Synrad Firestar V Series User Manual

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SYNRAD OEM v40 Operator’s Manual Version 4
Connecting
Control connections
All control connections to the v40 laser are made through the 15-pin User I/O connector on Firestar’s
rear panel. The User I/O port receives power commands from the SYNRAD’s UC-2000 Universal Laser
Controller and also serves as the connection point for auxiliary signals between the laser and any parts
handling, automation, or monitoring equipment.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Turn o DC power before installing or removing any plug or cable
from the User I/O connector. Ensure that user connections are made
to the appropriate pins and that the appropriate signal levels are ap-
plied. Failure to do so may damage the laser.
Warning
serious
personal
injury
Always use shielded cable when connecting your PWM Command
signal source to the PWM Input / PWM Return connections. In
electrically-noisy environments, long lengths of unshielded wire
act like an antenna and may generate enough voltage to trigger
uncommanded lasing.
UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller
SYNRAD recommends the use of a UC-2000 Universal Laser Controller to generate pulse width modu-
lated (PWM) Command signals that control the laser’s output power. To connect a UC-2000 Controller
(not included with the Firestar v40 laser), perform the following steps:
1 Remove DC power from the laser.
2 Locate the Quick Start Plug in the ship kit.
3 Connect the Quick Start Plug to the User I/O connector on the rear of the laser.
4 Attach the BNC connector on the end of the UC-2000’s Power/Control cable to the BNC connector
on the rear of the Quick Start Plug.
5 Connect the miniature DC power plug on the UC-2000’s Power/Control cable to the miniature con-
nector on the cable from the UC-2000’s wall plug transformer.
6 Connect the mini-DIN connector on other end of the UC-2000’s Power/Control cable to the Laser
connector on the rear panel of the UC-2000.
Note: Firestar v40 lasers can be controlled from an alternate user-supplied Command signal source. See
Controlling laser power in the Technical Reference chapter for signal descriptions. Refer to User
I/O connections in the same chapter for signal specications and connection details.
Quick Start Plug
Note: The Quick Start Plug is not included with SAB models but may be ordered separately.

Synrad Firestar V Series Specifications

General

Brand	Synrad
Model	Firestar V Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English