Page 1 Laser Marker Operation Manual LP-M series LP-S series LP-Z series ME-LPMSZ-OP-7 No.9000-0063-56V 2019. 3 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 This laser marker falls into Class 4 laser (marking laser) and Class 2 laser (guide laser) based on the classifications of the Safety of laser products (JIS C 6802) / FDA standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11/IEC60825-1. Perform the safety protection measure before using the system.
Page 4: How To Read This Document
In the text, multiple models may be described collectively, as shown in the table below. Note that the illustration and screen image may vary with model. Target model Description in the text LP-M200, LP-M200-CHN, LP-M200-S, LP-M200 LP-M2xx LP-Mxx0 LP-Mxxx LP-M Series LP-M200-S-CHN LP-Mxxx-S LP-M500, LP-M500-CHN, LP-M500-S, LP-M500 LP-M5xx LP-M500-S-CHN LP-MA00, LP-MA00-CHN LP-MA00...
Page 5 Type of manuals For this product, the following manuals are prepared. Read each manuals and operate this product correctly and safely. Save the manuals for future use. Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide This manual describes the safety precautions and the items required for the introduction, installation and maintenance of the laser marker.
Page 6: 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 “1-3-1 Mark Current Date and Time” (P.25) “1-3-5 Mark Code Symbol”...
Page 7: Me-Lpmsz-Op
Mark on 3D Figure Install and Connect Laser Marker “1-4 Basic Setting for Marking 3D Figure” (P.55) Safety/Setup/Maintenance Guide Convert or Edit Graphic Data Control by I/O • Logo Data Conversion Software Operation Manual Safety/Setup/Maintenance Guide • Logo Data Editing Software Operation Manual Create or Edit Making Font Control by RS-232C / Ethernet Font Maker Operation Manual...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ....................... 2 Cautions in Handling ..................2 How to Read this Document ................4 “Let’s Try” Contents .................... 6 1 Basic Operation Procedure ……………………………………… 11 1-1 Display Operation ..................12 1-2 Operation Overview ..................14 1-2-1 Setup and connect the laser marker ............15 1-2-2 Startup of Laser Marker ................
Page 9 2-4 Operator Adjustment Screen ..............85 2-4-1 Operator Adjusting Screen ................ 85 2-4-2 Operator Adjustable Items ................. 86 2-5 Maintenance & Service................89 2-5-1 I/O Check Monitor..................89 2-5-2 Error Log ....................90 2-6 Selecting Marking Mode ................91 2-6-1 Dual pointer ....................92 2-6-2 Guide laser ....................
Page 10 2-13-1 Common Expiry Date ................206 2-13-2 Common Counter..................207 2-13-3 Common Lot ................... 209 2-14 Image Display Screen ................211 2-14-1 Image Display ..................211 2-14-2 Work Image Display ................212 2-14-3 3D View Screen ..................213 2-15 USB Media ....................214 2-15-1 Registration File ..................
Page 11: Basic Operation Procedure
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Page 12: Display Operation
1-1 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 13 Input numbers When press the entry field for numbers, input screen will appear. Input the numbers and press [SET]. 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 Description [CANCEL] closes the entry field screen.
Page 14: Operation Overview
1-2 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 15: Setup And Connect The Laser Marker
*2 : For LP-M and LP-Z series, the fiber cable cannot be detached from the device. *3 : Wire the each terminals depending on the control method. *4 : Only for LP-M series. *Place a protective enclosure in the range of laser radiation for actual use.
Page 16: Startup Of Laser Marker
1-2-2 Startup of Laser Marker Turn ON ( | ) the key switch of the controller. MAIN (Insert the key and turn it toward ON ( | ) side.) Flash in green The main indicator flashes in green, and changes into lighted- up status after approx.
Page 17: Set The Marking Data
1-2-3 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 18 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 19 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 20 4. Set the laser condition Set the laser power and scanning speed. Press [LASER] (LASER SETTING). 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 21: Radiate The Laser
1-2-4 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 22 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 radiation. (Flashing time: approx.
Page 23: Save The Marking Data
1-2-5 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 24: Turn Off Power Of Laser Marker
1-2-6 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 25: Setting Procedure For Basic Function
1-3 Setting Procedure for Basic Function The setting method for function to be applied to the actual marking is described in this section using sample. 1-3-1 Mark Current Date and Time Sample 16 40 Hour Min. Displayed number of digits (Figure) Display format Hour (24)/Minute Display leading zeros (Zero Fill)
Page 26 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]. The figure can be set from 1 to 6. Select [Hour(24)].
Page 27 Press [INPUT]. Set “2” to [Figure] continuously. The figure can be set from 1 to 6. Select [Minute]. Select [Zero Fill]. 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 28: Mark Expiry Date And Time
1-3-2 Mark Expiry Date and Time Sample Expiry Date 06 13 Month Date Time limit (Expi.) 30 days Displayed number of digits (Figure) Display format Month/Date Display leading zeros (Zero Fill) Enable The expiry date (30 days later) is marked. 1.
Page 29 1. Set the expiry date. Press [FUNCTION] , and then press [EXPI.] (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 30 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 [EXPI.] (Expiry Date). Enter “1” to the [EXPI.] (Expiry No.). field. Set “2”...
Page 31 Press [INPUT]. Select [Day] continuously. Select [Zero Fill]. 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-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 32: Mark Lot No
1-3-3 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 33 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 34 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 35: Mark Counter
1-3-4 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 Fill) Enable Type of base number Base-10 (Decimal) number system Set the counters shown above.
Page 36 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 37: Press [Character]
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 38: Press [Input], And Then Press [Set]
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-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 39: Mark Code Symbol
1-3-5 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 40 1. Set QR code condition. Press [CONDITION]. Then, press [BAR CODE]. Set “0” to Bar Code No. The bar code numbers 0 to 15 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 41 Set “0” (Auto) to [Version]. Reference • For details on versions of QR codes, refer to “QR Code Version and Data Capacity” (P.287). Set “Alpha” (Alphanumeric) to [Mode]. Press [Mode] to switch display in the order of “Alpha”, “Binary”, “Kanji”, and “Numeric”. Set “H”...
Page 42 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-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 43 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 44: Mark Logo
1-3-6 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 laser setting of the logo. Refer to “4. Set the laser condition” (P.20) in “1-2-3 Set the marking data” (P.17). Reference •...
Page 45 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 99. Press [Logo File]. Select the logo file from the list and press [SET]. Reference •...
