Continuous-Wave Fiber Laser User Guide: RFL-C3000S
Continuous-Wave Fiber Laser User Guide: RFL-C3000S
User Guide
RFL-C3000S
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User Guide of RFL-C3000S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Safety Information......................................................................................................................3
2.1 Features..............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Model Configuration......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Package Contents...............................................................................................................8
2.4 Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Operation Environment..................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Precautions for Use..........................................................................................................10
2.7 Specifications...................................................................................................................11
3 Installation.................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Dimensions...................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Output Head and Installation........................................................................................... 13
3.3 Cooling Requirements..................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Installation Procedure...................................................................................................... 16
4 Using the Product..................................................................................................................... 18
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1 Safety Information
Thank you for choosingRaycus fiber laser. This User Guide provides important safety,
operation, warranty and other information. Please read it carefully before you use this product. In
order to ensure safe operation and optimal performance of the product, please follow the
This series of lasers are classified as a high power Class 4 laser instrument according to the
European Community standards EN 60825-1, clause 9. This product emits invisible laser
radiation at or around a wavelength of 1080 nm, and the total light power radiated from the
optical output is greater than 1500W~2000W (depending on model). Direct or indirect exposure
of this level of light intensity may cause damage to the eyes or skin. Despite the radiation being
invisible, the beam may cause irreversible damage to the retina and/or cornea. Appropriate and
approved laser safety eyewear must be worn all the time while the laser is operating.
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WARNING: You must use appropriate laser safety eyewear when this
device is operating. Thelaser safety eyewear is selected according to the
range of wavelengths emitted from this product. The end user must
ensure that the laser safety eyewear being used protects against light
emitted by the device over its entire range of wavelengths. Please verify
that the personal protective equipment (e.g. enclosures, viewing
windows or viewports, eyewear, etc.) being utilized is adequate for the
output power and wavelength ranges listed on the product.
The position of the safety labels on products varies depending on the model of the
These safety labels include warning labels, apertures through which laser radiation is
emitted and labels of certification and identification, etc. Specifications of these labels are as
follows:
7.Electrical Hazard
Any dust on the end of the collimator assembly can burn the lens and damage the laser.
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1.5 Electrical Safety
(1) Make sure yourproduct is grounded through the PE line of the AC power cord. The
(2) Make sure that the correct voltage of the AC power source is used.
(1) Never look directly into the laser output port when power is supplied to the laser.
(3) If this device is used in a manner not specified in this document, the protection provided
(4) There are no operator serviceable parts inside, and all maintenance must be performed
in Raycus or by qualified Raycuspersonnel. Do not try to remove covers, or electrical shock may
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2 Product Description
2.1 Features
Compared with traditional lasers, Raycus CW fiber laser has higher efficiency
electric-optical conversion, lower power consumption and excellent beam quality. The fiber laser
is compact and ready to use. It can be used as a stand-alone unit or easily inserted into user’s
apparatus.
Main Features:
Applications:
Cutting, Welding
3D Printing
Scientific research
The series of Raycus continuous-wave fiber laser include1500W and 2000W, and the model
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1 RFL-C series, continuous-wave (CW) fiber laser
Power in watts:
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3000S--3000W
Wavelength:
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B--1080nm
Length of delivery cable in meter, including 15m and 20m, and other length can
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be customized
Cooling method:
5 W-- water cooling
A-- air cooling
Note: No air conditioner in this laser series except the RFL-C1500X/C2000X.
You can find the complete model name on the identification plate.
Please refer to the packing list accompanying the shipment to check actual items included.
Upon delivery, please inspect all packaging for evidence of mishandling or damage. If you find
any evidence of mishandling, please save the damaged material and contact the shipping agent
and Raycusimmediately.
Remove all the contents from the packing case. Take extra care when removing the unit out
of the packing case to ensure that thefiber optic cable is not twisted,hauled or damaged. A
comprehensive packing list is included with thesystem documentation. Check all items against
the list and contact Raycusimmediately if there is any missing item or evident damage to the unit.
DO NOT attempt to install or operate the laser, if there is any evident or suspected damage to the
unit.
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It is recommended to keep the packing materials, as they will be necessary if you ever need
Model C3000S
Supply Voltage(V) 380±10%V AC 50/60Hz
Supply Capacity(kW) 10
Installation Requirements Install on flat surface, no vibration or impact
Warning:
2) The laser output is connected to the output cable. Please check the laser output carefully
to prevent dust or other contamination. Use special paper when cleaning the laser output lens.
