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WinLas
Software manual

WinLas

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 Before you continue reading...

WinLas at a glance... WinLas is software for operating pulsed and CW-laser devices
made by HAAS-LASER.

Regarding the content of This manual describes the operation and programming of the laser
the manual devices with WinLas. It is aimed at operators, programmers and
maintenance personnel of HAAS-LASER laser devices.
• Chapter 1: The First Steps for using WinLas
• Chapter 2: Operation
• Chapter 3: Pulse Shapes
• Chapter 4: Programmable Focusing Optics
• Chapter 5: Laser Programs
• Chapter 6: Program Management
• Chapter 7: Laser Configuration
• Chapter 8: Diagnostics

Supplementary • Operator's manual for laser device

documentation • Interface description of the laser device
• Operator's manual for programmable focusing optics

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 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 First Steps for using WinLas

1. About this manual.......................................................... 1-2

2. Operating devices .......................................................... 1-4

2.1 Entering text and numbers ............................................... 1-4

3. Starting WinLas.............................................................. 1-5

3.1 ...from the START bar ...................................................... 1-5
3.2 ...from the desktop ........................................................... 1-7

4. Exiting WinLas ............................................................... 1-8

5. Layout of initial screen .................................................. 1-9

6. Menus ............................................................................ 1-12

7. Help................................................................................ 1-13
7.1 Working with online help ................................................ 1-13
7.2 Displaying documentation .............................................. 1-14
7.3 Softkeys ......................................................................... 1-15
7.4 Important buttons in Acrobat Reader ............................. 1-15
7.5 Finding topics in the document ...................................... 1-16

Chapter 2 Operation

1. Basics of operation........................................................ 2-3

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 2. Main dialog ..................................................................... 2-4
2.1 Softkeys ........................................................................... 2-7

3. Operating the laser device ............................................ 2-8

3.1 Switching the laser on or off............................................. 2-8
3.2 CW laser: Activating standby operation ........................... 2-9
3.3 Opening and closing the central shutter ........................ 2-10
3.4 Starting and stopping the laser ...................................... 2-11
3.5 Resetting laser using Reset ........................................... 2-12

4. Selecting operating mode ........................................... 2-13

4.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 2-14
4.2 Laser program................................................................ 2-15
4.3 Square pulse SW ........................................................... 2-16
4.4 Continuous wave CW..................................................... 2-17
4.5 Pulse train PT................................................................. 2-18
4.6 Continuous pulse CP ..................................................... 2-19

5. Entering laser parameters........................................... 2-20

6. CW laser: Teach-in....................................................... 2-27

Chapter 3 Pulse shapes

1. Basics of pulse shapes ................................................. 3-2

2. Pulse shape editor ......................................................... 3-3

2.1 Opening the pulse shape editor ....................................... 3-4
2.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 3-5

3. Programming new pulse shapes.................................. 3-6

4. Offset value..................................................................... 3-8

5. Changing the pulse shape ............................................ 3-9

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 6. Saving the pulse shape ............................................... 3-10

Chapter 4 Programmable focusing optics

1. Basics PFO ..................................................................... 4-2

2. PFO Editor ...................................................................... 4-2

3. Working in the PFO Editor ............................................ 4-3

3.1 Softkeys ........................................................................... 4-3
3.2 Creating program lines..................................................... 4-4
3.3 Further documentation ..................................................... 4-5

Chapter 5 Laser Programs

1. What are laser programs?............................................. 5-3

Example ...................................................................... 5-4

2. Laser program editor ..................................................... 5-6

2.1 Opening laser program editor .......................................... 5-8
2.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 5-8

3. Creating laser program................................................ 5-10

3.1 CW laser: Defining standby row..................................... 5-10
3.2 Inserting program line .................................................... 5-11
3.3 Defining the laser function.............................................. 5-12
Entering the laser function manually......................... 5-14
Defining the laser function using field options .......... 5-14
3.4 Programming the operating mode ................................. 5-15
Entering the operating mode manually ..................... 5-15
Entering the operating mode using field options....... 5-15

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 3.5 Programming the laser parameters ............................... 5-16
Entering the laser power ........................................... 5-16
Entering the pulse duration ....................................... 5-17
Entering the pulse shape .......................................... 5-17
Entering number of pulses ........................................ 5-18
Entering the light path ............................................... 5-18
Pulse laser: Entering the position of the central
shutter ....................................................................... 5-19
Pulse laser: Entering the pulse offset ....................... 5-19
Pulse laser: Entering the pulse train frequency ........ 5-20
Pulse laser: Entering the PFO program.................... 5-21
Field option no change.............................................. 5-22
3.6 Creating a laser program line with the function
assistant ......................................................................... 5-23

4. Saving the laser program ............................................ 5-25

5. Properties of the laser program ................................. 5-26

Chapter 6 Program Management

1. Saving programs and beam paths ............................... 6-2

1.1 Opening program management ....................................... 6-4
1.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 6-4
1.3 Saving programs .............................................................. 6-5
1.4 Reading back programs ................................................... 6-7

2. Displaying the program directory ................................ 6-8

2.1 Opening the program directory ...................................... 6-10
2.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 6-10
2.3 Deleting programs.......................................................... 6-11
2.4 Calibrating data .............................................................. 6-12

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 Chapter 7 Laser configuration

1. Configuration menu ....................................................... 7-3

2. Laser - switching functions .......................................... 7-3

2.1 Pilot laser (option) ............................................................ 7-4
2.2 Main shutter ..................................................................... 7-4
2.3 Laser power regulation..................................................... 7-5
2.4 CW laser: control margin.................................................. 7-5

3. System settings.............................................................. 7-6

3.1 Opening system settings.................................................. 7-9
3.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 7-9
3.3 Changing system settings .............................................. 7-10
3.4 Exiting system settings................................................... 7-11

4. Setting up the user interface ...................................... 7-12

4.1 Changing the language .................................................. 7-12
4.2 User levels ..................................................................... 7-13
4.3 Modifying WinLas settings ............................................. 7-15

5. Beam paths................................................................... 7-16

5.1 Opening the beam path editor ....................................... 7-16
5.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-17
5.3 Changing beam path data.............................................. 7-17

6. Beam path names ........................................................ 7-18

7. Updating the software version ................................... 7-19

7.1 Opening the update menu ............................................. 7-20
7.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-21
7.3 Carrying out a software update...................................... 7-21

8. CW laser: pump power optimization POP ................. 7-22

8.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-24
8.2 Starting pump power optimization.................................. 7-24
8.3 Ending pump power optimization................................... 7-25

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 9. Drill lasers: lamp factor ............................................... 7-25
9.1 System settings for the lamp factor................................ 7-26
9.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-27
9.3 Manual lamp factor optimization .................................... 7-27
Starting lamp factor optimization............................... 7-27
Ending lamp factor optimization................................ 7-28
9.4 Automatic lamp factor optimization ................................ 7-29
9.5 Entering the lamp factor directly .................................... 7-29

Chapter 8 Diagnosis

1. Messages ........................................................................ 8-3

2. Message memory ........................................................... 8-4

2.1 Opening the message memory........................................ 8-5
2.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 8-5

3. System status................................................................. 8-6

4. Having an extensive message displayed .................... 8-7

4.1 Opening extensive messages.......................................... 8-8
4.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 8-8
4.3 Moving to a different page within the extensive message8-9
4.4 Selecting contents directly ............................................... 8-9
4.5 Looking for an extensive message .................................. 8-9
4.6 Adding a note ................................................................. 8-10
4.7 Deleting a note ............................................................... 8-11

5. Elapsed time meter ...................................................... 8-12

6. Service data .................................................................. 8-13

6.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 8-15
6.2 Saving service data........................................................ 8-15

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 7. CW laser: maintenance database............................... 8-16
7.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 8-17
7.2 Entering maintenance data ............................................ 8-17

8. Logic analyzer .............................................................. 8-18

8.1 Starting data recording................................................... 8-19
8.2 Opening the logic analyzer ............................................ 8-19
8.3 Softkeys ......................................................................... 8-20
8.4 Displaying the LOG file in the logic analyzer ................. 8-20
8.5 Printing the graphical display ......................................... 8-21
8.6 Setting the view.............................................................. 8-21
8.7 Changing settings of the logic analyzer ......................... 8-22
Changing a signal selection ...................................... 8-22
Saving a signal selection .......................................... 8-23
Changing the scaling factor ...................................... 8-24
Changing trigger conditions ...................................... 8-24
8.8 Moving and searching within the data record ................ 8-26

9. PLC-View....................................................................... 8-28
9.1 Starting data recording................................................... 8-29
9.2 Operating PLC-View ...................................................... 8-30

10. Network test.................................................................. 8-31

11. Network overview......................................................... 8-32

11.1 Calling up the network overview .................................... 8-32

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 Chapter 1

First Steps for using WinLas

1. About this manual.......................................................... 1-2

2. Operating devices .......................................................... 1-4

2.1 Entering text and numbers ............................................... 1-4

3. Starting WinLas.............................................................. 1-5

3.1 ...from the START bar ...................................................... 1-5
3.2 ...from the desktop ........................................................... 1-7

4. Exiting WinLas ............................................................... 1-8

5. Layout of initial screen .................................................. 1-9

6. Menus ............................................................................ 1-12

7 Help................................................................................ 1-13
7.1 Working with online help ................................................ 1-13
7.2 Displaying documentation .............................................. 1-14
7.3 Softkeys ......................................................................... 1-15
7.4 Important buttons in Acrobat Reader ............................. 1-15
7.5 Finding topics in the document ...................................... 1-16

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 1. About this manual

Menu items, entries in list fields, buttons and softkeys are written in
italics.

Menu item Operation >Call main menu Fig. 22597EN

No change is selected in the list field Fig. 22405EN

Button Laser on/off Fig. 21700E

Softkey Cancel Fig. 21483

Every softkey has been assigned a function key on the keyboard

(F1-F9). In the text, the corresponding function keys are in pointed
brackets, e.g. Softkey Cancel <F3>.

Softkey Cancel <F3> Fig. 23022

The designation of function and control keys on the keyboard are

set in pointed brackets and capitalized.
Example: <CTRL> key.

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 Titles of user interfaces and dialog boxes and parameter
descriptions are set in quotes.

"Select pulse shape" dialog box Fig. 21718EN

"Power" parameter Fig. 22598E

"Continuous wave" is selected Fig. 22599E

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 2. Operating devices

WinLas is operated using a keyboard and mouse or a touch screen

according to the hardware implemented.

Selecting When operating with mouse and keyboard, menus, buttons,

softkeys and fields are selected by positioning the cursor on the
corresponding point and clicking the left mouse key.

Touch screen Touch screen means "screen that can be touched". The screen of
an industrial PC reacts to pressure applied by the fingertip or a
pointer pen.
You can select menus, buttons, softkeys and fields by pressing the
appropriate place on the screen with your fingertip or pointer pen.

2.1 Entering text and numbers

Computer with keyboard Text and numbers are entered using the keyboard.

Industrial PC with touch Text and numbers are entered in the "Enter values" dialog box.
screen This dialog box will be opened as soon as a field is selected in
which text or numbers can be entered.

A B

1 1
2 2

3
3 4

6 5 9 8 7 6 5

A "Enter values" dialog box for text entry B "Enter values" dialog box for number entry

1 <BACKSPACE> deletes the previous character 6 <OK> closes the dialog box and saves the changes
entered made
2 <CLEAR> deletes the previous character string entered 7 <⇒> moves the cursor one character to the right
3 <⇑> increases the entered value by one unit 8 <⇐> moves the cursor one character to the left
4 <⇓> decreases the entered value by one unit 9 <BLANK> produces one blank space
5 <CANCEL> closes the dialog box without changes made
Entering text and numbers on an industrial PC with touch screen Fig. 22990EN

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 3. Starting WinLas...

If the HAAS-Laser operational computer has been supplied,

WinLas automatically starts when the computer is switched on.

3.1 ...from the START bar

Starting WinLas 1. Click on the START button in the Windows user interface.
2. First, open the "HAAS-LASER" section and then the
"THL WinLas" section.
3. Select the THL WinLas program.

WinLas will be opened.

Starting WinLas from the START menu Fig. 21464

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 Starting Switcher The Switcher program is the central data interface between
WinLas and the laser device. The Switcher must be open for
operating the laser device.
1. Click on the START button in the Windows user interface.
2. First, open the "HAAS-LASER" section and then the
"THL Switcher" section.
3. Select the THL Switcher program.

The Switcher will be started.

Starting Switcher from the START menu Fig. 21465

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 3.2 ...from the desktop

1. Double click on the THL WinLas icon on the your desktop.

2. Double click on the THL Switcher icon on the your desktop.

Starting WinLas and Switcher from the desktop Fig. 21466EN

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 4. Exiting WinLas

Note
Depending on the user level, a password is necessary to exit
WinLas. An operator in the user level 060 (Administration) can
determine in the system settings (entry WL_Password OnExit)
from which user level a password is needed to exit. In the initial
setting, a password is needed up to level 060.

Exiting WinLas via the ½ Select Operation >Exit WinLas.

menu bar

Exiting WinLas via the menu bar Fig. 21467EN

Exiting WinLas using ½ Press the keys <ALT, 1, number in front of Exit WinLas>
the keyboard successively.

Exiting Switcher 1. Click on the THL Switcher program in the task bar:

Selecting Switcher in the task bar Fig. 21470EN

The Switcher program window will be opened.

2. Click on the Exit button.

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 5. Layout of initial screen

The WinLas initial screen is divided into six sections:

• Menu bar
• Status line
• Message line
• Switch bar
• Display area
• Softkey bar

1 2 3 4

6 5

1 Menu bar 3 Message line 5 Display area

2 Status line 4 Switch bar 6 Softkey bar
Initial screen of WinLas (CW Laser) Fig. 21697EN

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 Menu bar The menu bar displays all available menus from which single
functions can be selected.

Status line In the status line, symbols and abbreviations are represented
which display the current settings of the laser device:

Manual operation Call up information on the active

message

Operation via external activation Pilot laser is switched on

The laser is ready for use Power optimization is active

Simmer mode is on, central shutter Recording for logic analyzer or

closed PLCView is running (service
function)

Simmer mode is on, central shutter Switcher (central interface

open between WinLas and laser) is
active

Laser on, central shutter closed Switcher is not active

Laser on, central shutter open Laser power control is switched off

No connection between control system Control reserve is enabled

and laser, laser is not switched on

Laser program has been interrupted No connection to database

Laser program is active Data processing is running

Reset is executed Continuous wave mode

Monitoring information is active Continuous pulse mode

Safety circuit is open Square pulse mode

Fault Pulse train mode

"Lock operating unit" function is active Laser program mode

E-STOP circuit is open

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 Message line The message line is divided into four fields and is used for
displaying messages. There are WinLas messages (marked in
yellow), monitoring information (marked in yellow) and fault
messages (marked in red).
• The control system or laser element that has caused the
message is displayed in the first field.
• The second field contains the corresponding message number.
• The third field contains a short description of the activated
message.
• The fourth field contains the time when the message occurred.
At the beginning of the message line, there is a Message memory
button. By clicking on this, a database which provides background
information on the active message is opened.

Display area The display area is made up of one or more single windows.
Depending on the theme selected:
• a current system status can be displayed
• input boxes, selection fields and tables can be opened

Switch bar The switch bar contains the buttons for operating the laser device.
The buttons are always visible, regardless of the selected function.
The first four buttons Laser on/off, Standby (CW laser) or Central
shutter (Pulse laser), Start/Stop and Reset are always assigned
the same way.
Various functions, which are dependent on the WinLas system
configuration, are assigned to the lower four buttons.

