operation
26 Synrad Firestar ti-Series operator’s manual
Initial start-up
Note: When performing the initial start-up sequence, you must first connect the Quick Start Plug or you
must provide the required Remote Interlock and Shutter Open Request signals to the User I/O
connector. See User I/O connections in the Technical Reference chapter for User I/O pinouts and
signal descriptions.
Starting auxiliary equipment
1
Ensure that all personnel in the area are wearing protective eyewear.
2
Remove the red self-adhesive aperture seal from the laser faceplate.
3
Place a beam block 24 inches (61 cm) from the laser aperture to prevent the beam from traveling
beyond the work area.
4
On water-cooled systems, turn on the chiller (set between 18–22 °C) and verify that it is delivering
1.0–2.0 GPM (ti60) or 1.5–2.0 GPM (ti100) at less than 60 PSI of pressure.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the
dew point temperature to prevent condensation and water damage to
your Firestar laser.
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.
5
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.
6
Verify that the laser’s Keyswitch (if equipped) is in the OFF position.
7
Turn on the DC power supply.
If the Quick Start Plug is installed, the INT (Remote Interlock) indicator will illuminate green and
the SHT (Shutter) indicator will illuminate blue—if the manual Shutter Switch is Open. The TMP
(Temperature) indicator will illuminate green if laser temperature is within safe operating limits.
Note: On a cold start, allow for five to ten seconds of tickle before sending PWM Command signals to
the laser.
Starting your Firestar ti-Series laser
Note: Firestar RDY and SHT LEDs denote separate control functions. Although the RDY lamp may
light while the SHT LED is Off (Shutter Switch Closed or Shutter Open Request signal missing),
no power is applied to the RF boards until both RDY and SHT indicators are illuminated.
1
If the laser has a Diode Pointer installed, remove its aperture dust cover.
2
Place the Shutter Switch (if equipped) in the Open position. The blue SHT (Shutter) indicator on
the laser’s rear panel will illuminate.
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