3) If the laser is used in accordance without the method specified in this manual, the laser
4) It is strictly forbidden to install the laser output when the laser is in operation.
5) Do not look directly into the laser output. Be sure to wear protective glasses when
Do not let this product work below the ambient dew pointtemperature
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Table 4TheConstant Dew Point Table
AMBIENT DEW POINT
Room Temperature Maximum Relative humidity
(℃) 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95%
20 -3.5 2 6 9 12 14.5 16.5 18 19
25 0.5 6 10.5 14 16.5 19 21 23 24
30 4.6 10.5 15 18.5 21.5 24 26 28 29
35 8.5 15 19.5 23 26 28.5 31 33 34
40 13 20 24 27.5 31 33.5 36 38 39
Laser operating temperature range
(1) Before supplying the power to the device, make sure that the correct voltage of the AC
power source is used (See Table 3 for the laser model and corresponding input voltage). Failure
(2) Failure to follow the instructions may cause malfunction and damage to the device, such
(3) It is very important to ensure the cleanness of the calibrated laser output head, otherwise
(4) Please inspect the output head carefully for dust or other contaminations. Use
appropriate lens paper to clean it if necessary. Do not touch the output lens at any time; as well
as remember to cap the output head when it is not in use, and make sure the cap is clean;
(5) Failure to follow the specified instructions may result in the loss of laser power, and
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2.7 Specifications
Table 5 Specifications
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3 Installation
3.1 Dimensions
Figure 22 shows dimensions of RFL-C3000S.
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Figure 4bDimensions of iQB Output Head
The QBH and iQB laser output head of RFL-C3000S are all thestandard QBH interface.The
22±1℃(RFL-C3000S)
In order to prevent mould growing that may lead to pipe blockage, we recommend to add
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If the product is used in an environment that ambient temperature is between -10℃ and
0℃, we recommend to use 30% alcohol, and replace it every two months.
If the product is used in an environment that ambient temperature is below -10℃, please
to use dual-system chillers (with heating function) and ensure uninterrupted operation of
Direction of cooling liquid: unidirectional; connect the tube with the water-pipe strictly
Filter is needed for the cooling system, and the size of the solid residual practicals should
be within 100um;
Additive to the liquid: satisfies the requirements of PH value and size of solid residual
practicals as above;
Radius of the bending of the armored pipe: off-work state (i.e. transportation and
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When starting the cooling system for the first time, check the entire water system and the
joint for water leakage. The external water pipe must be installed and connected
according to the inlet (IN) and outlet (OUT) by the laser. Otherwise, the laser may not
work properly.
If you will not use the laser for a long time, water must be emptied from the product, and
then both the inlet and outlet must be blocked with the nuts we provide. Failure to do so
CAUTION: Make sure that the water temperature reaches the set point
and the cooling system is working well before you start the laser.
〖summer:22±1℃(RFL-C3000S);winter:22±1℃〗
(2) Check if the power supply has the correct voltage (See Table 5 for the laser model and
corresponding input voltage ), and the earth line is connected, make sure it is firm and
reliable;
(3) Connect the power cable and control cable to the product when power supply is OFF;
(4) Insert the water pipes into the inlet and outlet;
(5) Check the output head and clean it if necessary. This procedure must be performed by
personnel of Raycus or authorized by Raycus. Make sure the environment is clean, or the
(6) Prevent the delivery cable from treading, pinching or excessive bending during
installation;
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(7) During the installation and disassembly process, please take care to handle the laser
(8) In the installation of laser output cable and output head process, please make sure that the
surrounding environment is clean, otherwise it may pollute the output head (do not use
(9) The minimum bending radius of the output fiber cable of the laser should not be less than
20 cm under the non-working conditions, and the minimum bending radius should not be
CAUTION:
All the cables can only be connected when power supply is OFF. Hot
plug may damage the laser.
CAUTION:
The laser output optical cable should be kept as natural as possibleand
not be distorted.
The too small bending radius of the output fiber cable will damage the
laser.
CAUTION:
Make sure the aperture and the cavity of the processing head is clean;
Keep the protective cap properly, prevent it from contamination; Or
the aperture will be contaminated when capped.
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4 Using the Product
1. REM/OFF/ON: Key switch, the power switch of the laser. Insert the key; either turning
the key clockwise to the 'ON' position or counterclockwise to 'REM' position will power
on the laser. Then the laser will enter a control mode depending on your previous setup
on the 'CTRL-INTERFACE'. You can refer to4.6 Control Mode for more details.