Softkey bar The softkey bar has eight softkeys which have different functions
assigned to them depending on the selected theme. When
actuated, the corresponding function will be executed.

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 6. Menus

The selection menus for the Operation, Programming, Setting,

Service and Help function groups are found in the menu bar.

Menu bar in WinLas Fig. 21472EN

Operation The menu Operation serves to call up the main dialog and to exit
WinLas.

Programming The menu Programming serves to create and manage the pulse
shapes, PFO programs and laser programs.

Settings In the Configuration menu, settings for the laser device and the
software are managed and modified.

Service The Diagnosis, Measurement and Test menus contain service

functions, which are needed when servicing the laser device or
when either monitoring or fault messages occur.

On-line help WinLas is equipped with on-line help. Information on a topic can be
called up with the press of a key <F1>. The complete on-line help
can be opened via the Help menu.

Selecting menus Menus can be opened via the menu bar or using key combinations.
Selecting menu items using the keyboard:
½ Press <ALT> and numbers in front of the menu items
successively, e.g. <ALT, 3, 3, 1> for Select language:

Configuration menu Fig. 21479EN

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 7. Help

WinLas provides the user with two different help possibilities:

• Online help
• Operator's manual in pdf format

7.1 Working with online help

The context sensitive online help opens by pressing <F1>. The

help topic belonging to the currently visible dialog is opened. If no
suitable topic is available, the online help can also be opened
using the menu bar.

½ Select Help >Help topics.

The online help is opened.

Displaying topics There are three ways of finding information in the online help:

Table of contents:
½ Select Contents.
A table of contents for help is displayed. By double clicking on the
entry in the directory tree, the selected topic will be opened.

Index:
1. Select Index.
An alphabetic list of all available topics is shown.
2. Enter the first letters of the topic you are looking for.
The first relevant index entry is marked in the list. Double clicking
on the index entry opens the explanations about the selected topic.

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 Links:
Within Help, new topics are called up by selecting the links in the
title bar. A click of the mouse opens a "Selection" menu. By
clicking on the individual topics, more submenus are opened.
These can be used to call up specific information about selected
topics.

Links in the online help Fig. 29679EN

7.2 Displaying documentation

Operator's manuals for the laser device and for WinLas as well as
description of interfaces are saved in pdf files on the PC and can
be opened using the Help menu in the "Acrobat Reader" program.
1. Select Help >Documentation.
The "Documentation" dialog is opened.

"Documentation" Fig. 29680EN

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 2. Select desire document.
The document is displayed within the WinLas program in the
"Acrobat Reader."

7.3 Softkeys

Show next document

Show previous document

Go back to start page

7.4 Important buttons in Acrobat Reader

Display/hide bookmark

Display first page of the document

Display previous page of the document

Display next page of the document

Display last page of the document

Previous view

Next view

Find

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 7.5 Finding topics in the document

There are two ways of finding information in the document:

• With bookmarks
• With key word search

Bookmarks ½ When the bookmark tree is not indicated: Select the Show
bookmarks button.
The table of contents of the document is displayed. By double
clicking on the entry in the directory tree, the selected topic will
be opened.

Search function 1. To find a key word in the document: Select Find.

The "Search" dialog box is shown.
2. Enter your key word in "Search for."
3. Select Search.
The program goes to the section of the document that contains
the key word.

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 Chapter 2

Operation
1. Basics of operation........................................................ 2-3

2. Main dialog ..................................................................... 2-4

2.1 Softkeys ........................................................................... 2-7

3. Operating the laser device ............................................ 2-8

3.1 Switching the laser on or off............................................. 2-8
3.2 CW laser: Activating standby operation ........................... 2-9
3.3 Opening and closing the central shutter ........................ 2-10
3.4 Starting and stopping the laser ...................................... 2-11
3.5 Resetting laser using Reset ........................................... 2-12

4. Selecting operating mode ........................................... 2-13

4.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 2-14
4.2 Laser program................................................................ 2-15
4.3 Square pulse SW ........................................................... 2-16
4.4 Continuous wave CW..................................................... 2-17
4.5 Pulse train PT................................................................. 2-18
4.6 Continuous pulse CP ..................................................... 2-19

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 5. Entering laser parameters........................................... 2-20

6. CW laser: Teach-in....................................................... 2-27

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 1. Basics of operation

A HAAS-LASER laser device can be controlled in two ways:

• by manually operating the WinLas user interface
• by an exterior control system using electrical interfaces
This manual describes the operation of the laser device with the
help of WinLas. Information about controlling via interfaces is to be
found in the description of interfaces and in the device manual of
the laser device.

Manual operation of the How the laser is put to use manually can be arranged in three
laser steps:
1. Set the operating mode and parameters:
The laser can be set in different operating modes, e.g.
operating mode square pulse. One or more parameters must
be entered for every operating mode. For the operating mode
square pulse, for example, the laser output and the pulse
duration.
2. Select light path:
Usually the optics layout of the laser device enables the
selection between several optical laser cables, over which the
laser light can be led to the processing point. The light path
which the laser beam should take, can be selected in WinLas.
3. Activate laser:
When the operating mode and the light path have been
selected, the laser can be activated. This happens in three
steps:
– Switch the laser on.
– CW laser: set standby operation.
pulse laser: open central shutter.
– Start laser.

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 2. Main dialog

The main dialog is the entry window of WinLas. When WinLas is

started, the main dialog will be opened automatically.

CW laser main dialog Fig. 21697EN

Pulse laser main dialog Fig. 26218EN

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 The most important operating states of the laser (above) as well as
the current laser output and – with pulse lasers – the pulse energy
(below) are shown in the "System status and measured values"
section.

The parameters which are set in the selected operating mode, are
located in the "Default values" section on the right side of the
screen area.

Located on the far right of the screen is the switch bar, with which
the most important functions of the laser device can be activated.

System status The green LEDs on the left show the operating status when the
laser device is working normally. The red LEDs show deviations in
the normal mode.

• External activation: the green LED illuminates if the laser

device is controlled externally. This could happen using the
parallel interface, e.g. by a PLC. Activation by a field bus
master via the field bus interface is also possible. Possible field
bus systems are: Interbus-S or Profibus. For this, the laser
device must be equipped with the required module.
When controlling externally, the operational PC serves only as
a display device. All control commands come through the
interface.
• Laser is on: the green LED illuminates when the laser device
and the cooling are switched on and the excitation lamps
(simmer mode) are on.
• Laser ready: the green LED illuminates when the laser is
ready. For CW lasers, this means that the laser is in standby
mode and is working steadily with rated power.
• Program active: the green LED illuminates when the central
shutter is open and the laser light is emitted at the processing
point.
• Fault: the red LED illuminates if a fault occurs in the laser
device. The corresponding fault message appears in the
message line at the same time.
• Monitoring: the red LED illuminates when monitoring
information is active. The corresponding monitoring information
appears in the message line at the same time.
• Power limit: only for pulse lasers. The red LED illuminates
when the laser must deliver more medium power than is
possible according to the "default values" section or the laser
parameters defined in the laser program.

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 Safety circuit status Whether the laser device's safety circuit is open or not can be seen
in the "Safety circuit status" section. When the safety circuit is
open, one of the check boxes of the central shutter or light path is
marked red.

Default values The parameters for the selected operating mode are displayed in
the "Default values" section. They can be modified here.
Note:
Explanation and selection of the operating modes are found in
section 4, p. 2-13.

The following operating modes and parameters can be set:

• Laser program: laser program number and name
• Square pulse: power, pulse duration, light path, number of
pulses (only pulse laser), pulse train frequency (only pulse
laser)
• Continuous wave (only CW laser): power, light path
• Pulse train: pulse shape number and name, pulse offset (only
pulse laser), number of pulse, pulse train frequency (only pulse
laser), light path The form of the currently loaded pulses is
displayed in the display window.
• Continuous pulses (only CW laser): pulse shape number
and name, light path The shape of the currently loaded pulses
is displayed in the display window.

Check values Only for pulse lasers.

The check values shown are calculated from the set parameters. In
the "Energy" field, the calculated value for the energy of the laser
pulse is shown. In the "Power av" field, the calculated middle laser
output is shown. In the "Utilization" field, the calculated utilization is
shown in percent. The value refers to the rated output of the laser
device.
If red locking signals appear in the "Check values" section, pulses
with the parameters defined in the "Default values" section can not
be created.

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 2.1 Softkeys

Softkeys are activated by clicking with the mouse or pressing the

corresponding function key on the keyboard.

Only for CW lasers. Apply the default values as a program line in a

laser program.

Open the dialog box to select the operating mode.

Only for CW lasers. Open pulse shape editor or laser program

editor. Which editor is opened depends on the selected operating
mode.

Only for CW lasers. Enlarge resolution in the time diagram.

Only for CW lasers. Reduce resolution in the time diagram.

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 3. Operating the laser device

The laser device is operated via the four buttons in the switch bar.

Buttons (CW laser/pulse laser) Fig. 22600EN, 26458EN

3.1 Switching the laser on or off

The laser is switched on or off by using Laser on/off. The pump

light sources are actuated 15 seconds after switching on. Lamp
current flows at a low rate (simmer mode). The "Laser is on" green
status LED illuminates. The Laser on/off button is shown with
green background. The laser light does not appear yet. Central
shutter is closed.

Prerequisite
• Main switch and laser control system are switched on.
• Laser is switched off.
• No fault messages are active.

½ Select Laser on/off.

or
½ Enter <CTRL>+<F2> on the keyboard.

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 3.2 CW laser: Activating standby operation

With Standby, laser light is activated in the CW laser. The current

is increased until the set laser power is reached. The laser
operates in the selected operating mode. The "Laser ready" green
status LED illuminates. The Standby button is shown with a green
background. The central shutter is closed.
The standby operation immediately causes the laser device to
work steadily when opening the central shutter.

Example: Operating mode continuous wave. The power is applied against

time.
Upper diagram: Laser output, that emerges in the laser device.
Lower diagram: Laser output at the processing point.

Example for operating mode continuous wave Fig. 12171

Prerequisite
• "Laser is on" status LED illuminates.
• No fault messages are active.

½ Select Standby.
or
½ Enter <CTRL>+<F3> on the keyboard.

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 3.3 Opening and closing the central
shutter

When the central shutter is open, the laser light can be directed
through the selected light path to the optical components. If the
central shutter is closed, no laser light can leave the laser device.

CW laser:
With CW lasers, the central shutter is
• automatically opened if the laser is started (Start/Stop button).
• automatically closed if the laser is stopped.

Pulse laser:
The central shutter is opened or closed with pulse lasers
• by using the appropriate commands in the laser programs.
• with the Central shutter button. When the central shutter is
open, the Central shutter button is shown with green
background.

Laser light may be emitted!

Laser light can cause permanent damage to your skin and eyes.
1. When working with missing or open laser protection, wear
Warning! safety glasses with glasses which are matched to the
wavelength of the laser.
2. Do not reach into the space between the lens and the
workpiece.
3. Do not look into the lens.

Prerequisite
• Pulse laser device

½ Select Central shutter.

or
½ Enter <CTRL>+<F3> on the keyboard.

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 3.4 Starting and stopping the laser

Using Start/Stop, either the laser light is emitted from the laser
device in the selected operating mode or the emitted laser light is
stopped.

Laser light is emitted!

Laser light can cause permanent damage to your skin and eyes.
1. When working with missing or open laser protection, wear
Warning! safety glasses with glasses which are matched to the
wavelength of the laser.
2. Do not reach into the space between the lens and the
workpiece.
3. Do not look into the lens.

When using Start with CW lasers, the central shutter is either

opened or controlled by the active laser program. The Start/Stop
button is shown with green background.
When using pulse lasers, the central shutter must either be opened
with the help of the Central shutter button or controlled by a laser
program. Start causes laser light to be created or the start of a
laser program.

When using Stop, an operating mode without a predetermined end

(continuous wave, continuous pulse or endless loop in the laser
program) is normally ended.
When using Stop, an operating mode with a predetermined end
(laser program or pulse train) is canceled. In this case, monitoring
information "Program canceled with stop," which can be deleted
with Reset.

Prerequisite
• 'Laser is on' status LED illuminates.
• 'Laser ready' status LED illuminates.
• No fault messages or monitoring information are active.
• 'Program active' status LED does not illuminate.

½ Select Start/Stop.
or
½ Enter <CTRL>+<F4> on the keyboard.

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 3.5 Resetting laser using Reset

When using Reset, active monitoring information is deleted. If fault

messages are active, Reset activates an initialization of the control
system. This means: switch-on and test sequences are executed
until the laser device is ready again.

Prerequisite
• Monitoring information or fault message is active.

½ Select Reset.
or
½ Enter <CTRL>+<F5> on the keyboard.

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 4. Selecting operating mode

A laser device can work in several operating modes. The selected

operating mode specifies the time progression of the laser power.
The CW laser device works with five, the pulse device with three
different operating modes:
• Laser program
• Square pulse SW (Square Wave)
• Continuous wave CW (Continuous Wave, only for CW lasers)
• Pulse train PT (Pulse Train)
• Continuous pulse CP (Continuous Pulse, only for CW lasers)

Prerequisite
• The main dialog is open.

1. Select Mode <F8>.

The "Select operating mode" dialog box will be opened.

Click on the "Select operating mode" dialog box (CW laser) Fig. 21704EN

Click on the "Select operating mode" dialog box (pulse laser) Fig. 26603EN

2. Select the required operating mode in the dialog box.

or
½ Press one of the function keys <F3> to <F7>.

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 4.1 Softkeys

Set operating mode laser program.

Set operating mode to square pulse.

Only for CW lasers. Set operating mode to continuous wave.

Set operating mode to pulse train.

Only for CW lasers. Set operating mode to continuous pulse.

Return to the main dialog without changing the operating mode.

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 4.2 Laser program

A laser program is comprised of a sequence of commands for

controlling the laser and the optics layout. The commands are
automatically executed when the laser program is running.

Example
P

t1 t

CW laser, laser program mode: power progression at workpiece Fig. 22366

t1 t

Pulse laser, laser program mode: power progression at workpiece Fig. 26285

• Standby (CW laser): the laser operates with the power

specified in the standby line in the laser program. The central
shutter is closed.
• Start (t1): the laser executes the laser program. Opening of the
central shutter is controlled by the laser program.
• Stop: the execution of the laser program is canceled. A CW
laser automatically continues to work in standby operation.
When using the pulse laser, no laser light is created anymore;
the central shutter remains open.

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 4.3 Square pulse SW

CW laser: the laser produces a square pulse defined by power PH

and time tH.
Pulse laser: the laser produces a square pulse defined by power
PH and time tH, whose number and frequency are preset.
Example P

PH

t1 tH t

CW laser, square pulse: power progression at workpiece Fig. 22367

PH

t1 tH t

Pulse laser, square pulse: power progression at workpiece Fig. 26286

• Standby (CW laser): the laser operates with the laser power
PH entered in the default window. The central shutter is closed.
• Central shutt... (Pulse laser): Before beginning with the
square pulse, the laser device's central shutter must be
opened.
• Start (t1):
– When using the CW laser, the central shutter open for the
pulse duration tH entered in the parameter field.
– The pulse laser produces a square pulse according to the
preset parameters.

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 • Stop:
– After running the pulse duration tH or after a premature
cancellation using Stop, the CW laser continues to operate
in the standby mode.
– When using the pulse laser, the pulse is canceled with
Stop, the laser light goes out; the central shutter stays
open.