Page 46 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 47: Mark Step & Repeat
1-3-7 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 48 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-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 49 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 50 3. Set the conditions for Step & Repeat. Press [GENERAL]. Then, press [STEP-REPEAT]. Check [STEP-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” to [Col. Step] (Column Step). Set “-20.000 mm”...
Page 51: Mark To Flying Object
1-3-8 Mark to Flying Object Reference • No marking functions for mobile devices are implemented to LP-SxxxW type. Sample Sensor The following shows the procedure for marking to flying object. 1. Input character and set the marking conditions. Refer to “1-2-3 Set the marking data” (P.17). 2.
Page 52 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] Notice • Set the marker head in vertical against the work flow direction. Reference •...
Page 53 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 Work Direction Delay Distance Notice •...
Page 54 2. Set the status of the laser marker into ready for receiving trigger. 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 radiation. (Flashing time: approx.
Page 55: Basic Setting For Marking 3D Figure
1-4 Basic Setting for Marking 3D Figure [Function specific to LP-M /LP-Z series] * This function is not implemented in the LP-S series. 1-4-1 Mark on Slope Sample [Setting of figure] • Layer No. • Work Type Slope • (Slope) Length 10 mm Rotation Angle X: +45 degree •...
Page 56 1. Set the slope. Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: • Work shape: Plane •...
Page 57 2. Set the marking condition. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line and then input “ABCD”. Press [CONDITION] , and press [CHARACTER]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the characters to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 58: Mark On Uneven Figure
1-4-2 Mark on Uneven Figure Sample Setting of figure Difference in Level (Height of Unevenness): 16 mm [First Layer] [Second Layer] • Layer No. • Layer No. • Work Type : Plane • Work Type : Plane • Length : 14 mm •...
Page 59 1. Set the uneven figure. Setting of first layer of uneven figure Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: •...
Page 60 2. Set the marking condition. Setting of marking condition for first layer of uneven figure Press [CONDITION], and then press [LOGO]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the logo data to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 61: Mark On Cylinder
1-4-3 Mark on Cylinder Sample [Setting of figure] • Layer No. • Work Type : Cylinder (convex face) • Diameter : 20 mm • Diameter : 15 mm • Center Position X : 20 mm • Center Position Y : 18 mm •...
Page 62 1. Set the cylinder. Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: • Work shape: Cylinder Convex (Mark on convex face) •...
Page 63 2. Set the marking condition. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line and then input “ABCD”. Press [CONDITION] , and press [CHARACTER]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the characters to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 64: Mark On Cylinder (2)
1-4-4 Mark on Cylinder (2) Sample [Setting of figure] • Layer No. • Work Shape : Cylinder Convex • Diameter : 18 mm • Length : 24 mm • Rotation Angle : -90 degree • Center Position X : 28 mm •...
Page 65 1. Set the cylinder. Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: • Work shape: Cylinder Convex (Mark on convex face) •...
Page 66 2. Set the marking condition. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line and then input “ABCD”. Press [CONDITION] , and press [CHARACTER]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the characters to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 67: Mark On Horizontal Cone
1-4-5 Mark on Horizontal Cone Sample [Setting of figure] • Layer No. • Work Type Hori. Cone Convex Top-base • Top-base Diameter 10 mm Diameter of • Bottom-base Diameter 20 mm Cone: 10 mm • Length of Cone 20 mm •...
Page 68 1. Set the cone (horizontal). Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: • Work shape: Hori. Cone Convex •...
Page 69 2. Set the marking condition. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line and then input “ABCD”. Press [CONDITION] , and press [CHARACTER]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the characters to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 70: Mark On Vertical Cone
1-4-6 Mark on Vertical Cone Sample [Setting of figure] • Layer No. • Work Shape Ver. Cone Convex Top-base Diameter • Top-base Diameter 10 mm of Cone: 10 mm • Bottom-base Diameter 30 mm • Height 8 mm • Center X -8 mm Height: 8 mm •...
Page 71 1. Set the cone (Vertical). Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: • Work shape: Vert. Cone Convex •...
Page 72 2. Set the marking condition. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line and then input “ABCD1234”. Press [CONDITION] , and press [CHARACTER]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the characters to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 73: Mark On Sphere
1-4-7 Mark on Sphere Sample The character is marked on the sphere. [Setting of figure] • Layer No. • Work Shape Sphere Convex • Diameter 24 mm • Center X 12 mm • Center Y 18 mm • Center Z 0 mm [Character Condition] •...
Page 74 1. Set the sphere. Press [CONDITION] ‚ and then press [General]. Select [COMMON], and check [3D] of [2D/3D Setting]. Press [Layer], and set “0” to [Layer No.]. Set the shape, size and position of the marking object: • Work shape: Sphere Convex •...
Page 75 2. Set the marking condition. Press [CHARACTER]. Select the first line and then input “ABCD”. Press [CONDITION] , and press [CHARACTER]. Set the size and coordinate (local coordinate) for the characters to be marked on 3D object. • Layer No.: 0 •...
Page 76 MEMO ME-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 77: Description Of Operation Screen
2 Description of Operation Screen ME-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 78: Screen Composition
2-1 Screen Composition Operator Adjustment Screen P.85 Operator Adjusting Screen P.85 Operator Adjustable Items P.86 Operation Screen P.82 Setting Maintenance & Service P.89 I/O Check Monitor P.89 Error Log P.90 Selecting Marking Mode P.91 Dual pointer P.92 Guide laser P.93 Test Marking P.94 RUN Mode...
Page 79 Comment P.96 Change File No. P.97 FILE Save P.98 P.96 Save to Different No. P.99 New Creation P.100 Character Type P.101 Character Setting Character Input P.104 P.101 Function Character P.109 Expiry Date P.118 Counter P.120 Function Setting P.122 P.118 Rank P.124 External Offset P.126...
Page 80: Functional Description
2-2 Functional Description Functions Outline 3D Marking *3 The 3D marking function can set max.16 types per one file. Applicable 3D shapes: - Plane (slope/uneven) - Cylinder (convex/concave) - Horizontal Cone (convex/concave) - Vertical Cone (convex/concave) - Sphere (convex/concave) * Marking to flying object with 3D setting cannot be performed without using the encoder. * When performing marking to flying object with 3D setting, marking time cannot be measured regardless of using or not using the encoder.
Page 81 • Optimal marking conditions may vary depending on marking object materials and desired marking quality. • Marking position may be deviated relative to the guide laser radiation position. • Measurements of marking energy measurement and laser output measurement/correction may vary. *11 : Only for LP-M series. ME-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 82: Operation Screen
2-3 Operation Screen On the operation screen marking contents can be confirmed under the remote control mode of run mode. 2-3-1 Character Display Description FILE: Displays selected file No. and file name. Marking Character: Displays marking character string to be marked. ADJUST.
