INTERFACE

INTERFACE
DESCRIPTION
Laser device HL 54P
Ident-No.: 20-02-01-00
with
Operating unit (Interface + Remote Control)
Ident-No.: 05-04-85-00
Edition: 1995
Interface Description Ident-No.: 210209BA
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Contents:
1. The components of the laser arrangement ..................................................................................2

1.1. Laser device .................................................................................................................3
1.2. Remote control .............................................................................................................4
1.3. Interface 54P ................................................................................................................5
2. Information about control and interface........................................................................................7
3. Input/Output interface (parallel), (Interface 54P / X15) ................................................................8
3.1. Technical data ..............................................................................................................8
3.2. Pin assignment.............................................................................................................9
3.3. Description of the input signals ....................................................................................10
24V_EXTERN, GND_EXTERN.................................................................................10
LOCK BDE ................................................................................................................10
LASER ON ................................................................................................................11
PAR-SET NO ............................................................................................................12
START PAR-SET......................................................................................................13
RESET ......................................................................................................................14
3.4. Description of the output signals: .................................................................................15
24V_INTERN, ...........................................................................................................15
GND_INTERN...........................................................................................................15
LASER IS ON............................................................................................................15
LASER IS READY.....................................................................................................15
PAR-SET ACTIVE.....................................................................................................16
PAR-SET COMPLETED ...........................................................................................16
SHUTTER IS OPEN..................................................................................................16
MONITORING...........................................................................................................17
FAULT .......................................................................................................................17
3.5. Interface diagrams of the Input/Output interface..........................................................18
3.5.1. Interface diagram 1 (Laser on/of, shutter open)...........................................18
3.5.2. Interface diagram 2 (Start, statical) ..............................................................19
3.5.3. Interface diagram 3 (Start, dynamical) .........................................................20
3.5.4. Interface diagram 4 (Start / Stop).................................................................21
4. EMERGENCY-OFF/Shutter interface interface (Interface 54P / X35) .........................................22
4.1. Shutter circuit ...............................................................................................................22
4.1.1. Technical data..............................................................................................22
4.2. EMERGENCY-OFF interface .......................................................................................24
4.2.1. Technical data..............................................................................................24
5. Laser warning lamp (Interface 54P / X34)....................................................................................26
5.1. Technical data ..............................................................................................................26
6. Activation of the optics (Laser device 54P / X5)...........................................................................27
6.1. General notes...............................................................................................................27
6.2. Optical arrangements ...................................................................................................28
6.3. Circuit (wiring) diagram (shutter/beam switch).............................................................30
6.4. Time diagram (shutter/beam switch)............................................................................31
6.5. Technical data ..............................................................................................................32
6.6. Pin assignment.............................................................................................................33
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1. The components of the laser arrangement
The important component of the laser arrangement is the Laser device 54P. Further components
are: the operating unit (remote control and interface) and the focusing optics. These components
can be arranged at the processing place (manual working place or machine) separately from the laser
device. Laser light cable(s) LLK guide the laser light from the laser device to the focusing optics.
The cable set provides for the electrical connection to the laser device.
The following picture shows a

typical laser arrangement for a
manual working place: 4
5
1. Laser device 54P 2
2. Remote control
with cable (5 m)
3. Interface 54P
3
4. Focusing optics
5. Laser light cable LLK
6. Cable set
Laser device⇔Interface
(max. 40 m)
6
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1.1. Laser device
The laser device consists of the laser with the optical arrangement and the supply of the laser. The
design of the laser device can be seen in the following picture:
1. Cover plate with switch

and indicators 1 4
2. Mains distribution
3. Cabinet cooling 5 5a
4. Laser with optical
2
arrangement
5. Lamp power supply with 6
charging device (5a)
6. Laser cooling EMDC
X1
7. Rear plate 3 X2
LEM X5
X3 X4 7
All connections at the laser device are located on the so-called rear plate. One part of these
connections is already pre-assigned for the connection to the operating unit. The following picture
shows the location of the connections.
1. Supply hose cooling water

8
2. Drain line cooling water
7 EMDC
3. Mains lead X1
4. Supply operating unit

LEM X5
9
6 X2
5. Control operating unit

X3 X4
6. LEM (wattmeter) (option)

7. EMDC (trigger signal)
8. Return cooling device /
5 4 3 2 1
solenoid valve ext.
9. Activation of the optics (X
5) (optional interface for
optical components as e.g.
beam switches and
shutters)
Notice: How to connect the activation of the optics (9) is described more detailed in chapter 6.
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1.2. Remote control
Laser parameters can be set and functions, necessary to control and operate the laser device, can be
selected at the operating panel of the remote control.
The following picture shows

the keys and the display of the
operating panel:
2 1
1. EMERGENCY-OFF key
2. ON key-operated push-
button
3
3. OFF push-button Parametersatz 5
9
4. Display 0.30 mm +Fokus
5.0 kW Leistung
6
5./6. Cursor keys 4 2.0 ms P.Da uer
Pulsanzahl
7./8. + / - keys 2.0 Hz Frequenz

7
FUSS Schutzgas
9. START / STOP key ---------------------

20 J Energie
40.0 W Leist. av
10. LASER key

8
11. RESET key
START
LASER RESET MENU ENTER
STOP
12. MENU key
13. ENTER key
The remote control has the 9 10 11 12 13

following dimensions:
190 x 280 x 80 mm³ (W x H x

D)
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1.3. Interface 54P

The connection to the laser device, the focusing optics (antidazzle protection, servo), to the foot-
switches and to peripheral devices as well as to a second operating unit (HL 54 P - twin), if necessary,
is made via the connections at the interface
The interface is fitted into a small sheet steel case. All connection possibilities at the interface are
connectors which are accessible after opening the door of the case. The case is designed according
to IP54. All connection cable can be led out of the case downward through a cable bushing.
The connections are located X30 X36