4.4 Continuous wave CW

Only for CW lasers. The laser operates with constant power output
PH over a period of time.

Example
P

PH

t1 t

Power progression at workpiece in the continuous wave operating mode Fig. 22368

• Standby: the laser operates with the laser power PH entered in

the default window. The central shutter is closed.
• Start (t1): the central shutter is opened.
• Stop: the laser switches the laser back to the standby mode.

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 4.5 Pulse train PT

The laser produces one or more pulses whose shape and time
have been programmed in the pulse shape editor (see Chapter 3).
The number of pulses is entered in the default window.

Example P

t1 t

Power progression at workpiece in the pulse train operating mode Fig. 22369

• Standby (CW laser): the laser executes the selected pulse.

Central shutter is closed.
• Central shutt... (Pulse laser): Before beginning with the pulse
train, the laser device's central shutter must be opened.
• Start (t1):
– When using the CW laser, the central shutter opens for the
duration of the pulse train.
– The pulse laser begins when a pulse has been produced.
• Stop:
– After running the pulse train or after cancellation through
Stop, the CW laser switches back to the standby mode.
– When using the pulse laser, the pulse production is ended;
the central shutter stays open.

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 4.6 Continuous pulse CP

Only for CW lasers. The laser produces pulses whose shape and
time have been programmed in the pulse shape editor (see
Chapter 3). The pulses are triggered off one after the other until
Stop is pressed.
Note
When using pulse lasers, the continuous pulse can be done in the
operating mode pulse train. The Continuous value is selected for
the parameter "Number of pulse" there.

Example P

t1 t

Power progression at workpiece in the pulse train operating mode Fig. 22370

• Standby: the laser executes the selected pulse. Central

shutter is closed.
• Start (t1): the shutter is opened. The laser operates perma-
nently with the programmed pulse shape.
• Stop: the laser switches the laser back to the standby mode.

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 5. Entering laser parameters

All parameters which can be adjusted for the selected operating

mode are located in the "Default values" section.

Operating mode Parameters Meaning

Laser program Laser program Number of the selected laser program

Square pulse SW Power Laser power at workpiece

(Square Wave) Pulse duration Duration of square pulses in [ms]
Number of pulses Number of pulses (for pulse laser)
Frequency Frequency of pulses in [Hz] (for pulse laser)
Light path Number of the selected light path

Continuous wave CW Power Laser power at workpiece

(Continuous Wave) Light path Number of the selected light path

Pulse train PT Pulse shape Number of pulse shape

(Pulse Train) Pulse offset Offset laser power with which a pulse should
begin (for pulse laser)
Number of pulses Number of pulses
Frequency Frequency of pulses in [Hz] (for pulse laser)
Light path Number of the selected light path

Continuous pulsing CP Pulse shape Number of pulse shape The shape itself is shown
in the lower part of the default window
(Continuous Pulsing)
Light path Number of the selected light path

Adjusting laser parameters -

Laser program

"Laser program" laser parameter Fig. 21705EN

1. Open the "Laser program."

2. Select a laser program.
The selected laser program is shown in the input box.

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Adjusting laser parameters -
Square pulse SW

Laser parameter for square pulse SW Fig. 21706EN

1. Enter a value for the laser power in "Power."

2. Enter a value for the pulse duration in "Pulse duration."
3. Only for pulse lasers:
Enter the number of pulses in "Number of pulses"
or
½ Select "opt.". Select CONT in the selection field.
The square pulses continue.
4. Only for pulse lasers. Enter a value for the pulse frequency in
"Frequency."
5. Open "Light path."
6. Select a light path.

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 via external interface Note
More information can be found in the description of interfaces for
the laser device.

1. To specify the laser output via an external interface, select the

appropriate box "opt.".
The box is marked with a check.
2. Select the interface which will be used to control the laser
power.

Selection of the external interface "Power" for SW Fig. 21707E

• ANALOG: voltage or current signal via analog input

interface (if available).
• IBSIW x: input signal via Interbus S-input-Word x-interface
(if available).
• PBIW x: input signal via Profibus-input-Word x-interface
(if available).

3. To specify the pulse duration via an external interface, select

the appropriate box "opt.".
The box is marked with a check.
4. Select the interface which will be used to control the pulse
duration.
5. To specify the pulse frequency via an external interface, select
the appropriate box "opt.".
The box is marked with a check.
6. Select the interface which will be used to control the pulse
duration.

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Adjusting laser parameters -
Continuous wave CW

Laser parameter for continuous wave CW Fig. 21709EN

1. Enter a value for the laser power in "Power".

2. Open "Light path".
3. Select a light path.

via external interface Note

More information can be found in the description of interfaces for
the laser.

1. To specify the laser output via an external interface, select the

appropriate box "opt."
The box is marked with a check.
2. Select the interface which will be used to control the laser
power.

Selection of the external interface "Laser power" for CW mode Fig. 21710EN

• ANALOG: voltage or current signal via analog input

interface (if available).
• IBSIW x: input signal via Interbus S-input-Word x-interface
(if available).
• PBIW x: input signal via Profibus-input-Word x-interface
(if available).

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Adjusting laser parameters -
Pulse train PT

Laser parameter for pulse train PT Fig. 21711EN

1. Open "Pulse shape".

2. Select a pulse shape. The selected pulse shape is graphically
represented with CW lasers in a window beneath the default
values.
3. Only for pulse lasers. Enter a value for the pulse offset in
"Pulse offset".
4. Enter the number of pulses in "Number of pulses".
Only pulse lasers. Select alternatively the box "opt." Select
CONT in the selection field. The pulses continue.
5. Only for pulse lasers. Enter a value for the pulse train
frequency in "Frequency".
6. Open "Light path".
7. Select a light path.

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 via external interface Note
More information can be found in the description of interfaces of
the laser device.

1. To specify the pulse train frequency via an external interface,

select the appropriate box "opt."
The box is marked with a check.
2. Select the interface which will be used to control the pulse train
frequency.

Select of the external interface "Pulse frequency" Fig. 26280EN

• EXTERNAL: Input signal via external frequency transmitter

and frequency transmitter interface in the laser device
(if available).
• ANALOG: voltage or current signal via analog input inter-
face (if available).
• IBSIW x: input signal via Interbus S-input-Word x-interface
(if available).
• PBIW x: input signal via Profibus-input Word x-interface
(if available).

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Adjusting laser parameters -
Continuous pulse CP

Laser parameter for continuous pulse CP Fig. 21713EN

1. Open "Pulse shape".

2. Select a pulse shape. The selected pulse shape is graphically
represented in a window beneath the default values.
3. Open "Light path".
4. Select a light path.

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 6. CW laser: Teach-in

In the main dialog, there is possibility with CW lasers of adding the

parameters from the "Default values" section as a program line to a
laser program. This procedure is called "Teach-in programming".

Teach-in programming 1. Select Teach-in <F7>.

The "Select program" dialog box will be opened.
2. Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6>, select the program in
which values from the main dialog should be saved.
3. Select Save <F4>.
The "Select row number" dialog box will be opened.
4. Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6>, select the row number
in which values from the main dialog should be added on.
or
½ Select "Add at the back" to add on the values from the
main dialog behind the last line of the laser program.
5. Select Save <F4>.

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 Chapter 3

Pulse shapes
1. Basics of pulse shapes ................................................. 3-2

2. Pulse shape editor ......................................................... 3-3

2.1 Opening the pulse shapeeditor ........................................ 3-4
2.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 3-5

3. Programming new pulse shapes.................................. 3-6

4. Offset value..................................................................... 3-8

5. Changing the pulse shape ............................................ 3-9

6. Saving the pulse shape ............................................... 3-10

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 1. Basics of pulse shapes

The laser device produces pulses through the modulation of the

excitation light. This means: the laser medium is not continuously
excited, but rather in intervals. The pulse-shaped excitation output
has the effect of creating a pulse-shaped laser power output.

t Time PL Laser power

PA Excitation output
Pulsing mode Fig. 9587

Any number of pulse shapes which are used in the pulse train,
continuous pulse and laser program modes can, therefore, be
produced with this method. Consequently, the laser power can
receive optimum adjustment for the processing task.

Example of one pulse shape

Example of one pulse shape Fig. 21714EN

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 2. Pulse shape editor

A pulse shape editor is integrated in WinLas to create laser pulses.

In the pulse shape editor, pulse shapes are created, modified and
managed.

Pulse shape editor Fig. 21715EN

Pulse data The pulse data for the loaded laser pulse is located in the left
column:
• Pulse shape name: number and name of the pulse shape.
• Date of creation: date and time when the pulse was created.
• Table for time [ms, µs] / laser power [W]: points in time
when a certain laser power is to be produced. Neighboring
points are connected with straight lines.
• Time [ms, µs]: the current position of the cursor on the time
axis in the diagram for laser power [W] applied against time (in
[ms] with CW laser, in [µs] with pulse lasers).
• Power [W]: the current position of the cursor on the power axis
in the diagram for laser power applied against time.
• E [J]: total pulse energy.
• Resolution of pulse shape [ms, µs]: the smallest unit of time
that can still be programmed can be selected. For CW lasers, a
resolution ranging between 1 ms and 100 ms can be selected
in the selection list. With pulse lasers, the resolution is preset
by the system settings.

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 • Offset [W]: laser power by which every point of the pulse
shape is raised or (for a negative value) lowered. The start and
end point are exceptions. The offset serves as a diagram aid
and must be applied before saving with "Take over offset" in
the pulse shape.

Pulse shape In the laser power diagram [W] / time [ms], the shape of the loaded
laser pulse is shown. The maximum programmable power is the
maximum power of the laser device.

2.1 Opening the pulse shape editor

½ Select Programming >Create and change pulse shapes.

or
½ Successively enter <ALT, 2, 2> on the keyboard.
or
½ In the switch bar, select Pulse shape editor.
or
½ Enter <CTRL>+<F6> simultaneously on the keyboard.

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 2.2 Softkeys

Load pulse shape. The "Select pulse shape" dialog box is opened.
A pulse shape can be selected and loaded into the editor from the
overview displayed there by using the cursor keys.

Copy loaded pulse shapes to another position on the pulse shape

list. The "Select pulse shape" dialog box is opened. An empty line
can be selected with the help of the cursor key. The pulse shape is
copied and can be saved with a new name.

In the "Offset" field, an entered value is taken over into the pulse
shape. This means: every point included in the pulse shape that is
positioned between the first and last point will be raised or lowered
by the offset value.

Save a new or modified pulse shape and transfer it to the laser

control system.

Return to the main dialog without transferring changes.

Save currently loaded pulse shape in the main dialog. New pulses
and modifications will be saved and transferred to the laser control
system.

Access the next softkey line.

Print pulse shape and its data.

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 3. Programming new pulse shapes

Loading new pulse shapes Prerequisite

• Pulse shape editor is open.

1. Select Open file <F2>.

The "Select pulse shape" dialog box is opened.
2. Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6>, select a free line with
the description "---".
3. Select Save <F4>.
The "empty" pulse shape editor will be opened.
4. Enter a name for the new pulse shape in the "Pulse shape
(name)" field.
5. CW laser: select the required resolution of the time axis in the
"Resolution" selection field.

"Resolution" selection field Fig. 22575EN

There are two possibilities for programming the power points of a

pulse shape:
• graphically in the pulse shape diagram
• by entering values in the table for time / laser power

Creating pulse shape in the 1. Position the cursor in the diagram.

diagram The current position of the cursor is indicated in the "Time" and
"Power" fields in the left column.
2. Double click on a position in the diagram.
A power point has now been entered.
3. Define the next power point in the diagram in exactly the same
way. The point is connected with the neighboring points.
4. Define all power points in this way.

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 Creating pulse shape in the 1. Click on the first field under "t [ms/µs]" in the table for
table time/laser power.
2. Enter time (in [ms] for CW lasers, in [µs] for pulse lasers).
3. Press <TAB>.
The cursor is in the "P [W]" column.
4. Enter laser power.
5. Press <ENTER>.
The power point appears in the diagram. A new empty line is in
the table.
6. Define all power points in this way.
WinLas automatically classifies all entries into the correct
position in the time column.

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 4. Offset value

The offset value raises or lowers all power points of the loaded
pulse shape between the start and end point. Example:

Pulse shape P=750 W Fig. 23023EN

Pulse shape P=850 W after defining an offset of 100 W Fig. 23024EN

Defining offset value 1. Enter the offset power [W] into the "Offset" field.
2. Press <ENTER>.
The points in the pulse shape will be raised or lowered by the
offset value. The entered value remains in "Offset".
3. If the entered offset power should be saved as a standard in
the pulse shape: select Apply offset <F4>.
The power specified in the "Offset" is now set at "0". The offset
value has been integrated in the pulse shape.

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 5. Changing the pulse shape

1. Select Open file <F2>.

The "Select pulse shape" dialog box is opened.
2. Using the <F5> and <F6> cursor keys, select the pulse shape
to be changed.
3. Select Take over <F4>.
The selected pulse shape appears.

Inserting power point in 1. Position the cursor at that point in the diagram where the
diagram power point should be inserted. The current position of the
cursor is indicated in the "Time" and "Power" fields in the left
column.
2. Double click on a position in the diagram.
The power point has now been entered. WinLas connects the
new power point with both the neighboring power points.
3. Add additional power points in this way.

Changing the power point in 1. Select a power point in the diagram with the left mouse button.
diagram 2. Hold the left mouse button down and reposition the power
point in the diagram.
The position of the power point is changed.

Deleting power point in 1. Position the cursor on the power point in the diagram which
diagram should be deleted from the pulse shape.
2. Double click on the power point.
WinLas directly connects both neighboring power points
together.

Inserting power point in ½ Enter the new values in the last table line in the table for laser
table power/time.
WinLas classifies the power point into the correct position in
the time column.

Changing the power point in 1. Position the cursor in the table line to be edited.
tables 2. Change values and press <ENTER>.

Deleting power point in 1. Position the cursor in the table line to be deleted.
table 2. Press <ENTF>.

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 6. Saving the pulse shape

½ Select Save <F5> to save the created pulse shape in the pulse
shape list and transfer it to the control system. Using Take over
+ Save <F8>, the program interface changes to the main dialog.

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 Chapter 4

Programmable focusing
optics
1. Basics PFO ..................................................................... 4-2

2. PFO Editor ...................................................................... 4-2

3. Working in the PFO Editor ............................................ 4-3

3.1 Softkeys ........................................................................... 4-3
3.2 Creating program lines..................................................... 4-4
3.3 Further documentation ..................................................... 4-5

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 1. Basics PFO

Programmable focusing optics PFO are processing optics for

pulsed laser devices. It allows contour welding within certain field
sizes on a stationary processing unit.

Beam bending of the programmable focusing optics PFO is done

using electromotoric adjustable mirrors, which are controlled by the
PFO's own hardware and software. The PFO Editor is used for
programming the programmable focusing optics. The complete
PFO program can be integrated into the laser program.

2. PFO Editor

A PFO Editor is integrated in WinLas to create control programs for

the programmable focusing optics. In the PFO editor, PFO
programs are created, modified and managed. A PFO program is a
list of geometric forms that build a contour line together. The
contour line can be continuous or interrupted. The contour line
represents the path that the focused laser beam puts on the
workpiece.

PFO Editor Fig. 26217EN

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 3. Working in the PFO Editor

The PFO Editor is opened using the menu Programming >Create

and change PFO programs. After calling up the menu item, the
PFO Editor appears with the previously loaded PFO program.

3.1 Softkeys

Using Open file <F2>, a new PFO program is created or an existing

program is loaded.

