 laser system in normal operation1.Laser radiation emitted by the laser source is led completely within a shielding until it reachesthe product. The shielding prevents emerging of laser radiation or laser beam reflexes.

The Laser SourceThe CO2-laser - hereinafter called laser - is operated in pulsed operation. The laser itself isclassified as class 4. It produces invisible, infrared radiation which is extremely dangerous forthe eye and dangerous for the skin.

The pulse frequency adjusts between 1 kHz and 40 kHz. The actual operating mode and pulsefrequency depends on the application.

Maximum values

1. Normal operation does not include service, maintenance nor repairs.

average power density energy density(at 40 kHz and 50 % duty cyclea)

a. duty cycle: The ratio betweeen the period of laser emission and the operation terms.

at the beam outlet 1.2 x 106 W/m2 1.6 x 101 J/m2

at the end of the arm 4.4 x 105 W/m2 5.5 x 100 J/m2

at focus 2.7 x 109 W/m2 3.4 x 104 J/m2

Laser radiation

Caution!

As soon as the closed shielding or the housing of the laser are opened any-where the complete laser system is set to class 4!

In that case appropriate measures have to be taken in order to protect peopleworking in the laser area against too high radiation!

Laserradiation

Caution with modifications!

EN 60825, part 1, »Radiation safety of laser systems«, section 4.1.1 says:

If a modification by the user to a laser system previously classified in accor-dance with this standard leads to a change of its performance data and/or itsintended use that person or organization performing the modification is re-sponsible for a new classification and labeling of the laser system.

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1.3 Intended UseThe laser system must only be used for the treatment of material surfaces. The surfacesare locally heated by intensive class 4 laser radiation and are modified thereby. These systemsare mainly applied for marking of product surfaces (expiry dates, batch printing, serial numbers,etc.).

The radiation produced by the laser system is of high energy and therefore improper use rep-resents a danger to persons or objects!

Laserradiation

• Never expose human beings or animals to laser radiation! This might result in severe burns of eyes or skin.

• Never expose flammable materials to laser radiation! Always ensure appropriate shielding of the laser beam! Errors during marking on flammable materials (e.g. paper) might cause fires. Take suit-able safety measures by installing e.g. smoke or fire detectors, or similar!

• Never expose reflecting surfaces to laser radiation! The reflected laser beam may cause the same dangers - in individual cas-es even greater dangers - as the original laser beam.

• Never expose unknown materials to laser radiation! Some materials (e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, glass) are easily pene-trated by the laser beam, although they seem to be opaque for the human eye.

• Danger of explosion! Make sure that the laser area is free of explosive materials or vapors!

• For safety reasons arbitrary modifications or changes to the laser system are forbidden! If a modification made by the user to a previously classified laser system leads to a change of its performance data and/or its intended use that per-son or organization performing the modification is responsible for a new classification and labeling of the laser system. The person or organization is then regarded as »manufacturer«.

• The laser system must be operated with open laser and/or open beam delivery system by specially trained personnel only! Make sure that the laser protection rules are always observed!

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1.4 Maintenance and ServiceThe maintenance tasks described hereinafter should only be carried out by especially trainedpersonnel. The service tasks are exclusively to be carried out by service personnel of VIDEO-JET or one of their representatives. During these works the laser system has to be operated inclass 4. The Unfallverhütungsvorschrift (Accident Prevention Regulations) 46.0 »Laser Radi-ation« (BGV B2) says that the responsible trade cooperative association and the authority re-sponsible for occupational safety (Trade Supervisory Office) have to be given notice of class3B or 4 laser systems before initial operation.

Note:In order to facilitate safe performance of all necessary maintenance and service tasks withoutassistance and to ensure highest safety for the operating and maintenance personnel we offerspecial training seminars.

• Training for technicians:The trainee gains the knowledge required to perform all maintenance and service tasks at the laser system safely and professionally without assistance.

• Combined training:In addition to the knowledge gained during the training for technicians the person is trained as laser safety officer. This training is accepted by the trade cooperative association (see above).

Ask for free information material!

Important We urgently recommend:

• Give notice of the laser system to the responsible trade cooperative asso-ciation and the Trade Supervisory Office before initial operation.

• Have a person responsible for the safety of the laser system trained as la-ser safety officer and inform the trade cooperative association in writing about this person.

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1.5 Safety Devices and Warning LightsThe complete laser system includes various safety devices and warning lights which shall pre-vent damages to people or objects. There must not be any alterations to safety devices norwarning lamps (see section "Laser Classes")!

Safety Devices

Warning Lights

Key-operated switch prevents operation of the laser system by unauthorized people.Make sure that the key is withdrawn and available to authorizedpersonnel only!

Beam shutter is located in the beam path of the laser system and prevents theemission of laser radiation.

Interlock switch(es) open(s) the safety circuit. The marking process is stopped imme-diately. If several interlock switches are connected: Laser radia-tion cannot be emitted if at least one interlock switch is opened.

Interlock switches can safeguard safety doors, protective covers,etc. Number and position of the interlock switches are system-specific.

For the marking process all interlock switches must be closed. Themessage "Error Interlock open" is displayed in the software.

After closing the interlock switch the marking process can be con-tinued after a delay of 5 seconds pressing »START«.

We recommend the interlock monitoring module for proximity safe-ty switches AES 1235 in combination with the magnetic guard doorBNS 33 and the actuating magnet BPS 33 by Schmersal.

Red light on the laser system lights up when the system power is on.

Additionalwarning lights

can be connected as external emission displays (system-specific).

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1.6 Dangers to Eyes and SkinThe laser system produces class 4 laser radiation. Infrared laser radiation is not visible for thehuman eye. Therefore eyes and skin are endangered through high-energy laser radiation.

High irradiation causes an extreme local heating and burning of the tissue. The eyes aresubject to special risks. High radiation intensity causes a local heating and burning of the cor-nea and thus a reduction or loss of sight!

Suitable safety goggles provide protection against direct, specularly reflected or diffusely scat-tered laser radiation.

Suitable safety goggles are:

• designed for the narrow wavelength range of the CO2 laser of 9.2 - 11.1 µm. See name plate of the laser system.Careful with confusions! Safety goggles for other lasers, e.g. Nd:YAG laser, do not provide adequate protection against radiation of a CO2 laser!

• designed for the power range of the CO2 laser:

• are designed for pulse operation. The pulse frequency of the laser system adjusts between 1 kHz and 40 kHz, depending on the application.

The skin can withstand higher radiation intensities than the eye. However - depending on theradiation period and radiation intensity - the tissue is destroyed through burns. Therefore pro-tect your skin by wearing adequate protective clothing! Avoid any exposure of your skin tothe laser radiation! Avoid the laser beam to get in contact with your clothing!

People within the area of the laser must wear suitable safetygoggles against laser radiation while carrying out maintenance,adjustment or service work at the open laser housing and/or openbeam delivery system!

Never look directly into the laser beam!

Videojet 3120 10 W

Videojet 3320 30 W

Videojet 3430 50 W

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1.7 Adjustment/Modification of the Marking FieldVia the software the marking field of the laser can be modified in such a way that the laser beamcan possibly be directed to the shielding or onto other components or parts. Thus, surfaces ex-posed to irradiation can be damaged or destroyed.

A password is required for changing the marking field (if the password protection has been ac-tivated in the software). The password can be changed subsequently by a user authorized forthe corresponding user level.

We explicitly point out that the person who will fulfil a modification of the marking field,will assume the full responsibility for any consequential damages and problems!

Laserradiation

If, as a result of the modification, the laser beam gets accessible the com-plete laser system is set to class 4 (see section “Laser Classes” on page 2).

Caution Fire and explosion hazard if there are flammable materials or explosiveatmospheres within the area of the laser beam.

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1.8 Safety Information for Zinc Selenide Lenses

Zinc SelenideThis material contains components which are dangerous to health!

Zinc selenide is toxic when inhaled or ingested. Dust may lead to irritation of the eyes and therespiratory system. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling zinc selenide. Wash hands thor-oughly afterwards.

For detailed information see safety data sheet in the chapter "Appendix".

ThoriumThorium is a potential health hazard when inhaled or ingested. The thorium layer is embeddedwithin other layers within the lens. Thus no radioactive material can escape from the coatingas long as the lens is intact. Avoid any surface scratches of the lens.

In case of a broken lens......do not inhale material particles! In case of breaking of the laser scan lens please collect thefragments wearing gloves (avoid raising dust when sweeping up the pieces), pack the frag-ments into a closed plastic bag and send them back to us for disposal.

Maintenance of the Laser Scan LensInformation concerning the maintenance of the laser scan lens can be found in chapter "Main-tenance", section "Cleaning the Laser Scan Lens".

Please contact us if more information is required.

Caution The laser scan lens consists of coated zinc selenide and contains anextremely small amount of the radioactive substance thorium. This applies toall CO2 laser marking systems available on the market.

Note There is no danger of radiation during normal handling and cleaning ofthe optical system!

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1.9 Fire and Explosion Hazard

1.10 Electrical SafetyThe laser system was designed in accordance with the general rules of technology includingregulations EN 60950-1, part 1 »Information technology equipment - Safety« and EN 60825,part 1 »Safety of laser systems«.

Laserradiation

The high output power of a class 4 laser can inflame various materials.Therefore, while performing maintenance and service work at the open la-ser housing and/or open beam delivery system, make sure that fire protec-tion measures were taken before starting the works!

Paper (circuit diagrams, leaflets, posters on the walls, etc.), curtains whichare not impregnated fire retardently, wooden boards or similar flammablematerials can easily be inflamed by direct or reflected laser radiation.

Make sure that the working area of the laser system is free from contain-ers with flammable or explosive solvents or cleaning agents! Unin-tended exposure of a container to intensive invisible laser radiation mighteasily cause fires or explosions.

Caution During works at the open laser housing alive components are accessible!

Make sure that rules and regulations for works on alive components are al-ways observed!

All works at the open laser housing, especially at electrical components,must only be performed by specially trained personnel!

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1.11 Decomposition Products

An exhaust unit also prevents contamination and gradual destruction of optical elements of thebeam delivery system by dust particles. We offer different exhaust units as accessories.

Caution When treating materials with laser radiation decomposition products are pro-duced which are dangerous to health!

Through vaporization of materials fine dust and vapors are produced whichmight include hazardous decomposition products depending on type andcomposition of the respective materials.

Therefore we highly recommend to install an exhaust unit according to the re-spective requirements which is equipped with special dust and activated char-coal filters to ensure that the decomposition products are sucked off wherethey are produced.

Protect yourself and your colleagues against hazardous decompositionproducts!

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1.12 Warning and Information Labels

Label/Symbol Position

on the side cover of the laser system

on the marking head

on the front and side covers of the laser system

on the back of the laser system

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

PULSED CO2 LASER

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TODIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCTEN60825-1:10.03

AVERAGE POWER: 100 W MAXIMUMPEAK PULSE POWER: 500 W MAXIMUMPULSE DURATION: 6 ms MAXIMUMWAVELENGTH: 9.2µm - 11.1 µm

AVOID EXPOSURE

IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

Warning!Disconnect the

mains supply beforeremoving this cover

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Chapter 2Installation

2 Installation

2.1 Installation and Start-upInstallation and start-up of the laser system require profound knowledge and experience.Therefore it should be accomplished by personnel of Videojet Technologies Inc. or one of theirrepresentatives only.

In order to facilitate quick and easy start-up please prepare the place of erection such that thesystem can be installed:

• Proceed as described in section "Unpacking" (page 14).

• Please provide all connections - as described in section "Installation Conditions" and in the documents you received upon order handling - in time.

In case of questions please contact us.

2.2 Transport and StorageThe laser system is a precision-made instrument and includes numerous electronic and opticalcomponents. Please avoid any mechanical stress (shock, vibrations, etc.) on the laser system!

In case of questions concerning transport and storage please contact us.

TransportSwitch off the laser system before transport and disconnect mains connection!

StorageStore the laser system in a vertical position and protected against dust and humidity. Never ex-pose the laser system or one of its components to direct sunlight! The storage temperaturemust be between -10 °C and +70 °C. The air humidity must be between 10 % to 90 %.

Note The company operating the laser system is responsible for the safe use ofthe laser system, especially for meeting the local codes and regulationsregarding the operation of laser systems and their components (beam pro-tection, exhaust system, cooling, etc.).

Videojet Technologies Inc. does not accept responsibility for any damagesdue to misuse of equipment, incorrect operation or negligence.