3. LASER: Laser emission indicator, RED, illuminates when laser emission is on.
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5. START: Laser emission button, it’s a button with a ring-shaped LED indicator (red
color). The product is ready to emit laser and the red light turned off, when this button is
pressed down. Press again will release the button, and disable the laser emission.
6. EMERGENCY STOP: Press it down to stop the laser immediately. When the button is
in the ‘down’ position, turn it clockwise to release, but the laser cannot start before it’s
1. AC INPUT: The socket for supply source input that can only be mated with the plug on
and it’s multi-functional. The end users can set the control mode and input analog
control signal with the interface, as well as get the fault signal from it.
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4. WATER: Pipe connectors, the inlet and outlet for cooling water to flow in and return.
(See Table 6 for the laser model and corresponding water pipe size for cooling system
requirements)
5. ETHERNET: Ethernet interface. It can provide remote control and storage alarm
6. CDA:Clean Dry Air input. Clean dry air is input here to prevent dew formation.
If the CDA is provided by the customer, it must be cooled and dried by the dryer, then
filtered by 5μm-particle and 0.3μm-particle filter, and 0.1μm atomized lubricator. The
temperature of CDA must be in the range of 5~40℃, and the highest dew point is 0℃(It
The pressure of CDA is below 0.1MPa, the flow rate is 10 LPM, and the outer diameter
If the CDA filter module provided by Raycus is used, the CDA should be also cooled
and dried by the dryer, and the pressure should be below 0.8MPa, the outer diameter of
The CDA should be input 30 min before the start of the laser. If the ambient
temperature is below 25℃ and the humidity is below 50%, the CDA is unnecessary.
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Power Cord
One End of
Four wires labeledL1,L2,L3and PE.
Power Cord
The CTRL-INTERFACEis for laser control, the designation and definition is below:
Figure 7CTRL-INTERFACE
Typical
PIN Drive
Name LineMark Type Level Response Description
No. Current
Time
11 NULL
Contact
2 Interlock1A ITL-A Drycontacts pair, connect or
Closure 5VDC <1A <500ms
3 Interlock1B ITL-B disconnect only
Input
4 NULL
5 RS232Tx TX Transmit Data
120ms
6 RS232Rx RX Receive Data
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7 RS232Com GND RS-232 Return
8 RPA Contact Activates the internal main
Remote Key
Closure 24VDC <1A <1s power supply in
9 Switch RPB
Input REMOTE mode
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NULL
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Analog Input
Analog Analog Input 1-10 VDC=
12 to Control 0-10V 1-10VDC 1 mA 300us
Input 10 – 100% Setpoint
Current
Analog Output 0-5 VDC
Analog Output Analog 0-5.0VD (Refer to factory
13 AOUT 10mA 30µs
Power Monitor Output C inspection report for
details)
Isolated Return for signals on pins
14 AGND Return
Analog Com 12, 13
Digital
15 Modulation+ MOD+ 24VDC 6 mA 20µs 5 -24 VDC Input
Input
16 Modulation- MOD— Return Return for signal on pin 15
Source External Source
17 EXTVCC EVCC 24VDC 100mA 1ms
Input Input
Emission Digital Positive edge activates
18 LAS—C 24VDC 6 mA 1ms
Enable Input emission in REMOTE mode
Digital
19 READY RDY 24VDC 100mA 120ms High=Laser is ready
output
In REMOTEmode,connect
pin 21 to 24V, the laser
Digital
21 AD/RS AD/RS 24VDC 6 mA 120ms enters AD mode; connect to
Input
20 or left unconnected,
laser enters RS232 mode
System error Digital
22 S-ERR 24VDC 100mA 120ms High=System error
(ERROR) output
23 NULL
24 NULL
Caution: Please check the control voltage level and ensure that the level is in
accordance with the requirements. Over voltage and voltage ripple may damage
the product.
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The SERVICE connector is a female DB9 interface. If PIN 6-7 are disconnected, the laser
will immediately stop working, and the laser Ready signal will go low.
The laser has pre-shorted the 6 and 7 pins before shipment. If it is not connected, the
Caution: Service Security Interface should not connect to any active signal,
or the interface will be damaged, and the laser will report error.
The laser listens for connection on port is 8098, and the command must be sent in a single data
string.