Several lenses with differing focal length are available for the
programmable focusing optics. The built-in lens must be selected in
the PFO Editor with Optics <F3>.

In the PFO Editor it is possible to mirror or rotate an already

finished program at the coordinate axes to then run it in this
position. This process is called transformation.

The programmed contours are represented in a preview window

using Preview <F5>.

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 3.2 Creating program lines

Program lines are exclusively programmed in the functions

assistant in PFO Editor. Direct entry into the program table is not
possible.

Opening functions assistant Prerequisite

• PFO Editor is open.
½ Click in the "Line number" or "Geometry" field.
The function assistant is opened:

Function assistant in PFO Editor Fig. 21500EN

Function On the left-hand side, you can select from five geometries in the
"Function" section; these can be modified, if necessary, in the
"Parameter" section.

Parameter In the "Parameter" section, the position of the contour selected in

the "Function" section can be modified with the help of the input
box.
The number or distance of the welding points are set on the
contour as well.
When the "Without start point" check box is marked, then the
continuation of the contour will begin with the second point. In this
way, double welding is avoided in the case that the last point of a
contour is identical with the first point of the next contour.

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 Teach-In If the programmable focusing optic is equipped with a pilot laser or
viewing optics, then, with the help of the function Teach-In, it can
be checked if a contour created in the function assistant has been
correctly transferred to the workpiece. In order to do this, a welding
process is simulated.
The parameters of the contour can be changed while the
simulation is running. If the position of the contour point is
changed, then the laser beam moves to this point. All points lying
between are then recalculated and shown in the preview field.

Preview The contours and changes are shown in a preview window. The
zero point of the coordinates cross (X = 0 mm; Y = 0 mm) is
located in the middle of the processing surface. The processing
field where welding operations can take place is circular. This circle
is displayed in the preview window. Consequently, even during
entries, the geometries can be checked to see whether they are
within the permissible limits.

Inadmissible programming In the function assistant as well as in the program section of PFO
Editor, inadmissible values and parameters are always displayed
with red geometries and fields shown in orange. The PFO Editor
does not permit the transference of inadmissible values to the laser
device. In this case a message is shown.

3.3 Further documentation

The creation and modification of PFO programs, the use of the

teach-in function and the transformations are described in detail in
the operator's manual for programmable focusing optics.

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 Chapter 5

Laser Programs
1. What are laser programs?............................................. 5-3
Example ...................................................................... 5-4

2. Laser program editor ..................................................... 5-6

2.1 Opening laser program editor .......................................... 5-8
2.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 5-8

3. Creating laser program................................................ 5-10

3.1 CW laser: Defining standby row..................................... 5-10
3.2 Inserting program line ................................................... 5-11
3.3 Defining the laser function.............................................. 5-12
Entering the laser function manually......................... 5-14
Defining the laser function using field options .......... 5-14
3.4 Programming the operating mode ................................. 5-15
Entering the operating mode manually ..................... 5-15
Entering the operating mode using field options....... 5-15

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 3.5 Programming the laser parameters ............................... 5-16
Entering the laser power ........................................... 5-16
Entering the pulse duration ....................................... 5-17
Entering the pulse shape .......................................... 5-17
Entering number of pulses ........................................ 5-18
Entering the light path ............................................... 5-18
Pulse laser: Entering the position
of the central shutter ................................................. 5-19
Pulse laser: Entering the pulse offset ....................... 5-19
Pulse laser: Entering the pulse train frequency ........ 5-20
Pulse laser: Entering the PFO program.................... 5-21
Field option no change.............................................. 5-22
3.6 Creating a laser program line with the function
assistant ......................................................................... 5-23

4. Saving the laser program ............................................ 5-25

5. Properties of the laser program ................................. 5-26

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 1. What are laser programs?

Laser programs are a sequence of commands and settings which

are automatically executed after the Start. In WinLas, laser
programs are created as tables with lines and columns. Machine
sequences are consequently automated when using laser
programs so that control systems and operations are simplified.
Laser programs contain information on laser parameters, light
paths and (if applicable) external functions:

Laser parameters Laser parameters are laser power, pulse duration, pulse shape,
number of pulses, pulse train frequency and pulse offset.

Light path The light path is ascertained by the positioning of the optical
components. Which optical components are available in the laser
device can be found in the documents supplied with the laser
device.

Structure Laser programs consist of several program lines. Every line

contains a complete setting for the laser parameters and light path.
Laser parameters and light path can be modified from line to line.
Saved pulse shapes and (for pulse lasers) PFO programs can be
called up and processed within a laser program.

Running At the start of a laser program, the commands are executed one
after the other. The optical components are set according to the
selected light path. Laser light is emitted at the processing position
in accordance with the laser parameters.

Synchronization with When running a laser program, the control system can wait for
external machine external input signals. Similarly, output signals can be set in the
sequences laser program to trigger the external functions. In this way, laser
programs are synchronized with external machine sequences.

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 Example

P[ W]

1000
W1H
900 S1L
800

700

600

500 S1H

400

300

200

100
Stby Stby
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 t [ms]

1000 800 700 1000 500 CONT. 1000

200 WAVE

Example laser program for CW lasers Fig. 20231

The corresponding laser program can be seen as follows in the

WinLas program editor:

Laser program in WinLas Fig. 22386EN

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Line Func- Mode P[W] tPulse Pulse Num- Light Ramp Ramp What happens
tion [ms] shape ber of path start stop in this row?
pulses

1 STBY CW 100 1 The laser operates in the standby

laser function with a laser power
output of 100 W in the CW
operating mode.
2 PT 11 1 1 The laser program is started. The
laser raises the power output
according to pulse shape 11.
3 SW 400 1000 1 100 100 The laser operates for 1000 ms with
a constant power output of 400 W.
4 S1H PT 12 1 1 The control system transmits an
(Set 1 output signal via output 1. Then the
High) laser raises the power output
according to pulse shape 12.
5 S1L PT 14 1 1 The control system ends the output
(Set 1 signal at output 1. Then the laser
Low) reduces the power output according
to pulse shape 14.
6 SW 200 1000 1 100 100 The laser operates for 1000 ms with
a constant power output of 200 W.
7 PT 15 1 1 The laser raises the power output
according to pulse shape 15.
8 CW 800 1 The laser works in the operating
mode continuous wave at 800 W
until input 1 receives an external
signal.
9 W1H PT 16 1 1 After the external signal has been
(Wait transmitted, the laser reduces the
1 power output according to pulse
High) shape 16 and finally switches back
to the standby value of 100 W.

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 2. Laser program editor

A laser program editor is integrated in WinLas to create laser

programs. Laser programs are created, modified and managed in
the laser program editor.

After call-up, the laser program editor appears with the previously
loaded laser program:

Laser program editor CW laser Fig. 22387EN

Laser program editor pulse laser Fig. 26288EN

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 Program name Displayed in the first line on the screen area are the program
number and name as well as the date and time the loaded program
was created.

Program table In the program table beneath that, all laser parameters are entered
that can be programmed within a program row.
Note
The laser parameters are dependent on the operating mode. The
laser parameters belonging to an operating mode can be
recognized by the white fields. Gray fields cannot be programmed.

• Column 1: current row number in the laser program

• Function: machine operations are synchronized using laser
functions and delays and repeats are controlled by laser
functions
• Function: laser functions through which external machine
sequences are synchronized
• Mode: operating mode continuous wave CW, pulse train PT,
square pulse SW or continuous pulse CP
• P[W]: laser power in watt
• Pulse duration: duration of laser pulses in ms
• Pulse shape: number and name of a pulse shape from pulse
shape editor
• Number of pulses: number of repetitions of the pulse entered
in the "pulse shape" field
• VZ: only pulse lasers. Position of the central shutter
• Light path: number and name of a setting stored in the light
path editor for the optical components
• Pulse offset: only pulse lasers. Offset for the pulse entered in
the field pulse shape
• f[Hz]: only pulse lasers. Pulse train frequency in Hz
• PFO PNo: only pulse lasers with connected PFO. Number and
name of the PFO program
• Ramp start: only CW lasers. Beginning of a ramp in the
square pulse SW operating mode in percent of the
programmed laser output
• Ramp stop: only CW lasers. Ending of a ramp in the square
pulse SW operating mode in percent of the programmed laser
output

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 2.1 Opening laser program editor

There are a number of options available to call up the laser

program editor:

½ Select Programming >Create and change laser program

or
½ successively enter <ALT, 2, 1> on the keyboard
or
½ in the switch bar, select Laserprg.Ed.

2.2 Softkeys

Open the laser program.

Assistant for programming a new program row.

Click on the "Field options" dialog box to open the field where the
cursor is located.

Save the loaded laser program and transfer it to the laser control
system.
At the same time, WinLas optimizes the laser program by deleting
rows that have no function or mode.

Receive information about the laser device and the laser program.

Return to the main dialog without transferring changes.

Transfer the loaded laser program to the main dialog.

Modifications will be saved and transferred to laser control.

Access the next softkey line.

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 Save loaded program under a new program number.

Print laser program.

Copy the row marked with the cursor to another position in the laser
program.

Cut out the row marked with the cursor and copy it in the
intermediate memory.

Delete the row marked with the cursor from the laser program.
Note
When using Delete row, WinLas deletes the selected row without
inquiry!

Insert a row in the laser program.

Transfer the laser parameter of a certain row into the main dialog.

Change from the "Laser functions" dialog box into the "Laser
parameters" dialog box.

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 3. Creating laser program

Loading new laser program 1. Select Open file <F2>.

The "Select program" dialog box is opened.
2. Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6>, select a free line with
the description "---".
3. Select Take over <F4>.
The "empty" laser program editor will be opened.
4. Enter a name for the new laser program in "Program name".

3.1 CW laser: Defining standby row

The first row is always the standby row in CW laser devices.

Standby operation provides steady laser power during the program
start, because the laser is operated in a defined status when the
main shutter is closed.

The "Mode" field (with corresponding laser parameters) and the

"Light path" field are programmed in the standby row. The
continuous wave CW mode is preset in the "empty" laser program
editor. This can be changed for special uses:

Standby row in the laser program editor Fig. 22397EN

1. Enter the operating mode (in the form of abbreviation: SW,

CW, PT or CP) in which the laser device should operate in
standby.
2. Enter values for the laser parameters.
3. Enter the number of the light path which is to be set in the
standby mode.

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 3.2 Inserting program line

The best procedure to create new program rows is to insert rows

and then fill them.

Inserting empty line 1. Click the Next softkey line <F9> softkey twice.
2. Select Insert row <F5>.
The "Select insert mode" dialog box is opened.
3. Either
½ Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6> select "Empty line".
½ Select Take over <F4>.
An empty line is inserted into the laser program.
or
Insert line using Assistant ½ Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6>, select "Assistant".
The "Laser functions" dialog box is opened.
½ If required, select a laser function (see Section 3.6, p. 5-23).
½ Select Continue <F3>.
The "Laser parameters" dialog box will be opened.
½ Select an operating mode (see Section 3.6, p. 5-23).
½ Enter the corresponding laser parameters.
½ Select Take over <F3>.

Inserting line manually 1. If required, enter a laser function in the "Function" field of an
empty program row (see Section 3.3, p. 5-12).
2. Enter the operating mode in "Mode" (see Section 3.4, p. 5-15).
On changing into the next field, WinLas automatically creates a
new "Empty line" at the end of the laser program.
3. Enter the required value in the fields for the corresponding
laser parameters.

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 3.3 Defining the laser function

The laser control can be connected to other devices, e.g. to other

control systems, via interfaces. In this way, laser programs can be
synchronized with external machine sequences. More information
can be found in the description of interfaces of the laser device.

In the "Function" column, those laser functions are entered with

which the interfaces are activated.

You have three options for programming a laser function:

• Entering the laser function manually
• Defining laser function using functions assistant
• Defining the laser function using field options

You can enter the following functions:

• Wait functions, e.g. W1H, W1L
• Set functions, e.g. S1H, S1L
• Multiplier function AMUL (only for CW lasers)
• Measuring function LMPStart, LMPStop (only for pulse lasers)
• Real time start WRS (only for pulse lasers)
• Delay functions D[x]
• Loop functions M, R[x]

Wait functions Laser control will only execute the next program line if the specified
signal level is at the selected sensor input.

Command Function Sensor input Active signal level

W1H Wait 1 High 1 High

W2H Wait 2 High 2 High
W1L Wait 1 Low 1 Low
W2L Wait 2 Low 2 Low

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 Set functions If the program line has been reached, the selected set output is set
on the given signal level.

Command Function Set output Active signal level

S1H Set 1 High 1 High

S2H Set 2 High 2 High
S3H Set 3 High 3 High
S1L Set 1 Low 1 Low
S2L Set 2 Low 2 Low
S3L Set 3 Low 3 Low

Multiplier functions The control system modulates dynamic input signals at the analog
input (e.g. sinusoid, square or sawtooth signals) into an enveloping
curve.
The laser power corresponds to a voltage at the analog input:
0 V .. 10 V -> 0 .. 100 % laser power.

Command Function Input Input voltage

AMUL On Analogous analog 0....10 V

Multiplier On

Measuring function The control system records the middle energy for process
protocolling.

Command Function Signal location

LMPStart Start middle value LMP blank

measuring
LMPStop Stop middle value LMP blank
measuring

Real time start Using the frequency generator blank, a real-time start can be
triggered from outside.

Command Function Signal location

WRS Wait Real Time Start FGD blank

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 Delay function Laser control executes the next program line with a delay.

Command Function min. delay max. delay

D[x] Delay [x ms] 10 ms (CW lasers) 60 000 ms (CW)

1 ms (pulse lasers) 1000 ms (pulse)

Note
In CW laser systems, a delay of >500 ms leads to unstable laser
power when the main shutter is open. Corresponding monitoring
information will be displayed.

Loop functions Laser control repeats one or more program lines within a loop. It is
possible to have between one and an infinite amount of repeats.

Command Meaning Description

M Marker Defines the beginning of a program

loop.
R[X] Repeat [X times] Repeat of the program line as from the
marker.
R[cont] Repeat
[infinitely]

Entering the laser function manually

Note
Only one laser function can be selected for every program line.

½ Enter one of the commands described previously in "Function".

Defining the laser function using field

options

Prerequisite
• Cursor is in the "Function" column.

1. Select Field options <F4>.

The "Select function" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select a laser function by using the <F5> and <F6> cursor
keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: Select Take over <F4>.

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 3.4 Programming the operating mode

The operating mode with which the program line will be executed is
in the "Mode" column.
Note
An entry here is always necessary.

There are two possibilities for programming an operating mode:

• Entering the operating mode manually
• Entering the operating mode using field options

Entering the operating mode manually

½ Enter the abbreviation SW, CW (only for CW lasers), PT or CP

(only for CW lasers) in the program line in the "Mode" field (see
Chapter 2, Section 5).

Empty program line in the laser program editor Fig. 22400EN

Entering the operating mode using field

options

Prerequisite
• Cursor is in the "Mode" column.

1. Select Field options <F4>.

The "Select laser mode" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select an operating mode by using the <F5> and <F6> cursor
keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: Select Take over <F4>.

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 3.5 Programming the laser parameters

For every operating mode there are several corresponding laser

parameters (see Chapter 2, Section 5):
• Laser power P [W]
• Pulse duration [ms]
• Pulse shape
• Number of pulses
• Position of the central shutter (pulse laser)
• Light path no.
• Pulse offset [W] (pulse laser)
• Pulse train frequency [Hz] (pulse laser)
• PFO program number (pulse laser)
• Ramp start [%] (CW laser)
• Ramp stop [%] (CW laser)
The laser parameters can be entered into the laser program either
manually with the keyboard or they can be selected using the Field
options <F4> softkey.