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2.3 Unpacking

1. Follow the unpacking procedure shown in the leaflet enclosed in the shipping box of the lasersystem.

2. Check all parts for damage during transport.In case of damage please inform the forwarding agent and Videojet Technologies Inc. ortheir representative immediately in writing. Keep the packaging material and note damageson the inside and outside.

3. Transport the laser system to the intended place of installation.

4. Protect the laser system and all components from dust and humidity until installation.

Please ensure that the packaging material is disposed of according to localregulations!

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2.4 Installation ConditionsSpace RequiredThe standard dimensions of the laser system can be found in the drawings in the chapter "Ap-pendix".

For systems manufactured according to special customer requirements this information can befound in the erection plan or the dimension and data sheets you received upon order handling.

ConnectionsThe laser system requires a mains connection. Information on the type, number and referencevalues of the connections can be found in the terminal diagrams you have received upon orderhandling.

The power connection cable of the laser system is 3 m long. Make sure that the adequate pow-er sockets are in range.

Compressed air (15 l/min at 2.6 bar) is required if the optional air curtain for protecting the lensfrom contamination is used. The compressed air must be free from oil and humidity.

EMCThe laser system has been designed to meet the requirements for electromagnetic compatibil-ity according to EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-4 (immunity and emission for industrial environ-ments).

Make sure that all cables going to the laser system are screened and that the ground screensare connected correctly within the system after the cables have passed the grommets in therear panel. To correctly terminate the ground screens a chassis grounding block is provided tothe left-hand side of the ACC.

In case of questions concerning connection according to EMC please contact Videojet Tech-nologies Inc.

Ambient Conditions

Temperature range: 5 - 40 °C

Air humidity: 10 - 90 %, non condensing

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2.5 CoolingThe internal liquid/air cooling system of the laser system is designed to supply sufficient coolingfor all operational modes.

Make sure that there is sufficient air exchange at the installation site to ensure heat dissipation.

2.6 Exhaust UnitIn order to remove marking residues which might be dangerous to health we recommend in-stalling a exhaust unit. The exhaust unit is to be installed such that marking particles are suckedoff directly at the place of the formation.

In addition a exhaust unit prevents that dust particles gradually destroy optical components ofthe laser system.

We offer exhaust units as accessories. If an exhaust unit is part of the complete delivery pleasefind further information in the enclosed operation manual of the exhaust unit.

2.7 Interfaces of the Laser System

Network interface Connection of the integrated controller (handheld). Electricalpower for the controller is supplied by the switched-on laser sys-tem.

Connection of a PC for controlling via Smart Graph software.

Interlock circuit(Label IL)

The interlock circuit is used to safeguard the laser system. If oneof the interlock switches connected to the interlock circuit opensthe marking stops immediately. The marking cannot be continueduntil all interlock switches are closed and »START« is pressed onthe controller/in the software.

The closed interlock circuit is supplied with a voltage of +30 V bythe laser system.

Customer interface The general assignment of the customer interface can be found inchapter "Appendix".

The customer-specific assignment of the customer interface canbe found in the data sheets you received upon order handling.

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2.8 Hardware and Software RequirementsTo operate the Smart Graph software properly the following hardware and software require-ments have to be met:

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP

• Pentium® IV processor > 2 GHz

• 1024 MB RAM

• CD-ROM drive (optional – only if Smart Graph shall be installed using CD-ROM)

• 200 MB available disk space

2.9 Installation of the Smart Graph SoftwareIf a PC is part of the delivery the Smart Graph Software is installed already.

To install the Smart Graph Software please follow the steps as described below:

1. Insert the Smart Graph Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

2. Select »Run« from the start-menu of your Windows operating system.

3. Enter CD:\setup.exe in the text field and follow the instructions of the InstallShield wizard(CD is a place holder for the letter of the CD-ROM drive in your PC).

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Chapter 3Description of the Laser System

3 Description of the Laser System

3.1 Functioning of the Vector-Scanning Laser SystemThe CO2-laser (1) working in pulsed operation produces an infrared invisible laser beam. withsmall diameter. The laser beam is focussed by a lens (2) in order to pass through the arm (3).

Via several beam turning mirrors (4) the laser beam reaches the marking head (5). Two mov-able mirrors (6) deflect it such that it passes over the lines of the opened template on the prod-uct. The lines are divided into vectors (X and Y coordinates). The line up of vectors producesa marking on the product, the laser »writes« on the product surface. The calculation of vectorsand the control of the laser is performed by the Advanced Controller Card (ACC).

The deflected laser beam is focussed again onto the product surface (8) by a laser scan lens(7). Generally the marking is produced at the focus of the lens.

Figure 3-1: Functioning of the vector-scanning laser system

1

2

34

5

67

8

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3.2 The Laser Beam SourceA sealed-off CO2-laser serves as beam source for the laser system. Inside the laser sourceCO2-molecules are stimulated by a radio-frequency voltage to emit infrared laser radiation.

The generated laser radiation is reflected between two facing mirrors, and by means of stimu-lated emission the laser radiation is amplified.

The end mirror reflects 100 % of the radiation while the other mirror - the output coupler - re-flects only about 80 % of the laser radiation, which means that 20 % are coupled out for themarking process.

3.3 The Marking HeadAfter the laser beam has passed the arm it reaches the marking head. Two movable mirrorsare located inside the marking head which deflect the laser beam vertically and horizontally.

The X and Y axes of the coordinate system of the marking field are defined by the position ofthe marking head. A translation or rotation of the marking head also translates or rotates theaxes of the coordinate system. X and Y axes in relation to the marking head are defined asdisplayed in the following figure:

Figure 3-2: The coordinate system

marking field

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3.4 The Marking of the Product SurfaceThe marking of the product surface is performed by the effect of intense laser radiation on theproduct material.

The laser beam is focussed onto the product surface and heats up the topmost layer of the ma-terial, which causes a color change or a vaporization of the topmost dye layer.

The symbols and characters which shall be marked on the product are subdivided into vectorstrokes (1). Each vector stroke is again subdivided into smaller vectors.

When the laser beam jumps from one stroke to the next (2) the laser is switched off and theproduct is not marked.

Figure 3-3: Strokes and jumps

3.5 The Laser ParametersParameters are used to adapt the laser system to different materials. These parameters haveto be determined and adjusted for each application in order to achieve the best possible mark-ing quality.

Determining the correct parameters requires profound knowledge and experience, becausethe parameters highly depend on the application and the material which shall be marked. Incase of questions please contact us.

The parameters for individual materials are combined in parameter sets. Parameter sets canbe generated and altered either with the integrated controller or the Smart Graph software. Fordetailed information on the parameters please refer to the respective chapters.

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3.6 The Structure of the Laser SystemThe laser system is equipped with an articulated arm (1). The marking head (2) is located atthe end of this arm. The system is controlled via the integrated controller in the control panel(3) or via the Smart Graph software on a PC.

Figure 3-4: The laser system Videojet 3430

1 2

3

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3.7 Data and Signal ProcessingThe Advanced Controller Card (ACC) is the main circuit board of the laser system. The ACCcontains two processors controlling the complete system.

PowerPC (PPC): The PPC uses the main memory (128 MB) and controls part of the interfaces.On the PPC the AOS is running under Linux and communicates via different interfaces (ether-net, USB) with the connected external control units. For integrating the laser system into exist-ing installations the AOS provides various functions and can be adapted to the required taskvia a programming language (TCL). In the marking process the AOS generates data from theexisting templates to be transferred to the second processor.

Digital Signal Processor (DSP): The DSP processes the data coming from the AOS and gen-erates position data for the marking head in order to control the movement of the laser beamaccording to the template settings. The position data are transferred to the MHI board (markinghead interface) and converted into mirror movements via the ISD (intelligent servo driver). Atthe same time the laser is switched on and off.

Additionally the DSP controls the fast inputs for trigger signals and incremental encoder per-mitting precisely positioned markings on moving products.

The different interfaces and their processing by the ACC board are displayed in the followingfigure:

Figure 3-5: Data and signal processing of the laser system

Laser system Marking head

Memory

Ethernet 1

USB

CustomerInterface

Ethernet 2

Serial

LVDS

IOEB (optional)

ACC

CAN

PPC DSP

MMC

FPGA

Laser

MHI ISD

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3.8 Technical Data

Unit Videojet 3430

Laser type sealed CO2-Laser

Operating modes pulsed 1 kHz - 40 kHz

Laser class 4

Laser power typ. W = 50

Max. power consumption kW 1.8

Supply voltage VAC 100 - 120 and 200 - 240; 1-phase

Mains frequency Hz 50 / 60

Fuse A 20 (100 - 120 V); 10 (200 - 240 V)

Ambient temperature °C 5 - 40(for special requirements please contact us)

Humidity % 10 - 90; non codensing

Excitation RF

Weight (typical) kg 134

Sealing IP 65

Wavelength µm 9.2 - 11.1

Marking speeda mm/s 30,000

Speed of production line m/s 0 - 12

Characters/Second a max. 2,000

Focal length of focusing lens mm (") 125 (4.92); 200 (7.87)

Focus diameter µm 0.25; 0.43(depending on the installed optics)

Line width depends on the materialand the laser parameters

Fonts (character sets) any standard font(special characters on demand

for additional charge)

Cooling integrated liquid/air cooling

Control m integrated control panel and/or IBM-compatible PC with Smart Graph-Software

under Windows 2000 or XP

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Due to our policy of continuous improvement, technical data is subject to change without no-tice.

Interfaces Network interfaces, USB

a. Any statements referring to marked characters or actual markings are typical values. These values highly depend on the material and may only be taken as a guideline. These are no specifications

Unit Videojet 3430

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3.9 Working Distance and Marking Field

Marking Head SHL-100

Output optic:Focal length f

125 mm(4.92 ")

200 mm(7.87 ")

working distance 117 mm 200 mm

max. width (A) 84.4 mm 135 mm

max. height (B) 87.3 mm 139.6 mm

width of max. rectangle (a) 59.7 mm 95.5 mm

height of max. rectangle (b) 87.3 mm 139.6 mm

max. rectangle: marking field

42.2 x 43.63 mm2 67.52 x 69.81 mm2

Working Distance

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Chapter 4Operating the Laser System

4 Operating the Laser System

4.1 Operation of the Laser SystemDepending on your requirements there are several ways to generate a marking template andstart the marking process. The laser system can be operated:

• via the integrated controller (Handheld) or

• using a PC with the Smart Graph software.

Integrated controller (also called "Handheld")

The controller gives you easy access to the controls of thelaser system. It permits you to:

• generate or alter a marking job.

• generate and alter templates (limited).

• adjust the laser parameters.

• configure the laser system.

Smart Graph software The Smart Graph software runs on your personal computerunder Windows 2000 or XP. With the Smart Graph softwareyou can access the full range of fonts, logos and tools to cre-ate even complex layouts and preview the marking on yourmonitor. In addition you can access all laser parameters andsystem settings.

Using the Smart Graph software you can transfer the createdtemplates directly to the laser system.

Note For connecting the integrated controller and a PC simultaneously theoptional IOEB board with its second network interface is required.

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4.2 Marking ElementsThe following elements must be defined in order to mark a product:

The combination of the four elements marking content, parameter set, product registration andpositioning within a template offers the possibility to adapt the marking to different markingtasks in a very short period of time.

Examples:

• You want to mark a certain text on synthetic material instead of paper. Hence you change your parameter set from »paper« to »synthetic material«.

• You want to change the position of the marking on you product. For that you just change the positioning data directly in your template or in the user interface »Laser Operation« under »Marking adjustment«.

Marking Contents The marking content defines the layout of the marking, e.g. textelements, logos, serial numbers, fonts, etc.

Parameter Set Parameter sets adjust the laser system to the respective materialof the product. A parameter set contains e.g. information on thelaser power or the marking speed.

Product Registation The product registration contains all data necessary to detect theproduct and to trigger the marking process.

Positioning Data The positioning data defines the positioning and the size of themarking on the product.

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4.3 The Control Panel

No. Type Function

S1 Isolator switch applies the mains power for the laser system.

S2 Key switch applies the enable signal for the laser beam source. Themarking process can be started.

Note:Remove the key if switched off to protect the system fromunauthorized operation!

S3 E-Stop immediate stop of the marking process, all mayor compo-nents are disconnected from the power supply.

L1 LEDs-red-

are on when the power supplies are on.

L2 LED-white-

• flashes during initialization of the laser system.

• is on after completing the initialization.

L3 LED-yellow-

flashes in case of malfunction.

S1S2

S3

L1

L3L2

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4.4 System States of the Laser SystemOn the controller and in the Smart Graph software the current laser system state is displayed.

There are the following system states:

System State Description

Initialize The control components of the laser system are started.

Key-switch open The initialisation is complete. The system can now be started byclosing the key-switch.