6
on a front plate inside the case X37
X38
3,5A
of the interface 54P. The X31
X15
position of the connections can 7

be seen in the following 5 X32
picture. 4
X39
1,5A
X33
X16
3 X34
±
F1 6,3AM
The interface 54P has the X17
X40
following dimensions:
2 X35
X19 X18 X14
380x300x160 mm³ (W x H x D)
The connections at the interface 54P are arranged as follows:

• Connections which can be used from the user
• Connections which are usually used by HAAS-LASER
• Connections for internal connections of the laser arrangement
The connections which can be used from the user are shortly described below. See chapter 3 - 5 for
more detailed information.
Input / output interface (1)
Via this parallel interface (socket X15) the basic functions (except "Mains on/off and EMERGENCY
OFF") of the laser device can be activated externally (e.g. via SPC) and the acknowledgement signals
(status) of the laser control can be tapped off.
Emergency-off / shutter interface (2)
At socket X35 the EMERGENCY OFF of the laser device can be integrated in a higher-order interlock
unit or a simple EMERGENCY OFF switch can be connected externally.
Further the shutter of the laser can be controlled directly at this socket, without intermediate
electronics.
Connection laser warning lamp (3)

An additional external laser warning lamp can be connected at socket X34.
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The connections mentioned below usually are used only by HAAS-LASER:

Shutter interface / protective door (4)
These interfaces at socket X33 are provided for safety tasks. The shutter of the laser can be
controlled directly, that means without intermediate electronics by a safety switch (e.g. at a shielding
cover of the processing place) connected here.
Connection shielding gas valve (5)
A solenoid valve, which controls the shielding gas supply at the working point, can be connected at
socket X32.
Connection exhauster (6)
A weld smoke exhauster, controlled by the control of the operating unit, can be connected optionally at
socket X38 .
Connection illumination (7)
A working place illumination (e.g. cold light source) which is activated by the control of the operating
unit, can be connected optionally at socket X39.
The components at the working place are connected by the further connections at interface 54P and
a connection to the laser device or a further working place is provided. These connections are listed
briefly below.
Designation Function
X14 Control line for remote control
X16 Pulse foot switch
X17 Parameter foot switch
X18 Control line to the laser device
X19 Control line for a second operating unit
X30 Antidazzle protection
X31 Motor-driven defocusing
X36 Air flow sensor for exhauster
X40 Supply line from the laser device
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2. Information about control and interface
The parameters relevant for the laser processing can be set at the remote control. They are
indicated on the display in the parameter set menu.
Parameters which have been set once, e.g. for a certain welding, can be saved as parameter set
and called again. Consequently the programming of individual parameters can be dropped. Up to
25 parameter sets can be saved.
If you activate the laser arrangement via the Input/Output interface you may select and start these
25 parameter sets of the remote control at the Input/Output interface.
The following picture shows the parameter set menu of the remote control with typical values. The
second line (focal point) is extracted if you have no focusing optics with stereo microscope and thus
no motor-driven defocusing.
One parameter set consists of

the following parameters: 1
- Focal point (option)
0.90
- Power
- Pulse duration
5.0
- Pulse number 4.0
- Frequency
- Shielding gas
- Energy and mean power
(calculated)
The parameters "Focal point"

and /or "Shielding gas" can be
extracted if the delivery
specification does not include a
motor-driven defocusing or a
shielding gas supply.
Additional optical components as e.g. beam switches or shutters can be controlled via the
"activation of the optics". See chapter 6 for detailed information.
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3. Input/Output interface (parallel), (Interface 54P / X15)
3.1. Technical data
Mechanics: Connector system: D-Sub-connector

Number of poles: 25
Supply: internally S1 = 2: *1
internal voltage, 24V provided
at X15.
externally S1 = 1: *1
external voltage necessary,
(24V +/-10%)
Inputs: Input voltage: 0..30V

Switching level high: (active) > 12V
Switching level low: < 6V
Input current: 10 mA for 24V
Insulation voltage 500V
Outputs: Output voltage: 24V (max. 30V)

Output current: +0,1A
(continuously)
short-circuit proof,
Interrupting current: +0,3A
Output resistance with
switched-off output (0V): 10 kOhm against
GND_EXTERN or GND_INTERN
Sum of output currents: max. 0,8A
Insulation voltage 500V
*1
The sketch shows the principle of
voltage switching. P1 and P2 are
measuring points on the circuit
board.
The slide switch S1 is on the rear

side of the movable connector
board, near X15.
Pull mains connector X40, slacken
off the upper screws of the
connector board and move out the
board to get to the slide switch.
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3.2. Pin assignment
The picture on the right

shows the pin
assignment of the
parallel input/output
interface.
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3.3. Description of the input signals

"high active" means that the input must have 24V-level to be recognized as active.
24V_EXTERN, Power supply of the interface (potential free)