Entering the laser power

Entering the laser power ½ In "P [W]":

manually Either
½ Enter laser output (for pulse lasers: Pulse output).
or
½ Enter the interface which will be used to transfer the laser
power:
• ANALOG: analog interface
• IBSIWx: Interbus S-interface Word x
• PBIWx: Profibus-interface Word x

Entering laser power using Prerequisite

field options • Cursor is in the field "P [W]".

1. Select Field options <F4>.

The "Select laser power" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select one of the given interfaces by using the <F5> and <F6>
cursor keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

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 Entering the pulse duration

Entering pulse duration ½ In "Pulse duration [ms]":

manually Either
½ Enter the pulse duration
or
½ Enter the interface which will be used to transfer the pulse
duration:
• ANALOG: analog interface
• IBSIWx: Interbus S-interface Word x
• PBIWx: Profibus-interface Word x

Entering the pulse duration Prerequisite

using field options • Cursor is in the field "Pulse duration [ms]".

1. Select Field options <F4>.

The "Select pulse duration" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select one of the given interfaces by using the <F5> and <F6>
cursor keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

Entering the pulse shape

Entering the pulse shape ½ Enter the number of an existing pulse shape in "Pulse shape".
manually

Enter pulse shape using Prerequisite

field options • Cursor is in the "Pulse shape" field.
1. Select Field options <F4>.
The "Select pulse shape" dialog box is opened.
2. Select one of the given pulse shapes by using the <F4> and
<F5> cursor keys. The marked pulse shape has a graphic
representation in a window next to the list.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F3>.

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 Entering number of pulses

Entering number of pulses ½ Enter the number of pulses in "Number of pulses".

manually • Minimum number of pulses: 1
• Maximum number of pulses: unlimited

Entering the number of With pulse lasers, an endless number of pulses can be selected:
pulses using field options
1. Click in the "Number of pulses" field.
2. Select Field options <F4>.
The "Select number of pulses" dialog box will be opened.
3. Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6> select CONT.
4. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

Entering the light path

Entering the light path ½ Enter the number of an available light path in "Light path no".
manually

Entering light path using Prerequisite

field options • Cursor is in the "Light path no." field.

1. Select Field options <F4>.

The "Selection of light path" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select a light path by using the <F5> and <F6> cursor keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F3>.

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 Pulse laser: Entering the position of the
central shutter

Entering the central shutter The position of the central shutter is freely programmable with
manually pulse lasers.
½ Enter the position of the central shutter in "VZ".
• open
• closed

Entering the central shutter Prerequisite

using field options • Cursor is in the "VZ" field.

1. Select Field options <F3>.

The "Central shutter" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select "open" or "closed" by using the <F5> and <F6> cursor
keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

Pulse laser: Entering the pulse offset

Entering the pulse offset ½ In "Pulse offset":

manually Either
½ Enter pulse offset in [W].
• Minimal pulse offset: 1 W
• Maximal pulse offset: Value until the minimal or
maximal power of the laser is reached.
or
½ Enter the interface which will be used to transfer the pulse
offset:
• ANALOG: analog interface
• IBSIWx: Interbus S-interface Word x
• PBIWx: Profibus-interface Word x

Entering the pulse offset Prerequisite

using field options • Cursor is in the "Pulse offset" field.

1. Select Field options <F3>.

The "Select pulse offset" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select one of the given interfaces by using the <F5> and <F6>
cursor keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

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 Pulse laser: Entering the pulse train
frequency

Entering the pulse train ½ In "f[Hz]":

frequency manually Either
½ Enter the pulse train frequency in [Hz].
or
½ Enter the interface which will be used to transfer the pulse
train frequency:
• EXTERNAL: Frequency transmitter interface
• ANALOG: analog interface
• IBSIWx: Interbus S-interface Word x
• PBIWx: Profibus-interface Word x

Entering pulse train Prerequisite

frequency using field • Cursor is in the "f [Hz]" field.
options
1. Select Field options <F3>.
The "Frequency selection" dialog box will be opened.
2. Select one of the given interfaces by using the <F5> and <F6>
cursor keys.
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

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 Pulse laser: Entering the PFO program

When using a pulse laser with connected programmable focusing

optics, PFO programs can be added into the laser program.

Prerequisite
• Cursor is in the "PFO PNo." field.
1. Select Field options <F3>.
The "PFO programming" dialog box will be opened:

"PFO programming" dialog box Fig. 26290EN

2. In the "Mode" section, select the parameter "NOP" (no action),

"Program" or "Coordinates". Further details can be found in the
"Operator's manual programmable focusing optics".
3 To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F4>.

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 Field option no change

For most laser parameters, the no change option can be selected

when entering values with the field option. This serves to raise the
speed of the laser program. If no change is selected, then the
value, which is given for the parameter in the previous program
row, is taken over in the current program row.

Example If the parameter VZ of a pulse laser is set on open in two

successive program rows, then the central shutter of the laser is
opened, shut and opened again when running the laser program. If
no change is selected for VZ in the second program row, then the
central shutter will stay constantly opened.

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 3.6 Creating a laser program line with the
function assistant

A new line in the laser program can be created with the help of the
function assitant.

Defining laser function 1. In the laser program editor, select Insert row <F5>.
using functions assistant The "Select insert mode" dialog box will be opened.
2. Using the cursor keys <F5> and <F6>, select "Assistant".
The "Laser functions" dialog box will be opened.

"Laser functions" dialog box Fig. 22399EN

Note
Only one laser function can be selected for every program line.
3. Select the desired function.
A check mark appears in the box.
"Delay" laser function • Enter the delay time in [ms] in the "Del. time" field.

"Loops" laser function • Select "Mark".

A check mark appears in the box.
• Enter the number of repeats in "Repeat".
or
Select "Infinite".
A check mark appears in the box.

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 Defining the laser 1. Select Continue <F3> to set the laser parameters in the "Laser
mode/parameter using the functions" dialog box.
function assistant The assistant continues through the program line of the laser
program. The "Laser parameters" dialog box will be opened:

"Laser parameters" dialog box Fig. 22577EN

1. Select an operating mode in the "Laser mode" section.

2. Enter the corresponding laser parameters (see also Chapter 2,
Section 5).
3. To return to the laser program editor: select Take over <F3>.

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 4. Saving the laser program

Prerequisite
• Laser program editor is open.

½ Select Save <F5>.

The laser program will be saved and transferred to laser
control.
or
½ To return to the main dialog: select Take over + Save <F8>.
The laser program will be saved and transferred to laser
control.

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 5. Properties of the laser program

Every laser program has its own properties which are stored in the
laser program editor.

"Properties of the laser program" dialog box Fig. 22407EN

In the "Properties of the laser program" dialog box, there is more

information about the laser device:
• Laser program name in the blue bar beneath the title bar.
• Device number of the laser device in which the program runs.
• Device type in which the program runs.
• Monitoring of maximum time for monitoring the maximum
time in which a program may require for running. If the
maximum time is exceeded, the laser will be switched off.

Opening the properties of ½ Select Properties <F6>.

the laser program The "Properties of the laser program" dialog box will be opened.

Setting the maximum 1. Select "Monitoring of maximum time".

monitoring time A check mark appears in the box.
2. Enter the time in seconds at which the maximum running time
of the laser program is exceeded and the laser should be shut
off. Values ranging between 0 and 500 s can be entered.
3. Select Take over <F4>.
The "Properties of the laser program" dialog box will be closed.

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 Chapter 6

Program Management
1. Saving programs and beam paths ............................... 6-2
1.1 Opening program management ....................................... 6-4
1.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 6-4
1.3 Saving programs .............................................................. 6-5
1.4 Reading back programs ................................................... 6-7

2. Displaying the program directory ................................ 6-8

2.1 Opening the program directory ...................................... 6-10
2.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 6-10
2.3 Deleting programs.......................................................... 6-11
2.4 Calibrating data .............................................................. 6-12

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 1. Saving programs and beam paths

When saving programs, pulse shapes or beam paths, the

corresponding data is automatically transferred from the PC to
laser control. When using "Save programs and beam paths" these
programs can be saved on an external storage medium, e.g. on a
diskette. Similarly, programs can be reloaded in WinLas from an
external storage medium.

File endings • Laser programs have the ending *.lp

• Pulse shapes have the ending *.pp
• beam paths have the ending *.ini

"Save programs and light paths" Fig. 22408EN

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 In the section "Program directory," laser programs, pulse shapes,
light paths and PFO programs are listed.

In the section "Save/Reload" actions to be executed are defined:

• Type of data (laser programs, pulse shapes, beam paths, PFO
Programs), which should be saved on a storage medium or
reloaded from the storage medium into the control system.

Saving/Reloading Fig. 22585EN

• Save or reload single or all laser programs/pulse shapes/

beams paths/PFO programs.

Saving laser programs Fig. 22584EN

• Select a memory path for the previously selected action.

Entering directory Fig. 22586EN

• Create a new directory.

Creating a new backup directory Fig. 26214EN

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 1.1 Opening program management

½ Select Programming >Save programs and beam paths.

or
½ Enter <ALT, 2, number in front of the menu point> on the
keyboard.

The "Save programs and beam paths" dialog will be opened.

1.2 Softkeys

Create a new backup directory.

Execute the selected saving action.

Return to the main dialog.

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 1.3 Saving programs

Note
Using the touch screen, only a single program can be selected.

Selecting programs If a single program should be saved:

1. In "Save" select if laser programs, pulse shapes, beam paths

or PFO programs should be saved.

Saving laser programs Fig. 22588EN

2. Select "Save only selected programs/beam paths".

3. Select the program that should be saved in the "Program
directory".

If several programs should be saved:

1. In "Save" select if laser programs, pulse shapes, beam paths
or PFO programs should be saved.
2. Select "Save only selected programs/beam paths".
3. To select programs in the "Program directory":
½ Hold the <CTRL> key down and select the program with
the mouse.
or
½ Hold the <SHIFT> key down and select programs using
the cursor keys < ↑ > and < ↓ >.

If all programs should be saved:

1. In "Save" select if laser programs, pulse shapes, beam paths
or PFO programs should be saved.
2. Select "Save all programs/beam paths".

Selecting the directory If the program should be saved into an existing directory:
½ Select the drive and directory in "Backup directory".

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 If a new backup directory should be created:
1. Select drive and directory in the "Backup directory" in which
the new backup directory should be created.
2. Enter the name of the new directory in "Create new directory".

Create new directory Fig. 26214EN

3. Select Create directory <F3>.

Saving programs ½ Select Save <F6>.

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 1.4 Reading back programs

Note
Using the touch screen, only a single program can be selected.

Entering path ½ Select the drive and directory in the "Backup directory" from
which the files should be reloaded.

Selecting programs If a single program should be reloaded:

1. In "Reload" select if laser programs, pulse shapes, beam paths
or PFO programs should be reloaded.

Reload pulse shapes Fig. 22587EN

2. Select "Save only selected programs/beam paths".

3. Select program in the "Program directory".

If several programs should be reloaded:

1. In "Reload" select if laser programs, pulse shapes, beam paths
or PFO programs should be reloaded.
2. Select "Save only selected programs/beam paths".

3. To select programs in the "Program directory":

½ Hold the <CTRL> key down and select the program with
the mouse.
or
½ Hold the <SHIFT> key down and select programs using
the cursor keys < ↑ > and < ↓ >.

If all programs should be reloaded:

1. In "Read back," select if laser programs, pulse shapes, light
paths or PFO programs should be read back.
2. Select "Save all programs/beam paths".

Reloading programs ½ Select Save <F6>.

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 2. Displaying the program directory

Laser programs, pulse shapes and beam paths are saved on the
operational PC and in laser control. In addition to this, a backup
directory is located in laser control where backup copies of this
data are automatically stored.

In the "Display program directory" dialog, there is an overview of

laser programs, pulse shapes and light paths which are saved:
• On the operational PC.
• In the main directory of the laser control system.
• In the backup directory of the laser control system.

"Display program directory" Fig. 23048EN

Laser programs, pulse shapes or beam paths can be deleted here.

Moreover, the program data which vary in the three directories can
be coordinated.

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 • The green "Link to laser control unit" LED indicates that the
connection between WinLas and the laser control is active.

Fig. 23049EN

• In the section next to it, on the right, the type of program (laser
programs, pulse shapes, beam paths) to be displayed can be
selected.

Fig. 23050EN

• In the section under that, the path details of the main and
backup directories are located in laser control.

Fig. 23051EN

• In the window below, all programs are listed with the

corresponding information:

Fig. 23052EN

• No.: the number under which the laser programs, pulse

shapes or beam paths were saved.
• Name: the name under which the laser programs, pulse
shapes or beam paths were saved.
• !: Status LEDs that indicate whether the program data is
identical in all three directories.
Green LED: The data is identical in all three directories.
Red LED: data not available in at least one directory.
Blue LED: program data is available in all three
directories, albeit with a different storage date.

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 2.1 Opening the program directory

½ Select Programming >Display program directory.

or
½ Enter <ALT, numbers in front of the menu points> one after the
other on the keyboard.

2.2 Softkeys

Calibrate all programs in the main directory of the laser control

system either to the programs in the backup directory or to the
programs in the operational PC.

Calibrate a selected program in the main directory of the laser

control system either to the program in the backup directory or to
the program in the operational PC.

Delete a program from the laser control system or from the

operational PC.

Open a selected program or a selected pulse shape in the laser

program editor or in the pulse shape editor.

Return to the main dialog.

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 2.3 Deleting programs

Using Delete <F6>, laser programs, pulse shapes or beam paths

can be deleted. There is a choice of deleting only data from the
main directory of the laser device or the data from all three
directories.

1. Select the required type of program (laser programs, pulse

shapes or beam paths).
2. Select the program in the list that should be deleted.
3. Select Delete <F6>.
The "Delete laser program, pulse shape, beam path" dialog box
will be opened.

"Delete laser program, pulse shape, beam path" Fig. 23227EN

If the selected program should only be deleted out of the laser

control's main directory:
4. Select Laser device <F4>.

If the selected program should only be deleted out of the main

directory, the backup directory and the operational PC:
4. Select Complete <F5>.

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 2.4 Calibrating data

The program data stored in the main memory of laser control can
be different to that in the backup directory or operational PC.
The data for a program in the main directory can be updated with
the data from the backup directory or operational PC. Which of the
two directories is updated depends on the storage date. New data
always initiates an update.

1. Select the required type of program (laser programs, pulse

shapes or beam paths).
2. Either
½ Select the program in the list where the calibration should
be executed.
½ Select Sel. calibration <F4>.
Calibration for the selected program is executed.
or
½ Select Calibrate all <F3>.
Calibration for all programs is executed.

If there is no data in the backup directory or operational PC, a

message will appear stating that calibration is not possible.