Laser start-up After closing the key-switch the laser and the cooling system areactivated.

Laser ready The laser system is ready for marking.

Prepare for marking After pressing »START« the laser requires a preparation time,the length depends on the template contents and the configura-tion.

Marking The current marking content is marked onto the product.

Laser radiation is emitted! Make sure that the safety instructions are observed.

Standby If no marking is carried out for some time the laser switches tostandby in order to relieve the system components.

Interlock open The safety circuit is interrupted (e.g. protective door open). Amarking process is stopped immediately, the shutter is closed.Marking is only possible with closed safety circuit and after»START« has been pressed on the controller/in the software.

Error An error occurred. To continue operation the error must be con-firmed. Information on the error can be found on page »Mes-sages«.

Fatal error A fatal error occurred and has deactivated the system. This errorcannot be confirmed and the operation cannot be continued.The laser system has to be turned off. Information on the errorcan be found on page »Messages«.

Service mode This system state enables service and maintenance work andmust only be used by especially trained personnel.

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4.5 Switch-On/Off of the Supply UnitSwitch-On1. Make sure that the safety instructions are observed.

2. If installed: Switch on the exhaust unit.

3. Make sure that the key switch is in position »0«. Put main switch (S1) to position »I«. The red LEDs are on. The white LED flashes, indicating the initialization of the laser system.This process can take 1 to 2 minutes. After that the system is ready for operation and thewhite LED is on.

4. Switch on the key switch.The laser is ready.

Switch-Off1. Stop the marking process.

2. Turn the key switch to position »0«.

3. Turn the main switch to position »0«.The LEDs are turned off.

4. If installed: Switch off the exhaust unit.

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4.6 Data Transmission

4.6.1 Connecting Cable

For connecting the components of the laser system the following cables are used:

Note For connecting the integrated controller and a PC simultaneously theoptional IOEB board with its second network interface is required.

PC (Smart Graph software) ↔ Supply Unit: Crossover Ethernet cable

PC (Smart Graph software) ↔ Switch ↔ Supply Unit: Patch cable

X12 network

crossed ethernet cable

X12 network

patch cable

patch cable

internal networkUPLINK

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4.6.2 Definition of IP AddressOn the ACC board there is a DIP switch.

Using the DIP switch you can set the IP address as follows:

The DIP switch 1 is set to ON when the laser system is delivered.

DIP switch 1 ON: The IP address 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask 255.255.0.0 is savedin the system database. Via this address the PC or the handheldcan communicate with the laser system.

DIP switch 1 OFF: The IP address can be set in the Smart Graph software. Thus a net-work can be installed.

DIP switch

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Chapter 5Maintenance

5 Maintenance

5.1 General Notes Concerning MaintenanceThe time for maintenance of the laser system is very short. Please carry out maintenanceworks in the stated intervals.

The laser system is designed such that maintenance can be performed safely.

Caution • Maintenance has to be performed by instructed operating and mainte-nance personnel only!

• For reasons of safety make sure that the key-switch is turned to '0', the key is withdrawn and the mains is disconnected!

• Document the regular maintenance in the maintenance protocols in this chapter! Non-conformance with the maintenance plan might result in limi-tations of warranty.

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5.2 Maintenance PlanThe maintenance intervals are laid out for a use of the laser system of approximately 10 hoursdaily and regular dirty work area.

If the time of daily use should exceed 10 hours continuously or in case of very dirty ambientconditions please shorten the maintenance intervals accordingly. In case of questions pleasecontact Videojet Technologies Inc. or one of their representatives.

All maintenance works are described in the following sections.

Note:We offer special training seminars for maintenance and service personnel. In case of questionsplease contact Videojet Technologies Inc. or one of their representatives.

Maintenance Interval Measures

Weekly or as required Check the output optic for dust and dirt. Clean thelens in case of dust or stains.

Monthly or when control lamplights up

If installed: Exchange the filter bag inside the exhaustunit (refer to manual of the exhaust unit).

Every three months

(more frequently when operatedin dirty ambient conditions)

Carry out a visual inspection of the laser system.Clean the external surfaces if necessary.

Open the cover and check the inner part for dust,damage of components or leakage of the coolingwater system.

Check the level of cooling water, and top up the cool-ant, if necessary.

Clean the radiator of the cooling system.

Every six months If installed: Exchange the charcoal filter inside theexhaust unit (refer to manual of the exhaust unit).

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5.3 Cleaning External Surfaces

Special Tools Required for This ProcedureNone

Materials Required for This Procedure• Mild detergent solution

• Non-abrasive cleaning cloths

• Container for detergent solution

Procedure1. Turn the On/Off Keyswitch to the Off (O) position.

2. Turn the Mains Isolator switch to the Off (O) position.

3. Disconnect the Mains Cable.

4. If used: Turn Off the compressed air supply to the air curtain.

5. Mix a mild detergent solution in accordance with the detergent manufacturer’s recommen-dations.

6. Dampen the cloth with detergent solution and use it to clean external surfaces of the cabinetand control panel. Ensure that water does not enter the cooling vents, beam shroud or con-taminate the Output Optic Assembly.

Note DO NOT USE DETERGENT TO CLEAN THE LENS !

For cleaning of the Output Optic Assembly, refer to “Cleaning the OutputOptic” on page 38 and “Cleaning Optical Surfaces” on page 39.

Note Do not allow the mains cable to come into contact with wet surfaces.

Notes • Under no circumstances must you use abrasive or cleaning fluid materials as this will degrade the protective coating and may irreparably damage the screen display.

• Do not use water jets, hoses or running water.

• The keypad and display screen can be wiped with a lightly dampened cloth.

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5.4 Cleaning the Output OpticIt is strongly recommended that a thorough understanding of “Cleaning Optical Surfaces” onpage 39 be attained before handling or cleaning optics. Peak performance and efficiency of op-tical systems are only possible when the surfaces of optical components are absolutely free ofcontamination. A thin film of oily substance or specks of dust can result in the laser beam dam-aging the optic or mirror. This will be seen as deterioration in mark intensity or clarity.

IndicationsThis procedure should be carried out when:

• Inspection of the Output Optic Assembly reveals surface contamination

• Mark quality has deteriorated


Materials Required for This Procedure• Lens tissues

• Soft paper towel (non-perfumed) for wiping hands

• Disposable lint-free cotton gloves

• Spectroscopic-grade cleaning fluid, such as isopropyl alcohol or acetone

• Pure distilled water




4. Clean the Output Optic Assembly using the procedure in “Cleaning Optical Surfaces” on page39.

5. The system is ready to use.

Note Avoid carrying out this procedure unnecessarily.

Notes • Under no circumstances must you use excessive pressure.

• Frequently replace the lens tissue.

• Ensure that the Air Curtain ‘air holes’ are clean and clear.

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5.4.1 Cleaning Optical Surfaces

Special Tools Required for This Procedure• Photographic blower-brush

• Medicine-type dropper

Materials Required for This Procedure• Lens tissues

• Soft paper towel (non-perfumed) for wiping hands

• Disposable lint-free cotton gloves

• Spectroscopic-grade cleaning fluid, such as isopropyl alcohol or acetone

• Pure distilled water

Procedure1. Thoroughly wash your hands to remove oil, perspiration and particles, then rinse away all

traces of soap. Wear lint-free, clean cotton gloves for added protection of the Output OpticAssembly.

2. It may be necessary to remove an optical component from its mount or holder to give fullaccess for cleaning. Hold the component by its edges and never touch the optical surfaceother than to clean it.

3. If there is visible dust, lint, or other particulate material on the optical surface, gently blowand brush it off with a photographic blower-brush.

4. Gently crumple three lens tissues to form a single ball of tissue.

5. Moisten the ball of tissue by applying cleaning fluid from the medicine-type dropper.

6. Apply the ball to the optical surface and wipe it, smoothly and gently, across the surface.Discard the ball in case abrasive particles have adhered to it.

7. Repeat as required, using a clean ball of tissue for each rotation.

Note Avoid carrying out this procedure unnecessarily.

Notes • It is strongly recommended that a thorough understanding of this section be attained before handling or cleaning optics.

• Peak performance and efficiency of optical systems is only possible when the surfaces of optical components are free of contamination. A thin film of oily substance or specks of dust can substantially reduce system perfor-mance. This will be seen as deterioration in mark intensity or clarity.

• Incorrect handling can also damage Hard Coated Optical surfaces.

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8. When the cleaning fluid evaporates from the optical surface without leaving any trace of con-tamination, the surface is clean.

Notes • If, after several strokes, the surface is still contaminated, or appears to be severely scratched or burnt, replace the Output Optic Assembly with a ser-viceable item.

• If the optic has been contaminated with sugar or similar crystalline sub-stance, use lens tissues moistened with pure distilled (de-ionised) water and allow it to dry before using cleaning fluid. Do not rub the Output Optic Assembly as damage may be caused by abrasive particles.

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5.5 Cleaning Sensors


Materials Required for This Procedure• Mild detergent solution

• Cleaning cloths

• Container for detergent solution




4. Mix a mild detergent solution in accordance with the detergent manufacturer’s recommen-dations.

5. Wipe the sensor with a damp cloth using the mild detergent solution to remove contaminationfrom the input/output windows.


Notes • Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or cleaning fluids that could dam-age the sensor.

• Always observe cleaning instructions provided in the sensor documenta-tion.

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5.6 Internal Cooling System

5.6.1 Coolant Top-up

Special Tools Required for This Procedure• Screwdriver—flat blade

• Pouring jug

• Funnel with flexible extension

Materials Required for This Procedure• 20% concentration of coolant with water (SUPER COLDMASTER CONCENTRATE by

Comma Oil & Chemicals Ltd., see safety data sheet in chapter "Appendix").

• Absorbent paper




4. Turn the two front access panel locking catches 90º anticlockwise to unlock. Lift off the accesspanel and place to one side.

5. Examine the coolant reservoir. Top up to the reservoir shoulder if it is less than 2/3 full.

6. Replace the reservoir lid loosely to prevent reservoir collapse.

7. Mop up any spillage.

8. Examine the radiator matrix for dust blockage. Refer to “Cleaning the Radiator” on page 43for further details.

9. Refit and lock the front access panel.

Reservoir Lid

Minimum Level

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5.6.2 Cleaning the Radiator

Special Tools Required for This Procedure• Screwdriver—flat blade

• Hexagonal key 3 mm

• Dust mask

• Industrial vacuum cleaner

Materials Required for This ProcedureNone

Procedure1. Turn the On/Off Keyswitch to Off (O) position.

2. Turn the Mains Isolator switch to Off (O).


4. Turn the two front access panel locking catches 90º anticlockwise to unlock. Lift off the accesspanel and place to one side.

5. Remove the two socket head screws and washers at the top of the radiator.

6. Tilt the radiator forward until it is horizontal.

Notes • Please call your local distributor if the coolant reservoir contains pale or straw coloured liquid.

• Up to a maximum of 100 ml of plain water can be added to the cooling sys-tem if you run out of coolant solution.

Warning • Treat all waste as hazardous to health.

• Always wear a dust mask when performing this procedure.

• Do not use compressed air to blow dust from the radiator matrix.

Securing screw

Securing screw

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7. Use the vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the radiator matrix, taking care not to dam-age the cooling fins.

8. Raise the radiator and refit the two socket head screws and washers.

9. Check the coolant level and top up if necessary. Refer to “Internal Cooling System” on page42 for further details.

10. Refit and lock the front access panel.


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5.7 Update of the Smart Graph SoftwareTo update the Smart Graph Software follow these steps:

1. Start your PC.

2. Exit the Smart Graph Software (if the Smart Graph Software is not loaded automatically skipstep 2).

3. Put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

4. Left click on »Start« in the menu bar of you Windows operating system.

5. Left click on »Run«.

6. Enter CD:\setup.exe in the text field and follow the instructions of the InstallShield wizard(CD is a place holder for the letter of the CD-ROM drive in your PC).

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5.8 Protocols for Maintenance, Repair and ReplacementIt is strongly recommended that accurate records are kept of maintenance, repair and replace-ment procedures.

On the following pages you will find forms to record all maintenance tasks specified. Copiescan be made and used to keep an ongoing record of the procedures recommended throughoutthe life of the laser system.

You will also find forms to record the repairs and replacements. The records will provide a use-ful tool in anticipating future maintenance requirements and in determining cost of ownershipof the laser system.