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Step 1: Open the RaycusPC software, click "Session→RS232 (or Ethernet)" to make the PC
communicate with the laser, and then click "Tool→Laser IP Set" to enter the laser IP
address setting;
Step 2: The default password is "1122334455667788". After the verification is passed, read or
Step 3: If you use Raycus software to control the laser, you need to find the folder where the
Raycus software is located, open the laser configuration file “config.xml”, and write the
newly laser IP address. If you do not use Raycus software, please go to step 4;
Step 4: Configure TCP/IP, select "Use the following IP address:", manually assign an IP
address, and the IP address of your computer must be in the same network segment as
the laser IP address, and assign a subnet mask address. The default is 255.255.255.0,
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1) Carefully takeout the laser from the box and move it to the installing position and then
2) Remove the output cable protective cap and check the output lens for dust with strong
light and clean it if necessary, then cover the output cable protective cap;
3) Install the output cable on the processing equipment according to the actual situation
(install the output head cooling water pipe at the same time), pay attention to the output
cable and head,then remove the protective cap andconfirm that the output lens is clean
5) Connect the control line and power according to the control mode.
All electrical connections must be finished before the laser is powered on;
Make sure the air switch is OFF and the emergency stop button (EMERGENCE STOP) on
1) Make sure that the pins 6 and 7 of DB9 SERVICE interface are closed;
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2) Turn on the chiller and check leakage. If there is no water leakage, turn off the chiller
3) Turn on the air switch and release the emergency stop switch.
Note: RFL-C3000S has an air conditioner and it starts to run as the emergency stop switch is
released. In order to avoid damage the laser caused by condensation when the working
temperature and relative humidity of the laser are in the dew point area [the blue area in Table 4],
for RFL-C3000S please wait for the air conditioner to runfor 30 minutes before operate the laser
later ,.and for RFL-C100~ RFL-C1000 please improve the working environment.
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5) Clockwise the key switch to the “ON” position and the “Power” indicator on the front
panel illuminates;
6) Waiting for 10s until the internal main control board circuit initialization is completed;
7) Set the power of the laser (the power is set by 0-10V analog single when the AD mode
is enabled, and the power is set by the PC software when the AD mode is disabled.);
8) Press the “Laser” button (enable hardware emission)on the front panel;
9) Send the start or stop emitting command to control the emission via RS-232.
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4.7.3 External control mode
Modulation Mode:When the duty cycle of the internal pulse is set to 100%, the laser
operates in external modulation mode.The laser is controlledby the user's "modulation" signal
provided by the external MOD interface. For the time sequencediagram, see [4.7.5 Control
sequence diagram].
Gate Mode:When the duty cycle of the internal pulse is less than 100%, the laser operates
in Gate mode. The laser is controlledby the MOD signal and internal frequency.MOD signal is
used to start and stop internal pulse signal. For the time sequencediagram, see [4.7.5 Control
sequence diagram].
5) Turn the key switch to the “REM” position (or turn the key switch to OFF, short the
SERVICE interface PIN 2, 3) and the “Power” indicator on the front panel light on;
6) Wait for 10s until the internal main control board circuit initialization is completed.
7) Set the power of the laser (the power is set by 0-10V analog single when the AD mode
is enabled, and the power is set by the PC software when the AD mode is off.);
Press the “Laser” button (enable hardware emission)on the front panel;
PIN 18, 20 of the DB25 control interface is applied to 24V (enable hardware
emission);
Send the start or stop emitting command (enable hardware emission) to control the
9) The laser is controlledby the user's "modulation" signal provided by the external MOD
interface See 4.8 to get the process of laser shutting down.
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4.7.4 AD mode
When PIN 20, 21 of the DB25 control interface is applied to 24V, the laser enters the
external AD mode, and the power of the laser is controlled by the voltage obtained by PIN12,
When PIN 20, 21 is applied to 0V or left floating, the power of the laser is set by serial port
or Ethernet.
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Figure 12 Control sequence diagram of Pulse mode
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Turn the key switch to the "REM" or "ON" position and power on the laser,“POWER”
green indicator is illuminated and thered guide laseris output.The red guidelaser is off when
“LASER” button in front panel is pressed down or command “EMON” is sent via RS-232, while
the red laser is on when “LASER” is released or command “EMOFF” is sent via RS-232.
CAUTION: The red laser and the laser emission cannot be output at the
same time. If there is no red light output, please check if the "LASER"
button is released and command “EMOFF” is sent.
