Page 1 Laser Marker Operation / Maintenance Manual LP-400 series LP-V series LP-W series Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. ME-LP400V-OP-6 No.9000-0062-14V 2018.7 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global...
Page 2: Preface
Preface Thank you for purchasing our product. For full use of this product safely and properly, please read this document carefully. This product has been strictly checked and tested prior to its delivery. However, please make sure that this product operates properly before using it.
Page 3: Cautions In Handling
Cautions in Handling ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions. The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
Page 4 WARNING • Do not use this product anywhere where fire is strictly prohibited, near inflammable gas, objects or organic solvents such as thinner or gasoline, or in dusty place. There is a risk of fire. • Do not use this product in wet place. In addition, never conduct wiring or maintenance work with wet hands or when the product surface is wet.
Page 5 WARNING • Remove the dust and/or gas which may be generated during the laser radiation with dust collector or exhauster. Use an appropriate dust collector or exhauster for dust or gas generated. Depending on the material of the objects, harmful dust and/or gas to the human body and the laser marker may be generated.
Page 6 For the Proper Use of Product • Be sure to observe the following matters to prevent a failure or a malfunction of this product and to maintain the product performance properly. Usage environment • Do not use the product in a place with frequent vibrations or shocks. Moreover, please do not drop this product. It may affect the precision component and optical component inside, which could impair the performance or result in a failure.
Page 7 For the Proper Use of Product • Be sure to observe the following matters to prevent a failure or a malfunction of this product and to maintain the product performance properly. Wiring • Verify that the cables are wired correctly before powering on. •...
Page 8 (iii) which was not discoverable by a person with the state-of-the-art scientific and technical knowledge at the time of manufacture; (iv) which was due to an operation or use by Purchaser outside of the limits of operation or environment specified by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX;...
Page 9: Applicable Standards And Related Regulations
LP-V10U-CHN / LP-V15U-CHN *1 : Contact for CE: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Center Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany *2 : Although EN 60204-1 is applied as a harmonized standard of LVD, EN 61010-1 is partially applied to enhance the conformity with electrical safety and requirement of LVD.
Page 10 Implementing safety measures for the laser products This product uses the Class 4 laser classified by the safety of laser products in JIS C6802, IEC60825-1, FDA standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. Class 4 laser refers to “Laser products for which intrabeam viewing and skin exposure is hazardous and for which the viewing of diffuse reflections may be hazardous.
Page 11 MEMO ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 12: How To Read This Document
LP-421S9U-C, LP-421S9TU-C LP-4xxS9(T)U-C LP-421S9U-CHN, LP-421S9TU-CHN LP-4xxS9(T)U-CHN LP-411U, LP-411TU LP-4xx(T)U LP-411 LP-411U-A, LP-411TU-A LP-4xx(T)U-A LP-411U-C, LP-411TU-C LP-4xx(T)U-C LP-411U-CHN, LP-411TU-CHN LP-4xx(T)U-CHN LP-V10U LP-VxxU LP-V10 LP-V Series LP-V10U-A LP-VxxU-A LP-V10U-C LP-VxxU-C LP-V10U-CHN LP-VxxU-CHN LP-V15U LP-VxxU LP-V15 LP-V15U-A LP-VxxU-A LP-V15U-C LP-VxxU-C LP-V15U-CHN LP-VxxU-CHN LP-W052U...
Page 13 ⿎ Symbol indications • “Notice” denotes any instructions or precautions for using this product. To prevent the Notice damage or malfunction of the product, observe these precautions fully. • “Reference” denotes any hints for operation, detail explanations, or references. Reference ⿎...
Page 14: Let's Try" Contents
“Let’s Try” Contents The user can refer to the corresponding pages in which the contents of what user “tries to do” are described using this “Let's Try” Contents. Mark Current Date/Time Mark Code Symbol P.91 P.105 Mark Expiry Date/Time Mark Logo P.94 P.110 Expiry Date...
Page 15 Install and Connect Laser Marker “2-1 Installation” (P.59) “2-2 Connecting Laser Marker” (P.72) Control by I/O or RS-232C / Ethernet External Control Manual Convert or Edit Graphic Data Create or Edit Making Font Font Maker Operation Manual • Logo Data Conversion Software Operation Manual •...
Page 16: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ……………………………………………………………………………… 2 Cautions in Handling ………………………………………………………………… 3 Applicable Standards and Related Regulations ………………………………… 9 How to Read this Document ………………………………………………………12 “Let’s Try” Contents …………………………………………………………………14 For the Safety Use of Laser Product ………………………………………………20 Radiation Information [LP-400 Series] ………………………………………20 Radiation Information [LP-V/LP-W Series] …………………………………23 Safety Protection Measures for Users ………………………………………25 Safety Functions on Laser Marker ……………………………………………27 1 Product Overview ……………………………………………………32...
Page 17 2-2-4 When Using Console (Option) ………………………………………76 2-2-5 When Using Monitor and Mouse ……………………………………76 3 Basic Operation Procedure …………………………………………77 3-1 Display Operation ………………………………………………………………78 3-2 Operation Overview ……………………………………………………………80 3-2-1 Setup and connect the laser marker …………………………………81 3-2-2 Startup of Laser Marker ………………………………………………82 3-2-3 Set the marking data …………………………………………………83 3-2-4 Radiate the laser ………………………………………………………87 3-2-5 Save the marking data …………………………………………………89...
Page 18 4-7-3 Save ………………………………………………………………… 142 4-7-4 Save to Different No. ……………………………………………… 143 4-7-5 New Creation ………………………………………………………… 144 4-8 Character Setting …………………………………………………………… 145 4-8-1 Character Type ……………………………………………………… 145 4-8-2 Character Input ……………………………………………………… 148 4-8-3 Editing Character …………………………………………………… 151 4-8-4 Function Character ………………………………………………… 153 4-9 Function Setting ………………………………………………………………...
Page 19 4-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1) ………………………………… 253 4-16-2 System Setting (Environment 2) ………………………………… 258 4-16-3 Communication, I/O Setting (Environment 3) …………………… 261 4-16-4 Power check ……………………………………………………… 265 4-16-5 Output Simulation ………………………………………………… 267 4-16-6 Adjustment of Touch Panel ……………………………………… 268 4-16-7 Language Selection ……………………………………………… 269 4-16-8 System Information…………………………………………………...
Page 20: For The Safety Use Of Laser Product
For the Safety Use of Laser Product This product falls into Class 4 laser (marking laser) and Class 2 laser (guide laser) based on the classifications of “Safety of laser products” IEC60825-1 and FDA standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. Perform the safety protection measure before using the system.
Page 21 ⿎ Guide Laser and Pointer (Class 2) The laser classified into the Class 2 refers to “Laser products that emit visible radiation in the wavelength range from 400 nm to 700 nm that are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate staring into the beam.” Model Name LP-400 series Remarks...
Page 22 ⿎ Radiation range of LP-400 Series Tower Head Model NOHD Unit: mm Model Specified Point LP-430TU LP-431TU LP-435TU LP-410TU LP-411TU LP-420S9TU LP-421S9TU LP-425S9TU A : Center Position of Laser Emission Port B : Center Position of Laser Emission Port 170.5 C : Diameter of Laser Emission Port φ66 D : Working distance...
Page 23: Radiation Information [Lp-V/Lp-W Series]
Radiation Information [LP-V/LP-W Series] ⿎ Marking Laser (Class 4) Class 4 laser refers to “Laser products for which intrabeam viewing and skin exposure is hazardous and for which the viewing of diffuse reflections may be hazardous. These lasers also often represent a fire hazard.” Model Name LP-V10U LP-V15U...
Page 24 ⿎ Radiation range of LP-V / LP-W Series NOHD Unit: mm Model Specified Point LP-V10U LP-V15U LP-W052U A : Center Position of Laser Emission Port B : Center Position of Laser Emission Port C : Diameter of Laser Emission Port φ87 φ106 φ87...
Page 25: Safety Protection Measures For Users
Safety Protection Measures for Users This product falls into Class 4 laser (marking laser) and Class 2 laser (guide laser) based on the classifications of the Safety of laser products by IEC60825-1 / FDA standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 / JIS C 6802. Perform the safety protection measure shown below before using the system.
Page 26 ⿎ Key control In order to avoid the operation of the system by the person without authorization and allowance, the laser safety manager must remove key and keep it when not in use. • It is obligated by IEC/FDA/JIS that laser products shall incorporate a key- actuated master control.
Page 27: Safety Functions On Laser Marker
Safety Functions on Laser Marker This laser marker has the functions shown below for safety measures. Use these functions properly and operate the laser marker system safely. Head LP-400 Series Standard Head Model LP-400 Series Tower Head Model LP-V/LP-W series Internal Shutter This is a shutter inside the head.
Page 28 3 to 5 Labels The labels shown below are affixed to the laser marker. (Contents of the labels vary depending on model.) If the head is placed out of the sight of operators, place the attached warning label on the immediately apparent place on the system. Warning / Explanatory / Aperture Label LP-430(T)U-A / LP-431(T)U-A / LP-435(T)U-A / LP-430(T)U-C / LP-431(T)U-C / LP-435(T)U-C LP-420S9(T)U-A / LP-421S9(T)U-A / LP-425S9(T)U-A / LP-420S9(T)U-C / LP-421S9(T)U-C / LP-425S9(T)U-C...
Page 29 Controller LP-400 Series LP-V/LP-W Series Front Front Rear Rear 5, 6 5, 6 Key Switch This is the key switch for starting up the laser marker. Only when the key switch is turned OFF (in O position), the key can be pulled out. When the laser marker is not in use, the key should be in safekeeping by a laser safety manager.
Page 30 ⿎ Laser Marker Operation at Inputting the Safety Functions Safety Function Laser Marker Operation Release Method Laser Stop in I/O terminal *1 Laser stop input during laser emission Close Laser Stop and input alarm CLOSE to OPEN • Laser Pumping: OFF reset.
Page 31 ⿎ Construction of Interlock System For operating this product, construct the protective enclosure enclosing the range of the laser radiation for protecting the exposure caused by the reflection of the laser radiation from the work piece or the surrounding objects, and also construct the interlock system.
Page 32: Product Overview
1 Product Overview ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 33: Product Model
1-1 Product Model ⿎ LP-400 Series Laser marker LP-400 series have the following models. Some of the specifications and the packaged contents vary depending on the model. For details, see “1-3 Specification” (P.36) and “1-5 Package” (P.47). Laser output / Marking Model Head type...
Page 34 LP - V 1 0 U - CHN LP - W 05 2 U - A Series name of the product. LP-V series and LP-W series are the fiber laser markers. Represents laser output power class as follows. Oscillator average output power 12W Oscillator average output power 5W Represents marking field class as follows.
Page 35: Product Configuration
Touch Panel Console LP-ADP40 Air Filter (for replacement) LP-400 Series : LP-AFT20 LP-V Series /LP-W Series : LP-AFT21 Protection Glass of Laser Emission Port LP-V10(U) Type *2 : LP-ACV10 or LP-ACV20 or LP-ACV60 (for replacement) *1 LP-V15(U) Type *2 : LP-ACV15 or LP-ACV25...
Page 36: Specification
1-3 Specification LP-400 Series Model Item LP-430U LP-420S9U LP-410U LP-431 U LP-421S9U LP-41 1 U LP-435U LP-425S9U LP-430TU LP-420S9TU LP-410TU LP-431TU LP-421S9TU LP-41 1TU LP-435TU LP-425S9TU Laser type laser, Class 4 Laser Wavelength 10.6μm 9.3μm 10.6μm 9.3μm 10.6μm 9.3μm Oscillator average Marking output *1...