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Inspection and Cleaning of the Output OpticMaintenance interval: Weekly or as required

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Exchange of Filter of the Exhaust Unit(if installed)

Maintenance interval: Monthly or when control lamp lights up

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Exchange of the Charcoal Filter of the Exhaust Unit(if installed)

Maintenance interval: Every six months

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Visual InspectionMaintenance interval: Every three months

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Cleaning of the SensorsMaintenance interval: Every three months or as required

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Coolant Top-upMaintenance interval: Every three months or as required

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Cleaning of the RadiatorMaintenance interval: Every three months

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Update of the Smart Graph Software

Carried out on:

Date

Carried out by:

Name

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Repair and Replacement Protocol

Laser model: Serial number:

Date:

Carried out by:

Repair or Replacement Comments

(faults, etc.)

Date:

Carried out by:


(faults, etc.)

Date:

Carried out by:


(faults, etc.)

Date:

Carried out by:


(faults, etc.)

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Chapter 6Malfunctions and Error Messages

6 Malfunctions and Error Messages

6.1 NotesIn this chapter you will find a description of possible malfunctions, their possible causes andsuitable measures for troubleshooting. In addition this chapter contains a description of all mes-sages of the laser system and suitable measures for troubleshooting. The measures statedmust be performed by instructed operation and maintenance personnel only.

Customers within the U.S.: For technical assistance please contact us at 1-800-843-3610

Outside the U.S., please contact your Videojet Technologies Inc. distributor or subsidiary forassistance.

Important Tasks for troubleshooting going beyond the ones mentioned here must beperformed by specially trained personnel only! Strictly follow the safetyinstructions!

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6.2 Malfunction Descriptions

1. The laser system stops operating. The yellow status LED is flashing.

Possible cause(s): Measures:

An error occurred. Read the error messages displayed on thecontrol panel or on the PC (Smart Graph soft-ware). Follow the remedy instructions given forthe error message on the following pages.

2. START has been pressed on the control panel or the PC but no marking is visible.


The distance between product and mark-ing head is not correct.

Check the working distance.

The lens is contaminated. Clean the lens.

The chosen parameter set is not adaptedto the material.

Select a suitable parameter set.

No trigger signal received. Check trigger input.

Wrong product registration or wrong set-ting of product registration.

Ensure proper product registration is selectedor correct the setting.

Wrong template. Ensure correct template is selected.

The laser control is defective. Please contact Videojet Technologies Inc.

3. The line width has changed (too wide/not wide enough).


The working distance between laser scanlens and product has changed.

Adjust the working distance to the value statedin the data sheets.

Wrong parameter set or wrong setting ofparameters.

Use the right parameter set or correct theparameters.

The product surface or the product mate-rial has changed.

Adjust the parameters to the product. In caseof questions please contact us.

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6.3 Warning Messages

W00001: Parts of the marking are beyond the marking field.Possible cause(s):Parts of the marking are beyond the user-defined marking field.

Possible effect(s):Incomplete marking.

Remedy:• Reduce size of marking.

• Expand marking field to maximum size.

• Select objective with higher focal length and thus increase the max. possible marking field.

W00002: Incomplete marking, product movement too fast.Possible cause(s):Parts of the marking contents cannot be marked since the product was not in the marking field.Usually the reason is that the marking is not executed fast enough. It is also possible that thestart delay has been set too short causing the marking to be started too late. The start delaymust be set so that in the moment of triggering no part of the marking is yet within the markingfield.

Possible effect(s):Incomplete marking. This applies to all individual markings for which this message is displayed.

Remedy:• Increase distance of start delay. Usually this requires the sensors to be adjusted.

• Optimize parameters so that the marking can be executed faster.

• Reduce size of marking so that it can be executed faster.

• Select speed-optimized font.

• If possible, increase marking field by selecting a different objective.

W00003: AOS does not send data after trigger (>10ms).Possible cause(s):After the trigger it took more than 10 ms before the AOS sent marking data.

Possible effect(s):Faulty marking.

Remedy:In case this error occurs in released versions it must be reported to the technical support group.

W00004: Delayed data from the AOS.Possible cause(s):During the marking process it took more than 500 µs before the AOS sent new data.

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If the AOS does not sent the data as fast as they are marked artificial pauses are added to themarking. This causes the laser to be switched off even within an vector stroke and switched onagain as soon as data are available. For this process Laser-On-Delay and Laser-Off-Delay areused.

Possible effect(s):There might be small burns within vector strokes of the marking.

Remedy:Increase the values of the start delay or trigger delay. Thus more data can be processed beforethe marking execution is started.

W00005: Trigger lost.Possible cause(s):Trigger queue overflow, a new trigger had to be rejected.That means that the trigger signals are coming in faster than they can be processed. The trig-ger queue is a buffer for trigger signals. If it is full and more signals are coming in this warningis displayed.

Possible effect(s):The product that has released the trigger is not marked. This applies to each product for whichthe message is displayed.

Remedy:• Since the trigger signals are coming faster than they can be processed the marking time has

to be reduced.

• If the marking time cannot be reduced any more the throughput has to be reduced.

• If you can preclude that there are too many regular trigger signals there might be mistrig-gers. If e.g. the marking takes 50 ms and there is definitely each 100 ms a new product and thus a new trigger then the trigger signal is interfered. In this case the blocking should be checked which usually should be 90 % of the minimum time between two trigger signals. In the example this would be 90 ms.

W00006: Incorrect index step selected.Possible cause(s):Internal error: A not initialized index step has been selected. The system uses the previouslyselected index step.

Possible effect(s):Parameters are not used for marking as previously set.


W09008: Parts of the marking are not within the marking field of the markinghead.Possible cause(s):Parts of the marking are outside the ellipse representing the maximum marking field of the

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marking head.

Possible effect(s):Possibly incorrect marking.

Remedy:• Reduce size of marking.

• Select objective with higher focal length.

• Reposition template and make sure all items are within the marking field.

W09016: Communication error ACC -> FM/MHI: inadmissible commandPossible cause(s):ACC sent a command to the marking head which is not admitted in the current mode.

Possible effect(s):Marking possibly incorrect.


W09017: Communication error ACC -> FM/MHI: unknown commandPossible cause(s):ACC sent an unknown command to the marking head.



W09018: Communication error ACC -> FM/MHI: Protocol errorPossible cause(s):ACC did not keep to protocol.



W10410: The parameter set of the active template has been adjusted to the sys-tem.Possible cause(s):The parameter set of the active template contains inadmissible settings for the laser. The ap-plication database possibly belongs to a different laser system.

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Possible effect(s):The automatic adjustment affects the marking and will be taken over when saving the data-base.

Remedy:When the database has been saved this message will no longer appear.Possibly the settings of the concerned parameter set have to be modified manually.

W10411: External text: <name>: Value can only be marked once.Possible cause(s):For an external text the property "Prompt Once (warning)" has been set and it has been triedto mark the external text with the same value twice.

Remedy:Change the contents of the external text or change the property "Prompt Once (warning)".

W10503: The database format has changed. Please save system.Possible cause(s):An older database has been loaded by a new AOS.

Possible effect(s):None.

Remedy:Saving the database it is automatically converted to the new format. Then the warning mes-sage will no longer be displayed.After conversion the database cannot be read by an older AOS.

W10504: Not all previously used templates have been saved.Possible cause(s):New templates have been added to the database and selected for marking. Then the systemhas been booted without saving the changed database.

Possible effect(s):If the template marked last does not exist in the database the first template of the database isselected automatically for marking.

Remedy:Save the database after creating or importing new templates.

W10505: The template used last was not saved.Possible cause(s):A new template has been added to the database and selected for marking. Then the systemhas been booted without saving the changed database.

Possible effect(s):The template marked last does not exist in the database. The first template of the database isselected automatically for marking.

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Remedy:Save the database after creating or importing new templates.

W10506: Invalid value of absolute operating hours in SRAM.Possible cause(s):The battery buffering the SRAM is running down.

Possible effect(s):The value of the absolute operating hours corresponds to the value of the last system start.

Remedy:Check battery and replace if necessary.

W10517: According to the system database there is no marking head connectedPossible cause(s):The system database contains the entry 'MARKING_HEAD_ATTACHED=0'. Thus the markinghead is not addressed.

Possible effect(s):Marking is not possible.

Remedy:If you want to mark a marking head must be connected and the entry in the system databasehas to be changed to 'MARKING_HEAD_ATTACHED=1'. Please contact the technical supportgroup.

W10552: AllprintBasic - MsgBox:\n\r <name>Possible cause(s):This is a regular message, no error.The AllprintBasic command string triggered the output of this message.


Remedy:None.

W10555: The AllprintBasic command "Warning" has been executed.Possible cause(s):Depending on the AllprintBasic program.

Possible effect(s):Depending on the AllprintBasic program.

Remedy:Depending on the AllprintBasic program.

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W10812: Invalid SmartSP telegram 0x%XPossible cause(s):Internal communication error.



W10904: The customer interface (CI) is not supplied with 24 V by the customer.Possible cause(s):The power supply of the customer interface is not available or switched off.

Possible effect(s):• The output signals of the customer interface are invalid.

• Input signals at the customer interface are ignored.

Remedy:Check if power is supplied between terminals X16.1 and X16.5 of customer interface on ACCboard.For units equipped with CAN-IO, connect bus terminal KL9110 pin 2 or pin 6 to external 24 Vand pin3 or pin7 to external GND.

W10905: The CAN bus detected a not implemented event (<name>).Possible cause(s):Depending on the event a function to be implemented in the future has been used (e.g. CI ter-minal: reserved).



W10908: External STOP from the CI.Possible cause(s):The STOP input is supplied constantly with 0 V so that the START input is not evaluated.


Remedy:Connect STOP input to 24 V.

W10930: Connected customer interface is ignored due to a database entry.Possible cause(s):A customer interface is connected to the system. However, in the system database

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(CI_CAN_IO) it has been defined that no customer interface is to be used.

Possible effect(s):The customer interface is ignored completely.

Remedy:If the system does not require a customer interface it should be removed. If it is required theentry CI_CAN_IO of the database has to be set to '1'.

W19310: Laser cannot connect to ActiveControl with version XX. Version XX ex-pected.Possible cause(s):The version of the ActiveControl.dll installed with the Smart Graph cannot be connected to thelaser.

Possible effect(s):No connection between Smart Graph and laser.

Remedy:Use Smart Graph with corresponding ActiveControl.dll or install the software expecting the ver-sion of the ActiveControl.dll to the laser.

W55000: Defective customer interface (CI): The arrangement of the bus terminalshas been changed.Possible cause(s):The hardware configuration of the CI has been changed. (Beckhoff error)

Possible effect(s):The inputs and outputs of the customer interface do not work properly.

Remedy:Check the bus terminals of the customer interface.

W55001: Defective customer interface (CI): Incompatible bus terminal.Possible cause(s):The bus terminal used is not supported. (Beckhoff error)



W55002: Defective customer interface (CI): EEPROM errorPossible cause(s):An error occurred while saving the configuration to the EEPROM. (Beckhoff error)

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W55003: Defective customer interface (CI): Connection error between bus termi-nals.Possible cause(s):There has been a communication error between the Beckhoff terminals. (Terminal ERROR)(Beckhoff error)



W55004: Customer interface (CI): Unknown error (XX, XX)Possible cause(s):The bus coupler of the customer interface (CI) has sent an undocumented error.



W58100: Customer interface (CI): CAN bus warning limit exceededPossible cause(s):The bus coupler of the customer interface received too many error frames successively.


Remedy:• Check bus terminals of the customer interface.

• Check wiring of CAN bus.

W58101: Customer interface (CI): CAN bus OFFPossible cause(s):The CAN bus has not been connected correctly to the bus coupler of the customer interface.


Remedy:Check wiring of the CAN bus.

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W58102: Customer interface (CI): CAN bus transmission buffer overflowPossible cause(s):The CAN bus has not been connected correctly to the bus coupler of the customer interface.



W58103: Customer interface (CI): CAN bus receiving buffer overflowPossible cause(s):Internal error of bus coupler.


Remedy:Exchange bus coupler.

W58104: Customer interface (CI): CAN bus incorrect PDO lengthPossible cause(s):Internal communication error.



W58105: Customer interface (CI): Sync of CAN bus delayed or failed.Possible cause(s):The CAN bus has not been connected correctly to the bus coupler of the customer interface.



W58106: Customer interface (CI): Guarding of CAN bus delayed or failed.Possible cause(s):The CAN bus has not been connected correctly to the bus coupler of the customer interface.


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Remedy:Check wiring of CAN bus.

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6.4 Error Messages

E00100: Critical error SP.Possible cause(s):Fatal internal error: A not initialized interrupt has been called or similar.

Possible effect(s):The system is stopped and must be switched off.


E00101: Stack error SP.Possible cause(s):Fatal internal error: Stack overflow.