GND_EXTERN
If the potential separation of the interface takes place in the INTERFACE of the
laser arrangement the power supply for the inputs/outputs must be fed at these
inputs.
Put switch S1 (near X15) in position 1 on the circuit board in the interface,
otherwise the power supply of the interface is used for the interface (not potential
free, see "Description of the output signals").
Attention:
Switch off the main switch before turning down the rear wall in the interface and
shifting the slide switch.
LOCK BDE Lock the operating unit (lock remote control)
(high active) With this input the control functions regarding switching on/off the laser and
releasing parameter sets (laser pulses) are switched over 0from the remote control
to the input/output interface. Switching on and off the laser device is still possible.
If the laser is switched over to the interface the number of the parameter set,
selected via the interface, is indicated on the display of the remote control. As
identification that the activation takes place via the interface, a ∗ is inserted after
the number of the parameter set in the parameter set menu (see sketch).
1*
0.90
5.0
4.0
The LEDs of the control keys "LASER" and "START/STOP" light corresponding to
the status of the input signals "LASER ON" and "START PAR-SET".
When pressing the MENU key you return only into the sub-menu "Message stack"
and one part of the "Diagnosis menus"
With this input you can lock the operating unit of the laser arrangement against
unauthorized operating and changing of the parameters.
Attention:
• You cannot control the laser via the interface if this input is not
activated!
• If you reset the input LOCK BDE during the operation of a parameter
set, pulsing is interrupted and the laser is switched off.
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LASER ON Switch on the lamp power supply.
(high active) With this input the lamp power supply of the laser device is switched on and the
lamp is ignited. The process is completed approx. 6..12sec. after the activation of
the input and the output "LASER IS ON" will be activated.
The lamp power supply remains switched on as long as the input is active.
After the laser gave the acknowledgement "LASER IS ON" and "LASER READY"
laser pulses can be released by activating the input "START PAR-SET".
Notice:
If the laser does not send the acknowledgement "LASER IS ON" and no fault is
indicated it might be possible that you did not activate the input LOCK BDE!
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PAR-SET NO Number of the parameter set to be started.
PAR-SET NO 1 The parameter set to be started, which has been programmed at the remote
PAR-SET NO 2 control, must be selected via these inputs.
PAR-SET NO 4
PAR-SET NO 8 The number of the parameter set is coded as a 5-digit binary number.
PAR-SET NO 16 Up to 25 parameter sets can be selected.
(high active) If the number of the parameter set is not within the range of 1..25 a monitoring
message is indicated on the remote control when starting the parameter set and
the output "MONITORING" will be activated.
As soon as the input LOCK BDE is activated the 5 inputs "PAR-SET No 1..16" are
read in cyclically (approx. every 10 ms) and the selected number is indicated in the
parameter set menu of the remote control. The settings of the parameter set are
taken over.
If the function "Shielding gas" has been switched on when selecting the parameter
set you have to wait until the shielding gas has reached the point to be processed
before starting the parameter set. The time required must be determined and taken
into consideration before starting the parameter set.
Notice:
If the setting of the motor-driven focus control will be changed when selecting the
parameter set, the output "LASER READY" is reset for approx. 500 ms until the
new setting is taken over.
The number of the parameter set must not be active any longer during the
operating of a parameter set. The parameter set is operated completely and then
the inputs are read in again.
The number of the parameter set must be changed at the earliest after the output
"PAR-SEAT ACTIVE" has been activated.
Parameter set 31: (special function)

If you activate all 5 inputs you may set the number of the parameter sets by means
of the remote control.
The parameter sets are still started from the Input/Output interface.
You may change, save and copy the parameters of the parameter sets.
You should use this function when you optimize the parameters.
As identification that you may set the number of the parameter set to be started by
means of the remote control, a # is indicated after the number of the parameter
set (see sketch).
1#
0.90
5.0
4.0
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START PAR-SET Start the parameter set (release laser pulses)
(high active) With this input parameter sets (laser pulses) can be started and stopped. A
parameter set is started when the input becomes active and is stopped when the
input becomes deactive or the parameter set is completed (all laser pulses have
been released)
The input starts a parameter set once. To start the parameter set again the input
must be reset first. If the function "antidazzle" is active, starting can be carried out
with a maximum frequency of 10 Hz. The frequency is about 50 Hz if the antidazzle
is switched off
Notice:
The function of the input depends on the pulse number programmed in the
parameter set:
Pulse number = 1: release single pulse
Pulse number = 2..9999: release pulse train
Pulse number = ∞: continuous pulse
Start of a parameter set is accepted only if the input is active for at least 1 ms and
the laser is ready at the starting moment (output "LASER READY" must be active).
If the laser is not ready a monitoring message is generated and the parameter set
will not be started.
After starting a parameter set the number of the parameter set is read in, the output
"PAR-SET ACTIVE" is set, the output "LASER READY" is reset and the first laser
pulse of the parameter set is released. "PAR-SET ACTIVE" will be reset after the
operation of the parameter set (last laser pulse completed) and the output "PAR-SET
COMPLETED" will be activated for 2 seconds(see interface diagram 2).
The output "LASER READY" is reactivated only if the capacitor bank of the laser
device is charged again after release of the last pulse.
This may last up to 1,2 seconds, depending on power and duration of the pulse.
Dynamic start (special function):

For some controls it is favourable if the laser may be started by a short edge of a
signal.
For this reason there is the possibility to switch over the parameter sets 1..25 in
groups of 5 parameter sets each to "dynamic" start.
Switch over takes place by the remote control in the sub menu "Settings" (see
manual).
The "dynamic" parameter sets can be started with a positive edge of the signal
"START PAR-SET". The pulse must have a minimum time of 1 ms.
The device shows the same behaviour at the interface as described above, with the
difference that the parameter set will not be interrupted if the input "PAR-SET
ACTIVE" is reset during the operation of a parameter set (see interface diagram 3).
A "dynamically" started parameter set can be stopped by shortly activating the