Page 37 Model Item LP-430U LP-420S9U LP-410U LP-431 U LP-421S9U LP-41 1 U LP-435U LP-425S9U LP-430TU LP-420S9TU LP-410TU LP-431TU LP-421S9TU LP-41 1TU LP-435TU LP-425S9TU ® ® Windows 10 Pro 32bit, 64bit / Windows 8 Pro 32bit, 64bit / Applicable OS for PC ®...
Page 38 LP-V/LP-W Series Model Item LP-V10U LP-V15U LP-W052U Laser type Yb : FIBER laser, λ =1060nm, Class 4 Laser Oscillator average Marking output *1 laser Mode of Pulsed operation Pulse cycle 10 μs to 50 μs Red Semiconductor, λ =655nm, Class 2 Laser Guide laser, laser pointer Max.
Page 39 Model Item LP-V10U LP-V15U LP-W052U Required time for laser Approx. 20 sec. Approx. 15 sec. pumping 90V to 132V AC or 180V to 264V AC (including ±10% voltage fluctuations) *8 Power voltage Frequency: 50/60 Hz 100V AC 390VA or less 310VA or less Power consumption *9...
Page 40: Outer Dimensional Drawing
1-4 Outer Dimensional Drawing 1-4-1 LP-400 Series ⿎ Head (Standard Model) LP-430U / 420S9U / 410U/ 431U / 421S9U / 411U / 435U / 425S9U (333) (119) Unit: mm (20) (60) (13) ( 7) (117) (16) (200) (51) Description Work distance: LP-430U / LP-420S9U / LP-410U : 185mm LP-431U / LP-421S9U / LP-411U : 111mm LP-435U / LP-425S9U : 262mm...
Page 41 ⿎ Head (Tower Head Model) LP-430TU / 420S9TU / 410TU / 431TU / 421S9TU / 411TU / 435TU / 425S9TU Unit: mm (43) (142) (20) (76) (30) (38) 170.5 Description Work distance: LP-430TU / LP-420S9TU / LP-410TU : 185mm LP-431TU / LP-421S9TU / LP-411TU : 111mm LP-435TU / LP-425S9TU : 262mm Center of marking field Marking Field (X, Y):...
Page 42 ⿎ Controller LP-400 series Unit: mm (164) (27) (37) (140) (54) Description Rubber feet installation screw hole (4 holes on base and left side surface each): M5, Depth 6 The rubber feet for controller can be installed on base or side surfaces. Screw for frame ground: M4, Depth 10 ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 43: Lp-V/Lp-W Series
1-4-2 LP-V/LP-W Series ⿎ Head LP-V10U / LP-V15U / LP-W052U (163) (44) Unit: mm (96) (90) (15) (57) (77) (118) φ14.5 Description Work distance: LP-V10U : 190 mm LP-V15U : 350 mm LP-W052U : 127 mm Center of marking field Marking Field (X, Y): LP-V10U : 90 mm x 90 mm LP-V15U : 160 mm x 160 mm...
Page 44 ⿎ Controller LP-V10U / LP-V15U / LP-W052U (193) (27) Unit: mm (54) (103) (37) (195) Description Rubber feet installation screw hole (4 holes on base and left side surface each): M5, Depth 6 The rubber feet for controller can be installed on base or side surfaces. Screw for frame ground: M4, Depth 10 Notice •...
Page 45: Cable
1-4-3 Cable ⿎ Controller Power Cable Attached controller power cable varies depending on each model. Please select a cable compliant with the standards in the country or region where it is used. Rating 125V, CSA/UL and PSE standards compatible cable (North America, Japan) : Attached to LP-4xx(T)U / LP-4xx(T)U-A / LP-VxxU / LP-VxxU-A / LP-W type Rating 250V, VDE standards compatible cable (Europe) : Attached to LP-4xx(T)U-C / LP-VxxU-C Rating 250V, CCC standards compatible cable (China) : Attached to LP-4xx(T)U-CHN / LP-VxxU-CHN type...
Page 46: Console (Option)
1-4-4 Console (Option) Model name: LP-ADP40 Unit: mm (41.5) 80±0.8 (253) (171) (15) (55) Description Pen holder attaching nut M4, depth 6 (both left and right sides) Fixing nut (4 positions) M4, depth 6 Controller Connecting Cable ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 47: Package
1-5 Package Before using this product, be sure to check the packed objects as shown below. The product have been strictly checked and tested prior to packaging. However, please make sure that there is no damage during transportation and the product operates properly before using it. In case that the product becomes damaged or does not operate as specified in this manual, contact the dealer you purchased it or our sales office.
Page 48 Leaflet of Safety Carrying Caution General information Ground Wire *8 Lens cap *4 Directions Leaflet *7 for safety (For EU users) *9 qty.: 1 qty.: 1 qty.: 1 qty.: 1 qty.: 1 *1 : Attached controller power cable varies depending on each model. Please select a cable compliant with the standards in the country or region where it is used.
Page 49: Name Of Each Part
1-6 Name of Each Part 1-6-1 Head ⿎ LP-400 Series with the Standard Head [LP-4xxU / LP-4xxU-A / LP-4xxU-C / LP-4xxS9U / LP-4xxS9U-A / LP-4xxS9U-C] ⿎ LP-400 Series with the Tower Head [LP-4xxTU / LP-4xxTU-A / LP-4xxTU-C / LP-4xxS9TU / LP-4xxS9TU-A / LP-4xxS9TU-C] ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 50 Signal Connector: SIGNAL This is the terminal for communicating between head and controller. Connect the attached head control cable. Power Connector: POWER This is the connector for supplying the power to the head. Connect the attached head power cable. Laser Radiation Indicator This indicator indicates the laser radiation state.
Page 51 ⿎ LP-V/LP-W Series [LP-VxxU / LP-VxxU-A / LP-VxxU-C / LP-W052U / LP-W052U-A] Signal Connector: SIGNAL This is the terminal for communicating between head and controller. Connect the attached head control cable. Power Connector: POWER This is the connector for supplying the power to the head. Connect the attached head power cable.
Page 52 Intake Vent for Air Cooling Air inlet for cooling the head. In this vent the filter is installed. Frame Ground Terminal: F.G. This is the terminal for ground. Be sure to connect it to earth permanently. 10. Fiber Cable This is the cable for transmitting the laser. This cable cannot be detached from the device. ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 53: Controller
1-6-2 Controller Front LP-400 Series LP-V/LP-W Series Key Switch: POWER This key switch is used to start the laser marker system. Turn ON ( | ) the switch to start-up the system, and turn OFF ( o ) the switch to shutdown the system.
Page 54 Laser Pumping Switch (with white LED): LASER This is the switch for starting laser pumping. LED flashes (LP-400 / LP-W series: approx. 15 sec., LP-V series: approx. 20 sec.) in white when the switch is pressed, and it lights up when the laser irradiation becomes enabled.
Page 55 Rear LP-400 Series LP-V/LP-W Series Return Connector: RETURN OUT This is the connector for connecting the attached return harness for using console (option). RS-232C Connector: RS-232C This is the connector for connecting to the external device so as to control the laser marker with RS-232C. For details, refer to External Control Manual.
Page 56 DIP Switch Sets the operational options of the laser marker. For details, refer to “1-6-3 DIP Switch” (P.57). Notice • A plastic cover is installed on the DIP switch. Install this cover always to avoid the dust penetration to the controller. I/O Connector: I/O This is the terminal for connecting signal for the purpose of controlling laser marker from the external device.
Page 57: Dip Switch
1-6-3 DIP Switch • The DIP switch is located in rear of the controller. Refer to “1-6-2 Controller” (P.53). • The all DIP switch is set to OFF side at factory shipment. • Switch the DIP switch with the power be shut down. •...
Page 58: Installation And Connection
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Page 59: Installation
2-1 Installation 2-1-1 Installation Environment Use this product in the following environments. Item Installation environment conditions Operating Ambient Temperature *1 0°C to +40°C Operating Ambient Humidity *1 35 to 85%RH Ambient Temperature for Storage *1 -10°C to +60°C *2 Use location Indoor;...
Page 60 • Removing the dust and smoke Remove any dust and smoke from the laser emission port and laser beam path using a dust collector. For effective dust collection, put the suction port of the dust collector near the lasing part. In an environment where dust and smoke that tend to attach to the lens surface, it is recommended to create a compression air flow to ensure thorough dust collection.
Page 61: Installation Of Lp-400 Series Head
2-1-2 Installation of LP-400 Series Head • Install the product so that the laser beam path does not cross the eye height. WARNING • The laser beam path shall be enclosed with protective enclosure and make sure it is not exposed with direct light or reflected light. ⿎...
Page 62 ⿎ Installation Direction Standard Head Model The standard head can be mounted in the following direction. After the installation, the scanner unit can be rotate. Refer to “2-1-3 Rotation of LP-400 Standard Head Scanner” (P.64). Tower Head Model When the mounting surface of the tower head is rear side, it can be mounted in the left, right, top and bottom direction. When the lens side is mounting surface, install the tower head always with the lens side down.
Page 63 ⿎ Installation Space Since this laser marker has the fan and slit for cooling, provide space around the device as shown in the following figure: Standard Head Model 200mm 150mm 150mm Tower Head Model 200mm 150mm 150mm Notice • Ensure the minimum bent radius of each cable. •...
Page 64: Rotation Of Lp-400 Standard Head Scanner
2-1-3 Rotation of LP-400 Standard Head Scanner For the standard head models of LP-400 series (LP-430U / LP-420S9U / LP-410U / LP-431U / LP-420S9U / LP-411U / LP- 435U / LP-425S9U), the angle of the head scanner unit can be set freely. * This function is specific to the standard head model of LP-400 series.
Page 65: Installation Of Lp-V / Lp-W Head
2-1-4 Installation of LP-V / LP-W Head • Install the product so that the laser beam path does not cross the eye height. WARNING • The laser beam path shall be enclosed with protective enclosure and make sure it is not exposed with direct light or reflected light. ⿎...
Page 66 ⿎ Installation Space For the appropriate air cooling, provide space around the device as shown in the following figure. 200 mm 150 mm 150 mm Notice • Ensure the minimum bent radius of each cable. • Please install not to bar the flow of air cooling. •...
Page 67: Installation Of The Controller
2-1-5 Installation of the Controller The installation method of the controller is common to LP-400, LP-V and LP-W series. ⿎ Installation Method and Direction • The controller can be fixed from the bottom or side surfaces with M5 screw at four locations. •...
Page 68: Marking Field And Marking Center Position
2-1-6 Marking Field and Marking Center Position Unit: mm LP-400 Series Standard Head Model 59.5 LP-400 Series Tower Head Model 170.5 65.5 LP-V/LP-W Series LP-430(T)U LP-431(T)U LP-435(T)U LP-420S9(T)U LP-421S9(T)U LP-V10U LP-V15U LP-W052U LP-425S9(T)U LP-410(T)U LP-411(T)U A : Work Distance [mm] B : Marking Field (X, Y) 110 x 110 55 x 55...
Page 69: Lasing Position Check
2-1-7 Lasing position check Notice • Use the dual pointer and guide laser only as the guideline. For obtaining the appropriate marking position and quality, fine adjust the work position and distance after marking on an actual work. ⿎ Dual Pointer Function Dual pointer shows the rough indication of the work distance (distance from the head base to the marking surface).
Page 70: Focus Adjustment Function
2-1-8 Focus adjustment function With this function, the distance from work (focal length) can be adjusted without moving up/down the head. Marking energy density can be reduced by moving the focus point of the laser spot with the specified distance between the works and changing the spot diameter.
Page 71 Reinstall the focus adjustment cover. Tightening torque for the cover should be 0.3 N • m or less. Reference • Focus adjustment range varies depending on models. • LP-430(T)U / LP-420S9(T)U / LP-410(T)U: Approx. ± 3 mm • LP-431(T)U / LP-421S9(T)U / LP-411(T)U / LP-V10U: Approx. ± 2 mm •...