Possible effect(s):The system is stopped and must be switched off.


E00102: SP received unknown command from AOS.Possible cause(s):Internal communication error on the ACC. In most cases this error indicates a version conflict.

Possible effect(s):Possibly incorrect markings.

Remedy:Check versions, use new MMC if necessary.

E00103: Timing error SP.Possible cause(s):Fatal internal error: Internal timing was not met.



E00104: AOS sends repeatedly data with delayPossible cause(s):During one marking the AOS needed more than 20 times more than 500 µs to send new data.The marking is aborted. See also warning W00004.

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Possible effect(s):Marking not possible.

Remedy:Change the parameters so that the marking is carried out slower.

E00105: Marking aborted, product movement too fast.Possible cause(s):The marking has been aborted because more than 50 vectors cannot be marked since theproduct has already left the marking field. Usually this is caused by too slow marking.It is also possible that the start distance is too small and the marking is started too late. Thestart distance should always be long enough so that no part of the marking is in the markingfield at the trigger moment. See also W00002.

Possible effect(s):The marking is not complete. The system is stopped.

Remedy:• Enlarge the start distance correspondingly, usually by moving the sensors.

• Optimize the parameters so that the marking can be carried out faster.

• Reduce marking so that it can be marked faster.

• Select a font which has been speed optimized.

• Enlarge the marking field by using a different objective if possible.

E00200: Laser not ready.Possible cause(s):• Faulty cable to voltage supply of the laser.

• Relay for voltage supply of the laser did not switch.

• No enable for RF PSU (50 W laser only).

• Faulty connecting cable between laser and ACC.


Remedy:Check LED "Laser Ready". If it is off after switching the laser on there is no voltage supply ofthe laser. The cause can be a broken cable or a defective relay. -> Check cable and relay andreplace if necessary.If the LED is on the cable between laser and ACC might be defective. -> Check cable andreplace if necessary.

50 W laser system:• Check 48 VDC to RF PSU.

• Check enable signal.

• Check RF PSU.

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E00201: Laser supply: voltage too high or too lowPossible cause(s):Faulty power supply module or incorrect voltage setting.


Remedy:• Check voltage, adjust setting if necessary (30 V to ACC3, 48 V to RF PSU) or exchange

power supply module.

• If the voltage is OK check contacts in the laser head.

E00202: Laser overtemperaturePossible cause(s):• Insufficient cooling.

• Broken cable.


Remedy:• Check cooling system.

• Check signal cable between ACC and laser/heatswitches.

E00203: Unknown laser beam sourcePossible cause(s):Incorrect entry in system database; OS sends invalid laser type ID

E00204: General errorPossible cause(s):Fault in the RF circuit orVoltage too high/low orOvertemperature (>60 °C)

Possible effect(s):Internal switch-off of laser beam source.

E00205: Internal cooling circuit: Flow too lowPossible cause(s):• Problems within the cooling circuit of the system.

• Faulty coolant flow switch.

Possible effect(s):Overheating of the system.

Remedy:• Check coolant level and pump operation.

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• Check coolant flow switch and cable.

• Check fuseboard operation, ACC interface and cables to ACC.

E00206: RF circuit: VSWR faultPossible cause(s):• Mis-match between RF PSU and laser tube.

• Faulty RF cable or laser tube.

• Faulty RF PSU.

Possible effect(s):No or reduced laser tube output.

Remedy:• Check RF cable.

• Check RF PSU operation.

• Check laser tube operation.

• Check ACC interface board operation and cables.

E00207: RF circuit: OvermodulationPossible cause(s):• System software error.

• RF PSU faulty.

• Faulty cables between ACC, ACC interface board and RF PSU.

Possible effect(s):Intermittent tube output.

Remedy:• Check modulation output to RF PSU.

• Check cable between ACC and RF PSU.

• Check RF PSU operation.

• Check ACC interface board operation.

• Check ACC operation.

E00208: RF circuit: Incorrect RF PSU powerPossible cause(s):• Faulty RF PSU.

• Faulty ACC interface board or faulty cables.

• No jump link on JP1 on ACC interface board.

Possible effect(s):Low laser tube output.

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Remedy:• Check RF PSU operation.

• Check ACC interface board operation.

E00209: Back reflectionPossible cause(s):Closed beam path, laser light is reflected back into the laser.

E09000: Marking head: Temperature of FM/MHI assembly group too high.Possible cause(s):The temperature of the FM or MHI board has exceeded the maximum value.


Remedy:• Improve cooling of the marking head, clean cooling fins if necessary.

• Increase distance between markings if possible.

• Check internal fan operation.

E09001: Marking head: Supply voltage too low.Possible cause(s):The supply voltage of the marking head is too low (<16V).


Remedy:Check voltage supply at the marking head, at the power supply module in the control unit andat the marking head connector.

E09002: Marking head: Overpositioning of X mirror.Possible cause(s):Due to an error the X mirror was brought to a position beyond the admitted maximum area.


Remedy:• Check X mirror.

• Check wiring in the marking head.

E09003: Marking head: Overpositioning of Y mirror.Possible cause(s):Due to an error the Y mirror was brought to a position beyond the admitted maximum area.

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Remedy:• Check Y mirror.


E09004: Marking head: Overcurrent X mirror.Possible cause(s):The current consumption of the X mirror is too high.


Remedy:• Check X mirror.


E09005: Marking head: Overcurrent Y mirror.Possible cause(s):The current consumption of the Y mirror is too high.


Remedy:• Check Y mirror.


E09006: Marking head: No X mirror connected.Possible cause(s):The X mirror is not connected correctly to the FM/MHI board. A cable might be loose or broken.


Remedy:Check connection between X mirror and FM/MHI board.

E09007: Marking head: No Y mirror connected.Possible cause(s):The Y mirror is not connected correctly to the FM/MHI board. A cable might be loose or broken.


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Remedy:Check connection between Y mirror and FM/MHI board.

E09012: Communication error ACC -> FM/MHI: Gaps in the data flowPossible cause(s):Faulty communication between ACC and FM/MHI.


Remedy:Check connection between ACC and marking head (optical fibre or LVDS connection).

E09021: Internal error: Cannot set control mode of the FM/MHI.Possible cause(s):The FM/MHI cannot change to control mode. This indicates an error in the communication be-tween ACC and FM/MHI.


Remedy:Check connection between ACC and marking head.

E09022: Internal error: Cannot set configuration mode of the FM/MHI.Possible cause(s):The FM/MHI cannot change to configuration mode. This indicates an error in the communica-tion between ACC and FM/MHI.


Remedy:Check connection between ACC and marking head or MHI.

E09023: Internal error: Cannot set download mode of the FM/MHI.Possible cause(s):The FM/MHI cannot change to download mode. This indicates an error in the communicationbetween ACC and FM/MHI.



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E09100: No communication with marking head.Possible cause(s):• No marking head connected.

• Faulty power supply of marking head.

• Faulty connection between ACC and FM/MHI.

• Faulty FM/MHI.

Possible effect(s):Marking not possible.

Remedy:• Check power supply of marking head.

• Check connection between ACC and marking head or MHI.

E09101: Internal error: Error status of the FM/MHI cannot be reset.Possible cause(s):The error flags on the FM/MHI cannot be reset. This indicates an error in the communicationbetween ACC and FM/MHI.



E09102: Interrupted communication with marking head.Possible cause(s):There have been errors on the ACC while receiving data from the FM/MHI. • Faulty connection between ACC and FM/MHI.

• Faulty FM/MHI.



E09103: Internal error: FM/MHI not in configuration mode, cannot executed com-mand.Possible cause(s):It has been tried to execute a command in the control mode that is only admitted in the config-uration mode.

Possible effect(s):The marking is possibly incorrect.

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E09104: No data received from the marking head.Possible cause(s):The ACC receives permanently or temporarily not data from the marking head because• the connection to the marking head has been separated.

• the power supply of the marking head failed.


Remedy:• Check connection between ACC and marking head or MHI.

• Check power supply of marking head.

E10001: No data can be read from the system database.Possible cause(s):Faulty connection to the EEPROM of the system database.

Possible effect(s):The system is not operable.

Remedy:• Check whether EEPROM has been inserted correctly.

• Check connection between ACC and Panel-IO.

• Check whether EEPROM of Panel-IO has been inserted correctly.

E10002: Backup of system database was loaded!Possible cause(s):Several entries are missing in the system database. Therefore the backup of the system data-base has been loaded.

Possible effect(s):The backup is generated with every saving process. Maybe the last saving process has beeninterrupted and the backup file is not up-to-date.

Remedy:Check entries of system database and correct if necessary.

E10003: Cannot write (all) to the backup of the system database.Possible cause(s):Not enough space left on the MultiMediaCard.

Possible effect(s):In case of an error in the system database the backup file cannot be used. In that case the sys-

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tem is no longer operable.

Remedy:Check space on MultiMediaCard and reduce application database if necessary. 1024 Bytes arerequired.

E10004: Cannot write to system database.Possible cause(s):Faulty connection to the EEPROM of the system database.

Possible effect(s):The new values cannot be applied. A restart of the system might fail. In that case the systemis no longer operable (see error 0001).

Remedy:Check the state of the system database and save all data.

E10005: Cannot read backup of the system database.Possible cause(s):The backup has not been generated at the previous start of the system or it has been deleted.

Possible effect(s):The system cannot be started.

Remedy:Check contents of the system database and contents and memory space of the MultiMedi-aCard.

E10101: Version conflict (command not executed)Possible cause(s):An unknown command has been sent to the ACC via the ethernet interface.

Possible effect(s):The ethernet communication might be disturbed severely, the message appears repeatedly.

Remedy:If the ethernet communication has been disturbed severely: separate the connection and thenconnect again.

E10102: Unknown command: <name>Possible cause(s):An unknown command has been sent to the ACC via the ethernet interface, the unknown com-mand is displayed.


Remedy:Check program which is sending the command.

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E10103: Key not found in system databasePossible cause(s):The database entry requested via ethernet does not exist.


Remedy:Check program which is sending the command.

E10104: Database write error.Possible cause(s):Transmission error while transmitting a database object via ethernet or version conflict be-tween database object and AOS.

Possible effect(s):A database object transmitted via ethernet cannot be inserted into the database.

Remedy:Repeat transfer; check version.

E10105: Database read error.Possible cause(s):Database entry required for executing a command received via ethernet is missing.

Possible effect(s):Command is not executed.

Remedy:Check the database entries.

E10106: Template contains no data.Possible cause(s):Template information has been requested via ethernet. The corresponding template containsno data.

Possible effect(s):Information is not sent.

Remedy:Check template and save it.

E10107: Template does not exist.Possible cause(s):Template information has been requested via ethernet. The corresponding template does notexist in the application database.

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Possible effect(s):Information is not sent.

Remedy:Check template and save it.

E10108: No variables in template.Possible cause(s):The variables requested via ethernet do not exist in the template.

Possible effect(s):Data is not sent.

Remedy:Check template.

E10109: Format is invalid.Possible cause(s):Via ethernet a command with missing or incorrectly formatted parameters has been sent.

Possible effect(s):The ethernet communication might be disturbed severely, the message appears repeatedly.

Remedy:Correct the format of the command.

E10111: Errors while savingPossible cause(s):The MultiMediaCard is full, not inserted correctly or defective.

Possible effect(s):Data cannot be saved.

Remedy:Check MultiMediaCard.

E10113: This database entry cannot be deleted since XX other entries depend onit.Possible cause(s):Other database entries depend on this entry.

Possible effect(s):The entry is not deleted.

Remedy:Delete the depending entries first.

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E10114: The transmitted object cannot be saved to the database. Please checkwhether your system supports the object.Possible cause(s):Version conflict.

Possible effect(s):The object is not saved to the database.

Remedy:Check versions and make an update if necessary.

E10115: Too many variables are used in the templates. Please delete all tem-plates you do not need.Possible cause(s):Number of variables or number of templates too high.

Possible effect(s):The template cannot be marked.

Remedy:Reduce number of variables or templates.

E10116: Error while reading directory <name>.Possible cause(s):The MultiMediaCard on the ACC cannot be read.


Remedy:Check MultiMediaCard.

E10300: Data for initialization cannot be read completely from the database.Possible cause(s):• Defective system database or customer database.

• The MultiMediaCard is full or damaged.


Remedy:• Check whether the EEPROM has been inserted correctly.

• Check connection between ACC and Panel-IO.

• Check whether the EEPROM of the Panel-IO has been inserted correctly.

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E10301: The parameter set <name> contains inadmissible settings which are au-tomatically adjusted before marking.Possible cause(s):The application database belongs to a different laser system.