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4.8 Steps of shutting down
Please turn off the laser in the order below:
1) Turn off the emission;
2) Turn the key switch to the "OFF" position and release “LASER” button;
4) If the product have air conditioner please waiting10 minutes for the air conditioner to
continue working. If the laser does not have air conditioner, please ignore this step;
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When the laser establishes communication with the client software,all alarm states of the
laser can be displayed on Raycus software homepage,as shown in Figure 1615(Download the
Rsycus software and software manual, please log in to Raycus official website)
If any alarm occurs (except for Interlock alarm)when the laser is running, the homepage will
display the alarm that occurs, and the ALARM light (yellow) on the front panel of the laser will
When the Interlock is abnormal, the output of Ready signal is low, and the Interlock state is
abnormal in the software homepage, but the laser is not locked, and the ALARM light (yellow)
is not lit. Theoutput of Ready signal is on high level when the Interlock is normal.
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Table 11 Instructions and solutionsfor alarms of laser
Alarm name Alarm instructions and solutions
Instruction:
System Timer The internal clock of laser is abnormal.
Alarm Solution:
If it displays this alarm, please contact Raycus.
Instruction:
This alarm occurs when the “LASER” button on the front panel of the laser has
been pressed before the laser was powered on.
Laser On Button
Solution:
Alarm
Please power off the laser and pop upthe”LASER” button. Re-power the laser
and check if the alarm is released. If this alarm continues to occur, please
contact Raycus.
Instruction:
Occurs when the InterLock is disconnected.
InterLock Alarm Solution:
Short the InterLock pins and restart the laser to try. If this error continues to
occur, please contact Raycus.
Instruction:
Current Driver Alarm,this error occurs when the constant current driver board
Current Driver
inside the laser is abnormal.
Alarm
Solution:
Restart the laser, If this error continues to occur, please contact Raycus
Instruction:
1. Laser Out Alarm immediately occurs when the laser is powered.
Solution:
The laser will autolock after two times of this error occurs successive, please
contact Raycus
2. The laser will get this error when it does not emit with correct settings.
Laser Out Alarm
Solution:
Close the shutter and pop up the “LASER” button on the front panel of the laser
to check if the red guide light is output normally when it isn’t emitting. If there
is no red guide light, please stop using the laser immediately and contact
Raycus. If the red guide light output normally, please restart the laser to try, if
the alarm continues to occur, please contact Raycus.
Instruction:
Laser Power The alarm is generated when the emission of the laser cannot reach the set
Alarm value. Power error occurs only when the laser is emitting.
Solution:
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Restart the laser, if this error continues to occur, please contact Raycus.
Instruction:
ACDC1 Error, failure ofthe laser power supply or sudden power failure of the
power supply system may cause an alarm.
ACDC1 Alarm
Solution:
Check if the input AC voltage is normal. Restart the laser, if this error continues
to occur, please contact Raycus.
Instruction:
ACDC1 Error,Overcurrent or overvoltage inside the laser may generatethis
error.
ACDC2 Alarm
Solution:
Check if the input AC voltage is normal. Restart the laser, if this error continues
to occur, please contact Raycus.
Instruction:
Low temperature/high temperature alarm of the laser. The sensor in the laser
detects an abnormal temperature inside the laser. A high-temperature /
low-temperature error occurs when the temperature at the monitoring point
exceeds the set upper / lower limit.
Solution:
High temperature alarm,please check if the water-cooling system is normally
working, the water temperature is set correctly, and the water connection is
T1/T2 Alarm
correct. When the water cooling system works normally and the water
temperature drops below 30°C, restart the laser. If the alarm continues, please
contactRaycus.
Low temperature alarm, please check if the actual water temperature of the
water is too low. In addition, a low ambient temperature may also cause a low
temperature alarm when the laser is cold. Please wait until the water
temperature of the water rises above 10°C. If the alarm continues, please
contactRaycus.
Instruction:
The Hum Alarm of the laser, the internal temperature of the laser detects that
the current water-cooled plate temperature is lower than the internal dew point
temperature, and there is a risk of condensation.
Solution:
Hum Alarm
Immediately stop using the laser. For RFL-C100~RFL-C1000, please improve
the working environment and after the ambient temperature is lower than
internal temperature of the laser, restart the laser (advice to configure alone
Air-conditioned room for the laser). For RFL-C100~RFL-C1000, please wait
for the air conditioner to run for 30 minutes before restart the laser. If the alarm
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continues to occur, please contact Raycus.
In addition to the above, if there are any questions or errors inusing of the laser, you can
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We reserve the right to make changes in design or constructions of any of our products
at anytime without incurring any obligation to make changes or install the same on units
previouslypurchased.
All the items about warranty and service above provided by Raycus are for user’s
reference; formal contents about warranty and service are subject to the contract.
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