Page 83: Image Display
2-3-2 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. 3D Display (LP-M / LP-Z series only) : This button appears when the 3D marking mode is selected.
Page 84: Password To Open The Setting Screen
Description START/STOP : Starts or stops RUN mode. Under RUN mode, marking (laser emission) starts by setting ON the trigger input of the input terminal. External Z Offset Value (LP-M / LP-Z series only) : Displays the External Z Offset Value of parallel input value. 2-3-3 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.
Page 85: Operator Adjustment Screen
2-4 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 “2-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1)”...
Page 86: Operator Adjustable Items
Overwrites and registers the items changed on operator adjustment screen. Refer to “2-7-3 Save” (P.98). ENERGY (Marking Energy) (LP-M series and LP-Sxxx type only) : Sets the warning threshold for the measurement result of the marking energy. Refer to “2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement”...
Page 87 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 88 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 89: Maintenance & Service
2-5 Maintenance & Service In the “SERVICE” screen, the following status of the laser marker are displayed. • On/off status of I/O terminals • Error log of the laser marker 2-5-1 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 90: Error Log
2-5-2 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 91: Selecting Marking Mode
2-6 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 92: Dual Pointer
In case of LP-M/LP-Z Series: • The distance for adjusting the dual pointer can be specified within ±22 mm (LP-M series) or ±25 mm (LP-Z series) against the work distance (specified value). Press the numerical part of “Z Offset”, and specify the displacement value against the work distance (specified value).
Page 93: Guide Laser
• For LP-S (except LP-Sxxx-SF) / LP-Z series, guide laser cannot be used when the interlock connector is open. • For LP-M series / LP-Sxxx-SF type, guide laser cannot be used when the interlock connector is open under the remote control mode.
Page 94: Test Marking
Internal Shutter: Open Marking Internal Shutter: Close In case of LP-M series and LP-Sxxx type: When the marking energy is enabled, the marking energy and time are displayed. Refer to “2-16-4 Laser Output Confirmation” (P.236) If the marking energy lowers to the predetermined lower limit, alarm E710 occurs indicating the marking energy is out of order.
Page 95: Run Mode
2-6-4 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 “2-12 Trigger Setting” (P.193). Set the marking mode into [RUN].
Page 96: File
2-7 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. 2-7-1 Comment Register the file name into the laser marker with the following procedure.
Page 97: Change File No
2-7-2 Change File No. Change the file No. to be displayed with the following procedure. Press [OPEN]. 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 “2-7-3 Save”...
Page 98: Save
Yes: Execute overwriting. No: Not execute overwriting. Returns to the procedure 1. When “Measuring marking energy” is enabled: (LP-M series and LP-Sxxx type only) When “Measuring marking energy” is enabled (see “2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement” (P.187)), the following message appears after completion of step 2.
Page 99: Save To Different No
Yes: Execute overwriting. No: Overwriting is not executed. Screen returns to step 1. When “Measuring marking energy” is enabled: (LP-M series and LP-Sxxx type only) When “Measuring marking energy” is enabled (see “2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement” (P.187)), the following message appears after completion of step 3.
Page 100: New Creation
2-7-5 New Creation Create a new file. Press [NEW]. 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 101: Character Setting
2-8 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 102 Symbol ME-LPMSZ-OP-7...
Page 103 User Reg. Character Function Character Reference • For Kanji, refer to the Character Code Table of Serial Communication Guide. • 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 104: Character Input
2-8-2 Character Input Input the text data to be marked as characters or code symbols with the following procedures. 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 105 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]. 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 106 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]. Input Method of User Registration Character Press [REG. CHAR.] (REGISTRATION CHARACTER).
Page 107: Editing Character
2-8-3 Editing Character 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 108 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. 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 109: Function Character
2-8-4 Function Character 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 110 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 111 Counter When inputting counter character, the counter is marked with the condition set previously. Set the expiry date function “2-9-2 Counter” (P.120), and set the character. Refer to “1-3-4 Mark Counter” (P.35). 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 112 Description Zero Indication: Zero Fill : Marks value in right-justified, and mark “0” to the left. R. Justify : Marks value in right-justified, and blanks (space) left column. Setting Range L. Justify : Marks value in left-justified, and blanks (space) right column. Justify : Marks only value in left-justified.
Page 113 Lot When inputting lot character, the lot is marked with the condition set previously. Set the expiry date function “2-9-3 Lot” (P.122), and set the character. Refer to “1-3-3 Mark Lot No.” (P.32). 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 114 Marking Condition (Marking of Laser Settings) With this function, the setting value of the laser settings such as laser power and scan speed is marked. To check the marking quality with several laser settings, use this function. Reference • The functional characters of the laser settings are displayed in 5 digits including decimal point with right-justified. •...
Page 115 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 “2-9-4 Rank” (P.124), 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 116 Serial Data The serial data function is convenient for changing the marking character string at every marking by the communication command. Set the “Serial Data No.” and “Figure”. For communication command for marking character string using the serial data function, refer to Serial Communication Guide.
Page 117 Check Digit The check digit (check character) (one letter) such as CODE39, ITF, CODE128, EAN/UPC, NW-7, GS1 DataBar , and GS1 Data Matrix 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 118: Function Setting
2-9 Function Setting With this screen, the functional character condition such as date-related marking and counter embedded in the laser marker is set. 2-9-1 Expiry Date Marks the add-subtract time/date to current time set in environment setting screen. For the current time setting, refer to “Date and Time”...
Page 119 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 120: Counter
2-9-2 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 121 Description Step (Step Value): Sets the value to be changed per count. Setting Range 0 to 999999 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.
Page 122: Lot
2-9-3 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.
Page 123 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 “Year/Month”, do not input the non-existent date. •...
Page 124: Rank
2-9-4 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 “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide” for control method with I/O.
Page 125 Setting procedure of Rank function Press [RANK] after pressing [FUNCTION]. Select [Parallel Input] from either 8 bit × 2 or 4 bit × 4. Select Rank No. • When Parallel Input is 8 bit × 2: 0 to 1 •...
Page 126: External Offset
2-9-5 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 “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide” for control method with I/O.
Page 127 Description θ 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. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Rotation (+) Rotation (-) Setting Range...