Possible effect(s):The parameter set is adjusted automatically to the system before marking. This can affect themarking quality.

Remedy:To avoid the automatic adjustment of the settings you can modify the parameter set manually.If you save the corrected parameter set to the database the error message will no longer ap-pear.

E10302: Shutter does not stay open.Possible cause(s):Defective beam shutter.


Remedy:Exchange beam shutter.

E10303: Shutter does not stay closed.Possible cause(s):Defective beam shutter.

Possible effect(s):The system has to be restarted.

Remedy:Exchange beam shutter.

E10401: Template invalid: <name>Possible cause(s):The template selected for marking is defective or does not exist.


Remedy:Check template and used parameters, product registration and (if existing) logos. Select template again.

E10402: Marking head could not be selected.Possible cause(s):For multiple-head systems: The beam switch does not react correctly.

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Possible effect(s):Remedy:Check the beam switch.

E10404: External text: <name>: Value can be marked only once.Possible cause(s):For an external text the property "Prompt Once (error)" has been set and it has been tried tomark an external text with the same value twice.

Possible effect(s):The marking is not carried out.

Remedy:Change the contents of the external text or change the property "Prompt Once (error)".

E10406: The selected trigger input does not exist.Possible cause(s):Trigger 2 or trigger 3 has been selected in the product registration. For trigger 2 a CI-CAN-IOis required which does not exist in the system. Trigger 3 does not exist in this system.


Remedy:Select a different trigger input or install a CI-CAN-IO.

E10407: The beam shutter does not open.Possible cause(s):The beam shutter got jammed or is not identified.


Remedy:• Check the beam shutter.

• Check the shutter cable.

• Check the plug-in connections on the board.

E10408: The beam shutter does not close.Possible cause(s):The beam shutter got jammed or is not identified.

Possible effect(s):After a marking the next marking cannot be started without confirmation of the error message.

Remedy:• Check the beam shutter.

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• Check the shutter cable.

• Check the plug-in connections on the board.

E10409: System error during preparation of marking.Possible cause(s):Internal error during preparation of marking.



E10500: Cannot load database.Possible cause(s):The application database and its backup cannot be loaded.


Remedy:A new database file has to be written to the MMC.

E10501: Backup database has been loaded.Possible cause(s):The application database is defective.

Possible effect(s):Modifications are lost.

Remedy:Please save the database.

E10502: System Message: XXPossible cause(s):Error during determination of the current template or its variables.Probably the database does not contain any templates.

Remedy:If the database contains no template: create and add a new template and save the database.

E10507: Error while reading the objective file.Possible cause(s):• The objective file does not exist in the comp directory of the MultiMediaCard.

• The MultiMediaCard is not inserted correctly.


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Remedy:Check MultiMediaCard, if necessary reinstall software on MMC.

E10508: Error while reading the laser file.Possible cause(s):• The laser file does not exist in the comp directory of the MultiMediaCard.




E10509: Error while reading the head file.Possible cause(s):• The head file does not exist in the comp directory of the MultiMediaCard.




E10510: No FPGA image file available!Possible cause(s):The file fpgaimgX.h is missing on the MultiMediaCard.

Possible effect(s):The system cannot work properly without FPGA image file.

Remedy:Check the contents of the MultiMediaCard.

E10511: No SP program available!Possible cause(s):The file smartspX.sp is missing on the MultiMediaCard.

Possible effect(s):The system cannot work properly without SP program.

Remedy:Check the contents of the MultiMediaCard.

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tion error for the serial protocol.

Possible effect(s):The control via AllprintBasic (serial port) does not work.

Remedy:Modify the protocol settings on the PC with AllprintBasic and import again via SmartGraph intothe AOS database. Then reboot the ACC.

E10513: AllprintBasic: Configuration error of the serial interfacePossible cause(s):The AllprintBasic command string in the AOS database ("Config","Input") contains a configura-tion error for the serial interface.


Remedy:Modify the interface parameters on the PC with AllprintBasic and import again via SmartGraphinto the AOS database. Then reboot the ACC.

E10514: FM/MHI download error (<name>).Possible cause(s):A program has to be transmitted from the MMC to the FM/MHI. During this download an erroroccurred.

Possible effect(s):Marking is no longer possible since the FM/MHI hardware has no program for mirror position-ing.

Remedy:• Check connection between ACC and FM/MHI.

• Check FM/MHI.

• Check ACC.

• Reboot.

E10515: FM/MHI download: File <name> is missing.Possible cause(s):• The required file does not exist on the MultiMediaCard.

• Faulty connection between ACC and FM/MHI.

Possible effect(s):System cannot be set up.

Remedy:• Copy the missing file to the MultiMediaCard.

• Check connection.

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E10516: The marking head is not connected.Possible cause(s):• Faulty connection to the marking head.

• No marking head connected.


Remedy:• Check connection between ACC and FM/MHI.

• Connect marking head.

E10518: The parameter set <name> does not correspond to the laser type. Pleasereplace this entry in the database.Possible cause(s):A database has been copied to the MMC which does not correspond to the laser type.


Remedy:Copy a suitable database to the MMC orcreate a new suitable database using the Smart Graph offline. Add a parameter set having thesame name and transfer it to the laser.In this way all parameter sets of the laser database need to be replaced.

E10519: Please select a lens corresponding to the marking head.

E10550: AllprintBasic: Syntax error (line: XX, column: XX)Possible cause(s):The AllprintBasic command string in the AOS database ("Config","Input") contains a syntax er-ror.


Remedy:Test the command string on the PC with AllprintBasic, correct it and import again via Smart-Graph into the AOS database. Then reboot the ACC.

E10551: The template does not contain the requested variable.Possible cause(s):The variable to be modified in the AllprintBasic command string does not exist in the template.


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Remedy:Check the corresponding template or the AllprintBasic command string and modify if neces-sary. If the command string has been changed the ACC must be rebooted.

E10553: Illegal command in AllprintBasic command string.Possible cause(s):This AllprintBasic version does not support the command.


Remedy:Check command string and change if necessary. If the string has been changed you have toreboot the ACC.

E10554: The AllprintBasic command "Error" has been executed.Possible cause(s):Depending on the AllprintBasic program.

Possible effect(s):Depending on the AllprintBasic program.

Remedy:Depending on the AllprintBasic program.

E10601: Template list does not exist.Possible cause(s):The external template selection has failed because there is no template list.


Remedy:Create a template list using the Smart Graph.

E10602: The chosen template number XX cannot be assigned to any template.Possible cause(s):The external template selection has failed because the selected template number cannot beassigned to any template in the template list.


Remedy:Check template list.

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E10701: Out of memory. Cannot create database object.Possible cause(s):Internal error or database is too large.


Remedy:If the message is no longer displayed after rebooting, there might be an internal error. Informthe technical support group.

If the message is still displayed after rebooting all elements not needed should be deleted fromthe database.

E10702: Format error while creating a database object.Possible cause(s):Version conflict between database object and AOS.


Remedy:Check versions of Smart Graph and QMark and carry out an update if necessary.

E10800: DSP does not send telegrams.Possible cause(s):The DSP has not been initialized correctly or the connection to the DSP is faulty.

Possible effect(s):The system does not work.

Remedy:Restart the system.

E10811: DSP buffer overflowPossible cause(s):Internal communication error.



E10900: General CAN bus error (XX)Possible cause(s):• Faulty wiring.

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• Strong source of interferences near by.

• Faulty assemblies.

Possible effect(s):The system cannot be set up.

Remedy:• Check wiring of CAN bus.

• Eliminate source of interference.

• Replace faulty assemblies.

E10901: A CAN node (<name>) has carried out an inadmissible reset.Possible cause(s):• The entered CAN bus node is defective.

• Defective wiring.


Remedy:• Check the CAN bus node.


E10902: Lost connection to a CAN node (<name>).Possible cause(s):• The entered CAN bus node is defective.





E10903: A CAN node (<name>) cannot be initialized.Possible cause(s):• The entered CAN bus node is defective.





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E10906: The customer interface (CI) indicates an error of the external exhaust.Possible cause(s):External exhaust defective or incorrect wiring of CI terminal.

Possible effect(s):External exhaust does not work.

Remedy:Repair external exhaust or connect the corresponding CI terminal to 24 V.

E10907: The customer interface (CI) indicates an external error.Possible cause(s):Detection of external error or incorrect wiring of the CI terminal.

Possible effect(s):Depending on customer or CI terminal EXT_ERROR.

Remedy:Remove external error or connect the corresponding CI terminal to 24 V.

E10909: A CAN node (<name>) has carried out an inadmissible state change.Possible cause(s):The corresponding node has probably carried out a reset.

Possible effect(s):All functions of this node are no longer available.


• Check CAN node.

E10913: File <name> is missing.Possible cause(s):The file is supposed to be on the MultiMediaCard.


Remedy:Copy desired file to the MultiMediaCard.

E10914: Faulty transmission of a domain to a node (<name>).Possible cause(s):Erroneous wiring of CAN bus.


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Remedy:Check wiring of CAN bus.

E10915: A CAN node <name> does not react after download or software reset.Possible cause(s):• Defective connections.

• Defective CAN node.



• Check corresponding CAN node.

E10916: Faulty download to node <name>.Possible cause(s):• Defective wiring of CAN bus.

• The corresponding node is faulty.

• Required program not available on MultiMediaCard.



• Check corresponding CAN bus node, if necessary update of MDB of the CAN bus node.

• Transmit missing program to MultiMediaCard.

E10917: A CAN node (<name>) signals unsuitable software.Possible cause(s):• Defective wiring of CAN bus.

• The corresponding node is faulty.

• Required program not available on MultiMediaCard.



• Check corresponding CAN bus node, if necessary update of MDB of the CAN bus node.

• Transmit missing program to MultiMediaCard.

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E10919: A driver error prevents triggers being transmitted from the CAN bus.Possible cause(s):Internal error



E10920: A driver error prevents control of the red emission LED.Possible cause(s):Internal error.



E10921: Less than two CI input bus terminals connected.Possible cause(s):Not enough input bus terminals existing.


Remedy:Equip system with two input bus terminals.

E10922: Less than two CI output bus terminals connected.Possible cause(s):Not enough output bus terminals existing.


Remedy:Equip system with two output bus terminals.

E10923: Ext. template selection requires at least 4 CI input bus terminals.Possible cause(s):To use the external template selection at least 4 input bus terminals must be available at thecustomer interface.

Possible effect(s):The external template selection cannot be used.

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Remedy:Add two input bus terminals.

E10926: Entry (<name>) is missing in the database.Possible cause(s):Defective database.


Remedy:Complete or exchange database.

E10929: CAN bus error: <name>Possible cause(s):Faulty line of CAN bus.

Possible effect(s):Components are possibly not configured completely.

Remedy:Check CAN bus cable and connections.

E19201: Template <name> does not exist.Possible cause(s):The template does not exist in the database.


Remedy:Create or transmit the corresponding template.

E19202: Faulty template: <name>Possible cause(s):The template selected for marking is defective or does not exist.


Remedy:Check template and used parameters, product registration and (if existing) logos. Select template again.

E19203: Parameter set <name> does not exist.Possible cause(s):The parameter set required by a template is missing.

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Possible effect(s):The template concerned cannot be marked.

Remedy:Assign an existing parameter set to the template or add the required parameter set to the da-tabase.

E19204: Product registration <name> does not exist.Possible cause(s):The product registration required by a template is missing.

Possible effect(s):The template concerned cannot be marked.

Remedy:Assign an existing product registration to the template or add the required product registrationto the database.

E19205: At least one index level does not exist in the parameter set.Possible cause(s):The template uses an index level which does not exist in the parameter set.

Possible effect(s):The template cannot be marked.

Remedy:Add the missing index level to the parameter set or assign an existing index level to all elementsof the concerned template.

E19210: The direct marking cannot be carried out.Possible cause(s):Faulty connection between PC and ACC.

Possible effect(s):The direct marking cannot (or only incompletely) be carried out.

Remedy:Check the ethernet connection between PC and ACC.

E19301: The template sequence does not contain any template.Possible cause(s):Template sequences are not supported yet.

E19302: The template <name> of the template sequence does not exist.Possible cause(s):Template sequences are not supported yet.

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E19303: The heads <name> of templates of a template sequence must be identi-cal.Possible cause(s):Template sequences are not supported yet.

E19304: The product registrations of templates of a template sequence must beidentical.Possible cause(s):Template sequences are not supported yet.

E19305: Product registration <name> does not exist.Possible cause(s):Template sequences are not supported yet.

E19306: Defective template in the template sequence: <name>Possible cause(s):Template sequences are not supported yet.