Page 72: Connecting Laser Marker
Head Control Cable (5 m) To POWER (Min. bending radius: 100 mm) Head Power Cable (5 m) (Min. bending radius: 100 mm) ⿎ LP-V Series and LP-W Series Head Controller Fiber Cable (4.5 m) (Min. bending radius: 60 mm) *This cable can not be detached.
Page 73 Notice • Connect the head and controller combined for the same serial number. • For the connection of this product, use the dedicated cables attached to the product or the specified optional cables. • Do not connect the Head Control Cable to the I/O Connector. It may cause a failure. •...
Page 74: Connecting Ground And Power Supply
2-2-2 Connecting Ground and Power Supply Notice • Before connecting power supply, ground the frame ground terminal of the laser marker permanently. • Use the attached controller power cable for the AC power cable. • Be sure to connect the ground pin of the controller power cable to earth permanently. •...
Page 75: When Using Pc
2-2-3 When Using PC Front side of Controller To use the PC installed the software in attached CD-R “Laser Marker Driver & Utility” with online status, connect the attached USB cable to the front side of the controller. To USB connector B Notice •...
Page 76: When Using Console (Option)
2-2-4 When Using Console (Option) • When using the console LP-ADP40 (optional item), connect the return harness to the rear of the controller. • Do not take out and put in the console in being powered on. Front side of Controller Rear side of Controller RETURN OUT To VGA OUT...
Page 77: Basic Operation Procedure
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Page 78: Display Operation
3-1 Display Operation Here describes how to operate the screen of the touch panel or monitor. For touch panel console For monitor and mouse Tap the items to be set with a finger or a rotundate Click on the items to be set with the left mouse button. object.
Page 79 ⿎ Input numbers When press the entry field for numbers, input screen will appear. Input the numbers and press [SET]. ⿎ Input characters When press the entry field for characters, character input screen will appear. Input the characters and press [SET]. Function of the button on the entry field [CANCEL] closes the entry field screen.
Page 80: Operation Overview
3-2 Operation Overview This section describes the basic procedures to use laser marker from start-up to power off. Flow: 1. Setup and connect the laser marker 2. Startup of Laser Marker 3. Set the marking data 1. Select the File No. 2.
Page 81: Setup And Connect The Laser Marker
3-2-1 Setup and connect the laser marker Reference • For the installation and connecting, refer to “2-1 Installation” (P.59) and “2-2 Connecting Laser Marker” (P.72). Install the laser marker ensuring the following points. • Take laser protection measures required to use Class 4 laser products. •...
Page 82: Startup Of Laser Marker
3-2-2 Startup of Laser Marker Turn ON ( | ) the key switch of the controller. (Insert the key and turn it toward ON ( | ) side.) The main indicator flashes in green, and changes into lighted-up status after approx. 75 seconds. MAIN Flash in green Light up in green...
Page 83: Set The Marking Data
3-2-3 Set the marking data 1. Select the File No. The marking contents and layout data are stored in “file” format. Select the file No. at first to set the marking data. Press [SETTING] to switch the screen mode from operation to setting mode.
Page 84 2. Input the marking contents. Input the marking contents such as characters, code symbols, or logos. Here describes the procedure to input character data “ABCD”. Press [CHARACTER]. The screen is changed into the character setting one. Place the cursor on the first line (01), and press [EDIT].
Page 85 3. Set the marking layout Set the size and coordinate for the marking contents. Here describes the procedures to set the following layout. Character Interval 5 mm ABCD Character Height 4 mm Starting Coordinate Character Width 4 mm X : -10 mm Y : 5 mm Press [CONDITION].
Page 86 4. Set the laser condition Set the laser power and scanning speed. Press [LASER]. Set “30” to [Laser Power]. The larger value, the marking becomes darker or deeper. To find the proper value, set here from small value and adjust it to larger value according to the marking quality.
Page 87: Radiate The Laser
3-2-4 Radiate the laser 1. Confirm the radiation position by the guide laser. Set the marking object, and adjust the work distance. Set the distance between the laser emission port of the head and the work surface to the appropriate work distance position for each model.
Page 88 2. Radiate the laser for marking Press the laser pumping switch on the controller. The laser pumping switch will be flashing in white. When the switch is changed from flashing to lightning up, the laser marker is ready for Flashing to radiation.
Page 89: Save The Marking Data
3-2-5 Save the marking data Save the marking data in laser marker. The data is stored in “file” format. Press [FILE]. Press the character string of the Comments to set the file name. Input the comment, and press [SET]. Reference •...
Page 90: Turn Off Power Of Laser Marker
3-2-6 Turn OFF Power of Laser Marker Turn off the laser pumping switch. Turn OFF the key switch. Turn the key to OFF (O) side (to the left), and pull it out. The main indicator is off. The system key should be in safekeeping by a laser safety manager. Notice •...
Page 91: Setting Procedure For Basic Function
3-3 Setting Procedure for Basic Function The setting method for function to be applied to the actual marking is described in this section using sample. 3-3-1 Mark Current Date/Time Sample Displayed number of digits (Figure) Display format Hour (24)/Minute Display leading zeros (Zero Indi.) Enable Hour Min.
Page 92 1. Input the current date function character. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line (01), and press [EDIT]. Or double-click the first line (01). Press [FUNC. CHAR.] (FUNCTION CHARACTER) and press [CURRENT] (CURRENT DATE). Set “2” to [Figure]. Select [Hour(24)]. Select [Zero Indi.]. ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 93 Press [INPUT]. Set “2” to [Figure] continuously. The figure can be set from 1 to 6. Select [Minute]. Select [Zero Indi.]. Press [INPUT], and then press [SET]. The “%02:H0%02:m0” is input into the first line of the marking character string. Press [IMAGE] to check the marking layout.
Page 94: Mark Expiry Date/Time
3-3-2 Mark Expiry Date/Time Sample Expiry Date Time limit (EXPIRY) 30 days Displayed number of digits (Figure) Display format Month/Date Display leading zeros (Zero Indi.) Enable Month Date The expiry date (30 days later) is marked. 1. Set the expiry date. 2.
Page 95 1. Set the expiry date. Press [FUNCTION] , and then press [EXPIRY] (Expiry Date). Here the condition is set to expiry No. 1. Reference • The expiration is settable up to 4 per file (1 to 4). Other than this setting, the setting for “common counter” (5 to 8) that are common to all files are available.
Page 96 2. Input the expiry date of the function character Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line (01), and press [EDIT]. Or double-click the first line (01). Press [FUNC. CHAR.] (FUNCTION CHARACTER), and then press [EXPIRY] (Expiry Date). Enter “1” to the [EXPIRY] (Expiry No.). field. Set “2”...
Page 97 Press [INPUT]. Select [Day] continuously. Select [Zero Indi.]. Press [INPUT], and then press [SET]. The “%02:M1%02:D1” is input into the 1st line of the marking character string. Press [IMAGE] to check the marking layout. The date to be marked is displayed. ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 98: Mark Lot No
3-3-3 Mark Lot No. Sample January February March December … Period Current Date Unit Month Set the lot No. to replace month data with the specified characters as above mentioned. 1. Set the Lot. 2. Input the function character of the lot. 3.
Page 99 1. Set the lot. Press [FUNCTION] , and press [LOT]. Set “0” to [Lot No.]. Set “Current Date” to [Period]. Reference • The lot is settable up to 4 per file (0 to 3). Other than this setting, the setting for “common lot” (4 to 7) that are common to all files are available.
Page 100 2. Input the function character of the lot. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line (01), and press [EDIT]. Or double-click the first line (01). Press [FUNC. CHAR.] (FUNCTION CHARACTER), and press [LOT]. Set “0” to [Lot] (Lot No.). Press [INPUT], and then press [SET]. The “%SFT:0”...
Page 101: Mark Counter
3-3-4 Mark Counter Sample … 0001 0002 0003 0998 0999 1000 0001 0002 Initial value (Init) End value (End) 1000 Step Counter source (Source) Trigger signal Displayed number of digits (Figure) : Display leading zeros (Zero Indi.) Enable Type of base number Base-10 (Decimal) number system Set the counters shown above.
Page 102 1. Set the counter. Press [FUNCTION], and press [COUNTER]. Here the condition is set to Counter No. 0. Reference • The counter is settable up to 4 per file (0 to 3). Other than this setting, the setting for “common counter” (4 to 7) that are common to all files are available.
Page 103 2. Input the counter function character. Press [CHARACTER]. The screen changes to the character setting screen. Select the first line (01), and press [EDIT]. Or double-click the first line (01). Press [FUNC. CHAR.] (FUNCTION CHARACTER) and press [COUNTER]. Set “0” to [Counter] (Counter Number). Set “4”...
Page 104 Press [INPUT], and then press [SET]. The “%04:C0” is input to 1st line of the marking character string. Press [IMAGE] to check the marking layout. “0001” is displayed. ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 105: Mark Code Symbol
3-3-5 Mark Code Symbol Sample Bar Code Type QR Code Model 2 Version 0(Auto setting) Mode Alphanumerical Error correction level Module H. 0.500 mm Module W. 0.500 mm Data ABCDEFGHIJKLMN12345 The procedures to mark the above QR code at a center point with X coordinate=0 and Y coordinate=0 are described below. 1.
Page 106 1. Set QR code condition. Press [CONDITION]. Then, press [BAR CODE]. Set “0” to [Bar Code No.]. The bar code numbers 0 to 7 can be selected per file. Set “QR Code Model 2“ to Bar Code Type. Set the bar code type from the bar code pop-up window after clicking “Type”...
Page 107 Set “0” (Auto) to [Version]. Reference • For details on versions of QR codes, refer to “QR Code Version and Data Capacity” (P.319). Set “Alpha” (Alphanumeric) to [Mode]. Press [Mode] to switch display in the order of “Alpha”, “Binary”, “Kanji”, and “Numeric”. Set “H”...
Page 108 2. Set the data to be converted into QR code. Select the first line (01) of the QR Code Data, and press [EDIT]. Or double-click the first line (01). Press [ALPHA•NUM] and input [ABCDEFGHIJKLMN12345]. Press [SET]. ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 109 3. Set the pattern. Press [PATTERN]. Set the code pattern of [Dark Module]. Press [Pattern Code] box for [Dark module]. Input screen of painting pattern for the modules in QR code is displayed. Select a pattern and press [SET]. Reference •...
Page 110: Mark Logo
3-3-6 Mark Logo Sample The marking procedure for the previously defined logo like shown above is described below. 1. Select logo data. 2. Set the condition for logo. 3. Set the conditions for the laser. Refer to “4. Set the laser condition” (P.86) in “3-2-3 Set the marking data” (P.83). Reference •...
Page 111 1. Select the logo data. Press [CONDITION] and press [LOGO]. Select the logo No. 00, and then press [SET]. The logo No. is available to set from 0 to 15. Press [Logo File]. Select the logo file from the list and press [SET]. Reference •...
Page 112 2. Set condition for logo. Set “1” to both [X Scale] and [Y Scale]. Set “0.000 mm” to [X Position]. Set “0.000 mm” to [Y Position]. Set “0.00 degree” to [Rotation Angle]. Set “100%” to [Laser Power Cor.] (Laser Power Correction).
Page 113: Mark Step & Repeat
3-3-7 Mark Step & Repeat Sample Starting Position: X=-20 mm Column Step: 18 mm Starting Position Y=20 mm Row Step: 10 mm Character Height: 3 mm Character Interval: 4 mm Character Width: 3 mm Mark “ABC” in 3 columns and 3 rows. 1.
Page 114 1. Set the marking character. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line (01), and press [EDIT]. Or double-click the first line (01). Press [ALPHA•NUM]. Input [ABC], and press [SET]. ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 115 2. Set character condition. Press [CONDITION]. Then, press [CHARACTER]. Set “3.000 mm” to [Character Height]. Set “3.000 mm” to [Character Width]. Set “0.000 mm” to [X Position]. Set “0.000 mm” to [Y Position]. Set “4.000 mm” to [Char. Interval] (Character Interval).