∞
RESET input.. This function is necessary if the pulse number is programmed with "∞
".
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RESET Reset input
(high active) This input serves to reset messages of the laser arrangement and to restart
after a fault (see output "MONITORING" and "FAULT").
The input is accepted only if it is active for at least 20 ms. If the input is
accepted the message outputs "MONITORING" and "FAULT" are reset.
Stop parameter set (special function):

A parameter set with start condition set on "dynamic" can be stopped by a
short activation of the input(> 10ms).
Parameter sets which will be started dynamically and for which the pulse
number is set to"∞", can be stopped only with RESET!
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3.4. Description of the output signals:

The output signals show the condition of the laser arrangement. The outputs will always be
updated, even if the laser arrangement is operated with the remote control. Only the output LASER
READY will not become active if operated via the remote control.
"High active" means that the output has a 24V level if the condition is active.
24V_INTERN, Power supply of the interface (potential free)

GND_INTERN
If the potential separation of the interface takes place in the control of the laser
arrangement and not in the interface, the power supply for the inputs/outputs of the
control can be tapped off at these outputs.
Put switch S1 in position 2 on the circuit board in the interface to tap off the voltage
at the two pins.
Attention:
Switch off the main switch at the laser device before turning down the rear wall in the
interface and shifting the slide switch.
LASER IS ON The laser (lamp power supply) is switched on.
(high active) The output is the acknowledgement of the input "LASER ON" and characterizes the
ready condition of the laser. After the laser sent the acknowledgement "LASER IS
ON" all basic functions of the laser device are switched on.
You may release laser pulses with the input "START PAR-SET" if the output "LASER
READY" is active too. After the first switch-on of the laser both outputs are active.
The output remains active as long as the laser is switched on. In case of a fault
within the laser device the output is reset.
LASER READY The laser is ready for pulsing
(high active) The output is a dynamic signal which characterizes that the laser device is ready for
pulsing. Parameter sets can be started only if the output is active.
The output serves to synchronize an external control with the laser.

The output "LASER READY" is reset when starting a program and reactivated only
after the parameter set is completed (last pulse released) and the capacitor bank is
charged. This charging may last up to 1,2 seconds depending on power and duration
of the last pulse
The laser is ready by that time and a parameter set can be started again.
If you start a parameter set and the laser is not ready a monitoring message is
generated and the parameter set will not be started.
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PAR-SET ACTIVE The parameter set is active, laser pulse are released.
(high active) This output is the acknowledgement of the input "START PAR-SET".
The output "PAR-SET ACTIVE" becomes active as soon as the start of a parameter
set has been accepted. It remains active until a parameter set has been operated
and will be reset immediately after the last laser pulse of the parameter set.
If a parameter set with a pulse number of 2..9999 is interrupted the output "PAR-SET
ACTIVE" is reset, but the output "COMPLETE PAR-SET" will not be activated. The
output "MONITORING" will be activated too (see interface diagram 4). It is up to you
to evaluate this condition.
Notice:
If the pulse number = 1 is programmed within a parameter set the signal has only a
duration of the programmed laser pulse (approx. 20 ms if the antidazzle protection is
switched off, approx. 100 ms if the antidazzle protection is switched on).
In this case you should use the output COMPLETE PAR-SET as acknowledgement
for the input "START PAR-SET" which will be activated for 2 seconds after the last
pulse is completed and can surely be recognized even by a slow control.
PAR-SET The parameter set is completed, it has been operated completely.

COMPLETED
The output becomes active for 2 seconds after the end of a parameter set has been
(high active) reached (the last pulse is completed). It will be activated only if the parameter set
has been operated completely.
The output will not be activated, if a parameter set has been interrupted.
If a new parameter set is started within 2 seconds the output is reset before the
output "PAR-SET ACTIVE" will be activated.
Background:
If the pulse number = 1 is programmed within a parameter set the signal "PAR-SET
ACTIVE" can only have the duration of the programmed laser pulse (max. 20 ms).
Many external control cannot recognize this signal as it is too short.
For this reason there is an output signal "PAR-SET COMPLETED" which can be
used from slow controls as acknowledgement for the input "START PAR-SET".
SHUTTER IS The central shutter is open.
OPEN
The output is active if the shutter is open. It is inactive as soon as the shutter
(high active) is not in opened position any longer.
The shutter is controlled by the shutter circuit (Interface X35 or X33) (see
section 4.1).
Notice:
• This output is available only if the laser device is equipped with a central
shutter.
• The shutter circuit is also looped through over the pulse foot switch. If
you do not use the foot switch you have to bridge pin 1 and pin 3 at X16
or to plug the short-circuit termination to X16.
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MONITORING Monitoring recognized at the interface or in the laser arrangement.
(high active) The output becomes active if an unintended condition at the interface or a
condition in the laser arrangement has been detected, which may lead or
already led to a switch-off of the laser arrangement.
If the output is not active, everything is OK within the laser control.
Please read the message on the display of the remote control.
The output becomes active in the following cases:
- The laser arrangement recognized a critical condition, the output

