VIDEOJET 3320 Operating Instructions Manual
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Videojet Technologies Inc.
1500 Mittel Boulevard
Phone:
1-800-843-3610
Offices - USA: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia
Wood Dale, IL
Fax:
1-800-582-1343
INT’L: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Spain,
60191-1073 USA
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Singapore, The Netherlands,The United Kingdom
www.videojet.com
Distributors Worldwide
Table of Contents
1 Safety Instructions....................................................... 1
1.1 Symbols Used.................................................................................. 1
1.2 Laser Classes .................................................................................. 2
1.3 Intended Use.................................................................................... 4
1.4 Maintenance and Service................................................................. 5
1.5 Safety Devices and Warning Lights ................................................. 6
1.6 Dangers to Eyes and Skin................................................................ 7
1.7 Adjustment/Modification of the Marking Field .................................. 8
1.8 Safety Information for Zinc Selenide Lenses ................................... 9
1.9 Fire and Explosion Hazard............................................................. 10
1.10 Electrical Safety ........................................................................... 10
1.11 Decomposition Products .............................................................. 11
1.12 Warning and Information Labels .................................................. 12
2 Installation ................................................................. 15
2.1 Installation and Start-up ................................................................. 15
2.2 Transport and Storage ................................................................... 15
2.3 Unpacking ...................................................................................... 16
2.4 Installation Conditions.................................................................... 16
2.5 Cooling........................................................................................... 17
2.6 Exhaust Unit................................................................................... 17
2.7 Interfaces of the Laser System ...................................................... 17
2.8 Hardware and Software Requirements.......................................... 18
2.9 Installation of the Smart Graph Software ....................................... 18
3 Description of the Laser System ............................... 19
3.1 Functioning of a Vector-Scanning Laser System........................... 19
3.2 The Laser Beam Source ................................................................ 20
3.3 The Marking Head.......................................................................... 20
3.4 The Marking of the Product Surface .............................................. 21
3.5 The Laser Parameters ................................................................... 21
3.6 The Structure of the Laser System ................................................ 22
3.7 Data and Signal Processing........................................................... 23
3.8 Technical Data ............................................................................... 24
3.9 Working Distance and Marking Field ............................................. 26
4 Operating the Laser System...................................... 29
4.1 Operation of the Laser System ...................................................... 29
4.2 Marking Elements .......................................................................... 30
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4.3 Elements on the Supply Unit.......................................................... 31
4.4 System States of the Laser System............................................... 32
4.5 Switch-On/Off of the Supply Unit ................................................... 33
4.6 Data Transmission ......................................................................... 34
4.6.1 Connecting Cable .........................................................................................34
4.6.2 Definition of IP Address ................................................................................35
5 Maintenance.............................................................. 37
5.1 General Notes Concerning Maintenance....................................... 37
5.2 Maintenance Plan .......................................................................... 38
5.3 Cleaning the Laser Scan Lens....................................................... 39
5.3.1 Disassembly of the Laser Scan Lens............................................................40
5.3.2 Cleaning the Laser Scan Lens......................................................................40
5.3.3 Mounting the Laser Scan Lens .....................................................................40
5.4 Update of the Smart Graph Software............................................. 41
5.5 Protocols for Maintenance, Repair and Replacement.................... 42
6 Malfunctions and Error Messages............................. 49
6.1 Notes.............................................................................................. 49
6.2 Malfunction Descriptions................................................................ 50
6.3 Warning Messages ........................................................................ 51
6.4 Error Messages.............................................................................. 60
7 Appendix ................................................................... 87
7.1 Assignment of the Customer Interface........................................... 87
7.1.1 Interlock ........................................................................................................87
7.1.2 Inputs and Outputs (Galvanically Separated) ...............................................87
7.1.3 Inputs (Not Separated Galvanically) .............................................................92
7.1.4 Wiring Example 1: Control via PLC...............................................................95
7.1.5 Wiring Example 2: Direct Connection (MOTF - mark on the fly)...................96
7.2 Declaration of Conformity............................................................... 97
7.3 Drawings ........................................................................................ 98
7.4 Safety Data Sheets ...................................................................... 102
7.4.1 Zinc-Selenide (ZnSe) + Thorium Fluoride (ThF4) .......................................103
7.4.2 Acetone.......................................................................................................108
7.5 Abbreviations ............................................................................... 116
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Preface
Preface
This manual...
...contains all information required for the safe operation, remedy of minor malfunctions and
maintenance 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 technical
progress 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 Videojet
Technologies Inc. directly.
Strictly follow the instructions!
If you need help...
...please contact Videojet Technologies Inc. at 1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within the
United States). Outside the U.S., customers should contact their Videojet Technologies Inc.
distributor or subsidiary for assistance.
Videojet Technologies Inc.
1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dal IL 60191-1073, USA
Phone (USA): 1 800 843 3610
International: +1 630 860 7300
Fax (USA): 1 800 582 1343
Internationales Fax: +1 630 616 3629
Website: www.videojet.com