Page 116 3. Set the conditions for Step & Repeat. Press [GENERAL]. Then, press [STEP and REP.]. Check [Step and Repeat]. Set “3” to [Number of Row]. Set “3” to [Number of Col.] (Number of Column). Set “10 mm” to [Row Step]. Set “18 mm”...
Page 117: Mark To Flying Object
3-3-8 Mark to Flying Object Sample Sensor The following shows the procedure for marking to flying object. 1. Input character and set the marking conditions. Refer to “3-2-3 Set the marking data” (P.83). 2. Set the conditions of the on-the-fly marking. The detail is described in “1.
Page 118 1. Set the conditions of the on-the-fly marking. Press [TRIGGER]. Set “RIGHT” to [Moving Direction]. The work is marked to the direction shown in the following figure. “RIGHT” “RIGHT” “RIGHT” Notice • Set the marker head in vertical against the work flow direction. Reference •...
Page 119 Set [Delay Distance]. Input the distance from sensor for trigger to the starting position of the marking using laser marker. Here, set the distance to 60 mm. Set [Line Speed]. Here, set the speed to 0.060 m/min. Sensor Sensor Work direction Work direction Delay distance Delay distance...
Page 120 2. Set the status of the laser marker into ready for receiving for trigger. Press the laser pumping switch on the controller. The laser pumping switch will be flashing in white. When the switch Flashing to is changed from flashing to lightning up, the laser marker is ready for lightning radiation.
Page 121: Description Of Operation Screen
4 Description of Operation Screen ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 122: Screen Composition
4-1 Screen Composition Operator Adjustment Screen P.129 Operator Adjusting Screen P.129 Operator Adjustable Items P.130 Operation Screen P.126 Setting Maintenance P.133 I/O Check Monitor P.133 Error Log P.134 Selecting Marking Mode P.135 Dual pointer P.136 Guide laser P.137 Test Marking P.138 RUN Mode P.139...
Page 123 Comment P.140 FILE Change File No. P.141 Save P.142 P.140 Save to Different No. P.143 New Creation P.144 Character Type P.145 Character Setting Character Input P.148 P.145 Function Character P.153 Expiry Date P.162 Counter P.164 Function Setting P.166 P.162 Rank P.168 External Offset P.170...
Page 124: Functional Description
4-2 Functional Description Functions Outline Marking order optimizing This allows rearranging of marking order of characters to shorten the time required for marking. Intersection offset This keeps the intersection points of characters from being engraved too deeply. Counter marking The marking is performed sequentially according to the counter conditions you set. (Count-up/Count-down) Current date marking This allows marking of current date or time.
Page 125 Measures the period of marking. Marking laser is not irradiated during this operation. Laser Setting Laser power, scan speed and laser pulse cycle (only LP-V series) can be specified for each setting file. Corrections can be made on a marking condition basis such as characters, logos, bar codes, etc.
Page 126: Operation Screen
4-3 Operation Screen On the operation screen marking contents can be confirmed under the remote control mode of run mode. Refer to “4-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1)” (P.253) for the setting of the displayed contents in Operation screen. 4-3-1 Character Display Description FILE: Displays selected file No.
Page 127: Image Display
4-3-2 Image Display Description FILE: Displays selected file No. and file name. Image Display: Displays image to be marked. Magnification: Sets the magnification ratio of the image display. The display magnification can be specified by pressing numeric. Zoom-in / Zoom-out of Image Display : Zooms in/out image display.
Page 128: Password To Open The Setting Screen
4-3-3 Password to Open the Setting Screen When the password is input on the environment setting screen, the password is required to open the setting screen from operation screen. This is a protection not to change the marking conditions without permission. Refer to “4-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1)”...
Page 129: Operator Adjustment Screen
4-4 Operator Adjustment Screen The operator adjustment screen is the screen that the operator can change or set only the permitted items. Set the selecting item of the marking condition to be adjusted by operator following to the procedure described in “4-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1)”...
Page 130: Operator Adjustable Items
(LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410 / LP-435 / LP-425 /LP-V10 / LP-V15) Setting Range 1 to 6000 mm/s (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052) Pulse Cycle (Only LP-V series): Sets the laser pulse cycle. Setting Range 10.0 to 50.0 ms Line Speed / Line Speed Fine Adjustment: Sets the line speed for marking to flying object.
Page 131 ⿎ Laser Check Execute the laser check when measuring the laser power to be applied for radiation using power meter. • Be sure to use the protective goggle and enclosure during radiating laser. • During the radiation, the laser energy is concentrated to one point. Use due WARNING caution with long period radiation, it may cause a fire or damage to the object.
Page 132 ⿎ Magnification Specification of Image Screen Press numeric of magnification. The list of magnification is appeared. Select the desired magnification among them. The image zoomed with the selected magnification is displayed. The image display is shifted by pressing arrow for shift display position.
Page 133: Maintenance
4-5 Maintenance In the Maintenance screen, the following status of the laser marker are displayed. • On/off status of I/O terminals • Error log of the laser marker 4-5-1 I/O Check Monitor The ON / OFF status of the I/O signals and DIP switch can be confirmed on this screen. When the signal is ON status: “1”...
Page 134: Error Log
4-5-2 Error Log The screen displays error log consisting of up to 64 latest errors and their details. The error log is displayed on that had occurred in the past (Maximum:64) . Description SAVE TO MEDIA: Press [SAVE TO MEDIA] to save the recorded error log into the USB media. Insert the USB media into the controller, select directly and press [SAVE].
Page 135: Selecting Marking Mode
4-6 Selecting Marking Mode The marking mode is set on the operation screen for the following cases; test marking mode, starting and stopping guide laser and dual pointer using. Description MARKING MODE: Selects mode from either RUN or TEST. In Operation screen, only RUN mode is available. START: Starts marking in the selected mode at “1”.
Page 136: Dual Pointer
4-6-1 Dual pointer Dual pointer shows the rough indication of the work distance (distance from the head base to the marking surface). It displays the red point emitted in oblique and the red cross emitted perpendicularly from the head. The distance where the laser point is closest to the center of the cross represents the guide of the work distance.
Page 137: Guide Laser
4-6-2 Guide laser The red LD guide laser traces the marking content, marking image of the work, and marking field set previously. The position of the marking object is easy to be adjusted using the guide laser function. Reference • Guide laser cannot trace the marking characters for the moving object. If the marking for moving object is set, the guide laser operates same as the static marking.
Page 138: Test Marking
4-6-3 Test Marking Test marking is a marking method of radiating laser by the button operations on the setting screen. Press the laser pumping switch on the controller. Set the marking mode into [TEST]. The marking is started by pressing [START]. The laser marker is performed the following procedure.
Page 139: Run Mode
4-6-4 RUN Mode When the laser marker is activated in RUN mode, the Internal shutter is opened, and the laser marker is ready for receiving trigger from external. Before starting RUN mode, set the parameters in “4-12 Trigger Setting” (P.219). Set the marking mode into [RUN].
Page 140: File
4-7 FILE This screen is prepared for registering file into inner of laser marker and changing file No. The file can be registered by two methods, overwriting and registering to other No. Registering in wrong method could delete the content already registered. Take care of the registering method. 4-7-1 Comment Register the file name into the laser marker with the following procedure.
Page 141: Change File No
4-7-2 Change File No. Change the file No. to be displayed with the following procedure. Press [CHANGE FILE No.]. When the contents of the current opened file is changed, the check window whether to save/not save changed content is appeared. When selecting [Yes], the same procedure described in “4-7-3 Save”...
Page 142: Save
4-7-3 Save Save the changed content by deleting previous content of the current file with the same file No. When the power of the laser marker is turned OFF without overwriting the file, the setting/changing content is not saved. Press [SAVE]. When overwriting the file, press [Yes].
Page 143: Save To Different No
4-7-4 Save to Different No. Save currently displayed content to the different file No. When pressing [Save to Dif. No.], the selecting window for saving the file to different file No. is appeared. Specify the file No. to be saved using qp keys or inputting file No., and press [EXECUTE].
Page 144: New Creation
4-7-5 New Creation Create a new file. Press [NEW CREATION]. The file No. is set with “????” and each setting of its screen becomes initial one. Reference • In the case of overwriting the file at new creation with file No. “????”, the file is registered to other No. with the same operation of [Save to Different No.].
Page 145: Character Setting
4-8 Character Setting The character string to be marked is set in the following procedure. Set and input the function character on this screen. Characters that can be used for input are as follows: Capital and small letters of alphabet, numerics, Katakana, Hiragana, Kanji (JIS level-1 and JIS level-2), symbols, user registration characters.
Page 146 ⿎ Symbol ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 147 ⿎ User Reg. Character ⿎ Function Character Reference • For Kanji, refer to the Character Code Table of External Control Manual. • The following characters are registered as the user registration font “U1” to “U9” as the factory settings: • On the button of U1 to U50 in the user registration character input screen, the registered character images are displayed together.
Page 148: Character Input
4-8-2 Character Input Input the text data to be marked as characters or code symbols with the following procedures. ⿎ Display Method of Character Input Window Display the line for input with the arrow on the right edge of the window. Press line for input.
Page 149 ⿎ Input Method of Japanese, Katakana Press [KANA•KANJI]. Press [ カナ ], Then press the character to be input, and press [CONFIRM]. The character is input by pressing [SET]. ⿎ Input Method of Japanese, Hiragana and Kanji Press [KANA•KANJI]. Press [ かな ], and select the desired character from the table to enter it.
Page 150 ⿎ Input Method of Symbols Press [SYMBOLS]. Press the symbol to be input directly for input. The symbol table is changed by pressing [<] [>]. The character is input by pressing [SET]. ⿎ Input Method of User Registration Character Press [REG. CHAR.] (REGISTRATION CHARACTER). Press the symbol No.
Page 151: Editing Character
4-8-3 Editing Character ⿎ Copy and Paste Select the character string to be copied, and press [COPY]. Move the cursor to the line to be pasted, and press [PASTE]. The character is pasted into the selected line. Reference • When copying to the character string already inputted the character, the content is overwritten. •...
Page 152 ⿎ Insert One Line Move the cursor to the line to be inserted. Press [INSERT]. After inserting one line, the line is shifted by one line. ⿎ Delete One Line Place the cursor on the line to be deleted. Press [DELETE]. When a line is deleted, remaining lines are advanced by one position.
Page 153: Function Character
4-8-4 Function Character ⿎ Current Date and Expiry Date Marks automatically updated date and time referring to the internal clock of the laser marker set in the environment setting. • Current date/time • Expiry date/time: adds or subtracts specified period to the current date and time Notice •...
Page 154 Description Setting Date and Time: Setting Items Remarks Year Dominical year (standard) WB-year Dominical year based on the week number. According to the week number, the date of (week-based year) the end or start of the year may belong to the last or next year. Era Year Month Time in forenoon and afternoon.
Page 155 ⿎ Counter When inputting counter character, the counter is marked with the condition set previously. Set the expiry date function “4-9-2 Counter” (P.164), and set the character. Refer to “3-3-4 Mark Counter” (P.101). Reference • To update the function characters such as current date, expiry date, lot, counter, and etc. on the operation monitor, set the “Update Func.
Page 156 Description Zero Indication: Zero Indi. Marks value in right-justified, and mark “0” to the left. R. Justified Marks value in right-justified, and blanks (space) left column. Setting Range L. Justified Marks value in left-justified, and blanks (space) right column. Justified Marks only value in left-justified.
Page 157 ⿎ Lot When inputting lot character, the lot is marked with the condition set previously. Set the expiry date function “4-9-3 Lot” (P.166), and set the character. Refer to “3-3-3 Mark Lot No.” (P.98). Notice • The following items, Date, Lot, and Expire Date are marked based on the internal clock integrated in the laser marker. The internal clock might be deviated caused by the error of the internal parts or degree of the battery drain.
