Machine Diagnostics

The MACHINE DIAGNOSTICS menu provides access to pages where you can view the status of the machine and its components, operate the machine’s components and the tools installed, perform tests, and view the calibrations and certifications carried out on the welding machine.

PLC

The PLC page allows you to view and monitor the status of the individual inputs and outputs of the PLC and the cards installed on the welding machine. This function is particularly useful for maintenance staff when troubleshooting faults.

PLC hardware

The HARDWARE PLC tab allows you to view the hardware configuration of the PLC’s I/O module and check the status of the installed cards. The status of each I/O card can be seen immediately via an LED indicator located above the card: a green LED indicates that the card is functioning correctly; a red LED indicates that the card requires inspection by a maintenance technician. Possible causes of malfunction include: - Card not correctly seated in the I/O module slot. - Faulty socket (check by moving a working I/O card to another position). - Faulty or damaged card.

If a card is faulty or damaged, replace it with a new one of the same model.

PLC Configuration

The PLC hardware configuration can be defined via the Operator Panel, through the MACHINE SETTINGS menu, GENERAL SETTINGS page.

Warning

The PLC hardware configuration may only be changed by authorised operators

Decoding Pin

The PIN DECODING card allows operators to view the connector pin mapping and their status. Each pin is represented by an LED indicator showing its status: grey = OFF, green = ON.

Each pin is assigned a binary weight (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32). The combination of pin states generates, via binary decoding, the code of the tools connected to the machine.

This page therefore has a diagnostic function, allowing you to: - Identify the pin address in the connector. - Check its status (ON/OFF). - View the tool code derived from the combination of signals.

24-pin

The 24-pin card is visible if a 24-pin socket is installed and enabled on the welding machine.

32-pin

The 32-pin card is displayed if a 32-pin socket is installed and enabled on the welding machine.

64-pin bus

The 64-pin BUS card is displayed if a 64-pin BUS socket is installed and enabled on the welding machine.

Signals

Option

The Signals card allows you to view the signals exchanged between the machine and external devices, which may include: - Remote buttons. - Audible or visual alerts. - Signals between the machine and smart accessories. - Signals exchanged for traceability management or robot control.

These signals are defined according to specific requirements and can only be configured by an authorised CEMAS configurator.

Motor status

The MOTOR STATUS page allows you to view information regarding the status of the drives installed on the welding machine.

Each drive has its own card, identified by the name shown in the top-left corner. By pressing the Info button (white “i” Icon) associated with each axis, you can view specific details of the corresponding hardware component.

For each motor, there is an LED labelled Referenced, which indicates that the axis encoder has been reset to the correct position during commissioning. If a motor is replaced, contact CEMAS to carry out the position reset procedure.

Table motor

The data sheet for the specific drive unit – i.e. the table’s electric motor – contains the following information.

Current

Current consumption, expressed in amperes (A).

Torque

Torque exerted, expressed in Nm

Force

Force exerted, expressed in kgf.

Load cell

Option

Force measured by the installed load cell, expressed in kilogram-force (kgf). The optional load cell allows for greater precision when adjusting the welding machine’s force.

Position

Position of the measured object, expressed in millimetres (mm).

Temperature

Temperature reached by the motor, expressed in °C.

Transducers

The absolute position of the measured object relative to the machine zero, expressed in millimetres (mm).

Machine test

The MACHINE TEST page allows you to carry out a number of tests to test the proper functioning of the welding machine.

Warning

The MACHINE TEST activity can only be performed with the welder set to manual mode. The test may only be performed by CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. personnel and is aimed at testing the machine cycles.

Force test

The FORCE test allows a force test of the welder to be performed. The test can only be performed after setting the machine to manual mode. To perform the test, it is necessary to move the welder table by means of the arrow keys located in the frame of the operator panel. Once the height has been reached to perform the force test, the actual force value at which the welder is working can be displayed in real time, thanks to the horizontal bar indicator shown on the panel.

Force

Actual thrust force reached during the FORCE test, expressed in kgf.

Dry Run Cycle

The DRY RUN CYCLE test enables the testing of the welding machine. The test is performed automatically by the machine, which will run repeated cycles as many times as set by the operator.