Page 128 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 129 INPUT ASSIST With this input assist function, the setting for constant offset within the arbitrary parallel data No. becomes easy one. Description Index Range: Specifies the target starting parallel data No. and ending parallel data No. for setting. Setting Item: Specifies the setting item.
Page 130: Marking Condition
2-10 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 131 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. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Rotation (+) Rotation (-)
Page 132 Description Kerning : Set the level of spacing between characters. The lower the value is, the smaller the spacing is. This feature is enabled when the “character spacing” is set to “proportional”. Level 1 Minimize the origin point of the character interval with this condition. The letter-spacing of the letter “i”...
Page 133 Description Direction: Specifies the marking order of the bar code and composite code marking. • One Dir. (One way direction) : Marks the bar code and composite code marking from one way direction. • Bidir. (Bidirection) : Specifies the marking order of the bar code and composite code marking. One way direction Bidirection 2D Code Skip Marking :...
Page 134 Layer Condition [Function specific to LP-M /LP-Z series] * This function is not implemented in the LP-S series. LP-M / LP-Z series can perform the marking to 3D figure by checking ON the “3D” of the “2D/3D setting” in “Common Condition”...
Page 135 Coordinate System (World Coordinate / Local Coordinate) When marking to 3D figure (slope, cylinder, cone, sphere), the compatible coordinate is determined depending on the 3D figure (layer), and marking content (character, barcode, logo. etc.). World coordinate The coordinate system that sets the area center to the origin point and specifies the center position of the 3D work shape (layer).
Page 136 3D Marking Method There are two methods for marking 3D figure, “Label Sticking Marking Method” and “Vertical Projection Marking Method”. The marking method is determined depending on the type of the 3D figure. • Label sticking marking method: plane, cylinder (marking on convex /concave face), horizontal cone (marking on convex / concave face) •...
Page 137 Vertical projection marking method With this method, the laser marker performs the marking on the 3D figure like vertical-projecting marking content onto the 3D figure. Target type of 3D figure: vertical cone (marking on convex /concave face), sphere (marking on convex /concave face) ABCDEFGH Character Starting...
Page 138 -25.000 to +25.000 mm (LP-Z series) Reference LP-M: +22 mm • The defocus is adjustable by ±22 mm (for LP-M series) or ±25 mm (for LP-Z series) LP-Z: +25 mm from the specified work distance. In case of setting either Z offset or uniform spot mode, set the summed distance with those offset and defocus to be within ±22 mm (for...
Page 139 Description COPY/PASTE : Copies and pastes the layer condition. Size of 3D figure : The setting items vary with the selected work shape. * For the setting range of the other model, refer to “Input Setting Value by Series” (P.296). Setting for Plane Description Length, Width :...
Page 140 Setting for Cylinder Description Length : Sets the length of the cylinder. Setting Range 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Diameter : Sets the diameter of the cylinder. Setting Range 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* * For the setting range of the other model, refer to “Input Setting Value by Series” (P.296). Rotation Rotation Angle Z...
Page 141 Setting for Horizontal Cone Description Height : Sets the height of the horizontal cone. Setting Range 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Diameter 1 : Sets the diameter (+Y side) of the horizontal cone. Setting Range 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Diameter 2 : Sets the diameter (-Y side) of the horizontal cone.
Page 142 Setting for Vertical Cone Description Height : Sets the height of the vertical cone. Setting Range 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Diameter 1 : Sets the diameter (+Z side) of the vertical cone. When mark on convex face: Set smaller diameter as “Diameter 1” and larger diameter as “Diameter 2”. When mark on concave face: Set larger diameter as “Diameter 1”...
Page 143 Setting for Sphere Description Diameter : Sets the diameter of the sphere. Setting Range 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* * For the setting range of the other model, refer to “Input Setting Value by Series” (P.296). Rotation Angle Z Rotation Angle Z Rotation Rotation...
Page 144 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 • For LP-M and LP-Z series, when the “3D” on the “2D/3D setting” of the common condition on for the general condition is checked ON, the Step &...
Page 145 Description Counter update at each step : Check this box to validate the counter updating at each marking of Step & Repeat. Reference • Counter marking is impossible unless the functional character for counter has been input in the character string for marking.
Page 146 Step & Repeat setting sample Number of Columns: 3 Setting parameter: • Character: ABC • Number of Rows: 4 Base Position: • Number of Columns: 3 Right top • Row Step: 5 mm • Column Step: 10 mm Number of •...
Page 147 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 148 Description Fine Tune Z (LP-M / LP-Z series only): Specifies the amount of adjustment for Z axis to the selected row or/and column. -22.000 to +22.000 mm (LP-M500)* Setting Range -25.000 to +25.000 mm (LP-Z130)* Rotation Angle: Specifies the rotation angle of the selected row or/and column. The rotation center is the origin of the each pattern which is specified in character, logo or barcode condition.
Page 149: Character Conditions
2-10-2 Character Conditions Description Char. Cond. No. (Character Condition No.) : Specifies the number of condition to be set. Setting Range 1 to 99 Line No. : Specifies the line number of character strings to be marked corresponding to the condition number. Setting Range 1 to 99 Marking Shape :...
Page 150 Description Bold Line Width : Specifies the width of bold character line. Setting Range 0.000 to 2.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-S500 / LP-Z130)* Notice • Marking of bold character may affect the quality of marking. Check it by a trial before using this function. Reference •...
Page 151 Marking Shape: “Straight Line”, “Proportional” and “Justify”. Description Character Height : Character Width : Specifies the height / width of character. 0.100 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range 0.100 to 90.000 mm (LP-S500)* Character width Character height X/Y Position : Sets the X/Y position of the origin point of the reference character.
Page 152 Description [Proportional] Character interval indicates the distance between the character edge line. When “Proportional” setting, set Kerning in “2-10-1 General Condition” (P.130) to adjust the balance of the character interval. Character interval [Justify] Character string width The characters are arranged in the specified string width equally. Line Interval : Specifies the pitch between the lines.
Page 153 Marking Shape: Arc Outside / Arc Inside Description Character Height : Character Width : Specifies the height / width of character. 0.100 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range 0.100 to 90.000 mm (LP-S500)* Character width Character height Center X/Y : Sets the center position of the arc.
Page 154 Description Line Interval : Specifies the radius between the lines. 0.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range 0.000 to 90.000 mm (LP-S500)* Line interval Start Angle : The start position of the first marking character on the first line. Setting Range -180.00 to +180.00 degree Character Interval Angle :...
Page 155: Logo Condition
2-10-3 Logo Condition VEC File Format DXF File Format Description Logo No. : Registered No. of logo data to be marked. Max. 100 logo files are settable for per file. Setting Range 0 to 99 File Format : Selects file format from “VEC”...