Page 158 Select the marking contents from the following parameters. • Laser power • Scan speed • Laser pulse cycle (Only LP-V series) Press [INPUT] and then, press [SET]. Character strings to represent the functional characters of marking condition %POWER: Laser Power...
Page 159 ⿎ Rank When inputting rank character, the rank is marked with the condition set previously. (The character can be switched by inputting I/O.) Set the expiry date function “4-9-4 Rank” (P.168), and set the character. Reference • Rank marking function cannot be used in combination with serial data marking and equidistant marking on the flying object.
Page 160 ⿎ Serial Data The serial data function is convenient for changing the marking character string at every marking by the Serial communication command. Set the “Serial Data No.” and “Figure”. For communication command for marking character string using the serial data function, refer to External Control Manual. Reference •...
Page 161 ⿎ Check Digit The check digit (check character) (one letter) such as CODE39, ITF, CODE128, EAN/UPC, NW-7, GS1 DataBar, and GS1 DataMatrix codes enables to be marked by inputting the check digit character. This function character is used for setting the human readable information of the bar code.
Page 162: Function Setting
4-9 Function Setting With this screen, the functional character condition such as date-related marking and counter embedded in the laser marker is set. 4-9-1 Expiry Date Marks the add-subtract time/date to present time set in environment setting screen of “4-16-2 System Setting (Environment 2)”...
Page 163 Setting Sample 1. In the case of setting the expiry date after 1 month (today included/today not included): In the case of the setting pattern above (1 month after), the date to be marked as follows: Marking Result Marking Result Today Today Today included...
Page 164: Counter
4-9-2 Counter With this function, the counter is increased or decreased per setting setup number from the initial value to end value for each counter source. Notice • When the counter is interrupted by alarm occurrence etc., check the counter value for the next marking. Reference •...
Page 165 Description Init / End (Initial Value / End Value): The initial value and the end value of the counter. When the counter value reaches to the end value, the marking is started from initial value again. When the initial value is smaller than the end value: Counting up When the initial value is larger than the end value: Counting down Setting Range 0 to 999999...
Page 166: Lot
4-9-3 Lot With this function, mark the character string set previously during the divided set period. Notice • The following items, Date, Lot, and Expiry date are marked based on the internal clock of the laser marker. The internal clock might be deviated caused by the error of the internal parts or degree of the battery drain. Therefore, be sure to check the time of the internal clock before the operation without fail.
Page 167 Description Reference • When a lot subject is set to counter 0 to 7, setting of term condition is not necessary. In this case, max. dividing number is set to 60. • When the period unit is “M． D”, do not input the non-existent date. •...
Page 168: Rank
4-9-4 Rank The rank marking is the function for varying character string using I/O connector by inputting character string corresponding to I/O connector No., (D0 to D15) beforehand. Refer to “Rank Offset Marking” of “External Control Manual” for control method with I/O. Reference •...
Page 169 ⿎ Setting procedure of Rank function Press [RANK] after pressing [FUNCTION] . Select [Parallel Input] from either 8 bit × 2 or 4 bit × Select Rank No. When Parallel Input is 8 bit × 2: 0 to 1 When Parallel Input is 4 bit × 4: 0 to 3 The character input window is appeared by selecting marking character corresponding to I/O connector No., and pressing [EDIT].
Page 170: External Offset
4-9-5 External Offset The external offset is the function for varying character string using I/O control by inputting coordinate data corresponding to I/O connector No. (D0 to D15) beforehand. Refer to “Rank Offset Marking” of “External Control Manual” for control method with I/O.
Page 171 Reference • When the rank is set beforehand, the character string with the rank setting is changed and marked. • In the case of setting coordinate of the external offset, input the parallel input value with coordinate and display image for checking the offset.
Page 172 ⿎ MATRIX PLACEMENT With this placement function, the setting for constant offset becomes easy one. Pressing “PLACEMENT” button displays the column and row array screen. By specifying number of column and number of row enables to set the external offset coordinate. Description Base Position X / Base Position Y: Define the coordinates corresponding to No.
Page 173: Marking Condition
4-10 Marking Condition This screen specifies the conditions of character to be marked. The position, size, font type of character, and laser power/ scan speed correction, can be specified per setting line. It also can specify the logo condition and condition for Step & Repeat.
Page 174 Description Offset: The whole screen is offset for each file. Rotation Offset: Rotates the object to the rotation direction around the original point. Setting Range -180.00 to +180.00 degree (0.01 degree unit) X/Y Offset : Shifts the marking position to the X/Y direction. -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-V10) Rotation (+) Rotation (-)
Page 175 ⿎ Step & Repeat This “Step & Repeat” applies for marking the same content repeatedly. It is usable for marking object laid side by side such a palletized object. Reference • The Step & Repeat function cannot be combined with the marking on flying object. Description Step and Repeat : Check this box to validate the Step &...
Page 176 Description X/Y Offset : Shifts the object to X/Y direction. This coordinate is applied to the origin of the base object. -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-V10) -55.000 to +55.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range -80.000 to +80.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) -27.500 to +27.500 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052)
Page 177 Description Starting Position : Specifies the start position of counter in the Step & Repeat patterns. Select the position between [Upper L] or [Upper R]. Direction : When the Step & Repeat counter is used, select the direction of counting between horizontal and vertical. Reference •...
Page 178 ⿎ Step & Repeat Fine-Adjustment In the Step & Repeat marking, when the marking position or power setting of some patterns are adjusted separately, set this fine-adjustment conditions. Description Adjustment item: Select the adjustment target form the followings. • Single: Provides adjustment to the marking position for a pattern specified by the target row and the target column.
Page 179 Description Fine Tune X: Fine Tune Y: Specifies the amount of adjustment for X/Y axis to the selected row or/and column. -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-V10) -55.000 to +55.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range -80.000 to +80.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) -27.500 to +27.500 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052)
Page 180: Character Conditions
4-10-2 Character Conditions Description Char. Cond. No. (Character Condition No.) : Specifies the number of condition to be set. Setting Range 1 to 60 Line No. : Specifies the line number of character strings to be marked corresponding to the condition number. Setting Range 1 to 60 Reference...
Page 181 Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of each character condition No. for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting. Setting Range of Laser Power Correction...
Page 182 ⿎ Marking Shape: “Straight Line”, “Proportional” and “Justify”. Description Character Height : Character Width : Specifies the height / width of character. 0.100 to 90.000 mm (LP-V10) 0.100 to 110.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range 0.100 to 160.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) 0.100 to 55.000 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052)
Page 183 Description Char. Interval (Straight line/Proportional) : Character String Width (Justify) : Specifies the pitch between a character and the adjacent character. 0.000 to 90.000 mm (LP-V10) 0.000 to 110.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range 0.000 to 160.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) 0.000 to 55.000 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052)
Page 184 ⿎ Marking Shape: Fan-like Form Description Character Height : Character Width : Specifies the height / width of character. 0.100 to 90.000 mm (LP-V10) 0.100 to 110.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range 0.100 to 160.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) 0.100 to 55.000 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052) Character Width...
Page 185 Description Line Interval : Specifies the radius between the lines. 0.000 to 90.000 mm (LP-V10) 0.000 to 110.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range 0.000 to 160.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) 0.000 to 55.000 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052) Start Angle : The starting position of the first marking character on the first line.
Page 186: Logo Condition
4-10-3 Logo Condition ⿎ VEC File Format ⿎ DXF File Format Description Logo condition No. : Registered No. of logo data to be marked. Max. 16 logo files are settable for per file. Setting Range 0 to 15 File Format : Selects file format from “VEC”...
Page 187 Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of each logo No. for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting. Setting Range of Laser Power Correction...
Page 188: Bar Code Condition
4-10-4 Bar Code Condition Notice • When marking bar code or 2D code, read the laser-marked code with the code reader, and check the content of the marked code that is output from the code reader is coincident with the original bar code or 2D code without fail. •...
Page 189 Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of each bar code No. for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting. Setting Range of Laser Power Correction...
Page 190 ⿎ Code Type and Code Data Code Type Available characters number of characters CODE39 0 to 9, A to Z, space, symbols - + / $ % . Max. 60 characters 0 to 9 CODE128 • Characters within ASCII Code 00 (HEX) to 7F (HEX): 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z, symbols and control codes •...
Page 191 ⿎ CODE39, ITF, CODE128, NW-7, EAN/UPC CODE128, EAN/UPC NW-7, CODE39, ITF Description Bar Code Height : Specifies the height of bar code. The bar code height does not include the height of the human readable character. For EAN / UPC code, the Bar Code Height does not include the height of the projected part of the guide bars and the center bar.
Page 192 Description Check Character : Setting this check character function inputs the following check character automatically. • CODE 39: modulus 43 • ITF: modulus 10/weight 3-1 • NW-7: modulus 16 Reference • For CODE 128, inputting “FNC1” and “01” at the head of the bar code data followed by 13-figure numeric automatically input one check digit (modulus10/weight 3-1).
Page 193 ⿎ Condition setting of GS1 DataBar Description Type : Specifies the type of GS1 DataBar. • When the code type is GS1 DataBar, Standard & Truncated, Stacked, or Stacked Omnidirectional are available. • When the code type is GS1 DataBar Limited, only Limited is available. •...
Page 194 Description Guard : This setting is available when the inversion is enabled. Select whether the guard pattern which is created outside of the code symbol is expanded with a certain width. To improve the read rates of the code symbols, enable this setting. Reference •...
Page 195 ⿎ Settings for Composite Codes The composite code is a code symbol that combines bar code (EAN/UPC/EAN128/GS1 DataBar) and 2D code (CC-A, CC- B, CC-C). For composite code, set 1D side code and 2D side code respectively. 1D Condition Setting Screen The above screen is used for 1D setting for the composite.
Page 196 2D Condition Setting Screen Description Composite Row Height : Specifies the height of one column of 2D code. Input larger value than “line width” specified by laser setting. Setting Range 0.050 to 9.999 mm Rows Number : Specifies the number of row of 2D code. The minimum number of row is generated in case of setting 0. The value that can be input is different according to the combination of 1D and 2D codes.
Page 197 Description 2D Code Data : Specifies the data to be coded. Refer to “Code Type and Code Data” (P.190) for the available characters. Reference • In the code data, the number of character to be input is 30 on nine lines. •...
Page 198 ⿎ Setting for QR Code and DataMatrix Code QR Code DataMatrix Code Description Version (QR code only): Specifies the symbol size of QR code and micro QR code. When “0” is selected, the size is specified to be the minimum automatically. In this case, the symbol size may change depending on the input code data.
Page 199 Description Module H/W (Module Height/Width) : Specifies the height and width of module which compose a symbol. QR code: 0.050 to 1.000 mm Setting Range DataMatrix code: 0.001 to 1.000 mm Reference • If the size of module is same as or very smaller than that specified at “4-11 Laser Setting” (P.214), the module inside the encode area may not be marked uniformly.
Page 200 Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of each code pattern for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting. Setting Range of Laser Power Correction...
Page 201 Description Human Readable Text (GS1 DataMatrix) : Specifies whether marking of “Human Readable Text” is enabled or not. Insert a checkmark in the box to enable the function. Composition of QR code and DataMatrix QR Code Micro QR Code Name Remarks Margin •...
Page 202 ⿎ 2D Code Pattern Font The 2D code pattern font shown below have been previously registered to the font installed in the CD-ROM. Refer to “4-15-4 Font File” (P.244) to register the pattern fonts on the laser marker. Font image Character 2230 (HEX) 2231 (HEX) 2232 (HEX) 2233 (HEX) 2234 (HEX) 2235 (HEX) 2236 (HEX) 2237 (HEX) code...