E19307: The circuit for external laser enable has been opened.The laser stop switch has been pressed.Possible cause(s):The circuit for the external laser enable is open. This can be caused by an open emergencyswitch.The laser stop switch has been pressed.

Possible effect(s):The system remains in state "Key switch open" even if the key switch has been closed.

Remedy:Close the circuit for external laser enable.Release laser stop switch.

E19308: Cannot select beam source.Possible cause(s):Error in the CAN communication.


Remedy:Check CAN bus.

E19309: The clock had to be restarted. Please set the time!Possible cause(s):The clock did stop and has already been restarted. The battery voltage might be too low.

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Possible effect(s):The marked time is not correct.

Remedy:• Set the time.

• If this happens every time after switch-on exchange the battery.

E19311: Fiber Laser Extension Board has not been detected.Possible cause(s):No board or wrong board conntected to the ACC.

Possible effect(s):Laser does not start.

Remedy:Check connection to FLEB.

E19312: Fiber Laser Overtemperature.Possible cause(s):• Faulty fan.

• Clogged ventilating slots.

Possible effect(s):The laser switches off.

RemedyCheck cooling and ambient temperature.

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7 Appendix

7.1 Assignment of the Customer Interface

7.1.1 Interlock

7.1.2 Inputs and Outputs (Galvanically Separated)The galvanically separated inputs and outputs are provided as a standard. They are used forsending digital status signals and receiving digital command signals.

Feed TerminalAll following terminals are supplied via this terminal and they are separated galvanically fromthe internal power supply. The customer has to supply the voltage via X16.1 and X16.5. As de-fault the internal voltage supply is used by bridging X16.1 - X16.2 and X16.5 - X16.6.

Terminal Signal Description

X2.1 INTERLOCK Input for interlock circuit

X2.2 INTERLOCK Input for interlock circuit


X16.1 U_INTERFACE 24 V customer

X16.2 12 V/24 V 12 V/24 V system

X16.5 GND_INTERFACE GND customer

X16.6 GND GND system

X14

1 2 3 4 5X2

X16

X6

X20

X7

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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X20.1 SYSTEM_READY SYSTEM_READY is set as soon as thesystem has completed its initializationand is ready to operated. Switched off inservice mode. Entries via the digitalinputs are accepted only if this signal isset.

X20.2 READY_TO_MARK This signal is set as soon as all neces-sary data and a start signal have beenreceived. The system is ready to markand waits for a trigger signal. The redLEDs on the supply unit and on the mark-ing head are on.

X20.3 MARKING This signal is set during the marking pro-cess.

X20.4 SHUTTER_CLOSED This signal is set if the beam shutter isclosed.

X20.5 ERROR This output is LOW active. The system isstopped immediately if an error occursduring the marking process (e.g. laserovertemperature). The output is resetwith the next start (but may be set againimmediately if the error was not cleared).

X20.6 BAD This output is LOW active and indicatesthat the last marking was not completeddue to a warning or error. The output isreset with the next trigger signal.

X20.7 GOOD This output is LOW active and indicatesthat the last marking has been completedwithout a warning or error. The output isreset with the next trigger signal.

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Output Specification:

Input Specification:


X16.3 START Starts the marking process, waits for trig-ger signal, reacts to rising edge. STARThas no function if STOP is set to LOW.

X16.4 STOP Stops the marking process, reacts toLOW.

The signal has to be set to HIGH if notused.

X20.8 EXTERNAL_ERROR This LOW active signal is used to evalu-ate external error messages.

If not used, the signal has to be set toHIGH.

Rated voltage 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)

Load type ohmic, inductive, lamp

Max. output current (per channel) 200 mA (short-circuit proof)

Rated voltage 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)

"0" signal voltage 0 V to 5 V

"1" signal voltage 8.5 V to 30 V, nominal 24 V

Current input typ. 10 mA

Min. signal length 300 µs

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Timing DiagramsNormal Operation

Error in Marking

System state

User action

Key switch open

Laserstart-up

Laserready

Prepare formarking

Wait fortrigger

Wait fortrigger delay

Marking Wait fortrigger



Laserready

Key-switchopen

close key switch start trigger trigger stop open key switch

System state

User action

Key switch open

Laserstart-up

Laserready

Prepare formarking

Wait fortrigger


Marking Error message 2 Wait fortrigger delay

Wait fortrigger

Laserready

close key switch start trigger confirmation start trigger

Prepare formarking

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Warning in Marking

System state

User action

Key switch open

Laserstart-up

Laserready

Prepare formarking

Wait fortrigger





Laserready

Key-switchopen

close key switch start trigger trigger stop open key switch

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7.1.3 Inputs (Not Separated Galvanically)The signals are not separated galvanically. Connected sensors are automatically consideredas part of the marking system.

Trigger Inputs

Incremental Encoder Inputs


X6.1 TRIGGER Trigger input

X6.2 IN_TRIGGER_ENABLE Enabling of trigger inputs, bridged with ter-minal X6.5 when delivered. See figure nextpage.

X6.3 IN_TRIGGER_MONITOR Input, monitoring trigger

X6.4 GND System ground

X6.5 12 V/24 V Voltage supply



X7.1 ENC_T1 Input for track 1 of encoder

X7.2 ENC_T2 Input for track 2 of encoder

X7.3 ENC_IDX Input for index track of encoder




X7.7 12 V/24 V Voltage supply


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Release SignalsUsing the signal ENABLE you can define whether the trigger inputs are released.

The release affects all trigger sources:

• AUTO, TRIGGER

• PROGRAM (Allprint Basic)

24 V

0 VENABLE

trigger inputs enabled

trigger inputs disabled

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Input Specification

The supply voltage for the non-insulated inputs can be changed between 12 V and 24 V usingthe jumper X17 on the ACC:

Thus encoders and sensors requiring a voltage supply of 12 V or 24 V can be used.

"0" signal voltage 0 V to 5 V

"1" signal voltage 8.5 V to 30 V

Input current at 12 V/24 V 4/10 mA

Min. signal length without software filter 2 µs

Electrical insulation none

X17 closed: 12 V

X17 open: 24 V

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7.1.4 Wiring Example 1: Control via PLC

Voltage SupplyThe inputs and outputs are supplied via terminals X16.1 and X16.5 in order to separate themarking system galvanically from the PLC.

System StatusThe following signals are processed:• SYSTEM_READY

• MARKING

• READY_TO_MARK and

• ERROR

ControlThe system is controlled via:• START

• STOP

• TRIGGER

PLCInterlock Optocoupler

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7.1.5 Wiring Example 2: Direct Connection (MOTF - mark on the fly)

Light Barrier• is connected to TRIGGER

• voltage supplied by marking system

• no galvanical separation

Incremental Encoder• connected with both tracks and index track

• volage supplied by marking system

• no galvanical separation

Interlock Trigger Encoder

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7.2 Declaration of ConformitygDeclaration of Conformity1

Machine Declaration2

Document No. 2007/001/VJA

Product name Laser system

Model/Type: Videojet 3430

The conformity of above product with the relevant Council Directives

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

is proven by complete compliance with the following standards:

Harmonized European standards: EN 61010-1 EN 61000-3-2

EN 61326-1 EN 61000-3-3

EN 61000-6-2 EN 60825-1

EN 61000-6-4

1. This declaration certifies compliance with the mentioned directives. It does not represent a guaranteeof properties. The safety instructions of the product documentation must be observed.

The product cannot function independently as a machine according to article 4 (2) ECmachinery directive 98/37/EC and amendments and therefore does not correspond in allparts to the relevant provisions of this directive.

The following harmonized standards have been used for validation of conformity:

EN ISO 12100-1

EN ISO 12100-2

EN 60204-1

EN 1050

The equipment must NOT be put into service until the relevant machinery into which it isincorporated - alone or as part of a system - has been declared operative and in conformitywith the machinery directive.

Name, Title D. Wessel, EU-Representative

Signature

2. Only for installation or integration of the above product into a machine or machine system.

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7.3 DrawingsLaser system Videojet 3430

2-FRONT

3-TOP

522

350

632

218

88

1165

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7.4.1 Zinc-Selenide (ZnSe) + Thorium Fluoride (ThF4)

1. Product identification

2. Hazardous ingredients

3. Physical properties

Material Safety Data Sheet II-VI DeutschlandRevision Date: 21.08.2001

Trade name of the product: Zinc Selenide (ZnSe-)-Optic with AR- (Anti-Reflection-) Coatingfor 10.6 µm

CAS-No.: 1315-09-9

Synonyms: Raytran ZnSe, Kodak Irtran-4

Form: Solid Optical Element

Chemical family: Inorganic chemical belonging to the II-VI compound group

Material components: atomic CAS-Number

ZincSelenium

50 %50 %

7440-66-67782-49-2

Coating ingredients:

Zinc SelenideThorium Floride

N/AN/A

1315-09-913709-59-6

Boiling point, 760 mm HG : sublimes

Melting point : 1525 °C

Specific gravity (H2O=1) : 5.27 g cm-3

Vapor pressure : N/A

Vapor density (Air = 1) : N/A

Solubility in H2O, % by WT : insoluble

% Volatiles by volume : N/A

Appearance & odor : yellow / transparent / solid / odorless

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5. Health hazard data

Flash point (test method) : not flammable and not explosive

Threashold limit value

Material Limit

Zinc oxide fumes 5 mg/m3

Zinc oxide dust 10 mg/m3

Selenium and compounds 0.2 mg/m3

Threshold value of the amount of inhaled particles that can be handled by thebody of persons who permanently deal with this material job related:

For Thorium Fluoride Dust with 1 µm Particle Size(This value is getting higher significantly with bigger particles.Particles bigger than 20 µm can not be inhaled any more.) 136 mg

Threshold value of the amount of inhaled particles that can be handled by thebody of persons who does not deal with this material job related:

For Thorium Fluoride Dust with 1 µm Particle Size(This value is getting higher significantly with bigger particles.Particles bigger than 20 µm can not be inhaled any more.) 3 mg

Effects of overexposure:

ZnSe - Effects are not known, but some Zinc and Selenium can be formed,such as: Zinc Oxide - Chills and fever. Selenium and Compounds - Acuteexposure might produce sternal pain, cough, nausea, pallor, coated tongue,gastro-intestinal disorders, nervousness and/or conjunctivitis. A garlic odor ofthe breath or sweat may occur.

Thorium - eventually cancer producing, because of its radio activity. But noimpact has been recognized through inhalation of less than 270 - 540 mg/year.One assumes that from this point the risk enlarges linear to the inhalation. Theexposure through the continuing contact with a lens for 2000 hours/year is lessthan the exposure that occurs when your teeth are x-rayed two times, youmake a trans-continental flight or fume 1/3 of a cigarette/day. Inorganic Fluo-rides - normally an irritant and toxic. Inhaling can be the cause for irritations ofthe respiratory tract and the mucosa, asthma attack, increased salivation,thirst, sweating, vomitus and colic.

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6. Reactivity data

7. Spill or Leak Procedures

8. Special Protection Information

Emergency and First Aid Procedures (in dust form):

Eyes:

Skin:

Ingestion:

Inhalation:

wash with plenty of water - see physician

wash with plenty of water - see physician

call physician

remove from exposure, treat symptomatically, call physician

Stability: stable

Conditions to avoid: extreme heat greater than 500 °C could result in decom-position

Materials to avoid strong acids, strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products: Selenium / Oxides of Selenium / Zinc Oxide

Hazardous polymerization: will not occur

Conditions to avoid: N/A

Steps to take in case material is released or spilled: N/A

Type of respiratory protection required:

NIOSH approved respiratory with fume type cartridge

Ventilation:

In case of vaporization leave the room and allow the dust to settle. Clean allsurfaces if the room has ventilation, allow for several air changes. Locateexhaust near location of ZnSe processing or use if failure by melting is likely.

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9. Special Precautions

References for material safety and threshold limit values:

1. "Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials" Richard J. Lewis, Sr., 1992, 8th Edition

2. "TLVs Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work-room Environment with Intended Changes for 1981" American Conference of Industrial Hy-gienists

3. 1998 "Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and BiologicalExposure Indices" edited by the American Conference of Industrial Hygienists

4. Zinc Selenide Material has been found not toxical in a study about toxical limit values byToxikon. This test was initiated on January 7th, 1993 by II-VI, according to the prescription"Federal hazardous substances Act. 16CFR, Part 1500.3, January 1990."