Enabled

Ticking the checkbox enables the welding machine testing function.

Skip welding

If the checkbox is ticked, the test cycle does not activate the vibration.

Repetition

Number of processing cycle repetitions, set by the operator, to be carried out to run the test. 250 processing cycles are usually set for hydraulic welding machines and 500 processing cycles for electric welding machines.

Delay

Time set by the operator that elapses between the end of a processing cycle and the next.

Assistance

The ASSISTANCE page contains the main welding machine data and general information on the work carried out by the machine until that moment.

Assistance Information

The indicated information is:

TECHNOLOGY, i.e. welding technology used by the machine.
MODEL, i.e. model of the welding machine
SERIAL NUMBER, i.e. the serial number of the welding machine.
RELEASE HMI, i.e. version of the HMI installed on the welding machine.
RELEASE PLC, i.e. version of the PLC installed on the welding machine.
WORKING HOURS, i.e. total working hours performed by the welder.
TOTAL CYCLES, i.e. total cycles performed by the welding machine.
PIECES PRODUCED, i.e. total number of good and reject parts produced by the welding machine.
PLC SERIAL NUMBER, i.e. serial number of the PLC installed on the welding machine.
MEMORY CARD SERIAL NUMBER, i.e. serial number of the memory card installed on the welding machine.
DOCUMENTATION, i.e. QR codes and links that can be used to access the online documentation of the welding machine.
EMAIL, which is a useful contact for requesting assistance from CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. Service.

Technology

Welding technology used by the machine.

Model

Welding machine model.

Remote assistance information

The indicated information is:

MACHINE CONNECTED, namely machine remotely connected to CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. to perform support operations, if the LED is lit red.
SUPPORT CONNECTED, namely CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. support operator logged on, if the LED is lit red.

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	When support is logged on, in addition to the red LED lighting up, the symbol shown in the top right corner of the screen appears. You can move the symbol to the four corners of the screen by clicking on it, as required.

DOCUMENTATION, i.e. QR codes and links that can be used to access the online documentation of the welding machine.
EMAIL, which is a useful contact for requesting assistance from CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. Service.

Production date

Date of manufacture of the welding machine.

Serial number

Welding machine serial number.

HMI Release

1.1.16

Version of the HMI installed on the welding machine.

PLC Release

Version of the PLC installed on the welding machine.

Working hours

Total hours of work performed by the welding machine.

Total cycles

Total processing cycles performed by the welding machine.

Produced pieces

Total number of good and scrap pieces produced by the welding machine.

PLC serial number

Serial number of the PLC installed on the welding machine.

Memory Card serial number

Serial number of the memory card installed on the welding machine.

Remote assistance

In the REMOTE ASSISTANCE area, it is possible to view the connection status of the machine during a service intervention by CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. Service remotely and to download the documentation for the specific welding machine.

Machine connected

Machine remotely connected to CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. to perform support operations, if the LED is lit red.

Support connected

CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. support operator logged on, if the LED is lit red.

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	When support is logged on, in addition to the red LED lighting up, the symbol shown in the top right corner of the screen appears. You can move the symbol to the four corners of the screen by clicking on it, as required.

Documentation

QR code and links that can be used to access the online documentation of the welding machine.

Email

Useful contact to request assistance from the CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. Service.

Manual movements

The MANUAL MOVEMENTS page makes it possible to activate the main machine movements in manual mode and the movements configured on the tool installed.

Tool manual movements

The TOOL card allows all objects configured on the installed tool to be displayed and used. The objects must be previously configured in the ACTUATORS AND PRESENCE page of the TOOL SETTINGS menu.

Presences

The presences area shows all presences configured in the PRESENCES card on the ACTUATORS AND PRESENCES page of the TOOL SETTINGS menu.

Each presence configured on the tool is assigned an object with the identification name assigned to the presence. The object contains a LED that can be on or off. If the LED is on, the presence is active.

Actuators

The actuators area shows all actuators configured in the ACTUATORS card on the ACTUATORS AND PRESENCE page of the TOOL SETTINGS menu.

