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Series 48Series 48
Series 48Series 48
Series 48 operator’s manual
Initial start-up
Note: If you have not yet operated your UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller, refer to the UC-2000
Laser Controller Operator’s Manual for setup and operation instructions before continuing.
4
Set the UC-2000 to MANUAL mode, and then set the PWM Adj Knob to provide zero percent
output (0.0%). The UC-2000’s Lase indicator should be Off.
5
Verify that the laser’s Keyswitch (if equipped) is in the OFF position.
Starting your Series 48 laser
1
If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed, remove its aperture dust cover.
2
Move the Shutter Switch (if equipped) to the Open position.
3
Turn on the DC power supply.
4
Rotate the Keyswitch (if equipped) to the ON position. Verify that the green PWR LED illuminates.
If the Keyswitch is already ON, turn it OFF, then back ON (or cycle the Remote Keyswitch input) to
reset the laser.
Note: Each time an OEM laser is powered up or a Keyswitch version is cycled OFF/ON, a five-second
delay occurs between the time that the PWR LED illuminates and the laser is permitted to lase.
5
Verify that the red LASE LED illuminates dimly after approximately five seconds. This indicates
that tickle pulses are being applied to the laser and that it is safe to apply a PWM Command signal.
6
Press the UC-2000’s Lase On/Off button. The Lase indicator on the UC-2000 should illuminate.
7
Use the PWM Adj Knob on the UC-2000 to slowly increase power. The intensity of the laser’s
LASE indicator increases in brightness as the PWM duty cycle increases. The spot where the beam
hits the beam block should also increase in brightness to indicate increased power output.
Check your laser’s output power
1
With the UC-2000 set for maximum power output, measure laser output using a laser power meter
(such as SYNRAD’s PW-250 Power Wizard
®
) to verify that output power is consistent with the
power rating for your particular model. Refer to General specifications in the “Technical Reference”
section for output power specifications.
2
Reduce the PWM duty cycle to 0.0% and press the UC-2000’s Lase On/Off button to stop lasing.
The Lase indicator on the UC-2000 turns off and the laser’s LASE LED turns dim.
3
Move the Shutter Switch (if equipped) to the Closed position.
4
Turn off the DC power supply.
If your Series 48 laser fails to lase, refer to Troubleshooting in the “Maintenance/Troubleshooting” section
for troubleshooting information.
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