Page 156 Description X/Y Scale (only for VEC file format) : Specifies the magnification of X/Y of the VEC file data. Setting Range 0.100 to 10.000 times Size (only for DXF file format) : Specifies size specification method of DXF file data. •...
Page 157: Bar Code Condition
2-10-4 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. •...
Page 158 Description Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Except LP-SxxxW type) : 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 0 to 999% Setting Range of Scan Speed Correction 1 to 999%...
Page 159 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 160 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. 1.000 to 120.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range 1.000 to 90.000 mm (LP-S500)* Narrow Element Width :...
Page 161 Description Start / Stop Character (NW-7 only) : Specifies the start/stop character. Select from “A”, “B”, “C” or “D”. Human Readable Text (only for CODE128 / EAN / UPC) : Sets “Human Readable Text” marking for EAN / UPC, CODE 128 and UCC/EAN128. Check the box to enable the function.
Page 162 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 163 Description Auto : This function button sub serves the code configuration By inputting the “Module Width” and “Bar Code Data”, this function is available. Pressing AUTO button displays the confirmation dialog box. On this screen, clicking “Yes” sets both the bar code condition and laser condition automatically, and clicking “No” sets only the bar code condition automatically.
Page 164 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 165 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 166 Description DETAIL : Click this button to display the Human Readable Text Setting screen. Refer to “Human Readable Text” (P.172) for the detail. Relationship between combination of 1D and 2D codes and the number of row The Rows Number Available The Rows Number Available in Bar Code Type in CC-A...
Page 167 Setting for QR Code and Data Matrix Code QR code Data Matrix 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 168 Reference • This product supports Format 06 of ISO15434 for DataMatrix macro 06. • For GS1 Data Matrix, the control code “FNC1” is automatically inputted at the head of the code data. When inputting AI “01” followed by 13-digit numerical character, the check digit (modulus10/weight 3-1) is inputted automatically at the next digit.
Page 169 Pattern Setting for QR code and Data Matrix code QR code Data Matrix Specify the drawing pattern of the 2D code for the each code component. Description Pattern code: Specify the drawing pattern of the 2D code for the each code component.
Page 170 Description Human Readable Text (GS1 Data Matrix) : 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 Data Matrix QR Code Micro QR Code Name Remarks Margin...
Page 171 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 “2-15-4 Font File” (P.217) to register the pattern fonts on the laser marker. Font image Character 2230 (HEX) 2231 (HEX)
Page 172 Human Readable Text Specifies the human readable text settings of the following code symbols. • CODE128 • EAN/UPC • GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded • GS1 Data Matrix • Composite codes Description Relative X Position, Relative Y Position (except EAN/UPC code) : Specifies relative coordinate of X/Y position of Human Readable Text when the center of the code is defined as the origin point.
Page 173 Description Laser Power Correction : Scan Speed Correction : Laser Pulse Cycle Correction (Except LP-SxxxW type) : Correction of each human readable characters for the laser power / scan speed / laser pulse cycle set at laser setting. Setting Range of Laser Power Correction 0 to 999% Setting Range of Scan Speed Correction 1 to 999%...
Page 174 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 175 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 176: Processing Condition
2-10-5 Processing Condition Reference • For LP-M and LP-Z series, when the “3D” on the “2D/3D setting” of the common condition on for the general condition is checked ON, the processing function becomes invalid. Description Proc. Cond. No. (Processing Condition No.) : Specifies up to 16 processing condition per one registered file.
Page 177 Straight line Description Start Point of X/Y : End Point of X/Y : Specifies the starting / ending point of the straight line. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-S500)* * For the setting range of the other model, refer to “Input Setting Value by Series” (P.296). Setting example of the straight line Y [mm] End Point...
Page 178 Circle Description Center X/Y (Center Point X/Y): Specifies the Center point of the circle. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-S500)* Radius: Specifies the radius of the circle. 0.010 to 60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range 0.010 to 45.000 mm (LP-S500)* * For the setting range of the other model, refer to “Input Setting Value by Series”...
Page 179 Arc Description Start Point X/Y : End Point X/Y : Specifies the starting / ending point of arc. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-S500)* Radius: Inputs the radius of arc. Setting Range +0.010 to +330.000 mm Direction: For the arc in counterclockwise direction, select [CCW] and in clockwise direction, select [CW].
Page 180 Common Common Setting Item Proc. Cond. No. (Processing Condition No.) : Specifies up to 16 processing condition per one registered file. Setting Range 0 to 15 X/Y Offset : Shifts the marking position to the X or Y direction. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-S500)*...
Page 181: Point Radiation Condition
2-10-6 Point Radiation Condition Laser radiates in the specified coordinate for the setting time. Reference • Point radiation function can not be used in combination with the function of marking to flying object. • For LP-M and LP-Z series, when the “3D” on the “2D/3D setting” of the common condition on for the general condition is checked ON, the point radiation function becomes invalid.
Page 182 Description X/Y Position : Shifts the object to X/Y direction for each radiation point. -60.000 to +60.000 mm (LP-M500 / LP-Z130)* Setting Range -45.000 to +45.000 mm (LP-S500)* 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.
Page 183: Laser Setting
2-11 Laser Setting The laser setting screen specifies the adjustment for laser marker, such as the setting of laser power and scan speed, and marking quality control. 2-11-1 Setting Parameters LP-M / LP-Z series / LP-Sxxx type LP-SxxxW type Description Laser Power : Sets the output level of laser power.
Page 184 LP-MA06 : 0.1 mm LP-S205/S505 : 0.1 mm Marking Energy (LP-M series /LP-Sxxx type only) : Measures the marking energy per trigger and sets the warning threshold of the marking energy. For details of laser energy, refer to “2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement” (P.187).
Page 185 The smaller the value is, the darker (deeper) the marked character at the starting or ending point is. Setting Range -100 to 100 Initial Value of 0 (LP-MA00 / LP-S series / LP-Z series) Start Point -10 (LP-M series (except LP-MA00)) Initial Value of End Point Optimal Light (Shallow) Dark (Deep)
Page 186 Custom Specify the marking field (X/Y field and Z position), where the laser spot size is kept to be uniform. (LP-M Series Only) The laser spot will have the same diameter in the specified XY field between N-plane and the specified Z position.
Page 187: Marking Energy Measurement
2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement [Function specific to LP-M series / LP-Sxxx type] * This function is not implemented in the LP-Z series / LP-SxxxW type. This window allows you to measure the marking energy per trigger. This window also allows you to set the upper and lower limits of the marking energy (mJ) per trigger.