Each actuator configured on the tool is assigned an object with the identification name assigned to the actuator. The object contains the keys work and rest, which allow moving the specific actuator. The keys must be kept pressed to bring the actuator to the work or rest position. If the key LED is lit green, the position is reached.

Vacuums

The vacuums area shows all the vacuums configured in the VACUUM card on the ACTUATORS AND PRESENCES page of the TOOL SETTINGS menu.

Each vacuum configured on the tool is assigned an object with the identification name assigned to the vacuum. The object contains the vacuum and blow keys, which allow activating the specific vacuum. The keys must be kept pressed to activate the vacuum or the blow. If the key LED is lit green, the vacuum or blow is active.

Machine manual movements

The MACHINE card allows the main movements of the machine to be operated in manual mode. Movements must be previously configured in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu.

Axes

The AXES card allows you to manoeuvre the main handling axes of the welding machine.

Table

The TABLE page allows you to move the welding machine’s table axis and displays a simplified diagram of the welding machine showing a simulation of the table’s movement.

Trolley position

Option

To load or unload tools from the welding machine safely, the table must be positioned at a specific height to allow the trolley carrying the tools to be correctly attached. The TROLLEY height can be adjusted directly on this page.

# Go in position

This allows you to position the axis at a specified height. The value entered is restricted by the limits defined in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu.

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	GO IN POSITION: the position is reached by holding down the button. The height is reached when the button lights up.

Movement

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	The ARROW keys allow you to move the table up or down. The movement is performed by holding the key down. The destination elevation is shown above the arrow keys.

Gates

The GATES page allows you to operate the gates installed on the welding machine and displays a simplified diagram of the machine showing a simulation of the moving gate’s movement.

The OPEN and CLOSE buttons allow you to move the gate manually and must be held down to execute the movement.

If a two-hand control is installed on the welding machine, you must select the movement to be performed and start it using the physical START button.

Laser system manual movements

The LASER SYSTEM card allows the main movements of the laser emission system installed on the welding machine to be operated in manual mode. Movements must be previously configured in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu.

Laser source

The laser sources area lists the laser sources installed on the welding machine. The laser sources on the welding machine must be defined in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu, GENERAL SETTINGS page, COMPONENTS card.

Laser source definition

Each source is assigned to an object bearing the identification name of the source itself. The object contains: an editable field in which to enter the laser emission power, expressed in %, and the on, key to activate the source. The key must be held down to activate the source. If the LED for the key is lit green, the source is active.

Fibres shutter

The fibre shutter area lists the shutters of the optical fibres installed on the welding machine. The fibre shutters on the welding machine must be defined in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu, GENERAL SETTINGS page, COMPONENTS card.

Fibre shutter definition

Each fibre shutter is assigned to an object bearing the identification name of the fibre shutter itself. The object contains the opening key, to operate the shutter. The key must be held down to keep the shutter open. If the LED for the key is lit green, the fibre shutter is activated, i.e. open.

Lens shutter

The lens shutter area lists the lens shutters installed on the welding machine. The lens shutters on the welding machine must be defined in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu, GENERAL SETTINGS page, COMPONENTS card.

Lens shutter definition

Each lens shutter is assigned to an object bearing the identification name of the lens shutter itself. The object contains the opening key, to operate the shutter. The key must be held down to keep the shutter open. If the LED for the key is lit green, the lens shutter is activated, i.e. open.

Calibrations and certifications

The CALIBRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS page displays the calibrations and certifications carried out on the welding machine.

Calibration definition

Calibration means the use of a measurement standard to determine the relationship between the value displayed by the instrument and the real value. The reliability of a measuring instrument can be ensured by calibrating it to a measurement standard.

It is important to distinguish the concept of calibration from that of tuning:

tuning is an operation to define the metrological characteristics of an instrument in order to define its accuracy;
the purpose of calibration is to make the instrument more accurate and often, consequently, to improve its precision (particularly in direct reading instruments).

In other words, the former determines the current characteristics of the instrument, while the latter improves them. Calibrating the force that the welder table can impart enables extremely accurate machining cycles, as the force imparted is the best possible measurement.

Capability definition

The Statistical Process Control (SPC) consists of a set of statistical tests performed on a process (for example, a production line) or on an individual machine. Its objectives are:

keeping the quality of the process under control;
preventing errors;
reducing costs due to problems encountered on non-compliant production units.

