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SYNRAD OEM v40 Operator’s Manual Version 4
Initial start-up
Note: When performing the initial start-up sequence, you must rst 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
Place a beam block 24" (61 cm) from the laser aperture to prevent the beam from traveling beyond
the work area.
3
On water-cooled systems, turn on the chiller (set between 18 °C–22 °C) and verify it is delivering
1.0 GPM (3.8 lpm) at less than 60 PSI (4.1 bar) of pressure. Examine all cooling connections care-
fully for leaks.
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 O.
5
Verify that the laser’s Keyswitch (if equipped) is in the OFF position.
6
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.
Starting your Firestar v40 laser
Note: Firestar RDY and SHT LEDs denote separate control functions. Although the RDY lamp may
light while the SHT LED is O (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 will
illuminate.
3
Rotate the Keyswitch (if equipped) to the ON position. Verify that the yellow RDY (Ready) lamp
illuminates.
Caution
possible
equipment
damage
Inlet cooling water temperature must always be maintained above the
dew point to prevent condensation and water damage to your Firestar
laser.
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