Page 188 Setting procedure for measuring the marking energy 1. Test Marking Measure the current marking energy (mJ) at test marking. Refer to “Marking energy measurement” (P.189) for detail. 2. Determining the upper and lower limits Gradually increase or decrease the laser power on the basis of the marking energy measured at step 1 until appropriate upper and lower limits are reached.
Page 189 Marking energy measurement Notice • If the marking energy falls below 1000 mJ or the marking time falls short of 0.4 second, the measurement may be unstable. Set the [Laser Power], [Scan Speed] and [Laser Pulse Cycle] when measuring the marking energy, and then press [TEST MARKING].
Page 190 Setting of the marking energy upper/lower limits To confirm the stability of the marking energy, set the upper and lower limits. If the measurement results is out of this limit, warning message appears. Reference • Confirm the marking energy with the actual test marking. Based on this measurement, first set rather lower laser power to radiate the laser, change the setting value gradually while check the marking quality to set the upper/lower limits.
Page 191: Detail Adjustment (Laser Setting)
2-11-3 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 192 0 to 100 (LP-MA00 / LP-SxxxW type / LP-Z series) Initial Value 10 (LP-M series (except LP-MA00) / LP-Sxxx type) 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.
Page 193: Trigger Setting
2-12 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 194: Marking To Flying Object
2-12-2 Marking to Flying Object * This function is not implemented in the LP-SxxxW type The trigger conditions at marking to flying object are set. Moving Direction The moving direction of line at marking to flying object is set. Reference •...
Page 195 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. Trigger Marking Starts marking to flying object per marking trigger. Setting parameters vary depending on whether the encoder is used or not.
Page 196 Item Description Reference • In case of LP-M / LP-Z series, to use the function of Marking to Flying Object in combination with 3D setting, use the encoder. The marking to flying object without encoder is not available. Encoder Pulse Inputs the resolution of encoder provided in the line.
Page 197 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 198 Reference • In case of LP-M / LP-Z series, to use the function of Marking to Flying Object in combination with 3D setting, use the encoder. The marking to flying object without encoder is not available. 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)
Page 199 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. When the character is extended, press p for increasing the setting speed.
Page 200 Concatenated Marking Setting The setting method for marking the character to the work whose length exceeds the marking field is described here. Reference • In case of LP-M / LP-Z series, the function of Concatenated Marking to Flying Object can not be used in combination with 3D setting.
Page 201 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: 12 mm, character width: 12 mm, and character interval: 14 mm. (In this example, Y position is stable.
Page 202 Mark “123456” with LP-S202/S502 (Marking field: 55 mm x 55 mm) 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 36 mm. (except the last layer number) 1st line: 123 (character string width: 42 mm) 2nd line: 456 (character string width: 42 mm)
Page 203 Mark “1234567890ABCDEF” with LP-S205/S505 (Marking field: 160 mm x 160 mm) 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 106 mm. (except the last layer number) 1st line: 12345678 (character string width: 112 mm) 2nd line: 90ABCDEF (character string width: 112 mm)
Page 204 In case of marking studded character string: Setting example: Mark the characters at 100mm intervals with LP-S200 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 205: Common Setting
2-13 Common Setting Marking condition set on common setting screen can be used reflecting to respective file number. This section describes the common counter setting, common lot setting, and common export date setting which can be set on the common setting screen.
Page 206: Common Expiry Date
2-13-1 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. For the current time setting, refer to “Date and Time” (P.229). Reference •...
Page 207: Common Counter
2-13-2 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 208 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,...
Page 209: Common Lot
2-13-3 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 210 Description Unit: Select the unit for period to be performed lot function. Period unit Maximum setting number Period unit Maximum setting number Year Hour Year (week-based) Minute Month Hour/Minute Week Year/Month Day of Week Month/Day 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.
Page 211: Image Display Screen
2-14 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. 2-14-1 Image Display Description Image Screen :...
Page 212: Work Image Display
Description Object (Adjustment Object) : Select the object to be fine adjusted. The data which shows in red character or image on the window is the selected object. 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.
Page 213: View Screen
2-14-3 3D View Screen [Function specific to LP-M / LP-Z series] * This function is not implemented in the LP-S series. The 3D view screen is displayed by pressing 3D display button on the image display screen. Both the image of the 2D figure and marking content set with the layer condition (“Layer Condition” (P.134)) can be confirmed with this 3D View screen.
Page 214: Usb Media
2-15 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 215: Common File
2-15-2 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 216: Logo File
2-15-3 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 217: Font File
2-15-4 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 no. as follows. In case the font type does not match the font no., some characters cannot be input properly.
Page 218 Installed Font The attached “Laser Marker 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 Serial Communication Guide for the character kind and character code.) Original 1 (ORG1.FON) : font suitable for multipurpose letter marking.
Page 219: File Management
2-15-5 File Management 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”...
Page 220 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.
Page 221 Delete Media The file data saved in USB media is deleted. Select the file to be deleted from the file list after selecting directory, and then press [EXECUTE]. When pressing [ALL], the all files are selected. Reference • Selecting the category title in the list and pressing [▲] [▼] displays the list by selected item in ascending/descending order.
Page 222: Backup
2-15-6 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. Backup Executes the exporting the backup data of the laser marker to USB media. The backup consists of the following data.
Page 223 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 media USB port of the controller.
Page 224 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 225: Environment Setting
2-16 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. 2-16-1 Display Setting (Environment 1) Reference •...
Page 226 • Laser Pulse Cycle (Except LP-SxxxW type) • Change File No. • Overwriting • Marking Energy (LP-M series /LP-Sxxx type only) • Laser Check Editable Lines: Sets the number of line possible to be edited at the edition of character setting on the operator’s adjustment screen.
Page 227 Password The function of password is used to avoid the unintentional change to the setting screens from operation screen. Setting procedures Press the password. Input the password, and press [SET]. A password consists of figures of maximum fifteen digits. To disable the password protection, delete all characters and press [SET].
Page 228 When password is forgotten: The password can be cancelled by the DIP switch on the rear of controller when you forget password. 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.
Page 229: System Setting (Environment 2)
2-16-2 System Setting (Environment 2) Reference • Setting of Environment 2 is saved without overwriting. Date and 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 230 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 Description Laser Power...