SPC techniques assess the variability of a process to identify the probability of non-conformity. The capability test is one of the checks that can be performed on a machine. The capability test considers two basic indices:

Cm, or machine capability. It is the number of times that the machine dispersion is within the tolerance range. The higher its value, the better the machine. The Cm describes the repeatability of a machine with regard to the tolerance class, without considering its centring with respect to the nominal value.
Cmk. The Cmk index, which links the machine capability to the centring around the nominal value, is used to study the centring of the machine capability with respect to the nominal value. A high Cmk indicates that the machine has a low dispersion and is well centred in the middle of the tolerance range.

A good Cm is essential for a machine. If the Cm is low, the only way to accept it without repairing it is to increase the tolerance interval. Cm KO Cm OK

If Cmk is low but Cm is high, the machine can be within specification parameters with a simple re-calibration. Cm and Cmk

Table

The TABLE card allows you to access the calibration, certification and capability cards relating to the force exerted by the lifting table of the welding machine.

Calibration

The CALIBRATION card displays the minimum and maximum forces calibrated and the result of the last force calibration carried out on the welding machine.

Minimum force

Minimum force that can be exerted by the lifting table in kgf, below which the welding machine could not work.

Maximum force

Maximum force that can be exerted by the lifting table in kgf, above which the welding machine could be damaged.

Calibration result

Result of the last calibration carried out on the welding machine and execution date of the calibration procedure.

Calibration graph

The GRAPH displays the entire calibration process. It shows the trend of the force exerted by the table (expressed in kgf) and the feedback of the plug of the considered axis (expressed as a %). These parameters are displayed with reference to the percentage force that the table can impart (expressed in %). Within the graph area, parameter curves can be displayed simultaneously or individually, using the VIEW button located at the base of each axis of the specific parameter.

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	VIEW ON button shows the curves on the graph.
	VIEW OFF button hides the curves on the graph.

By selecting a curve and dragging the cursor that appears, it is possible to display the parameter values precisely.

Certification

The CERTIFICATION card displays the minimum and maximum forces certified and the result of the last force certification carried out on the welding machine.

Minimum force

Minimum force that can be exerted by the lifting table in kgf, below which the welding machine could not work.

Maximum force

Maximum force that can be exerted by the lifting table in kgf, above which the welding machine could be damaged.

Certification result

Result of the last certification carried out on the welding machine and execution date of the certification procedure.

Certification graph

The GRAPH displays the entire certification process. It shows the trend of the force exerted by the table (expressed in kgf), the force setpoint (expressed in kgf) and the ideal curves that represent the reference ranges for the minimum and maximum forces. These parameters are displayed with reference to the control points set to perform the certification procedure.

Within the graph area, parameter curves can be displayed simultaneously or individually, using the VIEW button located at the base of each axis of the specific parameter.

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	VIEW ON button shows the curves on the graph.
	VIEW OFF button hides the curves on the graph.

By selecting a curve and dragging the cursor that appears, it is possible to display the parameter values precisely.

Capability

The CAPABILITY card displays the minimum and maximum forces certified, the Cmk corrective factor and the result of the last force repeatability test carried out on the welding machine.

Minimum force

Minimum force that can be exerted by the lifting table in kgf, below which the welding machine could not work.

Maximum force

Maximum force that can be exerted by the lifting table in kgf, above which the welding machine could be damaged.

Cmk

Corrective factor Cmk that ensures the repeatability of the force.

Capability result

Result of the last repeatability test carried out on the welding machine and execution date of the procedure.

Capability graph

The GRAPH displays the entire repeatability certification process. It shows the trend of the force exerted by the table (expressed in kgf), the force setpoint (expressed in kgf) and the minimum and maximum tolerance limits. These parameters are displayed with reference to the control points set to perform the certification procedure.

Within the graph area, parameter curves can be displayed simultaneously or individually, using the VIEW button located at the base of each axis of the specific parameter.

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	VIEW ON button shows the curves on the graph.
	VIEW OFF button hides the curves on the graph.

By selecting a curve and dragging the cursor that appears, it is possible to display the parameter values precisely.