5. International Commission on Radiological Protection, ICRP Publication 71, "Age-dependantDoses to members of the Public from Intake of Raionuclides: part 4 Inhalation Dose Coef-ficients", 1996

6. International Commission on Radiological Protection, ICRP Publication 26, "Recommenda-tions of the International Commission on Radiological Protection", 1977

7. This information has been taken from the Material Safety Data Sheet of our distributor. Thedatasheet has been generated carefully. However we will take no liability for the content,no matter which legal ground is given.

Handling and storage precaution:

If material is to be machined, ground or polished, processes should be donewet so as to minimize dust which could result in inhalation. Good work prac-tices such as keeping hands clean and not letting slurry splash significantlyshould be followed so that transferal to mouth by contamination on the handsor clothing followed by ingestion will not occur. Wash hands and face thor-oughly after handling material and before eating.

If parts are dropped or otherwise broken, sweep up pieces which may havesharp edges as one would clean up broken glass and safely TRANSFER TODISPOSAL CONTAINER: large pieces may have salvage value.

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Details of the Manufacturer and the DistributorAddress of the manufacturer:

II-VI Incorporated375 Saxonburg Blvd.Saxonburg, Pennsylvania 16056USA

Address of the distributor (please call here for further information):

II-VI Deutschland GmbHIm Tiefen See 5864293 Darmstadt

Tel.: 06151-8806-29 / Fax: 06151-8966-67

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7.4.2 Acetone

1. Identificationof the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

Identification of the productCatalogue No.: 100014Product name: Acetone GR for analysis ACS,ISOCompany/undertaking identificationCompany: Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Tel: +49 6151 72-0Emergency telephone No.: Please contact the regional Merck representation in your coun-try.

2. Composition/information on ingredients

SynonymsDimetyl ketone, 2-Propanone

3. Hazards identification

Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or crack-ing. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

4. First aid measures

After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanicalventilation. Keep airways free. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Removecontaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 min-utes with the eyelid held wide open. Call in ophtalmologist. After swallowing: immediatelymake victim drink plenty of water. Subsequently administer: activated charcoal (20 - 40 gin 10% slurry). Risk of aspiration! Do not induce vomiting. Keep airways free. Call in physi-cian. Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). Indications for the doctor: After swallowing of large amounts: Gastric lavage.

Safety Data Sheet MERCKAccording to EC Directive 91/155/EEC

Date of issue: 22.11.2001 Supersedes edition of 01.12.1999

CAS-No.: 67-64-1 EC-Index-No.: 606-001-00-8

M: 58.08 g/mol EC-No.: 200-662-2

Formula Hill: C3H6O

Chemical formula: CH3COCH3

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5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: powder, foam.Special risks:Combustible. Vapours heavier than air. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient tem-peratures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the eventof fire.Special protective equipment for fire fighting:Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-con-tained breathing apparatus.Other information:Keep away sources of ignition. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water orgroundwater. Cool container with spray water from a save distance. Contain escapingvapours with water.

6. Accidental release measures

Person-related precautionary measures: Avoid substance contact. Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Ensure supply of fresh air inenclosed rooms. Environmental-protection measures: Do not allow to enter sewerage system; risk of explosion! Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean upaffected area.

7. Handling and storage

Handling:Notes for prevention of fire and explosion:Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging. Keep away from sources of ignition. Notes for safe handling: Work under hood . Do not inhale substance. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.Storage:Tightly closed. In a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition and heat. At+15°C to +25°C.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Specific control parameter

Personal protective equipment:Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending onconcentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of theprotective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.Respiratory protection: required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Filter AX (EN 371)Eye protection: required Hand protection: requiredIndustrial hygiene:Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Washhands and face after working with substance. Work under hood . Do not inhale substance.

EC Name: Acetone

Value: 500 ml/m3 1210 mg/m3

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Form liquid

Colour colourless

Odour fruity

pH value at 395 g/l H2O: 5 - 6

Viscosity dynamic (20 °C) 0.32 mPa*s

Melting point -95.4 °C

Boiling point (1013 hPa) 56.2 °C

Ignition temperature 540 °C

Flash point < -20 °C c.c.

Explosion limits lower

upper

2.6

13

Vol%

Vol%

Vapour pressure (20 °C) 233 hPa

Relative vapour density 2.01

Density (20 °C) 0.79 g/cm3

Solubility in

water

ethanol

ether

(20 °C) soluble

soluble

soluble

log Pow: -0.24 (experimental)

Bioconcentration factor 0.69

Dielectric constant (25 °C) 20.7

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10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to be avoidedHeating.Substances to be avoidedalkali hydroxides, halogens, halogenated hydrocarbons / alkali hydroxides, halogen-halo-gen compounds, oxidizing agent (i.a. CrO3, peroxi compounds, nitric acid, nitrating acid),halogen oxides, alkali metals, nitrosyl compounds, metals, ethanolamine.Hazardous decomposition productsperoxides.Further informationsolvent; light-sensitive; sensitive to air. unsuitable working materials: various plastics, rub-ber. Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicityLD50 (oral, rat): 5800 mg/kg. LC50 (inhalation, rat): 76 mg/l /4 h. LD50 (dermal, rabbit): 20000 mg/kg.

Specific symptoms in animal studies: Skin irritation test (rabbit): Irritations. Eye irritation test (rabbit): Irritations.Subacute to chronic toxicityNo impairment of reproductive performance in animal experiments. Noncarcinogenic inanimal experiments. Bacterial mutagenicity: Salmonella typhimurium: negative. Bacillus subtilis: negative.Escherichia coli: negative. Ames-Test: negative. Mutagenicity test acc. to OECD Test Guideline 476 (in vitro mammal cell test): negative. Sensitization test (guinea pig): negative.Further toxicological informationAfter inhalation of vapours: mucosal irritations, drowziness, drowsiness. In high doses:headache, salivation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, narcosis. Cannot be excluded: coma.After skin contact: Slight irritations. Drying-out effect resulting in rough and chapped skin.After eye contact: Irritations. Risk of corneal clouding. After swallowing: gastrointestinal complaints, headache, salivation, nausea, vomiting, diz-ziness, narcosis, coma.Further dataThe product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

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12. Ecological information

Biologic degradation: Biodegradation: 91 % /28 d; Readily biodegradable. Behavior in environmental compartments: Distribution: log p(o/w): -0.24 (experimental). No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log P(o/w <1). Ecotoxic effects: Biological effects: Fish toxicity: L.macrochirus LC50: 8300 mg/l /96 h. Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 12600-12700 mg/l /48 h. Maximum permissible toxic concentration: Algeal toxicity: Sc.quadricauda IC5: 7500 mg/l /8 d;Bacterial toxicity: M.aeruginosa EC5: 530 mg/l /8 d; Ps.putida EC5: 1700 mg/l /16 h; Protozoa: E.sulcatum EC5: 28 mg/l /72 h.

Further ecologic data: Degradability: BOD5: 1.85 g/g; COD: 2.07 g/g; TOD: 2.20 g/g. No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with duecare and attention.

13. Disposal considerations

Product:There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemicalresidues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the ECmember countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that youcontact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which willadvise you on how to dispose of special waste.Packaging:Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in thesame way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminatedpackaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the formapplicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries arenot considered. THESE TRANSPORT DATA APPLY TO THE ENTIRE PACK !

15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EC Directives

Land transport GGVS, GGVE, ADR, RID

ClassificationName

3/3b1019 ACETON

Transport by river ADN, ADNR

Classification not tested

Transport by sea MDG, GGVSee

ClassificationEmsMFAGName

3.1/UN 1090/PG II3-06300ACETONE

Transport by air CAO, IATA

ClassificationName

3/UN 1090/PG IIACETONE

Symbol: FXi

Highly flammableIrritant

R-phrases: 11-366-67 Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure maycause skin dryness or cracking.Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

S-phrases: 9-16-26 Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep away fromsources of ignition - No smoking. In case of contact with eyes,rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medicaladvice.

EC-No.: 200-662-2 EC label

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16. Other information

Change in the chapter on toxicology.General update.Regional representation:This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet for your country.The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It char-acterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not repre-sent a guarantee of the properties of the product.

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7.4.3 Super Coldmaster Concentrate

1. Identificationof the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

2. Composition/information on ingredients

3. Hazards identification

Safety Data Sheet CommaIssued: 06/07/2004

Revision No: 10

Product name: SUPER COLDMASTER CONCENTRATE

Product code: SCA****L

Company name: Comma Oil & Chemicals Ltd.Dering WayGravesendKentDA12 2QX

Tel: +44 01474 564311Fax: +44 01474 333000

Hazardous ingredients: ETHANDIOL >90%

CAS: 107-21-1

[Xn] R22;

Contains: Hazardous ingredients present at or above regulatory disclosure limits.

Main hazards: Harmful if swallowed.

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4. First aid measures

Symptoms

Action

5. Fire-fighting measures

Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.

Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Theremay be difficulty swallowing. Nausea and stomach pain may occur.There may be vomiting.

Inhalation: Absorption through the lungs can occur causing symptoms similar tothose of ingestion.

Skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If consciousgive half a litre of water to drink immediately. Transfer to hospital assoon as possible.

Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one’s own safety whilstdoing so. Consult a doctor.

Extinguishing media: Water fog. Alcohol resistant foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbondioxide.

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing toprevent contact with skin and eyes.

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6. Accidental release measures

7. Handling and storage

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9. Physical and chemical properties

10. Stability and reactivity

Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Turn leak-ing containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage usingbunding.

Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled sal-vage container for disposal by an appropriate method.

Handling requirements: Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Avoid direct contactwith the substance.

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection not required.

Hand protection: Protective gloves.

Eye protection: Safety glasses.

State: Liquid

Colour: Blue

Odour: Odourless

Solubility in water: Soluble

Boiling point/range °C: 165

Flash point °C: 111

Relative density: 1.127 @ 20 C

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid: Heat.

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Acids.

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

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11. Toxicological information

12. Ecological information

13. Disposal considerations

14. Transport information

Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and correspondingsymptoms.

Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.

Persistence and degradability: No data available.

Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.

Disposal of packaging: Dispose of as normal industrial waste.

NB: The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional ornational regulations regarding disposal.

ADR / RID

UN no:

Shipping name:-

"NOT SUBJECT TO ADR"

IMDG / IMO

UN no: -

IATA / ICAO

UN no: -

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15. Regulatory information

16. Additional information

Hazard symbols: Harmful

Risk phrases: R22: Harmful if swallowed.

Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show thiscontainer or label.

Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principalregulations specifically applicable to the product described in thesafety data sheet. The user’s attention is drawn to the possible exist-ence of additional provisions which complete these regulations.Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations orprovisions.

Risk phrase used in section 2: R22: Harmfull if swallowed.

Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purportto be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This companyshall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling orfrom contact with the above product.

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Chapter 7Appendix

7.5 Abbreviations

ACC Advanced Controller Card, central control board of the laser system.

AOS Advanced Operating System, operating system of the laser system.

DSP Digital Signal Processor, for processing data from the AOS and generat-ing data for the marking head.

FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array, complex programmable logic module.

IOEB Input Output Extension Board, extension board for simultaneous connec-tion of a PC and a handheld.

IP-Address Address for the internet protocol.

ISD Intelligent Servo Driver, moving the mirrors in the marking head accord-ing to the signals from the MHI.

LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signal, interface standard based on differentiallow voltage signals

MHI Marking Head Interface, converting positioning data from the DSP to sig-nals to the ISD.

MMC MultiMediaCard, memory card containing the AOS and the laser data-base.

PLC Programmable logic controller for external control of the laser system.

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AAcetone 117Advanced Controller Card (ACC) 23ambient temperature 24

Ccharacters/second 24connecting cables 32control elements 29control options 24, 27control panel 22cooling 16, 24

Ddata transmission 32declaration of conformity 109Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 23

Eexcitation 24exhaust unit 16

Ffocal length 24focus diameter 24fonts (character sets) 24fuse 24

Hhandheld 27humidity 24

Iinterface assignment 99interfaces 16, 25

LLaser Beam Source 20laser class 24laser parameters 21laser power 24laser source 2laser type 24lenses 26line width 24

Mmains frequency 24

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maintenance intervals 36maintenance protocols 46maintenance works 36malfunctions 58marking contents 28marking field 20, 26marking head 22marking speed 24

Nnormal operation 2

Ooperating modes 24output optic 26

Ppower consumption (max.) 24PowerPC (PPC) 23

Ssafety data sheet

acetone 117coolant 125zinc-selenide 112

safety devices 5safety goggles 6sealing 24Smart Graph Software 27speed of production line 24storage 13supply voltage 24system states 30

TThorium 8timing diagrams 102transport 13

Vvector stroke 21

Wwarning lights 5warning messages 59wavelength 24weight 24working distance 26

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ZZinc Selenide 8, 112

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