Page 231 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 232: Communication, I/O Setting (Environment 3)
2-16-3 Communication, I/O Setting (Environment 3) Reference • Setting of Environment 3 is saved without overwriting. 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 233 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 234 Ethernet This screen specifies the Ethernet communication setting. Set this to perform Ethernet communication. Select the [Ethernet] and press [Change] 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 235 Example of Ethernet connection 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 236: Laser Output Confirmation
Refer to “2-11-2 Marking Energy Measurement” (P.187) for the marking Measurement energy. (LP-M series / LP- Sxxx type only) Power Check The current power of the laser marker against the output of the laser marker at shipping is possible to be checked.
Page 237 Laser Output Optimize [Function specific to LP-M5xx / LP-M2xx / LP-Sxxx type] * This function is not implemented in the LP-Z series / LP-MAxx / LP-SxxxW type. Using “Laser Output Optimize” function improves the accuracy of “Laser output measurement/correction” results. After the installation, replacement or moving of laser marker, use this “Laser Output Optimize”...
Page 238 “Password input” screen is displayed. Input [1973] and press [OK]. * The password for the Laser Output Optimize screen is fixed with “1973”. * It cannot change to other password. Inputting the password opens “Laser Output Optimize” screen. In the “Laser Output Optimize” screen, current power correction rate and latest optimization date are indicated.
Page 239 Press [GUIDE]. Select [Dual Pointer], and press [START]. The dual pointer is will deactivate by pressing [STOP]. For LP-M5xx / LP-M2xx type: Set “0mm” to the Z offset of the guide indication. Place the power meter detector overlapping with the cross indicator of the dual pointer.
Page 240 Confirm if the measurement results are within the following range. Laser marker model name Optimum value of the measurement results LP-M500, LP-M505 31.0W to 33.0W LP-M200, LP-M205 12.4W to 13.2W LP-S500, LP-S502, LP-S505 32.6W to 34.6W LP-S200, LP-S202, LP-S205 13.2W to 14.0W * “Laser Check”...
Page 241 Laser output measurement/correction [Function specific to LP-M5xx / LP-M2xx / LP-Sxxx type] * This function is not implemented in the LP-Z series / LP-MAxx / LP-SxxxW type. • Laser is radiated with the internal shutter closed. Be sure to use the protective WARNING goggle and enclosure in case of laser leakage.
Page 242 Measurement result window Item Description Measurement Measurement result in Watt. Power Initial Ratio (of The current power percentage relative to initial power. Laser Power) Reference • The “Current-to-initial power ratio” field shows the relative value expressed as a percentage of the initial power of the laser oscillator.
Page 243 Laser power correction After the laser power measurement 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 244 [Function specific to LP-Z series / LP-SxxxW type] * This function is not implemented in the LP-M series /LP-Sxxx type. 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 245 Item Description Correction Date It denotes the date and time when the power is corrected. Power Correction It shows power correction ratio. Set the ratio so that the current power × power Ratio correction ratio = 100. Laser Rad. Time Displays the total time of the laser radiation.
Page 246 Power Monitor Calibration [Function specific to LP-Z series / LP-SxxxW type] * This function is not implemented in the LP-M series /LP-Sxxx type. After the installation, replacement or moving of laser marker, the accuracy of the power monitor measurement result may decrease.
Page 247 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 248: Maintenance (Environment 3)
2-16-5 Maintenance (Environment 3) [Function specific to LP-S series] * This function is not implemented in the LP-M/LP-Z series. After the fiber unit is removed/attached, or focus is adjusted (Refer to the “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide”.), the marking position or guide display position may change. This function allows to correct the marketing position. ...
Page 249 Marking Distortion Calibration Image Parallelogram When making the When making the When making the When making the X value bigger Y value smaller Y value bigger X value smaller Pincushion When making the X When making the Y When making the Y When making the X value smaller value bigger...
Page 250 Flow Chart 1. Installing/Removing the fiber unit Install/Remove the fiber unit. See “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide” for details. 2. Checking the shifting of the marking position Mark “WORKAREA.VEC” that is preliminarily registered in the file No. 2045. Before marking, set X, Y, and Rotation System Offset in the environment setting screen to “0”.
Page 251: Output Simulation
2-16-6 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 OUTPUT(Y) Click the output terminal name to simulate, then the output status of the laser marker changes.
Page 252: Adjustment Of Touch Panel
2-16-7 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 253: Language Selection
2-16-8 Language Selection Display language can be selected among English / Japanese / simplified Chinese / Korean / German. Notice • When the display language is changed, the unregistered setting data under editing is cleared. Save the file data before changing the language.
Page 254: System Information
2-16-9 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.) •...
Page 255: Troubleshooting
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Page 256: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If any operation errors occur, check items below. When the problems cannot be resolved by following the below measures, 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.
Page 257 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 258 Confirm the displacement sensor and laser marker input specifications and adjust the displacement sensor output (analog current value) to a suitable value. For LP-M series: The displacement sensor input does Input the displacement sensor trigger when the not match the height of the actual displacement sensor measurement value is target object.
Page 259 Troubles Causes Measures Check connections with external equipment for mis-connection, disconnection or contact failure due to any loose connector. When the marking trigger is input from the input terminal, check if marking trigger signal meets When the laser marker is under the write conditions.
Page 260 Confirm the displacement sensor and laser marker input specifications and adjust the displacement sensor output (analog current value) to a suitable value. For LP-M series: The displacement sensor input does Input the displacement sensor trigger when the not match the distance to the actual displacement sensor measurement value is marking surface.
Page 261 Troubles Causes Measures Remove obstacle between head of laser marker Obstacle hinders laser beam. and object. Refer to the “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide” Character is partially “Maintenance” and clean contaminants off the chipped. laser emission port. Laser emission port is not clean. If contaminants persist, replace lens and/or protection glass of laser emission port.
Page 262 Note that the minimum value of the encoder pulse should be 10 P/mm. Remove obstacle between head of laser marker and Obstacle hinders laser beam. object. For LP-M series: Confirm the displacement sensor detection position and The marking target object the displacement sensor trigger timing. movement timing is not...
Page 263 Troubles Causes Measures Check setting to be sure that: • When using A phase only: Pulse setting of encoder is not Number encoder pulses = Number of pulses/mm x 2 correct. • When using A and B phases: Number encoder pulses = Number of pulses/mm x 4 Actual spacing between Either A or B phase signal is Check that signal is applied to A and B phase terminals...
Page 264 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 “Safety / Setup / Maintenance Guide”. Check connections with external equipment for The wiring between the laser marker mis-connection, disconnection or contact failure and the external control devices is...