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 Chapter 7

Laser configuration
1. Configuration menu ....................................................... 7-3

2. Laser switching functions............................................. 7-3

2.1 Pilot laser (option) ............................................................ 7-4
2.2 Main shutter ..................................................................... 7-4
2.3 Laser power regulation..................................................... 7-5
2.4 CW laser: control margin.................................................. 7-5

3. System settings.............................................................. 7-6

3.1 Opening system settings.................................................. 7-9
3.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 7-9
3.3 Changing system settings .............................................. 7-10
3.4 Exiting system settings................................................... 7-11

4. Setting up the user interface ...................................... 7-12

4.1 Changing the language .................................................. 7-12
4.2 User levels ..................................................................... 7-13
4.3 Modifying WinLas settings ............................................. 7-15

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 5. Beam paths................................................................... 7-16
5.1 Opening the beam path editor ....................................... 7-16
5.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-17
5.3 Changing beam path data.............................................. 7-17

6. Beam path names ........................................................ 7-18

7. Updating the software version ................................... 7-19

7.1 Opening the update menu ............................................. 7-20
7.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-21
7.3 Carrying out a software update...................................... 7-21

8. CW laser: pump power optimization POP ................. 7-22

8.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-24
8.2 Starting pump power optimization.................................. 7-24
8.3 Ending pump power optimization................................... 7-25

9. Drill lasers: lamp factor ............................................... 7-25

9.1 System settings for the lamp factor................................ 7-26
9.2 Softkeys ......................................................................... 7-27
9.3 Manual lamp factor optimization .................................... 7-27
Starting lamp factor optimization............................... 7-27
Ending lamp factor optimization................................ 7-28
9.4 Automatic lamp factor optimization ................................ 7-29
9.5 Entering the lamp factor directly .................................... 7-29

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 1. Configuration menu

The laser device, control system and WinLas software settings can
be modified in the Configuration menu. The number of functions
available depends on the user level.

Configuration menu Fig. 21473EN

2. Laser - switching functions

Switching functions menu Fig. 21474EN

The following switching functions can be used:

• Pilot laser
• Main shutter
• Laser power regulation
• Control margin (for CW laser devices)

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 2.1 Pilot laser (option)

Optionally, there is a pilot laser in the laser device, which transmits

visible, red light of low power through the beam trajectory. The light
path and the procedures at the processing point can be observed
this way.

Switching on the pilot laser Either

½ Select Configuration >Laser switching functions >Pilot laser on.
or
½ Enter <ALT, 3, 1, 1> at the keyboard.

The pilot laser is switched on. The pilot laser symbol is displayed in
the message line. The pilot laser remains switched on until the
function is deactivated or the laser control system is switched off.

2.2 Main shutter

Each laser device has a main shutter (central shutter), which is

freely programmable for pulse lasers and can be opened and
closed via the C shutter button.
With CW lasers, the main shutter is usually opened with Start and
closed again with Stop. For diagnostics, the main shutter can be
opened or closed manually in order to, for example, monitor the
procedures with the pilot laser:

Opening the main shutter Either

½ Select Configuration >Laser switching functions >Main shutter
open
or
½ Enter <ALT, 3, 1, 2> on the keyboard.

The main shutter is opened. The main shutter remains open until
the function is deactivated or the laser control system is switched
off.

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 2.3 Laser power regulation

The laser power regulation adapts the pump power for the cavities
to match the laser power at the workpiece. This means, it
compensates, for example, the transient response when the laser
is switched on or makes sure that the wear of the excitation lamps
does not affect the laser power.
Note
Except for with drill lasers, the laser power regulation is normally
switched on.
½ Please consult HAAS-LASER before switching the power
regulation off.

Switching off laser power Either

regulation
½ Select Configuration >Laser switching functions >Laser power
regulation active.
or
½ Enter <ALT, 3, 1, 3> at the keyboard.
The abbreviation "LPR OFF" appears in the message line if the
laser power regulation is switched off. The laser power regulation
remains switched off until it is switched on again or until the control
system is switched off.

2.4 CW laser: control margin

The excitation lamps have a control margin which can be enabled

if the complete rated output is not achieved at the workpiece in
spite of the laser power regulation.
Note:
The control margin is usually not enabled.
½ Please consult HAAS-LASER before enabling the control
margin. Enable the control margin for measuring purposes
only.

Enabling the control margin Either

½ Select Configuration >Laser switching functions >Control
margin enabled.
or
½ Enter <ALT, 3, 1, 4> at the keyboard.
The control margin is enabled. The abbreviation RegRes is
displayed in the message line. Control margin remains active until
it is disabled or until Reset is pressed.

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 3. System settings

Fundamental laser and system parameters are set in the "Change

system settings" menu. Depending on the user level selected,
some of these parameters can be set by the operator.
Note:
The system parameters are configured by HAAS-LASER. HAAS-
LASER should be consulted before changes are made since
almost all of the parameters have a fundamental influence on laser
operation.

"Change system settings" Fig. 22416EN

Parameter list On the left hand side, beneath the title bar, there is a list of all the
parameters which can be modified in the set user level.
The two selection fields "Sorting according to groups" and "Sorting
according to groups and designation" define the sorting mode in
the parameter list.
All available parameters are displayed in the list if the check box
"Display all values" is marked. The only parameters able to be
modified are those enabled for the set user level.

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 Configuration area The configuration area in which parameters can be modified is to
the right of the parameter list:

System settings - configuration area Fig. 21475EN

• Input box (first line): currently loaded value of the marked

parameter
• Selection field (window on the left): selection options for the
highlighted parameter
• Minimum value: smallest possible value of the highlighted
parameter
• Maximum value: largest possible value of the highlighted
parameter
• Increment: smallest possible change of the highlighted
parameter
• Default value: default value for the highlighted parameter
• User: lowest user level at which the highlighted parameter can
be modified
• Software version: software version of the PCB, to which the
selected parameter refers.
• Group: module to which the highlighted parameter applies

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 Comment The highlighted parameter is explained in the comment field.

System settings - Comment Fig. 22592EN

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 3.1 Opening system settings

Opening system settings ½ Select Configuration >change system settings

or
½ Enter <ALT, 3, 2> one by one at the keyboard.

Displaying all parameters After opening the system settings, only those parameters are
visible which can be modified in the selected user level.
½ Select "Display all values."
The box is marked with a check mark.

3.2 Softkeys

Highlights the next parameter in the list

Highlights the previous parameter in the list

Transfers the system settings to the laser device

Returns to the main dialog without changing the system settings

Returns to the main dialog after saving the modified system settings

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 3.3 Changing system settings

Note:
The system parameters are configured by HAAS-LASER.
½ Please consult HAAS-LASER before making changes since
almost all parameters have a fundamental influence on laser
operation.

1. Select the parameter to be modified from the parameter list.

2. Modifying parameters:
There are two ways of modifying the parameter depending on
the type in question:

• Parameter with numerical value: modification in the white

input box

Modifying a parameter in the input box Fig. 21476EN

• Parameter with selection options: modification in the gray

selection list

Modifying parameters in the selection list Fig. 21477EN

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 3.4 Exiting system settings

½ Select Transfer <F9> to save the modification and transfer it to

the laser device and to return to the main dialog.
or
½ Select Cancel <F8>. The "Information" dialog box is opened.

"Information" dialog box Fig. 23543EN

½ To save the change and return to the main dialog, select Yes
<F4>.
½ To return to the main dialog without any changes, select No
<F7>.

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 4. Setting up the user interface

The WinLas interface can be adjusted by the user at the View

menu item:
• Language used to display the text of the WinLas interface
• User level
• WinLas settings

View menu Fig. 21479EN

4.1 Changing the language

1. Select Configuration >View >Select language.

The "Select language" dialog is opened.

"Select language" Fig. 22420EN

2. Select one of the displayed languages in "Language selection".

3. Select Save <F7>.
4. Select Exit dialog <F6>.

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 4.2 User levels

Different user levels can be set in WinLas. Each user level gives
the operator different options. This way, the functionality of WinLas
can be adapted most favorably to match the authorizations and
knowledge of the operator. A password is required to select a user
level with more authorizations (higher number). The number of the
selected user level can be seen in WinLas' status line.

There are 7 different main user levels which, on request, can be

further subdivided by HAAS-LASER:

No. Designation: Possible functions

0 Display Operation, display of the complete message memory in the

Diagnosis menu
10 Operation Operation, separate read-out of monitoring and fault messages in
the Diagnosis menu, parts of the Measurement menu
Note:
This level is also active if a user level <50 is selected and "Lock
operating unit" is active during external activation.
20 Extended operation Operation, saving programs, separate read-out of monitoring and
fault messages in the Diagnosis menu, parts from the
Measurement menu
30 Maintenance Operation, configuration, Diagnosis and Measurement menus.
Pump power optimization, software update, changing beam path
names
40 Programming 1 Operation; programming of pulse shapes and laser programs
without the possibility of shifting beam paths in existing programs;
configuration; Diagnosis and Measurement menu
41 Programming 2 Operation; programming of pulse shapes and laser programs
with the option of shifting beam paths in existing programs;
configuration; Diagnosis and Measurement menu.
50 Integration Operation, programming of pulse shapes and laser programs,
configuration, Diagnosis and Measurement menu. Settings
irrelevant to security: antibeat times, network settings
60 Administration Operation, programming of pulse shapes and laser programs,
configuration, Diagnosis and Measurement menu. Settings
irrelevant to security: antibeat times, network settings Security-
relevant settings: monitoring times, beam path settings

The respective passwords can be obtained from HAAS-LASER.

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 1. Select Configuration >View >Select user level.

"Select user level" Fig. 22449EN

2. Enter the password in the "Password" field.

Note:
You only need to enter the three-digit level number (e.g. 040
for level 40) to move to a lower user level.
3. Select Transfer <F2>.
4. To return to the selected user level in the main dialog, press
<ENTER>.

Important Different types of security-relevant parameters can be modified in

WinLas depending on the user level. Therefore:
• Be careful with the passwords
• Do not give passwords to unauthorized persons
• Do not keep passwords close to the operational PC

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 4.3 Modifying WinLas settings

Some of the WinLas software settings can be adjusted by the

operator.

½ Select Configuration > View >WinLas settings.

The "WinLas settings" dialog box is opened.

"WinLas settings" Fig. 26304EN

• Windows keys are disabled: If the green LED lights up, the
Windows keys on the keyboard (e.g. <STRG>, <ESC>) are
locked, so that only WinLas can be accessed.
• Calibrating the touch screen: Pressing the key opens a
dialog window for calibrating the touch screen.
• Moving the WinLas window: if the check box is marked, the
WinLas window can be moved on the screen.
• Minimize button active: If the check box is highlighted, the
WinLas window can be moved to the background.
• No LCU initialization: If this check box is marked, no parameters
are transferred from WinLas to the laser control system.
• Input boxes: The program, pulse shape and beam path
number ranges are selected in the input boxes.
– Program numbers: 1-250
– Pulse shape numbers: 1-255
– Beam path numbers: 0-200

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 5. Beam paths

New beam paths can only be established by HAAS-LASER service

technicians. Users of the user level 60 can however decide
whether an open beam path safety circuit should have an influence
on the "Laser is ready" signal. Furthermore, beam path names can
be changed. The beam path numbers given by the user are
displayed in the main dialog.

"Create and change beam paths" Fig. 29709EN

5.1 Opening the beam path editor

½ Select Configuration >Create and change beam paths.

The "Create and change beam paths" dialog is opened.

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 5.2 Softkeys

Print data.

Display previous beam path.

Display next beam path.

Select beam path.

Save modified beam path data and transfer to the laser control
system.

Return to the main dialog without transferring any modifications.

Save currently loaded beam path in the main dialog. Modified beam
path data are saved and transferred to the laser control system.

5.3 Changing beam path data

Users of user level 60 can modify some of the beam path data.

1. Select the desired beam path with the arrow softkeys.

2. Enter the desired name in "Beam path name user".

3. Select "Link safety circuit always with LASER READY", if the
signal "Laser is ready" is supposed to be left out when the
beam path safety circuit is opened.
or
½ Select "Do not link safety circuit with LASER READY", if
the signal "Laser is ready" is supposed to remain when the
beam path safety circuit is opened.
4. Select Save <F7> to save modifications and transfer them to
the control system. The currently displayed beam path is saved
in the main dialog with Transfer + Save <F9>.

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 6. Beam path names

The beam path user names have been compiled in a table in the
"Editing beam path names" dialog box. In this dialog the beam path
names can also be changed.

Prerequisite:
• At least user level 30 has been set.

1. Select Configuration >Edit beam path names.

"Edit beam path names " Fig. 22450EN

2. Enter the names which are to be displayed as beam path

names in the main dialog in the "User name" field.
3. To save the user names and return to the main dialog, select
Save <F9>.

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 7. Updating the software version

It is possible to update he WinLas program with a CD-ROM as well

as via a network or a modem connection to HAAS-LASER. The
connection and the new data to be transferred must be determined
in order to install the new program version.

"Start update" Fig. 29703EN

Connection profile selection The source of the files required for the software update is
determined with the connection profile.

• CD-ROM: The files for the update are available on a CD-ROM.

• THL-EES (FTP RAS): The files for the update are transferred
directly from a computer at HAAS-LASER via a modem
connection.
• Network Software Server: The files for the update are trans-
ferred from a computer from the internal customer network. In
order to do this, the connection protocol must be created by
the customer.

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 Direct connection to PC Alternatively, the name of a computer within the connected network
can be specified via the "Direct connection to PC" selection. If a
more up-to-date WinLas version has already been installed on this
computer, the files can be transferred from this computer.
The condition for this, is that the option for creating a local
installation directory (create local image) was selected during the
installation of WinLas on this computer.

Update volume There are several ways of reducing the data quantity transferred
during the software update:

• Minimized transfer volume: The "tools" sub-directory on the

installation CD is not updated. This directory contains
additional programs such as for example "Internet Explorer",
"Acrobat Reader" and similar.
• Only programs, no documents: The error messages and the
online help are not updated.
• Only documents for language: If a language has been
selected from the selection field, the error messages and the
online help are only updated in this language.

Connection profile display The details on the selected connection profile are displayed in the
middle section of the dialog. This information is only for
diagnostics.

Transfer Information on the number of files to be transferred, the data

quantity and the estimated remaining transmission time is
displayed in the lower section of the dialog after starting the
update.

7.1 Opening the update menu

½ Select Configuration >Update software version >Start update.

The "Start update" dialog box is opened.

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 7.2 Softkeys

Start update.

Stop update.

Return to the main dialog.

7.3 Carrying out a software update

In order to update the software, the connection and the data to be

transferred must first be selected. Then the update is started.

1. Select a connection profile for the data transfer.

2. Select the volume of the update.
3. Select Start.
The connection is set up according to the selected profile.
During the setup of the modem connection an inquiry is made
which has be answered positively.
In the first phase of the update, the size of the data quantity to
be transferred is determined. The number of files to be
transferred and the estimated transmission time are displayed.
4. Confirm the inquiry, if the update is to be continued.

The files are transferred via the selected connection. The transfer
can be interrupted at any time with Stop Transfer. The transferred
data then remains in a directory on the local hard drive, an update
of the WinLas program is not carried out. If the data transfer is
restarted after an interruption, it is continued at the point where it
was interrupted.
After successfully transferring the files, the updated software can
be installed immediately or started manually at a later point of time.
For the manual installation, the program 'C:\cd_thl\disk1\setup.exe
must be called up. The updated program version is however
installed automatically, at the latest during the next restart of the
operational PC.

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 8. CW laser: pump power optimization
POP

The pump power optimization POP (= power optimization) optimizes

the power ratio of the cavities of the CW lasers in such a way that
maximum laser output is possible.

The pump power should be optimized, above all, after the

excitation lamps have been changed. The performance of aging
excitation lamps can also be optimized.

