LaserMech FiberCUT ST - Operation; Power up; Sequence of Operation

PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 20 FiberCUT
®
ST Operation Manual
4 Operation
4.1 Power Up
Prior to applying power to the controller
verify:
1. The head-control cable connects the
head to the controller.
2. The remote interface to the head is
connected and powered on.
3. The head mount is secure and the
nozzle points down.
4. The head can fully extend prior to
applying power. This is essential.
After power is applied, the controller:
1. Establishes all of the head positions,
such as center-position and retract-
position, based on the fully extended
position.
2. Then commands the head to go to the
retracted position.
 Make sure the head is positioned
away from any objects.
3. Once retracted, calibrates the height
sensor.
 Do not touch the tip while the head
is retracting, as this affects the
calibration of the height sensor.
The power-up sequence takes a few
seconds to complete.
The head is now ready for operation.
4.2 Sequence of Operation
Warning: It is essential that the
robot monitor and verify proper
operation of the FiberCUT
®
head.
Using the Crash, IN-POS and
RET-POS signals during
processing will insure that the
head is functioning correctly.
Failure to monitor these signals
may result in damage to the laser
system.
1. Home Position
The COT input can be on or off
depending on the desired sequence. If
you are uncertain, leave COT on.
 Prior to moving from the home
position, it is preferable to
command the head to go to COT, if
it is not already at COT, followed
by retract.
 This sequence recalibrates the
height sensor compensating for
any variations in temperature,
humidity, tip changes, or any other
changes that may have occurred.
 If COT is activated (on), automatic
sleep mode is deactivated (off).
It is recommended that FiberCUT
®
is
not left idle for extended periods of
time. Doing so may degrade the life of
the motor.
 FiberCUT
®
controller software
SW0012 Rev 22 or greater
includes a way of powering off the
motor by holding the Reset input
active.
o The robot controller should
activate Reset if the head is
idle for more than 10 minutes.
o While Reset is active the
FiberCUT
®
head will fully
extend and the controller will
indicate a crash condition.
o When the robot deactivates
Reset, the FiberCUT
®
head will
fully retract and clear the crash
condition.