Page 265 Troubles Causes Measures Check the communication parameter settings. If Ethernet is used, confirm the IP address and Communication parameter settings other parameters. are changed when the backup data is When the backup data is restored to the laser restored to the laser marker. marker, communication parameter settings are overwritten with the backup data.
Page 266 Troubles Causes Measures To control the following commands with the serial communication, turn ON DIP switch No. 2. • Laser Control (LSR) • Shutter Control (SHT) DIP switch No. 2 on back of laser • Laser Check Radiation (SPT) marker is off. •...
Page 267 Others Troubles Causes Measures Fumes may cause malfunction of photoelectric Laser is emitted at Photoelectric sensor for marking trigger sensor for marking trigger signal. unintended timing. signal malfunctions. • Install dust collector. • Check that dust collector works well. Contact failure may also be a cause of this symptom.
Page 268: 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 269 ERROR Error description Measures CODE • Connect head control cable properly, and E220 Internal shutter error. restart with key switch. • Contact to our sales office. • Check that the ambient temperature is in the Laser error. specified operating temperature. •...
Page 270 ERROR Error description 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 271: 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.
Page 272 ERROR Error description Measures CODE Exceed valid number of characters. E605 Make numbers of characters smaller. (Max. 30 characters/line.) 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 area in the image display, check the “system offset”...
Page 273 ERROR Error description Measures CODE Reduce numbers of characters to be marked. E630 Too much quantity of Step and Repeat marking. (Max.: 4000) With the marking to the moving object, do not use the following functions. • Step & Repeat •...
Page 274 ERROR Error description Measures CODE • Set the moving direction to “still” in the trigger E680 The marking time cannot be measured with Marking to setting. Flying Object set in combination with 3D marking. • Select 2D setting with overall (general) condition.
Page 275 *3 : Error that may occur for LP-M / LP-S series only. *4 : Error that may occur for LP-Mxxx-S type only. *5 : Error that may occur for LP-M series only. Reference • When other error not listed in this section was occurred, restart the laser marker.
Page 276: Appendix
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Page 277: 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 Quiet Zone Start Check Stop...
Page 278 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 279 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 280 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 281 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 282 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 283 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 284 GS1 DataBar Limited 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 of 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 285 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 286 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 287 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 288 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 289 Data Matrix 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 data matrix needs one module surrounding the code. Timing Module Has the alignment pattern with black and white modules.
Page 290 Symbol Size and Data Capacity The relation between symbol size and data capacity (the maximum number of character) of Data Matrix 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 291 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 292 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 293 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 294: 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 295 Applica- DXF Version Entity Name Graphic Name Remarks bility* 3DSOLID 3D paint ACAD_PROXY_ Proxy graphic ENTITY BODY Body ELLIPSE Ellipse IMAGE Image LEADER Lead line LWPOLYLINE Light Weight polyline Bold line is not supported. MLINE Multi-line R13J The font of the MTEXT element is replaced to the laser marker font and then disassembled to the MTEXT Multi-text...
Page 296: Input Setting Value By Series
Input Setting Value by Series Input Range of LP-M series Model Setting Item Unit LP-M200 LP-M500 LP-MA00 LP-M205 LP-M505 LP-MA05 LP-MA06 Screen Standard area type Wide area type Work Distance � 190 (±22) 220 (±22) 330 (±22) (±Variable length) �...
Page 297 Model Setting Item Unit LP-M200 LP-M500 LP-MA00 LP-M205 LP-M505 LP-MA05 LP-MA06 Screen Standard area type Wide area type X/Y Position -330.000 to +330.000 Marking Rotation Angle ° -180.00 to +180.00 Condition - Logo Height/Width 000.100 to 120.000 000.100 to 220.000 000.100 to 330.000 Condition X/Y Scale...
Page 298 Input Range of LP-Sxxx type Model Setting Screen Item Unit LP-S200 LP-S500 LP-S202 LP-S502 LP-S205 LP-S505 Standard area type Small spot type Wide area type � Work Distance � Marking Field 90×90 55×55 160×160 X/Y Offset -045.000 to +045.000 -027.500 to +027.500 -080.000 to +080.000 Operation Laser Power...
Page 299 Model Setting Screen Item Unit LP-S200 LP-S500 LP-S202 LP-S502 LP-S205 LP-S505 Standard area type Small spot type Wide area type Relative X/Y -045.000 to +045.000 -027.500 to +027.500 -080.000 to +080.000 Marking Position Condition - Character Height / 000.100 to 090.000 000.100 to 055.000 000.100 to 160.000 Bar Code...
Page 300 Input Range of LP-SxxxW type Model Setting Screen Item Unit LP-S500W LP-S505W Standard area type Wide area type Work Distance Center � Position* � Marking Field 90×90 160×160 Operation X/Y Offset -045.000 to +045.000 -080.000 to +080.000 Screen - Laser Power �...
Page 301 Model Setting Screen Item Unit LP-S500W LP-S505W Standard area type Wide area type X/Y Offset -045.000 to +045.000 -080.000 to +080.000 Rotation Angle ° -180.00 to +180.00 Start Pt. of X/Y End Pt. of X/Y -045.000 to +045.000 -080.000 to +080.000 Marking Center Pt.
Page 302 Input Range of LP-Z series Model Setting Screen Item Unit LP-Z130 LP-Z250 LP-Z256 Standard area type Wide area type Work Distance � 190 (±25) 330 (±25) (±Variable length) � Marking Field 120 × 120 330 × 330 X/Y Offset -060.000 to +060.000 -165.000 to +165.000 Operation Screen Z Offset...
Page 303 Model Setting Screen Item Unit LP-Z130 LP-Z250 LP-Z256 Standard area type Wide area type Narrow Element (W) 0.050 to 1.000 Bar Code Height / Lower Bar Code Height / 001.000 to 120.000 001.000 to 330.000 Marking One Bar Code Condition - Height Bar Code Condition...
Page 304: Index
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Page 305: Index
Index Dual Pointer ..............92 DXF ................294 Numbers EAN/UPC ..............160 2D Code Skip Marking ..........133 Edge Adjustment ............191 Encoder Fine Adj............199 Encoder Pulse ............. 196 Adjustment of Touch Panel ......... 252 Encoder Signal ............195 AI (Application Identifier) ..........
Page 306 Lot ..............32, 113, 122 Lower limit ..............187 Test Marking ..............94 Trademark ............... 2 Trigger Setting............. 193 Magnification Specification of Image Screen ....88 Troubleshooting ............256 Maintenance ............... 248 Maintenance & Service ..........89 Marking Condition ............114 Upper limit ..............
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