After starting the power optimization, the following optimization

phases are carried out:
• Power check: The laser control system checks the maximum
laser power measured while the control margin is enabled.
• Temperature check: A temperature check is carried out for
laser devices with 'temperature control bar holder' TKS. If the
temperature is too high, the laser control system optimizes the
temperature in the course of pump power optimization. This
check is not carried out for laser devices without temperature
control.
• Optimization: The laser control system increases the power at
the individual cavities and measures the laser power
continuously until the maximum power is reached.
• Setting the control margin: The laser power is set to the
rated output and the control margin is set.

The values determined this way for the pump powers are used as
default values by the laser control system.

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 After being called up the "Optimize power automatically (POP)"
dialog box is opened.

"Optimize power automatically" Fig. 22452EN

Status field The status field is at the top left of the screen. Lit-up LEDs indicate
the current optimization phase of the system. The progression bar
beneath indicates how much of the optimization has already been
completed in percent.

Measured values The current measured values of the cavities are displayed.

Settings The power optimization procedure can be set to put the emphasis
on time or power.

Note:
For further information on power optimization, please contact
HAAS-LASER.

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 8.1 Softkeys

Start power optimization.

Stop power optimization.

Return to the main dialog.

8.2 Starting pump power optimization

1. Select Configuration >Optimize power automatically.

or
½ Enter the key combination <ALT, digits in front of the menu
items>.
2. Select in the "Settings" section whether the pump power
optimization is to be time or power optimized or to be carried
out at standard speed.

Pump power optimization settings Fig. 22453EN

3. Select "Stop at minimum margin."

This function stops the optimization if a sufficient control
margin is registered during the course of optimization.
4. To start power optimization, select Start <F6>.

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 8.3 Ending pump power optimization

Either
½ Select Stop <F7> if pump power optimization is to be aborted
prematurely.
or
½ Wait for the end of pump power optimization.
The "Information" dialog box is opened. The achieved power
reserve is displayed.
½ Select Save <F4>.
Pump power optimization has been finished.

9. Drill lasers: lamp factor

The flash lamps used to pump the laser are subjected to wear in
the course of time. Old flash lamps generate less light output than
new flash lamps when supplied with the same amount of electrical
power. The aging of the excitation lamps of pulse and CW lasers is
compensated by the laser power regulation.
This is not possible with drill lasers (pulse lasers with specific
properties), due to the shortness of the pulses. Instead, the power
of the flash lamps can be adjusted to achieve the given maximum
laser power by increasing the lamp factor.

The lamp factor of new lamps is set to 1 (100 %). The maximum
value of the lamp factor is 1.15 (115 %).

Optimizing the lamp factor The lamp factor can be set by:
• Lamp factor optimization (LFO).
• Direct entry of a numerical value.

Lamp factor optimization can be started:

• Manually, if the laser device is operated with WinLas.
• Automatically, if the laser device is controlled externally via
interfaces.

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 9.1 System settings for the lamp factor

The system settings (see "System settings" section, p. 7-6) contain

parameters which affect the setting of the lamp factor:

System parameters Value Meaning

LFO_Enable TRUE Lamp factor optimization (LFO) is possible. The type of start
is determined by the parameters LFO_Automode.
FALSE Lamp factor optimization (LFO) is not possible.
LFO_Automode 0 Lamp factor optimization can only be started manually.
1 Lamp factor optimization can be started manually or
automatically.
Automatic start is only possible if the laser device is
controlled externally.
LFO_CheckTime x If LFO_Automode = 1 applies, optimization is restarted every
x hours since the last lamp factor optimization when the
laser is switched on.
LFO_Max 1.15 Maximum value of the lamp factor
LFO_MinTemperature y Temperature y in °C
Lamp factor optimization is only started if the operating
temperature of the laser corresponds at least to the set
value.
LFO_TimeOut z Time z in minutes
The automatic lamp factor optimization is aborted if it has
not been completed after z minutes.

Default setting The system parameters for lamp factor optimization have been set
before delivery as follows:
LFO_Enable: TRUE
LFO_Automode: 0
LFO_CheckTime: 24 h
LFO_Max: 1.15
LFO_MinTemperature: 28 °C
LFO_TimeOut: 5 min

Modifying parameters: Modification of system parameters is described in the "System

settings" section on page 7-6.

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 9.2 Softkeys

Start lamp factor optimization.

Cancel lamp factor optimization.

Return to the main dialog.

9.3 Manual lamp factor optimization

To compensate the decreasing power of the excitation lamps, the

operator can start lamp factor optimization manually, if the laser
device is operated with WinLas. Manual lamp factor optimization is
not possible if the laser device is controlled externally via interfaces
(external control).

Starting lamp factor optimization

Prerequisite
• The system parameter LFO_Enable has the value TRUE.

1. Select Configuration >Optimize lamp factor (LFO).

or
½ Enter the key combination <ALT, digits in front of the menu
items>.
The "Optimize lamp factor" dialog box is opened. The values of
several system parameters for the lamp factor are displayed.

"Optimize lamp factor (LFO)" Fig. 29644EN

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 2. Select Start <F2>.
The automatic optimization procedure is started. Optimization
can take a few minutes.

Ending lamp factor optimization

Either
½ Select Stop <F3> if lamp factor optimization is to be aborted
prematurely.
or
½ Wait for the end of the lamp factor optimization.

After the optimization procedure has been finished, a display

appears on the screen, as shown in the following example. The
determined lamp factor is displayed in the "Lamp factor" field.

Screen display after lamp factor optimization Fig. 29645EN

½ Select Save <F9>.

Lamp factor optimization has been completed. The lamp factor
has been set.

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 9.4 Automatic lamp factor optimization

The laser device automatically optimizes the lamp factor at regular

intervals if automatic lamp factor optimization has been activated.
Lamp factor optimization is only carried out automatically if the
laser device is controlled externally.

Starting lamp factor 1. Select Configuration >Change system settings.

optimization automatically The "Change system settings" dialog box is opened.
2. Set the system parameters for lamp factor optimization as
follows:
– LFO_Enable = TRUE
– LFO_Automode = 1
– LFO_CheckTime = x (x is the number of hours after which
lamp factor optimization should be repeated).
3. Activate the signal "External activation" via a parallel I/O
interface or, if available, via a field bus (see description of
interfaces).

The "external activation" display lights up in green in the main

dialog. Once the set time has expired, the lamp factor optimization
is started automatically the next time the laser is switched on.

9.5 Entering the lamp factor directly

You should only enter the lamp factor directly:

• If the operator knows how to handle the laser device perfectly.
• If lamp factor optimization is not suitable for the application.

Entering the lamp factor 1. Select Configuration >Change system settings.

The "Change system settings" dialog box is opened.
2. Select LFO_Enable from the parameter list.
3. Select FALSE from the menu.
4. Select Lamp factor from the parameter list.
5. Enter the new value for the lamp factor in the input box. The
value must be ≤ 1.15.
6. Select Save <F9>.

The new lamp factor value has been saved.

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 Chapter 8

Diagnosis
1. Messages ........................................................................ 8-3

2. Message memory ........................................................... 8-4

2.1 Opening the message memory........................................ 8-5
2.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 8-5

3. System status................................................................. 8-6

4. Having an extensive message displayed .................... 8-7

4.1 Opening extensive messages.......................................... 8-8
4.2 Softkeys ........................................................................... 8-8
4.3 Moving to a different page within the extensive
message........................................................................... 8-9
4.4 Selecting contents directly ............................................... 8-9
4.5 Looking for an extensive message .................................. 8-9
4.6 Adding a note ................................................................. 8-10
4.7 Deleting a note ............................................................... 8-11

5. Elapsed time meter ...................................................... 8-12

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 6. Service data .................................................................. 8-13
6.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 8-15
6.2 Saving service data........................................................ 8-15

7. CW laser: maintenance database............................... 8-16

7.1 Softkeys ......................................................................... 8-17
7.2 Entering maintenance data ............................................ 8-17

8. Logic analyzer .............................................................. 8-18

8.1 Starting data recording................................................... 8-19
8.2 Opening the logic analyzer ............................................ 8-19
8.3 Softkeys ......................................................................... 8-20
8.4 Displaying the LOG file in the logic analyzer ................. 8-20
8.5 Printing the graphical display ......................................... 8-21
8.6 Setting the view.............................................................. 8-21
8.7 Changing settings of the logic analyzer ......................... 8-22
Changing a signal selection ...................................... 8-22
Saving a signal selection .......................................... 8-23
Changing the scaling factor ...................................... 8-24
Changing trigger conditions ...................................... 8-24
8.8 Moving and searching within the data record ................ 8-26

9. PLC-View....................................................................... 8-28
9.1 Starting data recording................................................... 8-29
9.2 Operating PLC-View ...................................................... 8-30

10. Network test.................................................................. 8-31

11. Network overview......................................................... 8-32

11.1 Calling up the network overview .................................... 8-32

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 1. Messages

During operation the laser control system monitors numerous

operating values of the laser device. If an operating value exceeds
the permissible range, a message is displayed on the screen of the
operational PC.
All messages are saved in the laser control system and are not lost
if the operational PC is switched off.

There are three types of messages:

• Monitoring messages
• Fault messages
• WinLas messages

Monitoring messages Monitoring limit values have been established for most of the
operating values monitored by the control system. Within these
limits the laser operates without any restrictions. If an operating
value reaches the monitoring limit, a yellow monitoring message
appears in the message line. This message informs of the current
status of the laser device and can be the first indication of an
imminent malfunction. Monitoring messages are also issued during
Laser off.

Fault messages Fault limit values have been established for most of the functions
monitored by the control system. The laser is automatically
switched off if an operating value reaches the fault limit. A red fault
message appears in the message line. The laser can only be
restarted once the fault has been eliminated and the message has
been reset.

WinLas messages WinLas monitors itself during operation. Software faults are
recognized and issued as WinLas messages.

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 2. Message memory

Total message memory There is a message memory in WinLas which makes it possible to
call up the last 150 messages. Information on all messages,
including error number, error code, date and time of occurrence
and a short text description are displayed here.

Message memory Fig. 23041EN

The information line where the message highlighted by the cursor

is described in more detail is under the "All messages, laser
device" heading.

Underneath the information line is the section where all messages

are displayed as follows:
• #: Current number
• Code: hexadecimal identification which stores identification
and number of the reporting PCB and an error number
• Date: date and time of occurrence
• Short text: brief description

WinLas messages WinLas messages can be called up separately.

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 2.1 Opening the message memory

Ø Select Diagnosis >All messages, laser device.

or
Ø Enter <ALT, 4, 1> at the keyboard.
or
Ø Click on the message memory character to the left of the
WinLas message line.

Opening WinLas messages Ø Select Diagnosis >WinLas messages.

2.2 Softkeys

Highlights the next message with the cursor

Highlights the previous message with the cursor

For receiving extensive information on the highlighted message

For receiving information on the system status

Prints the content of the message memory

Returns to the main dialog

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 3. System status

The current system status, in the form of decoded LED displays,

can be read out of the message memory.

Dialog box Fig. 22594EN

The LED in front of a parameter lights up if the parameter is active.

Reading out the system Prerequisite:

status • Message memory is open.

1. Select Status <F5>.

2. To return to the message memory, select Transfer <F4>.

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 4. Having an extensive message
displayed

Extensive information on every message in the message memory

is stored in the laser control system.

Diagnosis - Information Fig. 22505EN

The following information on the displayed message can be found

under the "Diagnosis - Information" heading:
• Short text of the message
• Message code
• Module and its ID
• Number for identifying one of several similar modules

The extensive description is in the large window below in accord-

ance with the following pattern:
• Effect: symptoms of the occurred deviation.
• Cause: causes from which the occurred deviation originated.
There can be several causes in question.
• Measure: measures required to eliminate the occurred
deviation.
• Detail: additional information on the present topic.

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 4.1 Opening extensive messages

Prerequisite:
• Message memory is open.

1. Select a message with the <F2> and <F3> cursor keys.

2. Select Information <F4>.
The extensive information is opened.

Extensive information on a message Fig. 22596EN

4.2 Softkeys

Display next message.

Display previous message.

Note: Add your own notes to the current message.

Search for the detailed description of a message with known code.

Return to "Total message memory".

Return to the main dialog.

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 4.3 Moving to a different page within the
extensive message

If there are several causes:

½ To turn pages, select the green arrows "Previous cause" and
"Next cause".

4.4 Selecting contents directly

½ Select the shortcuts Cause, Effect, Measure or Detail to skip

directly to these topics.

Shortcuts Fig. 22595EN

4.5 Looking for an extensive message

Extensive information on a message can be called up if the

message code is known.

1. Either
½ If the "Diagnosis - Information" dialog box is open, select
Find <F7>.
or
½ If the "Diagnosis - Information" dialog box is not open,
select Diagnosis >Find message text.
½ Select Find <F7>.
The "Find message text" dialog box is opened.
2. Enter the message code in the "Code" field to find the cor-
responding information.
3. Select Save <F4>.
The information is displayed.

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 4.6 Adding a note

Notes can be added to every extensive message and saved.

1. Select Note <F5>.

The "Enter note for message" dialog box is opened.

WinLas dialog box for notes Fig. 22509EN

2. Click within the dialog box.

3. Enter notes.
4. To save the note and return to the extensive message, select
Save <F4>.

If a note has been added to the message, it can be called up

directly through an additional link.

Shortcuts bar with note Fig. 22510EN

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 4.7 Deleting a note

Prerequisites:
• The "Diagnosis - Information" dialog box is open.
• An extensive message with note is displayed.

1. Select Note <F5>.

The "Enter note for message" dialog box is opened.
2. Delete the text in the dialog box using <ENTF>.
3. To return to the extensive message, select Save <F4>.

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 5. Elapsed time meter

The elapsed time meter indicates how many hours the laser control
system has been switched on. For pulse lasers, it also indicates
the number of triggered pulses.

Elapsed time meter, CW laser Fig. 23042EN

Elapsed time meter, pulse laser Fig. 26298EN

Displaying the operating ½ Select Diagnosis >Operation data.

hours
or
½ Enter <ALT, digits in front of the menu points> one after the
other at the keyboard.

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 6. Service data

A large part of the laser device data can be saved in files. It makes
sense to send these files to HAAS-LASER for diagnostics in order
to, for example, avoid on-site service work if problems occur. The
data is stored using the "Save service data" dialog box.

"Save service data" Fig. 29710EN

Target directory The directory in which the files are to be stored is set in the "Target
directory" selection field.

New directory The name of a new directory folder can be entered in the "Name
for new directory" field. This folder is stored under the path
selected in "Target directory".

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 File selection in the "File selection" area the data is selected which is to be saved
in files:

• LCU messages: All monitoring messages and fault messages

which are in the message memory at this moment are saved in
the file "LMessage.txt".
• WinLas messages: The WinLas messages are saved in the
file "WLMessage.txt".
• IP configuration: The IP addresses for the identification of the
laser device in a network are saved in the file "IPConfig.txt".
• Maintenance data base: only for CW lasers. The data stored
in the maintenance database is saved in the file
"LpChange.csv".
• Laser device report: Data used for putting the laser device
into service is saved in "Report.html" files.
• Logic analyzer file: The files selected in the "Files from the
logic analyzer" field are saved.
• List of LCU components: The information on the PCBs
versions in the laser device and the corresponding software
versions are saved in the "Boardlist.txt" file.
• EEPROM settings: The configuration of the PCBs in the laser
device is saved in EE_<ID>_<NUM>.txt files with
– <ID> = PCB identification number
– <NUM> = number of one of several PCBs of the same
kind.

Logic analyzer files The signals exchanged between the laser control system and laser
device are saved in LOG files if the log book function has been
activated (see Section 8). These files are itemized in the "Logic
analyzer files".