FAULT is not active, you may continue.
- A parameter set was cancelled.
- There is a fault in the control. In this case
the output "FAULT" is active too.
The monitoring can be reset with the input "RESET" or with the RESET key
at the remote control.
FAULT There is a fault in the laser arrangement.
(high active) The control permanently checks the correct function of the laser
arrangement. If a malfunction is detected, a fault monitoring message is
generated by the control and activates this output. The output
"MONITORING" is activated too.
Electrical or optical components of the laser device or the operating unit may
be the cause for the fault.
The cause of the fault is indicated on the display of the remote control.
If you cannot eliminate the fault or if this is a general message, you have to
write down the message codes in the message stack of the remote control
and to contact the HAAS-LASER "Service department".
You can try to reset the fault with the input "RESET" or with the RESET key
at the remote control.
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3.5. Interface diagrams of the Input/Output interface
The following diagrams of the input/output interfaces show typical interface diagrams.
General note:
• The grey bar shows the high active condition (input/output = 24V) for the inputs.
• In case of a shutter-circuit the grey bar indicates the closed condition.
• The last line of the diagrams shows the power (pulse power) delivered by the laser. The signal
shows the time course of the pulse.
3.5.1. Interface diagram 1 (Laser on/off, shutter open)
Switching on the laser, opening the shutter and switching off the laser, all via the interface .
Notice:
• The main switch of the laser device must be switched on.

• The power supply must be switched on with the key-operated push-button "ON" at the remote
control.
t1: The operation of the laser

device via the remote control is
locked. Control via the I/O
interface is possible.
t2: The lamp power supply is

switched on.
t3: Approx. 6..10 seconds after t2

the lamp power supply is switched
on. The capacitor bank is charged
and the lamp is ignited.
Laser pulses can be released
now.
t4: The shutter-circuit is closed,

the laser is not ready during the
movement.
t5: The shutter is opened approx.

200 ms after t4 , the laser is ready
again.
t6: The lamp power supply is

switched off, the "ready" signals
are reset immediately. The remote
control remains locked.
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3.5.2. Interface diagram 2 (Start, statical)
Starting a parameter set (statically)
Notice:
• Pulse number = 3, power = 5 kW, pulse duration = 10 ms and a

frequency of 1 Hz are programmed in the parameter set 9.
• The start condition of the parameter set 9 is set to "statical" (see sub-menu "Start/Stop" in the
remote control).
t1: The parameter set with no. 9

is selected. No. 2 was selected
previously. The focus control is
the same in both parameter sets
as LASER READY did not
become active when changing the
selection.
t2: Start: Laser pulses shall be

released.
From t2 to the edge of the first
laser pulse approx. 2..3 ms go by
(always at the start). The
remaining pulses are released
exactly with the programmed
frequency.
t3: The last laser pulse is

completed.
t4: The capacitor bank of the laser

device is recharged. By that time
laser pulses can be released
again (START PAR-SET must be
reset before!).
t5: The external control has

recognized the end of the
parameter set and resets the start
request.
t6: PAR-SET COMPLETED is

reset 2 seconds after t3.
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3.5.3. Interface diagram 3 (Start, dynamical)
Starting a parameter set (dynamically)
Notice:
• Pulse number = 5, power = 2,5 kW, pulse duration = 20 ms and a

frequency of 2 Hz are programmed in parameter set 15.
• The start condition of the parameter set 15 is set to "dynamical" (see sub menu "Start/Stop" in
the remote control).

previously.
The focus control of both
parameter sets is not the same.
LASER READY is reset for
approx. 500 ms until focus control
is set.

released.
laser pulse approx. 2..3 ms go by
exactly with the frequency.
t3: The last laser pulse is

completed.

device is recharged. By that time
laser pulses can be released
again.
t6: PAR-SET COMPLETED is

reset 2 seconds after t3.
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3.5.4. Interface diagram 4 (Start / Stop)
Starting a parameter set (see interface diagram 3), premature interruption of the parameter
set.
Notice:
• Pulse numbe r= 5, power = 2,5 kW, pulse duration = 20 ms and a

frequency of 2 Hz are programmed in parameter set 15.
• The start condition of the parameter set 15 is set to "dynamical" (see sub menu "Start/Stop" in
the remote control).

previously.
The focus control of both
parameter sets is not the same. .
LASER READY is reset for
approx. 500 ms until focus control
is set.

released.
laser pulse approx. 2 3ms go by
exactly with the frequency.
t3: RESET stops a "dynamically"

started parameter set. PAR-SET
COMPLETED is not activated
because not all the 5 pulses have
been released. The output
MONITORING is activated.

device is recharged. By that time Notice:
laser pulses can be released If the pulse number in the parameter set 25 would be = "∞", a normal
again. end of a parameter set would be started at moment t3 (PAR-SET
COMPLETED becomes active for 2 seconds, MONITORING would
not become active).
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4. EMERGENCY-OFF/Shutter interface (Interface 54P / X35)
The EMERGENCY-OFF/Shutter interface consists of the shutter circuit of the central shutter and
the EMERGENCY OFF interface of the laser arrangement. Both circuits are available on X35.
4.1. Shutter circuit
4.1.1. Technical data
Mechanics Connector System: D-Sub-Socket

Number of poles: 9
Supply: internal: 24V/DC power supply in the

laser device
(Moving magnet consumes a
current of 0,35A)
Line length: 0,14 mm2 max. 20m

(coming and going line) 0,35 mm2 max. 40m
The function of the shutter circuit is to prevent an emerging of laser radiation, by closing the
beam path with the shutter when the circuit is interrupted.
Notice:
• The shutter circuit can only be used if there is a central shutter in the laser device. If this is
not the case, the circuit must be bridged (bridge between pin 1 and pin 8 from X35).
• If you want to control the shutter only by the shutter circuit at X35, you have to bridge the
circuit at X16 and X33 (see sketch on the next side).
• If the maximum line length of the shutter circuit is exceeded the resistance of the circuit is too high,
so that the moving magnet cannot attract safely.
On the next side you will find the principle of the shutter circuit and the location of the shutter in the
path of the beam.
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The shutter is located on the mounting plate in Position of the central shutter:
the upper part of the laser device, at the exit of
the laser. The shutter consists of a mirror
which is mounted on the axis of a moving
magnet and can be moved into the path of the
beam.
In the shown arrangement the "shutter

function" is taken from a beam switch and an
absorber.
1: Laser,
2: Central shutter
3: Absorber
If the moving magnet is dead (= shutter circuit

opened) a spring retracts the mirror in CLOSE
position. In this CLOSE position the laser
beam is guided straight on into the absorber
and absorbed there.
The next picture shows the shutter circuit.