Page 203 To laser power, scan speed and pulse cycle (only for LP-V series) for the human readable text of EAN / UPC code, the setting parameters in Laser Setting screen are applied.
Page 204 Select font type of Human Readable Text from the registered font. Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of each human readable characters for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting.
Page 205 ⿎ Description of AI (Application Identifier) For the following codes, inputting the below AI and specified code data, AI in the human readable text is input automatically in bracket ( ). • UCC/EAN128(GS1-128) (CODE128 with the control code “FNC1” at the head of the barcode data) •...
Page 206 Example: • 2D of UCC/EAN128 (GS1-128) CC-A In case that the code setting data is “17201231300010”, Human Readable Text is “(17) 201231 (30) 0010”. • GS1 DataBar Limited CC-A on 1D side In case that the code setting data is “1234567890123”, Human Readable Text is “(01) 12345678901231”. •...
Page 207: Processing Condition
4-10-5 Processing Condition Description Proc. Cond. No. (Processing Condition No.) : Specifies up to 8 processing condition per one registered file. Setting Range 0 to 7 Dashed Line : To input the dashed line, enable this function. Clearing the check box marks the setting data with solid line. Solid (part of dashed line) : When dashed line is set, input the length of the solid part of the dashed line.
Page 208 ⿎ Straight Line Description Start Point of X/Y : End Point of X/Y : Specifies the starting / ending point of the straight line. -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-V10) -55.000 to +55.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range -80.000 to +80.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) -27.500 to +27.500 mm...
Page 209 ⿎ Circle Description Center of X/Y (Center Point X/Y): Specifies the Center point of the circle. -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-V10) -55.000 to +55.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range -80.000 to +80.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) -27.500 to +27.500 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052) Radius...
Page 210 ⿎ Arc Description Start Point X/Y : End Point X/Y : Specifies the starting / ending point of arc. -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-V10) -55.000 to +55.000 mm (LP-430 / LP-420 / LP-410) Setting Range -80.000 to +80.000 mm (LP-435 / LP-425 / LP-V15) -27.500 to +27.500 mm (LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052) Radius:...
Page 211 Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of the processing elements in the selected processing condition No. for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting.
Page 212: Point Radiation Condition
(LP-431 / LP-421 / LP-411 / LP-W052) Laser Power Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Only LP-V series) : Correction of all radiation points in the selected condition No. for the laser power / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting.
Page 213 Description Radiation Time : Specifies the laser radiation time. Setting Range 0.1 to 99999.9 ms Laser Power Correction : Correction of each radiation point for the laser power set at laser setting. If the correction rate is set to 0%, the marking image is displayed in gray and marking is not executed. Setting Range 0 to 200% INPUT :...
Page 214: Laser Setting
Laser Pulse Cycle (Only LP-V / LP-W series) : • LP-V Series : Adjusts the interval of pulse pumping of the laser. When setting larger value for the pulse cycle, the peak power becomes higher. Note that when setting larger value for the pulse cycle, the line tends to be marked in dot line after scanning with high speed.
Page 215 Description Duty Cycle (Only LP-W series) : This is the ratio of laser ON time in the setting pulse cycle time. Setting Range 50 to 100% Initial Value 100% Line Width : Specifies the interval between lines at the intersection point in a character when they are crossed. If there is a space at the intersection point of the character or it is marked too deeply, adjust this value.
Page 216 Description Marking Time Measurement : Indicates the period of marking. Press [MARKING TIME MEASUREMENT]. Reference • If a variable character such as counter is included in the character marked, the measurement of period is performed with the current value. • In case the actual marking period is shorter than the one-shot output duration, the result of measurement is same as the one-shot output time.
Page 217: Detail Adjustment (Laser Setting)
4-11-2 Detail Adjustment (Laser Setting) The following fine adjustments are allowed. Description Edge (Edge Adjustment) : Adjust the edge of line in the character to be marked. Though setting a small value here can shorten the marking time, the line edge becomes dull. Setting large value makes the edge thick.
Page 218 Description Jump (Jump adjustment) : Adjusts the waiting time for starting radiation at the start point of the line. It is applied only to the lines which distance to the next line is long. Setting a large value improves the disordered lines at the start points. Setting a larger value makes the marking time longer.
Page 219: Trigger Setting
4-12 Trigger Setting This function is used for setting of marking for the moving object (on-the-fly marking) and marking timing. The trigger setting is specified on this screen, depending on the status of work to be marked (flying or still). The screen also sets the timing of starting marking after input of trigger signal.
Page 220: Marking To Flying Object
4-12-2 Marking to Flying Object The trigger conditions at marking to flying object are set. ⿎ Moving Direction The moving direction of line at marking to flying object is set Reference • The moving direction is common in the all files. LP-400 Standard model LP-400 Tower head model LP-V/LP-W Series...
Page 221 ⿎ Trigger Selection Sets the timing of marking start. • Trigger Marking : Starts the marking per marking trigger. • Equidistant Marking : Repeats marking with the interval specified while the marking trigger is turned to ON. (1) Trigger Marking Starts marking to flying object per marking trigger.
Page 222 Description Encoder Pulse Inputs the resolution of encoder provided in the line. Setting Range 5.00 to 600.00 P/mm Calculation of encoder pulse number (5.00 to 600.00 P/mm) Pulse number of one Line distance advanced during Encoder Pulse × 4 or 2 * ÷...
Page 223 (2) Equidistant Marking Marking is repeated every time the line moves with the interval set in equidistant marking. Equidistant marking is performed while the marking trigger is turned to ON. Reference • Equidistant marking on the flying object cannot be used in combination with rank marking, external offset, and serial data marking function.
Page 224 Description Encoder Signal Enable this function when using the encoder. The setting parameter for the line speed is disappeared from the screen and the parameter for encoder pulse number appears instead when pressing the box. When the encoder : Performs marking to flying object by applying the calculated line speed already input. is not used When the encoder : Performs marking to flying object by applying the calculated line speed which is derived...
Page 225 (3) Fine Adjustment for Line Speed, Encode Performs fine adjustment for line speed and encoder is possible to be performed while marking to the flying object in RUN mode. Fine Adj. (Line Speed Fine Adjustment) : Performs fine adjustment when the encoder is not used. •...
Page 226 ⿎ Concatenated Marking Setting The setting method for marking the character to the work whose length exceeds the marking field is described here. Setting Method If the length of the character string to be marked to a flying object exceeds the marking field, divide the characters into the length “marking field ×...
Page 227 ⿎ In case of marking continuous character string: The sample here explains the procedures for the concatenated marking of the character string as shown below to a flying object on the condition of the character height: 12mm, character width: 12mm, and character interval: 14mm. (In this example, Y position is stable.
Page 228 Mark “1234567890” with LP-430/LP-420/LP-410 (Marking field: 110mm×110mm) At first, set the character string to be marked on the character setting screen. Set the character string with its width of the character string per one line should be around 74mm, except the last area number 1st line: 12345 (character string width: 75mm) 2nd line: 67890 (character string width: 75mm)
Page 229 Mark “123456” with LP-431/LP-421/LP-411/LP-W052 (Marking field: 55mm x 55mm) First, set the character string to be marked on the character setting screen. Set the character string with its width of the character string per one line should be around 36mm. (except the last area number) 1st line: 123 (character string width: 42mm) 2nd line: 456 (character string width: 42mm)
Page 230 Mark “1234567890ABCDEF” with LP-435/LP-425/LP-V15 (Marking field: 160mm x 160mm) First, set the character string to be marked on the character setting screen. Set the character string with its width of the character string per one line should be around 106mm. (except the last area number) 1st line: 12345678 (character string width: 112mm) 2nd line: 90ABCDEF (character string width: 112mm)
Page 231 ⿎ In case of marking studded character string: Setting example: Mark the characters at 100mm intervals with LP-V10U by using the concatenated marking function to the flying object. (In this example, Y position is stable. The origin of the character string is set to be “Left”, and the flying direction is set to be “LEFT”.) Two-thirds of the marking field are concatenated with maximum 16 fields.
Page 232: Common Setting
4-13 Common Setting Marking condition set on common setting screen can be used reflecting to respective file number. This section describes common characters, the common counter setting, common lot setting, and common export date setting which can be set on the common setting screen.
Page 233: Common Character Setting
4-13-1 Common Character Setting This paragraph explains the common character setting which can be set in common for all files. The contents of the set characters are reflected to all files. Description Common Marking Character: Setting of ten lines is possible. Setting Range 51 to 60 EDIT:...
Page 234: Common Expiry Date
4-13-2 Common Expiry Date This paragraph explains the setting of common expiry date which can be used for all files. This function allows to mark the add-subtract time/date to present time set in environment setting screen of “4-16-2 System Setting (Environment 2)” (P.258). Reference •...
Page 235: Common Counter
4-13-3 Common Counter Common counter is a counter which can be set in common for all files. This counter can be counted up/down by sequential number even if the file No. is changed. Notice • When the counter is interrupted by alarm occurrence etc., check the counter value for the next marking. Reference •...
Page 236 Description Source (Count Source) : Target for timing of counting up and counting down. The count-up or count-down is started at the timing of count source end. The count source can be switched by pressing button. TRIG (Trigger) Counts up or counts down by trigger input. Counter 0 Counter 1 Counts up or counts down when counter 0, 1, 2 or 3 ends.
Page 237: Common Lot
4-13-4 Common Lot This clause explaining the setting of lot function which can be used in common for all files. This function divides the subject set in term by each term, and marks each term in the set character string. Notice •...
Page 238 Description Reference • When a lot subject is set to counter 0 to 7, setting of term condition is not necessary. In this case, max. dividing number is set to 60. • When the period unit is “M． D”, do not input the non-existent date. •...
Page 239: Image Display Screen
4-14 Image Display Screen This is a screen for checking the image of character string/logo set in the character setting or condition setting. Image checking before marking is effective to reduce any errors. Position adjustment is also possible on this screen. Adequate position can be set by checking the image. 4-14-1 Image Display Description Image Screen :...
Page 240: Work Image Display
Description X/Y Position : Inputs the coordinate value of X or Y axis. Press the numerical value to display a ten-key pad. X/Y Position Fine Adjustment : Fine-adjusts the target marking contents to up/down or right/left direction. (in 0.001mm pitch) *1 : Displayed only with the setting for marking of flying object.
Page 241: Usb Media
4-15 USB Media On this screen, data saved in the laser marker such as setting files, log and font files can be exported and deleted. It is also possible to import externally saved data to the laser marker. To import and export the data, use a USB media. Notice •...
Page 242: Common File
4-15-2 Common File Common file contains the setting data for the functions such as expiry date, counter or lot using in several files. One common file can be saved in a laser marker. Item Description TO MEDIA Copies the selected common file stored in the laser marker to the USB media. FROM MEDIA Registers the selected common file stored in the USB media to the laser marker.
Page 243: Logo File
4-15-3 Logo File Logo files contain the graphic data for the marking in VEC or DXF format. Item Description TO MEDIA Copies the selected logo file stored in the laser marker to the USB media. FROM MEDIA Registers the selected logo file stored in the USB media to the laser marker. DEL REGIST Deletes the selected logo file from the laser marker.
Page 244: Font File
4-15-4 Font File Font files contain the font data for marking. Font File Registration Registration of the font file to the laser marker is necessary when marking is executed with the laser marker. Register the fonts to the suitable font registration field as follows. In case the font type does not match the font registration field, some characters cannot be input properly.
Page 245 Installed Font The attached “Laser Marker Driver & Utility (CD-ROM)” contains the following font files. (For Font: [CD-ROM]\Font) Save the files into a USB media when registering it to the laser marker. Character font Alphanumeric and signal font of original for laser marker. (Original Font) (Refer to the Character Code Table of External Control Manual for the character kind and character code.) For Japanese Font For English Font...
