Application Note // 91-0031-B
Supplement to Pipeline Manual
Type
Laser Specific Application Note
Laser Model
IPG YLP Pulsed Fiber Laser
Requirements
NT Pipeline Controller - model PL-1
Laser Control Cable - NT p/n 50-0161 (C-IPG-YLP)
USB Cable
NT Collimator Mount for 35mm - NT p/n 80-0159 (LMK-IPG-35)
NT Shutter Assembly or Mounting Bracket for scan head
NT WaveRunner Scan Control Software
NT 2 or 3-Axis Scan Head and power supply
XY2-100 Cable
IPG Pulsed Fiber Laser w/ Type B or Type D Interface and power supply
PC w/ Windows 2000 or Windows XP (customer supplied)
Startup Procedure
Section 1: Hardware and Connections
Provide suitable mounting for the scan head mounting bracket or shutter assembly.
Attach scan head to the output side of the mount.
Note: Depending on the scan head model, there may be an additional adaptor used between the
head and the shutter or mount.
Install lens mounting ring and lens if applicable.
Attach fiber collimator mount to the input side of the mount.
Insert fiber collimator into the collimator mount and tighten clamp screw.
Connect power supplies to the scan head and laser; DO NOT turn on power supplies.
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Section 1: Hardware and Connections (continued)
Connect 25 pin XY2-100 data cable to the scan head and to the Pipeline Controller.
Connect the laser controller cable to the laser (25 pin D connector) and the Pipeline (37 pin D
connector).
Connect the USB cable to the Pipeline and to the PC.
Supply AC power to the Pipeline and to the PC.
Section 2: Software Setup
Start the PC and install WaveRunner Scan Control Software.
Turn on the power to the Pipeline Controller only. DO NOT apply power to the laser or scan head.
Start the WaveRunner program. There are three possible behaviors at startup:
1) Software is in Demo Mode; the Pipeline hardware is not recognized.
Check power to Pipeline and USB connection.
Check that the USB driver is correctly installed in Windows.
2) License code is not recognized
Enter 16-24 digit license code for the Pipeline in use.
3) Normal operation
Once the WaveRunner loads and operates normally, it is required to set it up for the IPG YLP
laser.
Software Setup for IPG YLP Laser Interface
Go to Settings tab and select System.
Choose the Optic tab and select Advanced.
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Software Setup for IPG YLP Laser Interface (continued)
Under Mode, select IPG and check XY2; under Laserport, select 8 bit.
The Standby modulation enabled setting is required for IPG pulsed lasers. However, the user
may select the frequency and pulse width. The default values are shown.
Press OK to return to the Optic tab.
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Software Setup for IPG YLP Laser Interface (continued)
Under Optic, select the I/O tab.
The settings for the Pointer are shown above.
Press OK.
The system is ready for use with the IPG YLP laser.
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Following all safety instructions for the safe use of lasers,
you may now turn on the scan head and laser power supplies.
Additional notes:
Interlock
In order for the laser to fire, a safety stop connection must be made between pins 8 and 15
of the I/O connector on the Pipeline. Refer to the Pipeline manual for more information.
Key Switch
In order for the laser to fire, the key switch on the Pipeline must be in the ON position.
There is a 5-second delay before the laser will be enabled.
Pointer
In order for the main laser to fire, it is necessary for the pointing laser to be switched off. This
can be done automatically in the WaveRunner software. On the Mark menu, the feature
Switch Off During Mark must be selected to use this functionality.
Opto Output 3
When using this type of laser, Opto Output 3 is dedicated to control the pointer function. It is
not available for user programmable functions.
Correction File
The correction file for the lens type in use must be set; see the Settings/System/Optic tab.
Shutter
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide current to the shutter assembly when it is
safe for the shutter to be open. To open the shutter, supply 15-24 volts to the pins
indicated. (See document 82-0117 schematic on the next page.)
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Schematic of Connections from Pipeline to IPG YLP Laser
SCHEMATIC
LASER POWER BIT 0 (LSB)
LASER POWER BIT 1
19
37
LASER POWER BIT 2
LASER POWER BIT 3
18
36
LASER POWER BIT 4
LASER POWER BIT 5
17
35
LASER POWER BIT 6
LASER POWER BIT 7 (MSB)
16
34
RED
RED
RED/WHT
RED/BLK
RED/WHT
RED/GRN
GRN/WHT
BLU
RED/BLK
BLU/WHT
GRN/BLK
BLU/BLK
RED/GRN
BLU/RED
WHT
BLU
15
33
GND
14
32
13
CLOCK
WHT/BLK
BLU/WHT
GRN/WHT
WHT/RED
BLU/BLK
GRN
BLK
31
BLU/RED
12
BLK/WHT
30
GRN
11
29
10
28
9
STATUS
27
8
REMOTE POWER OK
SERVICE
26
REMOTE COMMON
7
25
6
REMOTE INHIBIT N.O.
+5VDC
24
EMERGENCY OFF
5
23
GUIDE LASER ON
4
22
OVERHEAT
3
21
2
SYNCHRONIZATION
LASER ON
20
BLK/RED
ORG/BLK (NC)
ORG
ORG/RED (NC)
ORG/BLK
WHT/BLK
RED
TO 8 PIN
ORG/RED
GRN/BLK
BLK
TO 8 PIN
WHT
TO 8 PIN
1
LASER POWER BIT 0 (LSB)
14
2
LASER POWER BIT 1
GND
15
3
LASER POWER BIT 2
4
LASER POWER BIT 3
SERVICE
16
+5VDC
17
5
LASER POWER BIT 4
6
LASER POWER BIT 5
STATUS
18
LASER ON
19
7
LASER POWER BIT 6
SYNCHRONIZATION
20
8
LASER POWER BIT 7 (MSB)
OVERHEAT
21
9
CLOCK
GUIDE LASER ON
22
10
EMERGENCY OFF
23
11
24
AGND
12
25
POWER
13
RED
WHT
ORG
8
REMOTE POWER OK
7
BLK
BLK/RED
WHT
BLK/WHT
6
5
REMOTE COMMON
4
3
REMOTE INHIBIT N.O.
2
BLK
1
WHT/RED
1
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