Shutter circuit:
If the shutter circuit is closed, the moving
magnet attracts and the mirror leads the laser
beam into the laser light cable.
You may switch contacts of safety doors (at

X33) or other safety equipment into the shutter
circuit. But you may also switch a relay point of
your control into the circuit to control the
shutter.
The output signal "SHUTTER IS OPEN" of the
I/O interface serves as an acknowledgement
for your control.
If you use the laser at a manual working place

you may control the shutter by the first contact
of the pulse foot switch (X16). Otherwise you
have to bridge the connector X16 with the
short-circuit termination included in the
delivery specification.
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4.2. EMERGENCY-OFF interface
4.2.1. Technical data
Mechanics: Connector System: D-Sub-Socket

Number of poles: 15
Supply: internal: 24V/AC power supply in the

laser device (I = ___A)
Line length: 0,14 mm*mm max. 50m

(Coming and going line) 0,35 mm*mm max. 100m
At this interface you may connect an external EMERGENCY-OFF key to the laser device or
integrate the EMERGENCY-OFF key of the remote control into an external EMERGENCY-OFF
circuit.
Following you will find three proposals how to wire the EMERGENCY-OFF circuit.
Standard wiring:
The picture shows the pin

assignment of the
EMERGENCY-OFF interface.
When delivering the device the

bridges shown are available in
the dummy plug at X35 .
1: EMERGENCY-OFF key of
the remote control
2: Main contactor of the laser
device
Description:
If the circuit for the main
contactor (2) is interrupted, the
main contactor releases and
the power supply for the laser
device is interrupted. The
INTERFACE and the remote
control, however, remain alive.
Note for the measurement at the EMERGENCY-OFF circuit:

The 24V AC does not apply to pin 3 when the EMERGENCY-OFF circuit is opened, as the laser device has a latching
function.
When switching on the remote control with the mains key-operated ON push-button 24 V AC is applied to pin 3 for 1
second if the EMERGENCY-OFF circuit is open. If the EMERGENCY-OFF circuit is closed 24V AC is permanently applied
to pin 3.
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External EMERGENCY
OFF integrated into the
EMERGENCY-OFF
circuit of the laser
device:
the remote control
device
3: External EMERGENCY-
OFF key
EMERGENCY-OFF key
of the laser integrated
into the external
EMERGENCY-OFF
circuit:
the remote control
device
3: External EMERGENCY-
OFF key
4: EMERGENCY-OFF
switchgear
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5. Laser warning lamp (Interface 54P / X34)
5.1. Technical data
Mechanics: Connector System: Flange socket series 711

Fa. Binder
Number of poles: 2
Supply: internal: 24V/AC-power supply in the

laser device
(I max. = 0,4A)
(2 lamps maximum with a

power of 5W each)
You may connect an external

laser warning lamp to this
output.
The laser warning lamps

indicate that a laser pulse can
be released and consequently
laser radiation can emerge at
the point to be processed. The
capacitor bank in the laser
device is charged.
The output is active as long as

the voltage of the capacitors
in the lamp power supply of
the laser device is more than
40V.
Attention:
You have to switch two lamps
parallel so that the failure of
one lamp is recognized(I total
< 0,4A).
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6. Activation of the optics (Laser device 54P / X5)
The interface is located on the rear side of the laser device (see section "1.1 Laser device").
6.1. General notes

The laser beam generated in the laser is coupled into the laser light cable via corresponding beam
guiding devices. The laser and the beam guiding devices (deflector, splitters, beam switches,
shutters with absorber and couplings) are mounted on a mechanically stable mounting plate (1) in
the upper part of the laser device. By means of the shutters either individual beam exits or all beam
exits can be closed.
The moving magnet and the position signals of each beam guiding device (shutter / beam switch)
are connected to the "activation of the optics". You have to control the component and to check the
position with these signals.
Splitters:
Splitters are fixed components (without movable parts) which divides the laser beam in a fixed ratio.
One part of the laser radiation is deflected by 90°, the other part passes the component straight on.
The splitting ratio is given and cannot be changed.
A splitting ratio of 50/50% or 33,3/66,6% is possible. It serves to divide the laser beam into two or
three laser light cables, to be able to weld at two or three points simultaneously. Splitters are used
e.g. for a non wrapping welding of parts.
Beam switches:
With a beam switch you can switch over the complete laser beam (100 %) via an electric signal.
The beam switch consists of a moving magnet with a mirror mounted on its axis. If the mirror is in
the beam path the laser beam is deflected by 90°. But if the mirror is moved out of the beam path,
the laser passes the beam switch straight on. The positions of the mirror are detected with proximity
switches.
The position of 2 beam switches maximum can be controlled at the "activation of the optics". The
coil connections of the moving magnets and the position signals for "TRANSMISSION" and
"DEFLECTION" of 2 beam switches maximum are available on the connector.
Shutters:
You may close the beam path with a shutter. The shutter consists of a moving magnet with a mirror
mounted on its axis, such as the beam switch. In dead condition the laser beam is guided into an
absorber.
If the arrangement of your optical system is provided with a central shutter that is located at the exit
of the laser, this shutter is controlled via the "EMERGENCY-OFF/Shutter interface" (shutter circuit
X35) of the interface.
If the arrangement of your optical system has no central shutter but a shutter in front of each laser
light cable to protect the respective beam exit, there is no control via X35.
In this case the shutters (maximum 3) such as the beam switches are controlled via the "activation
of the optics". The coil connections of the moving magnets and the position signals for "OPENED"
and "CLOSED" of 3 shutters maximum are available on the connector.
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6.2. Arrangements of the optical system