Flatness

1.4.14

The PLANARITY card allows you to view the points detected to check the correct flatness of the table. The points are detected by a CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. operator using a comparator with respect to the welding machine head unit and after any adjustments. The values detected are considered compliant if they are within ± 0.05 mm of the reference point. The card also shows the result and date of the last detection.

Laser sources

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Transducers

The TRANSDUCERS page displays the positions detected by the position transducers assembled on the welding machine.

Transducer diagram

The page shows a simplified diagram of the machine in which the transducers and the relative assembled sensors are highlighted. Each sensor bears on its side the measured position, expressed in mm.

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	Single sensor.
	Double sensor.
	Dual sensor on 2 transducers.

The correct configuration of the transducers installed on the welding machine must be set in MACHINE SETTINGS/GENERAL SETTINGS/COMPONENTS/TRANSDUCERS.

Position

Displays the difference between the lifting table position and the position read by the head transducer.

Table position

Displays the lifting table position with respect to the machine zero.

Head misalignment error

Displays the difference between the head position read by the right transducer and the head position read by the left transducer.

Table misalignment error

Displays the difference between the lifting table position read by the right transducer and the lifting table position read by the left transducer.

Cooling system

CEMAS Elettra s.r.l. laser welding machines are equipped with a cooling system consisting of a chiller, an air/H2O exchanger and a dryer. The chiller cools the water, which is then distributed to the racks, the air/H2O exchanger and the dryer. The air/H2O exchanger cools the environment inside the electrical panel. The dryer dehumidifies the air entering the welding machine head. The cooling system shown on the page allows you to view and control the air and water flows passing through the welding machine head, the actual temperatures and DewPoint temperatures, via sensors located inside the head, and the status of the cooling system components. The legend at the bottom of the page provides the following information.

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	Status: if the LED is green, the component is active.
	Temperature: actual temperature, expressed in °C.
	Dew Point: dew point temperature, expressed in °C. The dew point temperature is the temperature at which, at constant pressure, the air (or, more precisely, the air-vapour mixture) becomes saturated with water vapour. It indicates the temperature to which the air must be brought in order for the water vapour present in it to condense into dew, without any change in pressure.
	Flow: water flow rate, expressed in l/min.

When the welding machine is started, the dryer is activated (if active, the LED lights up green). The air flow passes through the welding machine head to dehumidify the air inside (blue line, Blue ). The air passes through the welding machine head, aided by the fans inside the head, if present. The hot, humid air exits the welding machine head and returns to the dryer to be dehumidified and cooled again (yellow line, Yellow ).

When the welding machine is started, the chiller is activated (if active, the LED lights up green). The cold water flow (blue lines, Blue ) enters the dryer to cool the dry air. The hot water returns to the chiller to be cooled again (orange line, Orange ). The cold water flow enters the welding machine head racks when the shut-off valve opens (if open, the LED lights up green). The cold water passes through the racks to cool the LCP plates of the sources (blue line, Blue ). The hot water returns to the chiller, mixing with the hot water coming out of the dryer, to be cooled again (orange line, Orange )

Status

1.4.14

If the LED is lit green, the component is active.

Temperature

1.4.14

Actual temperature, expressed in °C.

Dew Point

1.4.14

Dew point temperature, expressed in °C. The dew point temperature is the temperature at which, at constant pressure, the air (or, more precisely, the air-vapour mixture) becomes saturated with water vapour. It indicates the temperature to which the air must be cooled in order for the water vapour present in it to condense into dew, without any change in pressure.

Flow

1.4.14

Water flow rate, expressed in l/min.

Chiller

The chiller cools the water, which is then distributed to the racks, the air/H2O exchanger and the dryer. When active, the LED lights up green.

Chiller

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	The chiller cools the water that is then distributed to the racks, the air/H2O exchanger and the dryer. When active, the LED lights up green.
	Actual external temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C).

Outside temperatures

Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and Dew Point temperature (expressed in °C) outside.

Dryer

The dryer allows the air entering the welding machine head to be dehumidified. When active, the LED lights up green.

Dryer

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	The dryer allows the air entering the welding machine head to be dehumidified. When active, the LED lights up green.