Page 246: File Management
4-15-5 File Management ⿎ Copy to Media The file data registered in the laser marker is copied to USB media. Select the file from the list and press [EXECUTE]. For registration files, check the box of “Copy it with the logo file” to copy the logo files in the selected files.
Page 247 ⿎ Register to Inside The file data saved in USB media is registered to laser marker. Select the file in the USB media after selecting directory, and press [EXECUTE]. For logo files, when pressing [ALL], the all logo files are selected. Reference •...
Page 248 ⿎ Delete Registration The selected file data registered in the laser marker is deleted. Select the file to be delete from the file list and then press [EXECUTE]. For registration files and logo files, pressing [SLCT ALL], the all files are selected.
Page 249: Backup
4-15-6 Backup In the menu of “OTHER”, the marking data stored in the laser marker can be saved as a backup file or a text file. ⿎ Backup Executes the exporting the backup data of the laser marker to USB media. The backup consists of the following data.
Page 250 ⿎ Restore Restore (Overwrite) the file data (setting files, logo files, font files and environment settings) in the laser marker with the externally saved backup data by the following procedures. Insert the USB media with the back up data into the USB USB media port of the controller.
Page 251 ⿎ FD Format Follow the procedures below to format FD (1.44MB) using FDD (floppy disk driver) that support USB. Set the cable of FDD that supports USB to the USB media connector on the controller and insert a FD. Press [EXECUTE]. Check the execution of formatting and then press [OK].
Page 252 ⿎ Text Output The selected file data is copied to USB media with text format. Select the file to be text outputted from the file list, and press [EXECUTE]. Select the directory to be copied the file, and press the file name input column. After that, input the file name to be saved into USB media, and press [SET].
Page 253: Environment Setting
4-16 Environment Setting This function is used for environment setting of laser marker and checks the status of system. The setting parameters on this screen affect the settings on the other screens, operation or marking of character. The settings here should be previously checked, or changed if necessary. 4-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1) Reference •...
Page 254 Check the respective boxes to make the adjustment on the operator’s adjustment screen possible. • Offset • Line Speed • Laser Power • Scan Speed • Laser Pulse Cycle (Only LP-V series) • Change File No. • Overwriting • Laser Check Editable Lines: Sets the number of line possible to be edited at the edition of character setting on the operator’s adjustment...
Page 255 ⿎ Password The function of password is used to avoid the unintentional change to the setting screens from operation screen. The password is required to change the screen from operation screen to the other setting screens. Setting procedures Press the password. Input the password, and press [SET].
Page 256 When password is forgotten Turn the key switch on the controller to OFF. Turn the No. 4 DIP switch on the rear of controller to ON. Turn the key switch on the controller to ON. Press on the password in the “ENVIRON1” on the environment setting screen.
Page 257 ⿎ Bar Code Setting When GS1 DataBar Limited or its composite code is selected as bar code type in bar code condition setting, specifies the ratio of guard pattern width to module width. The guard pattern indicates the spaces outside of the code symbol where is marked when the code is inverted. For the code symbol details, refer to “GS1 DataBar Limited”...
Page 258: System Setting (Environment 2)
4-16-2 System Setting (Environment 2) Reference • Setting of Environment 2 is saved without overwriting. ⿎ Present time The setting of internal clock provided to the laser marker. The dominical year, month, date, era year, hour, minute and second can be set. The internal clock is used to mark the current date and expiry date set as the function character. Notice •...
Page 259 ⿎ System Offset This screen specifies the offset of marking position and laser power to the all registered files. The functions are applicable to adjust the difference of laser power or displacement between laser marker and works in case multiple production lines are used. Item and Description Laser Power : Laser power offset.
Page 260 ⿎ Week Setting When week or WB-year (week-based year) marking is set in the current date, expiry date or lot functions, the counting rule of the week is set in this screen. The-first-day-of-the-week setting and the-first-week-of-the-year can be specified. Item Description Update day Specifies the week renewal timing “the-first-day-of-the-week”.
Page 261: Communication, I/O Setting (Environment 3)
4-16-3 Communication, I/O Setting (Environment 3) Reference • Setting of Environment 3 is saved without overwriting. ⿎ Input/Output This screen specifies the settings related to the signals on the output terminal and I/O connector. Item Description One-shot time Sets the output duration for the following signals. There is a margin of error between the setting value and actual output time.
Page 262 ⿎ RS-232C This screen specifies the environmental setting of the RS-232C. To perform RS-232C communication, use the [RS-232C] tab and set the following items: Reference • For communication with external devices, select either RS-232C or Ethernet port. They cannot be used at the same time, or switched.
Page 263 ⿎ Ethernet This screen specifies the Ethernet communication setting. Set this to perform Ethernet communication. Select the [Ethernet] and press [SETUP] button to show the Network Setting Screen. Press [OK] to save the settings. (Press [Cancel] to discard the changes.) Environment 3 Screen Network Setting Screen Item...
Page 264 HUB (or router) External control device (PC, etc.) Straight cable Laser marker controllers (connected more than one unit) Example of communication environment setting: Make sure that the IP address for the laser marker on the network is not overlapping the IP address for the PC. Laser Marker A Laser Marker B Laser Marker C...
Page 265: Power Check
4-16-4 Power check [Function specific to LP-V / LP-W series] * This function is not implemented in the LP-400 series. The current power of the laser marker against the output of the laser marker at shipping is possible to be checked. If the laser power decreases from the delivery state, the power setting value can be adjusted.
Page 266 Laser Power Correction After the power check if the power decays lower than the delivery status, correct the laser power setting value. Select the correction mode from “Auto” or “Manual”. • Auto: Sets the power correction ratio with the auto-calculated value so as to set the power to the power output at shipping.
Page 267: Output Simulation
4-16-5 Output Simulation With the output simulation you can check the output signals of the laser marker without an actual operation. Use this function to confirm the operation of the external devices connected with the laser marker. Item Description I/O Terminal In the table, the status “0”...
Page 268: Adjustment Of Touch Panel
4-16-6 Adjustment of Touch Panel Long time use of the touch panel may cause misalignment (of touch panel buttons) due to stress. This section describes how to calibrate the touch panel. Use a pen to touch the center of the cross at the lower left corner.
Page 269: Language Selection
4-16-7 Language Selection Display language can be selected between English and Japanese. Notice • When the display language is changed, the unregistered setting data under editing is cleared. Save the file data before changing the language. Press [ENVIRON] and press [LANGUAGE] on the bottom edge of the screen.
Page 270: System Information
4-16-8 System Information Displays the identification and operating information about the laser marker. Confirm them for the maintenance. Description Laser marker model information : • Model Name • Option (If customized specifications are installed, the custom software name is displayed.) •...
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Page 272: Maintenance
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Page 273: Maintenance Items
Maintenance Items Listed below are typical parts that require cleaning or replacement depending on the usage environment or duration of service of the laser marker. Some parts are maintainable by the customer, and other parts are required to be repaired or replaced by our service representative, depending on the types of parts and the defects.
Page 274: Maintenance Details Of Parts
Notice • Be sure to use our specified replacement parts. If the user applies any other fuses than the specified one, failure might result. Maintenance Details of Parts • Maintenance work must be conducted with the power to the laser marker turned OFF, and the controller power cable disconnected.
Page 275 ⿎ Cleaning steps for laser emission port (Daily maintenance) In order to maintain stable marking quality, the laser emission port needs to be cleaned regularly according to the usage environment. Turn OFF the key switch of the controller, and disconnect the controller power cable. Clean the laser emission port with an air duster for optics, and wipe it lightly with a soft cloth.
Page 276: Cleaning / Replacement Of Laser Emission Port
Cleaning / Replacement of Laser Emission Port [Specific to LP-V / LP-W series] * This procedures are not applicable for LP-400 series. For LP-V/LP-W series, Protection glass of the laser emission port is attached to the laser aperture of this product. Clean the protection glass at regular intervals according to the using environment.
Page 277 Rinse the protection glass and remove any oil stain with neutral detergent. Fully wash out detergent with running water and then air-dry it. AR (anti-reflection) coating is applied to the surface of the protection glass. To prevent peeling of the coating, do not use sponge or the like and softly wash it with balls of your fingers.
Page 278: Intake/Exhaust Vent
Intake/exhaust vent Air-cooling system is used in the laser marker, thus the cooling effect will drop if dust or oil is adhered to the intake or exhaust vent and it may result in the failure of the laser marker. Clean them regularly according to the usage environment. ⿎...
Page 279: Air Filter
• For the head: 2 large-size filters LP-400 series LP-AFT20 • For the controller: 1 middle-size filter and 1 small-size filter LP-V series • For the head: 1 small-size filter LP-AFT21 LP-W series • For the controller: 1 large-size filter and 1 middle-size filter ⿎...
Page 280: Air-Cooling Fan
Clean the filter with neutral detergent and air-dry it. Set the dried air filter. Place the resin washers at the tip of the screws and tighten the filter cover panel. Notice • Do not attach the filter when it is wet. This may cause the cooling capacity to degrade, or failure of the laser marker. Air-cooling fan The air-cooling fan cools the laser oscillator and internal power circuit.
Page 281: Laser Oscillator
Laser oscillator The following type of the laser oscillator is installed in the laser marker. The laser beam output from the oscillator is scanned and focused to mark or process the target materials. • LP-400 series: A CO (carbon dioxide) laser oscillator is installed in the head. •...
Page 282 ⿎ Confirm laser output (Daily inspection) Confirm the laser output regularly in order to maintain consistent marking quality. The laser output should be measured with a commercially available meter using the following steps: Reference • For LP-V/LP-W series, the current power ratio in comparison with the power at the delivery state can be checked by using “power check”...
Page 283 Use “dual pointer” of the guide laser function to confirm the setting position of the power meter detector. Set the detector so that the cross indication of the dual pointer radiates on the center of the detector. (Do not set it to the position where the dot indication and cross indication overlap.) Press “ADJUST.”...
Page 284: Galvano Scanner
Check the measurement results of the power meter. If the power decays lower than the default status, correct the laser power setting value using the “System Offset” of the “ENVIRON.” screen. Setting range of laser power correction: 50 to 200 [%] Reference •...
Page 285: Internal Shutter
Internal shutter The internal shutter is opened and closed by the rotary solenoid to shut off the path of laser beam. ⿎ Effect from deterioration When the rotation torque of the rotary solenoid declines, the opening/closing speed of the internal shutter is decreased or the shutter may not work.
Page 286: Replacement Of Fuse
(made by Littelfuse) Type A of PSE (Rating: 250V 15A) GAB 250V 15 (made by Daito Communication Apparatus Co., Ltd) LP-V series Time Lag Fuse (Rating: 250V 6.3A) 021506.3MXP (made by Littelfuse) LP-W series B Type Brown Glass Fuse (Rating:...
Page 287: Obtaining Backup Data
Obtaining Backup Data Obtain and keep a backup of data registered in the laser marker periodically in case of replacing laser markers for repairing and maintaining purposes. Obtain and keep a backup of data registered in the laser marker periodically using the Laser Marker NAVI smart in case of replacing laser markers for repairing and maintaining purposes.
Page 288: Serial No. Checking Method
SERIAL No.xxxxxx LOT No.xxxxxx WORK DISTANCE xxx mm LP-V/LP-W Series Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co.,Ltd. Controller Head ⿎ Check it on screen Start up the laser marker and press “SYSTEM INFO” on the “Environment Setting” screen. The serial number is displayed on the system information window.
Page 289: Disposal Of Laser Marker
Disposal of Laser Marker To dispose of the laser marker, in accordance with the regional regulation, please request the industrial waste disposer. Dispose of the laser marker as industrial waste, and never discard it with regular trash. Notice • Be sure to delete all registered data when transferring or discarding the laser marker. Retained data might result in illegal read out and leaking of information by a third-party with malicious intent.