The following pictures show two typical arrangements of optical systems. You can find the
arrangement of your optical system in the delivery note or in the manual (section 3.1). A brief
description of your optical arrangement can also be find in the manual (section 4.1). You can also,
of course, inspect your optical arrangement directly at your laser device. First switch off the main
switch at the laser device and then remove the cover of the device.
The individual components are mounted on the mounting base and covered with transparent
plexiglass. This enables you to easily identify the type of the individual components (beam switch,
splitter, shutter).
Optical arrangement V(100/100)
1: Laser (Cavity + resonator)

2: Central shutter
3: Beam switch A/B
4: Deflector 90°
5: Couplings
6: Laser light cable LLK
This arrangement is provided

with a central shutter (V in
front of the bracket of the
type) and a beam switch to
switch over the beam to the
two laser light cables A or B
(100/100).
The electrical connection of

the beam switch is at the laser
device 54P at the "activation
of the optics" (X5).
The central shutter closes the

beam path for both exits. The
central shutter (2) is controlled
via the interface (X35).
The output of the position
acknowledgement of this
interface takes place via the
interface at the I/O interface
(X15).
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Optical arrangement V100/V100/V100
1: Laser (Cavity + resonator)

2: Deflector 90°
3: Beam beam switch A/B
4: Beam beam switch B/C
5: Shutter C (with deflection
function)
6: Shutter B
7: Shutter A
8: Couplings
9: Laser light cable
The laser beam can be

switched to the beam exits A
or B with the beam switch A/B
(3) .
With beam switch B/C you
can switch between the exits
B or C. To do this the beam
switch A/B (3) must be
switched to exit B!
With the 3 shutters (5,6,7)

each exit, independent from
the others, can be closed. A
central shutter does not exist.
The electrical connection of

the beam switches and
shutters is located at the laser
device at the "activation of the
optics" (X5).
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6.3. Circuit diagram (shutter/beam switch)

There is no difference in the activation of the shutter and the beam switch. There is only a
difference in the signal designation of the position signals.
The shutter which deflects the laser beam by 90° into an absorber has another proximity switch
(NSB) which is only active in CLOSE position. This proximity switch is used only for functional test .
The "functional test shutter/ beam switch" is a logical circuit which checks the position signals and
the activation of the moving magnet with regard to conformity. If there is no conformity the laser
device is switched off. The signals are tapped off potential free (opto-coupler) and do not have any
effect on the signals at your interface of shutter/beam switch. .
Notice:
For each component provided in the optical arrangement, which is controlled via this interface, the
proximity switches must be alive as otherwise the "functional test shutter/beam switch" will react
and the laser device generates the fault message (E0011801) and switches off.
There is a triangular board (18-09-07-00) in the upper part of the optical component (shutter/beam
switch) to which the proximity switches and the moving magnet are connected. The circuit of the
"functional test shutter/beam switch" is also on this board.
A cable leads from each component - connector X7 on the board- to the D-Sub-socket X5 at the
rear plate of the laser device.
The moving magnet is Schematic circuit diagram 18-09-07-00

activated via
"+MOVING MAGNET"
(24V) and
"-MOVING MAGNET"
(GND). The diode in the
circuit prevents a wrong
polarization of the
moving magnet.
One of the two signals
must be switched to
control the magnet.
The power supply for

the position signals
(proximity switches) is
fed via "24V" and
"GND" (diode as
protection against
wrong polarization).
You will find a

description of the
position signals for Notice:
shutter/beam switch "24V" and "GND" must be connected for each component, even it is not
under the item "pin used, as otherwise the "functional test shutter/beam switch" reacts and the
assignment". laser device generates the fault message (E0011801) and switches off.
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6.4. Time diagram (shutter/beam switch)
The two components shutter and beam switch have a similar mechanical design.
Therefore there is no difference in the time behaviour when opening and closing or switching over
the beam path.
To control the shutters and beam switches via the "activation of the optics" is a simple and
favourable solution for you.
But:
Please observe that the time behaviour changes for the control of these components (the
component switches approx. 40 ms slower in case of a warm moving magnet) and that the signals
of the position switches bounce when reaching the final position.
For these reasons we guarantee a switching time of the components of 200 ms even if some
components will actually switch faster under favourable conditions.
The following picture shows the

driving signal and the time
behaviour of the proximity
switch signals of a shutter.
The angular position of the

moving magnet is shown
below for a better
understanding.
We recommend to check
the position switches after
200 ms after switching on or
off the moving magnet
circuit.
After this time the signals of

the proximity switches are
active bounce-free.
The bouncing is stronger

when the moving magnet
switches off as this movement
is performed by spring
pressure only .
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6.5. Technical data
Mechanics: Connector System: D-Sub-Socket