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 6.1 Softkeys

Create new backup directory.

Carry out the selected saving action.

Return to the main dialog.

6.2 Saving service data

To save the service date, the backup directory must first be

selected or newly created. The selected service data is saved in
this directory.

1. Select Diagnosis >Save service data.

2. The "Save service data" dialog box is opened.
3. Either
½ Select the directory in which the service files are to be
stored from the "Target directory" field
or
½ Select the path under which a new memory directory is to
be created from the "Target directory" field.
½ Enter the name of the new directory in the "Name for new
directory" field.
½ Select Create directory.
4. Mark the desired data in the "File selection" area.
5. Select Save <F5>.

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 7. CW laser: maintenance database

There is a protocol for the replacement of excitation lamps in the

maintenance database. Answers to the following questions are
entered there.
• Who carried out the replacement?
• Which lamps were changed?
• For which reason were the lamps changed?

Maintenance database Fig. 29990EN

Maintenance data The maintenance data table contains the following information:
• No.: number of the entry
• Date: date of the entry
• Cav: number of the cavity
• AB: lamp identification (lamp A or lamp B)
• No.: number of the lamp (counted over all cavities).
• Hrs.: operating hours of the laser at the time of the lamp
change
• Cause: identification of the cause
– 1: Unknown
– 2: Controller action. Laser power regulation had to make
readjustments to often, indicating wear of the lamps.
– 3: Lamp breakage
– 4: Maintenance after a certain maintenance interval
• changed by: name of the person who changed the lamp
• Comment: comments on the lamp change

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 7.1 Softkeys

Select next entry.

Select previous entry.

Add entry.

Delete entry.

Delete all entries.

Save the changes and return to the main dialog.

7.2 Entering maintenance data

We recommend keeping a record of every lamp change. An entry

must be made in the maintenance database for each individually
changed lamp.

1. Select Diagnosis >Maintenance database.

The "Maintenance database" dialog is opened.
2. Enter the name of the person who carried out the lamp change
in the "changed by" field.
3. If you wish, enter a comment on the lamp change in the
"Comment" field.
4. Select which lamp was changed in the selection field.
5. Select the cause of the lamp change under "Cause".
6. Select Add entry (+).

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 8. Logic analyzer

Several laser devices and machining stations are often connected

to one network.

Laser network A laser network consists of:

• Laser devices
• Machining stations, e.g. robots
• Control systems, e.g. PLC
• Computers, e.g. operational PCs, process computers

The networking is carried out at different levels:

• At the control level: field bus systems
• At the beam path level: optical laser cables and coding cables
• At the data exchange level: computer network

Signal exchange between Networked control systems exchange signals via the field bus
control systems network. For this purpose, interfaces are required for data
exchange at every control system. The multi-PLC interface (MPI) is
available at the laser device. The laser control system uses this
interface to exchange signals with a maximum of 32 external
control systems.
The sequence of these exchanged digital signals (1 = on, 0 = off)
can be recorded and displayed using the logic analyzer.

"Logic analyzer" program Fig. 29984EN

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 Examples for such signals are:
• Laser program is active (Prog-active)
• Laser is switched on (Laser is on)
• Safety circuit is open (SIK open)

Apart from the digital signals, the laser power is also displayed as
analog value in the logic analyzer. The graphical display of the
logic analyzer is therefore divided in two sections. In the upper
section the laser power in relation to time is displayed in red. In the
lower section the state of selected digital signals in relation to time
is displayed in yellow.

8.1 Starting data recording

½ Set the SPA_RecordActive parameter to TRUE in the system

settings (see Chapter 7, Section 3).

The signals exchanged between the laser control system and

external control system are recorded. The recorded data is saved
as files in blocks of about 256 kByte. They are stored as follows:
Directory:
{program directory}\HAAS-LASER\winlas\LogFiles\{device no.}
File name:
SP_nnnn.LOG, with nnnn representing the current number
Example:
C:\Programs\HAAS-LASER\winlas\LogFiles\90500\ SP_0012.LOG

The LOG files are opened with the logic analyzer. Individual files
can be sent as required to HAAS-LASER via e-mail.

8.2 Opening the logic analyzer

1. Select Test >Tools >Logic analyzer.

The "Logic analyzer" program is opened.

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 8.3 Softkeys

Move one time unit backwards/forwards.

Move one data record backwards/forwards.

Move half of a screen page backwards/forwards.

Move to the data start / data end.

Searching the trigger condition towards the data start / data end.

Save changes.

Cancel without saving the changes.

Open help.

Reestablish the default setting.

8.4 Displaying the LOG file in the logic

analyzer

The recorded signal sequences are displayed graphically in the

logic analyzer.

1. Select File >Open.

The "Open" dialog box is opened. The LogFiles directory is set
in "Look in".
2. Select the desired LOG file.
3. Select Open.
The file is opened.

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 8.5 Printing the graphical display

The graphical display of the recorded signals can have a comment

added to them and be printed.

1. If a comment is to be added to the printout, select File >Print

layout.
The "Print image setup" dialog box is opened.
2. Enter a comment and select Save.
3. Select File >Print.
4. Select the printer and the desired print format and select OK.
The graph is printed.

8.6 Setting the view

The appearance of the graphical display is set in the View menu.

Interval 1. Select View >Time range.

A context-sensitive menu with various intervals (0.1 to 60 s) is
displayed.
2. Select the desired interval.
The desired interval is displayed as X axis in the graphical display.

Grid 1. Select View >Grid.

A check mark appears in front of the Grid menu item. A grid is
displayed in the graphical display.
2. To remove the grid, once again select View >Grid.

Reference line 1. Select View >Cursor position.

A context-sensitive menu appears with percentages. The
percentages refer to the length of the X axis (time axis):
– 10 %: The reference line is displayed at 10 % of the time
axis, i. e. at the left margin.
– 50 %: The reference line is displayed at 50 % of the time
axis, i. e. exactly at the center of the axis.
– 90 %: The reference line is displayed at 90 % of the time
axis, i. e. at the right margin.
2. Select an entry.
A vertical reference line is displayed at the selected position.

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 8.7 Changing settings of the logic analyzer

The following can be selected using the Settings menu:

• Displayed signals:
Only a part of all of the signals recorded in the LOG file can be
displayed in the logic analyzer. The Settings menu is used to
determine which signal sequences are to be displayed.
• Scaling factor for displayed laser power
• Trigger conditions:
The changes made to certain signals is usually the information
of interest in the recorded LOG file. These signal changes or
changes to the laser output can be determined as search
conditions according to which the displayed data is searched
through. During the search the display moves to the point
where the search condition is met.

Changing a signal selection

There are three different ways of changing the selection of the

displayed signals.

Selecting the default setting ½ Select Settings >Channel Layout >Default.

The signal selection preset by HAAS-LASER is displayed.

Selecting the current setting A self-defined signal selection can be saved in a CHA file. These
files are stored in the directory C:\Programs\HAAS-LASER\Logic
Analyzer. They can be loaded into the logic analyzer from there.

1. Select Settings >Channel Layout >Open.

The "Open" dialog box is opened. The directory mentioned
above is usuaIly preset in the "Look in" field.
2. Select the desired CHA file and then select Open.
The selected selection of signals from the LOG file is displayed.

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 Defining a new setting 1. Select Settings >Channel Layout >Dialog.
The "Signal selection" dialog box is opened.

Selecting signals Fig 29985EN

2. Select the signals whose sequences are to be displayed from

the "Digital channels" selection field. To do this, press
<SHIFT> while you highlight the signals with the left mouse
button.
Note
Up to 31 signals can be selected. "i" labels an input signal, "o"
an output signal and "s" a status signal of the laser control
system.
3. Select Save.
The selected signals are displayed in the logic analyzer.

Saving a signal selection

1. Select Settings >Channel Layout >Save.

The "Save as" dialog box is opened.
2. Select C:\Programs\HAAS-LASER\ Logic Analyzer in "Save
in".
3. Enter the name of the file in "File name".
4. Select Save.
The currently displayed signal selection is saved. When another
LOG file is called up, this selection of signals is likewise displayed.

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 Changing the scaling factor

½ Select Settings >Analog range.

The mouse pointer moves to the "max." field. The Y axis of the
power display is scaled differently by changing the set value.

Changing trigger conditions

The displayed signal data can be searched through for changes to

the state of one or more signals using the Go to menu. It is also
possible to search through the data for changes to the laser power.
For this purpose, search conditions (trigger conditions) must be
determined using the Settings menu.

The following can be searched:

• Changes to digital signals

• Changes to the laser power
• Simultaneous changes to digital signals and to the laser power

Setting of the search conditions (trigger conditions) Fig. 29986EN

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 Search condition for digital 1. Select Settings >Trigger condition.
signals The "Selection of the trigger pattern" dialog box is opened.
2. Select "I/O State".
The box is marked with a check mark.
3. Click on the desired signal button several times to select the
state of the signal:
– 1: Signal change from "not active" to "active" is searched
for.
– 0: Signal change from "active" to "not active" is searched
for.
– X: Signal is ignored during the search.
4. Select Save.
The search condition has been determined. If a number of signals
have been selected, the following must apply during the search:
• The state of one signal changes.
• The selected state (0 or 1) of the other signals is active.

Search condition for analog 1. Select Settings >Trigger condition.

signal The "Selection of the trigger pattern" dialog box is opened.
2. Select "Power".
The box is marked with a check mark.
3. Select a value for the laser power in the "Power" field.
4. Select "higher" or "lower".
– If "lower" is selected, the point of time is searched at which
the laser power drops under the value specified in the
Power field.
– If "higher" is selected, the point of time is searched at
which the laser power exceeds the value specified in the
Power field.
5. Select Save.
The search condition has been determined.

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 8.8 Moving and searching within the data
record

It is possible to move freely within the recorded data records using

the Go to menu.

Individual points of time or data records can be deliberately moved

to. A search function makes it possible to look for a certain trigger
condition.

Selecting a time 1. Select Go to >Time.

The "Time setting" dialog box is opened.

Selecting a time Fig 29988EN

2. Enter the desired time in the HH:MM:SS:TTT format in "Time":

– HH: hours
– MM: minutes
– SS: seconds
– TTT: thousandth seconds
3. Select Save.
The interval containing the selected time is displayed in the graph.

Selecting a data record The data from the laser device is only transmitted when the state of
signals changes, and not at set intervals. Each transmission is
saved as an individual data record.

1. Select Go to >Index.
The "Enter the index" dialog box is opened.

Selecting a data record Fig 29987EN

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 2. Enter the number of a data record at "Index".
3. Either
½ Select Confirm.
The data record is displayed. The dialog box remains
open.
or
½ Select Confirm and exit.
The data record is displayed. The dialog box is closed.

Moving step by step within ½ Select Go to >Time unit for / back.

the display The display moves one time unit forwards or backwards.
or
½ Select Go to >Data set for /back.
The display moves one data record forwards or backwards.
or
½ Select Go to >Half window for /back.
The display moves half of a screen page forwards or back-
wards regardless of the set interval.
or
½ Select Go to >Begin of data.
The display moves to the start of the recorded data.
or
½ Select Go to >End of data.
The display moves to the end of the recorded data.

Note:
The same movements can be carried out using the softkeys of the
logic analyzer.

Search function ½ Select Go to >Search to the begin.

A set trigger condition is searched for from the currently
displayed point of time towards the data start.
or
½ Select Go to >Search to the data end.
A set trigger condition is searched for from the currently
displayed point of time towards the data end.

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 9. PLC-View

Recorded input and output data of all 32 possible connections of

the laser control system to external control systems can be
displayed in a table with the PLC-View program (PLC =
programmable logical control).
Furthermore, the current state of important input and output signals
of the laser control system is displayed in the PLC-View.

PLC-View Fig. 29817EN

Select logfile folder This button is used to select the directory in which the recorded
files have been saved.

IO-Words The data width (number of words) is set in the "IO-Words" field.

Workplaces If a laser is distributed on several workstations (workplaces), when

the number of a workplace is entered, only the data of the con-
nection to this workstation is displayed.
Example:
If "3,4" is entered, only the data of the workplaces 3 and 4 are
displayed. If * is entered, the data of all workplaces is displayed.

Refresh list The directory with the recorded data is uploaded again.

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 Data table The input and output data are displayed in the data table. The
individual bits in the data words are explained in the "Multi-PLC
interface description".
• ID: identification of the data record
• DG: datagram number
• WP: workplace
• Date/Time: date and time
• Input: external input data for the laser control system
• Output: output data from the laser control system to external
control systems or devices
• PRI: priority
• HW: hardware identification.

Laser input / laser output The state of input and output signals of the laser control system is
displayed here. The signal state is 1 (= on) if the diode lights up in
green; otherwise it is 0 (= off).

9.1 Starting data recording

½ Set the PLC_RecordActive parameter to TRUE in the system

settings (see Chapter 7, Section 3).

The signals of all 32 connections are recorded. The recorded data

is saved as files in blocks of about 300 kByte. They are stored as
follows:
Directory:
{program directory}\HAAS-LASER\winlas\LogFiles\{device no.}
File name:
PLC_nnnn.LOG, with nnnn representing the current number
Example:
C:\Programs\HAAS-LASER\winlas\LogFiles\90500\
PLC_0012.LOG

The LOG files are opened with PLC-View. Individual files can be
sent as required to HAAS-LASER via e-mail.

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 9.2 Operating PLC-View

With the PLC-View program, the recorded data is displayed as a

table and can be saved as such and passed on to data evaluation
programs.

Opening a LOG file 1. Select Test >Tools >PLC-View.

The "PLCView" program is opened.
2. Press Select logfile folder and select the directory in which the
LOG files have been saved.
3. Select the files to be displayed from the "LogFiles" list.
4. Enter the data width (number of words) in "IO-Words" and
press <ENTER>.
5. Enter the workplaces to be displayed in "Workplaces".

Saving the data table 1. Click within the data table with the right mouse button.
A context-sensitive menu is opened.
2. Select Save to file.
The "Save as" dialog box is opened.
3. Select the directory in which the file is to be saved in "Save in".
4. Enter the file name in "File name".
5. Select the type of file in "Save as type".
6. Select Save.
The data is saved in the selected type of file.

Copying a data table to the 1. Click within the data table with the right mouse button.
clipboard A context-sensitive menu is opened.
2. Select Copy to clipboard.
The displayed data is copied to the clipboard and can be inserted
in a different program.

Exiting PLC-View ½ Actuate the Exit program (x) button in the right upper corner of
the program surface.

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 10. Network test

The "Network test" dialog makes it possible to check whether a

network connection to another computer exists. In addition, the
network settings of one's own computer are displayed.

"Network test" dialog Fig. 29815EN

Carrying out a network test 1. Select Test >Tools >Network test.

The "Network test" dialog is displayed.
2. Select or enter the network address of a computer in the
selection fields on the right side of the dialog.
3. Select Ping.

If a network connection to the searched computer exists, it is

displayed in the "IP-address / date" display area.

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 11. Network overview

All computers and all laser devices currently connected to the

network are displayed in the network overview.

Network overview Fig. 29816EN

Broadcastaddr. If data is transmitted to this network address, this data is forwarded

to all subscribers to the network.

Number of hosts The number of devices/computers connected to the network is

displayed here.

Overview Information on the connected devices is given in the individual

fields:
• IP address: network address of the device/computer
• host name: name of the device/computer
• deviceno: identification number of the device/computer
• type: type of the installed operational program
• version: version of the installed operational program

11.1 Calling up the network overview

1. Select Test >Tools >Network overview.

The "Network Information" dialog is opened.

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