Page 290 ⿎ Detaching Method of Batteries In case of disposal of laser marker in the European Union, remove the battery with the following procedures and segregate it properly in accordance with the EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC). • When detaching the exhausted battery, be sure to disconnect the controller WARNING power cable so that the power cannot be supplied to the device.
Page 291: Troubleshooting
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Page 292: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If any operation errors occur, check items below. When the problems cannot be resolved, please contact our sales office. Start-up Troubles Causes Measures Power cable is not connected. Connect the power supply cable. • Power supply is not Key switch is not turned on. Turn on the key switch.
Page 293 Display Troubles Causes Measures See remedial action against “Laser marker fails to Laser marker has not be started. start up”. Power cable of console is not Check that console cable is securely connected Touch panel console connected. to connector [CONSOLE] on front of controller. shows nothing.
Page 294 Marking Troubles Causes Measures Remove obstacle between head of laser marker Obstacle hinders laser beam. and object. For LP-V / LP-W series: Remove lens cap. Lens cap has not been removed. Adjust distance between bottom surface of laser Distance to object is not appropriate. maker and target surface of object as specified.
Page 295 Troubles Causes Measures When the laser marker is under the remote mode or run mode: Next marking trigger signal is entered Enter next marking trigger signal after making Marking cannot be done. before completion of current marking sure that READY output is on. (The laser radiation cycle.
Page 296 If contaminants persist, replace lens and/or protection glass of laser emission port (for LP-V/ LP-W series only). Contact our sales office. For LP-V series: Marking is dotted. Setting of laser pulse cycle and scan Decrease scan speed or marking pulse interval.
Page 297 Moving objects Troubles Causes Measures Marking cannot be done. Encoder signal is off. Check for proper connection to encoder. • Increase scan speed setting of laser marker. • Decrease delay distance setting of laser Marking is sometimes Marking trigger signal is entered before marker.
Page 298 External control Troubles Causes Measures Press Remote switch on front of controller or enter Laser marker is not in remote mode. remote mode in a manner described in External Control Manual. Check connections with external equipment for The wiring between the laser marker mis-connection, disconnection or contact failure and the external control devices is due to any loose connector.
Page 299 Troubles Causes Measures The RS-232C cable is connected to the Connect the RS-232C cable to “RS-232C” wrong connector (RETURN OUT). connector on the rear of the controller. Check the communication parameter settings. If Ethernet is used, confirm the IP address and Communication parameter settings other parameters.
Page 300 Troubles Causes Measures To control the following commands with the serial communication, turn ON DIP switch No. 2. • Laser Control [LSR] DIP switch No. 2 on back of laser • Shutter Control [SHT] marker is off. • Laser Check Radiation [SPT] •...
Page 301: Error Indication
Error Indication When an error occurs, an error code appears on the front panel of the laser marker controller. Errors are categorized into alarm and warning depending on their details. This chapter describes the details and measures of errors. Alarm Errors that occur when highly emergent safety function is activated or there is any abnormality in laser marker are output as alarm.
Page 302 ERROR Error details Measures CODE Turn the key switch to the OFF position and check the Laser error. followings: Cool the laser oscillator thoroughly before • Temperature in the laser oscillator exceeds the restarting the controller. limit. • Check that the ambient temperature is in the •...
Page 303 ERROR Error details Measures CODE • Connect head control cable properly, and restart with key switch. E320 Unit combination is incorrect. • Check if head with correct model has been connected. If it is wrong, replace head or controller with correct one. E410 E443 System error.
Page 304: Warning
Warning Errors that notify of that the setting data are incorrect or laser radiation conditions are not met are output as warnings. Marking operation cannot be started while any warning is active. Laser pumping maintains the state before the warning. Release method of warning 1) Remove a cause of warning.
Page 305 ERROR Error details Measures CODE Contain marking data within marking area. • Change marking position. • Make characters smaller. • Narrow character interval. E606 Existed marking data outside of marking area. * If there is no data out of the marking field in the image display, check the “system offset”...
Page 306 ERROR Error details Measures CODE • With the marking to flying object, do not use the following functions. • Step & repeat • Reset at date update function • Arbitrary point radiation • Overwrite function E640 Invalid function for combining with flying object. •...
Page 307 ERROR Error details Measures CODE Specify 2D pattern code which has been already E903 No specified 2D code pattern. registered. E910 Existed invalid character for converting into bar code. Set the character that can be bar coded. E911 Cannot create bar code. Use the condition where a barcode can be created.
Page 308: Appendix
Appendix ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 309: Description Of Code Symbols
Description of Code Symbols Reference • For the details of each code symbol, refer to the corresponding ISO/IEC or JIS standards. CODE39 Bar Code Symbol (entire width of bar code) 5. Character Gap 6. Bar Code Height Start Data Character Check Stop Quiet Zone...
Page 310 ITF Bar Code Symbol (entire width of bar code) 2. Start Character 3. Data Character 2. Stop Character 4. Bar Code Height 1. Quiet Zone 1. Quiet Zone Name Description Quiet Zone Certain spacing is necessary for the back and forth to scan the barcode. Start/Stop Character The particular characters to indicate the start and end of the bar code.
Page 311 CODE128 Bar Code Symbol (entire width of bar code) 2. Start Character 2. Stop Character 6. Bar Code Height 1. Quiet Zone 1. Quiet Zone 3. Data Character 5. Check Character Name Description Quiet Zone Certain spacing is necessary for the back and forth to scan the barcode. Start/Stop Character The particular characters to indicate the start and end of the bar code.
Page 312 NW-7 Bar Code Symbol (entire width of bar code) 5. Character Gap 6. Bar Code Height 1. Quiet Zone 1. Quiet Zone 2. Stop Character 3. Data Character 2. Start Character 4. Check Character Name Description Quiet Zone Certain spacing is necessary for the back and forth to scan the barcode. Start/Stop Character The particular characters to indicate the start and end of the bar code.
Page 313 EAN EAN-13 EAN-8 5. Bar Code 5. Bar Code Height Height Name Description Quiet Zone Certain spacing is necessary for the back and forth to scan the barcode. Left/Right Guard Bar Identify the start and end of a bar code. Data Character On EAN code, a character consists of 7 modules (minimum unit consisting of bars and spaces).
Page 314 GS1 DataBar (16,4) (15,4) (15,4) (16,4) 4. Bar Code Height Name Description Left/Right Guard Provides the bar code area. It consists of bars and spaces of one module (minimum unit consisting on bars and spaces). Pattern Data Character Has the (n, k) structure. “n” indicates the number of modules and “k” indicates that of bars and spaces that make up the character.
Page 315 GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional is the two-tiered symbol consisting of halves of standard GS1 DataBar divided into two. The three-tiered separator of one module high or more is inserted between tiers. The minimum value of bar code height is 69 times as high as the module width.
Page 316 GS1 DataBar Limited 5. Bar Code Height Name Description Left Guard Pattern Provides the bar code area of the left side. It consists of bars and spaces of one module (minimum unit consisting of bars and spaces). Right Guard Pattern Provides the bar code area of the right side.
Page 317 GS1 DataBar Expanded (17, 4) (17, 4) (17, 4) (17, 4) (17, 4) (17, 4) 5. Bar Code Height Name Description Left/Right Guard Provides the bar code area. It consists of bars and spaces of one module (minimum unit consisting on bars and spaces).
Page 318 QR Code 1. Margin QR Code Micro QR Code QR code: Four models on surrounding area Micro QR code: Two modules on surrounding area 2. Finder Pattern 3. Alignment Pattern 4. Timing Pattern 5. Data Area Black: Dark module White: Light module Name Description...
Page 319 QR Code Version and Data Capacity The relation versions and data capacity (the maximum number of character) is shown below. • Model 1 : Primary specification of QR code. • Model 2 : Enhanced version which improves the function of location correction, possible to deal with large volume data.
Page 320 QR Code Model 2 Maximum data amount Maximum data amount Error Error Version Correct. Version Correct. Alpha- Alpha- Numerical Binary Kanji Numerical Binary Kanji Level Level numerical numerical 255 * 255 * 255 * (21 x 21) (65 x 65) 255 * 255 * 255 *...
Page 321 DataMatrix Code 1. Quiet Zone 2. Timing Module 3. Border 4. Data Area Black: mark module White: space module Name Description Quiet Zone Quiet zone is necessary to scan the code. The DataMatrix needs one module surrounding the code. Timing Module Has the alignment pattern with black and white modules.
Page 322 Symbol Size and Data Capacity The relation between symbol size and data capacity (the maximum number of character) of DataMatrix code is shown below. Alphanumeric: 0 to 9, Numeric: 0 to 9 Error correction Symbol Size A to Z, space Kanji (single byte) overhead [%]...
Page 323 Composite Composite is a symbol that combines a linear bar code with 2D code as its meaning. [EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, GS1 DataBar series, and UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128)] can be used for a linear bar code, and it’s the composition shall be conformed to each standard. Three kinds [CC-A, CC-B, and CC-C] can be used for 2D code, and there is a difference in the volume of data etc.
Page 324 Setting Value for AUTO Set When pressing “AUTO” button after setting bar code and referential module width for the following code symbols, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked, the following setting value is set automatically with each “W” (Width) be used as the reference for calculating the setting value.
Page 325 Setting Screen Setting Item GS1 DataBar Limited Bar Code Condition Bar Code Height Separator Pattern Height/(W) Ratio * Quiet/(W) Ratio * Inversion Inversion Guard Available Human Readable Text Available (Character Height: 6W, Character Width: 5W, Character Interval: 4.5W, Line Feed: None *, Line Interval: 7.5W *) Composite Row Height * Rows Number *...
Page 326: Readable Dxf File
Readable DXF File This laser marker can read the DXF format file described below. • DXF-R12J, R13, R14 format The data created either by AutoCADLT (AutoCAD are produced by Autodesk, Inc.) is recommended to apply as the DXF format file data to be read. Followings are how to create DXF format file using AutoCADLT. •...
Page 327 Applica- DXF Version Entity Name Graphic Name Remarks bility* 3DSOLID 3D paint ACAD_PROXY_ Proxy graphic ENTITY BODY Body ELLIPSE Ellipse Converted into segment and output. Target graphic: segment, arc, ellipse only. HATCH Hatching Hatching pattern is reproduced for all painting. IMAGE Image LEADER...
Page 328: Index
Index ME-LP400V-OP-6...
Page 329: Index
Index Data Length …………………………………………… Delay Distance ………………………………………… Delay Time …………………………………………… Adjustment of Touch Panel ………………………… Delete Media ………………………………………… AI (Application Identifier) …………………………… Delete Registration …………………………………… Air filter ………………………………………………… Delimit ………………………………………………… Alarm …………………………………………………… DIP Switch ………………………………………… 56, 57 Alarm Reset Switch ……………………………………… 54 Disposal ………………………………………………...
Page 330 Image Display ………………………………………… Inlet ……………………………………………………… 56 Offset …………………………………………………… Installation Method ………………………………… 61, 67 Operation Screen …………………………………… Installation Space ………………………………… 63, 67 Operator Adjustment Screen …………………… 129, 254 Interlock System ………………………………………… 31 Optional items …………………………………………… 35 Internal Shutter ………………………………………… 27 Outer Dimensional Drawing …………………………… 40 Invert ……………………………………………………...
Page 331 System Information …………………………………… System Offset ………………………………………… Terminal Block Connector ……………………………… 56 Test Marking …………………………………………… Time Measurement …………………………………… Trademark ……………………………………………… Trigger Selection ……………………………………… Trigger Setting ………………………………………… Troubleshooting ……………………………………… Update Function Character ………………………… USB Connector ………………………………………… 54 USB Media …………………………………………… VEC …………………………………………………… VGA Connector …………………………………………...
Page 332 DEVICE, or appear on “Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd.’s” software packaging. If you receive the label separately other than from “Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd.”, it is invalid. You should keep the label on the DEVICE or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the SOFTWARE.
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