Shut-off valve

The shut-off valve allows water to flow to the racks at the head of the welding machine when the correct water temperature is reached. When active, the LED lights up green.

Shut-off valve

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	The shut-off valve allows water to flow to the welding machine head racks when the correct water temperature is reached. When active, the LED lights up green.

Fan

If the fan is present, its symbol appears inside the head. The fan is used to promote proper air flow inside the welding machine head.

Fan

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	If a fan is present, its symbol appears inside the head. The fan is used to promote proper air flow inside the welding machine head.

Head inlet temperature

Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) at the head inlet.

Head temperatures

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	Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and Dew Point temperature (expressed in °C) at the head inlet.
	Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) at the top of the head.
	Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) at the bottom of the head.
	Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) at head outlet.

Head temperature at top

Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) at the top.

Lower head temperature

Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) head down.

Head outlet temperature

Actual temperature (expressed in °C) and dew point temperature (expressed in °C) at the head outlet.

Rack Flow

Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water at the rack outlet.

Flows

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	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water leaving rack 1.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water leaving rack 2.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water at the outlet of rack 3.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water at the outlet of rack 4.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water leaving rack 5.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water leaving rack 6.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water leaving the dryer, flow 1.
	Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water leaving the dryer, flow 2.

Dryer Flow

Flow rate (expressed in l/min) of hot water coming out of the dryer.

Laser system

The LASER SYSTEM page allows you to:

view information on the laser sources installed on the welding machine, each of which has its own card, which is identified by a name;
operate in manual mode the main movements of the racks, i.e. racks containing the laser sources, installed on the welding machine.

Laser source

The specific laser source card contains the information listed below.

Laser source

The specific laser source card contains the information listed below.

POWERED: if the LED is lit, the source is correctly powered.
POWER [W]: power absorbed by the source.
POWER [%]: power emitted by the source.
PHOTODIODE 1
PHOTODIODE 2
EMISSION: if the LED is lit, the source is emitting the laser.
DIODE TEMPERATURE [°C]: temperature reached by diode.
INPUT VOLTAGE PICOLAS [V]: input voltage to the source picolas.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE PICOLAS [V]: output voltage from the source picolas.
OUTPUT CURRENT PICOLAS [A]: output current from the source picolas.
TEMPERATURE PICOLAS [°C]: temperature reached by picolas.

There is also an editable field on the card and an on key to manually switch on the laser source in question. The key must be held down to keep the source active.

Powered

If the LED is lit, the source is correctly powered.

Power

Power absorbed by the source, expressed in W.

Power %

Power emitted by the source, expressed in %.

Photodiode 1

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Photodiode 2

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Emission

If the LED is lit, the source is emitting the laser.

Diode temperature

Temperature reached by diode, expressed in °C.

Input voltage picolas

Input voltage at source picolas, expressed in V.

Output voltage picolas

Output voltage from source picolas, expressed in V.

Output current picolas

Output current from source picolas, expressed in A.

Temperature picolas

Temperature reached by picolas, expressed in °C.

Editable field

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On

The on key is used to manually switch on the laser source in question. The key must be held down to keep the source active.

Racks

The RACKS card enables the shutters on the racks, i.e. the racks containing the laser sources, installed on the welder to be operated.

Fibres shutter

The fibre shutter area lists the shutters of the optical fibres installed on the welding machine. The fibre shutters on the welding machine must be defined in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu, GENERAL SETTINGS page, COMPONENTS card.

Fibre shutter definition

Each fibre shutter is assigned to an object bearing the identification name of the fibre shutter itself. The object contains the opening key, to operate the shutter. The key must be held down to keep the shutter open. If the LED for the key is lit green, the fibre shutter is activated, i.e. open.

Lens shutter

The lens shutter area lists the lens shutters installed on the welding machine. The lens shutters on the welding machine must be defined in the MACHINE SETTINGS menu, GENERAL SETTINGS page, COMPONENTS card.

Lens shutter definition

Each lens shutter is assigned to an object bearing the identification name of the lens shutter itself. The object contains the opening key, to operate the shutter. The key must be held down to keep the shutter open. If the LED for the key is lit green, the lens shutter is activated, i.e. open.