Number of poles: 50
Pin assignment "flat cable"
(see pin assignment)
Supply: external: 24V/DC +/-5 % *1

0,35A for moving magnet
Proximity switch:
approx. 50 mA + output current of the
outputs
24V - for the proximity switches -

must be connected to each
component even it is not used, as
otherwise the "functional test
shutter/beam switch" reacts and the
laser device generates the fault
message (E0011801).
Line length: 0,14 mm2 max. approx. 40m *1

(Coming and going line of 0,35 mm2 max. approx. 80m *1
the moving magnet circuit)
Outputs: Output current: max. 0,1A

(Position signals of the Short-circuit proof, interrupting approx. 0,16A
proximity switches) current:
*1: The moving magnet requires a voltage of at least 21 V to be able to move. This
minimum voltage must be applied to socket X5 of the laser device (between +MOVING
MAGNET and -MOVING MAGNET).
The line length possible depends on the used cable cross section and on the tolerance of
your power supply.
The following list shows the voltage for different line lengths and cross sections. You have
the possibility to check whether the minimum voltage of 21 V is kept for the activation.
Line length Voltage with 0,35A

0,14 mm2 0,35 mm2
10m 0,45V 0,18V
40m 1,80V 0,72V
80m 3,60V 1,44V
Please note that the maximum permissible line length will be reduced if you have
designated only one core for the supply of all moving magnets (e.g. 1 times GND for "-
MOVING MAGNET").
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6.6. Pin assignment

The 50-pole D-Sub-connectors for flat cables and soldered
Attention: connection are different in their pin assignment. Please take this into
consideration when carrying out the connection.
The interface X5 of the laser device is designed as D-Sub-socket
with the pin assignment "flat cable".
As both kinds of D-Sub-connectors can be connected to socket X5 of

the laser device both numberings are given for the pin assignment.
The are marked with "flat cable" and "soldering".
The following picture shows the different assignments.
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Component Pin No. Pin No. Designation Description

"Flat cable" "Soldering"
Switch A/B 7 3 24V Power supply of the
6 19 GND position switches (proximity switches).

Must be connected for all components in the system,
as otherwise there will be a fault!
3 18 TRANSMISSION This signal is active if the laser beam is not

deflected that means it is switched to exit
"B".
This is the position for "dead" moving

magnets.
1 1 DEFLECTION This signal is active if the laser beam is
deflected, that means it is switched to exit
"A".
This is the position for "alive" moving

magnets.
8 36 +MOVING Coil of the moving magnet. +24 V must be
MAGNET connected to "+", GND must be connected
to "-" .
9 20 -MOVING The moving magnet can be switched with
MAGNET "+" or "-" .

Switch B/C 17 39 24V Power supply of the

13 5 TRANSMISSION This signal is active if the laser beam is not
deflected that means it is switched to exit
"C".

magnets.
11 37 DEFLECTION This signal is active if the laser beam is
deflected, that means it is switched to exit
"B".

magnets.
to "-" .
MAGNET "+" or "-" .
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Shutter A 27 26 24V Power supply of the

23 41 CLOSED This signal is active if the exit "A" is closed.
magnets.
21 24 OPENED This signal is active if the exit "A" is opened.
magnets.
to "-" .
MAGNET "+" or "-" .
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Shutter B 37 13 24V Power supply of the

33 28 CLOSED This signal is active if the exit "B" is closed.
magnets.
31 11 OPENED This signal is active if the exit "B" is opened.
magnets.
to "-" .
MAGNET "+" or "-" .
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Shutter C 47 49 24V Power supply of the

43 15 CLOSED This signal is active if the exit "C" is closed.
magnets.
41 47 OPENED This signal is active if the exit "C" is opened.
magnets.
to "-" .
MAGNET "+" or "-" .
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INTERFACE

1. The components of the laser arrangement ..................................................................................2

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1. The components of the laser arrangement

The following picture shows a

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1.1. Laser device

1. Cover plate with switch

1. Supply hose cooling water

4. Supply operating unit

5. Control operating unit

6. LEM (wattmeter) (option)

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1.2. Remote control

The following picture shows

7./8. + / - keys 2.0 Hz Frequenz

9. START / STOP key ---------------------

10. LASER key

The remote control has the 9 10 11 12 13

190 x 280 x 80 mm³ (W x H x

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1.3. Interface 54P

The connections are located X30 X36

position of the connections can 7

The connections at the interface 54P are arranged as follows:

Connection laser warning lamp (3)

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The connections mentioned below usually are used only by HAAS-LASER:

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2. Information about control and interface

One parameter set consists of

The parameters "Focal point"

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3. Input/Output interface (parallel), (Interface 54P / X15)

3.1. Technical data

Mechanics: Connector system: D-Sub-connector

Inputs: Input voltage: 0..30V

Outputs: Output voltage: 24V (max. 30V)

The slide switch S1 is on the rear

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3.2. Pin assignment

The picture on the right

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3.3. Description of the input signals

24V_EXTERN, Power supply of the interface (potential free)

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LASER ON Switch on the lamp power supply.

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PAR-SET NO Number of the parameter set to be started.

Parameter set 31: (special function)

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START PAR-SET Start the parameter set (release laser pulses)

Dynamic start (special function):

A "dynamically" started parameter set can be stopped by shortly activating the

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RESET Reset input

Stop parameter set (special function):

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3.4. Description of the output signals:

24V_INTERN, Power supply of the interface (potential free)

LASER READY The laser is ready for pulsing

The output serves to synchronize an external control with the laser.

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