Vlase Green User Manual Win10 (ENG)
Vlase Green User Manual Win10 (ENG)
Vlase Green User Manual Win10 (ENG)
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This manual refers only to VLASE™ GREEN models running Windows 10 operating system (2104-1X43).
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (ref. 2006/42/EC)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE .................................................................................................................VII
About this Manual .......................................................................................................... vii
Manual Conventions .......................................................................................................................... vii
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... vii
Support Through the Website ........................................................................................................... vii
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... vii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1
About the Laser Marker ................................................................................................... 1
Model Description ............................................................................................................ 2
Compliance ...................................................................................................................... 3
European Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................3
UKCA Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................3
FCC Compliance ...................................................................................................................................3
EAC Compliance ..................................................................................................................................3
Laser Standards ............................................................................................................... 4
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 5
Main features: ......................................................................................................................................5
Operation of a Laser Marker with Galvometric Scanning .................................................................6
Marking Software ................................................................................................................................6
Important Warnings ......................................................................................................... 7
Interlock .............................................................................................................................................25
Control Rack back panel connector .........................................................................................25
Plug connector .......................................................................................................................... 26
Muting device ............................................................................................................................26
Interlock Out ......................................................................................................................................27
Control Rack back panel connector .........................................................................................27
Plug Connector .........................................................................................................................28
X1 - Command Box (laser control) ...................................................................................................29
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 29
Muting Device ............................................................................................................................31
X2 - Axes (I/O Control) ...................................................................................................................... 32
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 32
RS232 ................................................................................................................................................34
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 34
Encoder .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 35
Photocell ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Control rack back panel connector .......................................................................................... 35
Input/Output specifications ..............................................................................................36
Digital Input ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Digital Output .................................................................................................................................... 36
Laser Marker State ........................................................................................................37
Normal Operation States ..................................................................................................................37
Error States ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Warning State .................................................................................................................................... 37
Control the Laser Marker States ...................................................................................................... 38
Key and Enable Selector mode ................................................................................................38
X1 - Command Box connector mode ....................................................................................... 38
Timing Diagrams ............................................................................................................39
Turning On sequence ........................................................................................................................ 39
Marking control signals behavior .....................................................................................................39
MARVIS™ I/O signals behavior ......................................................................................................... 40
Axes I/O signals behavior ................................................................................................................. 40
Lighter™ Suite marking software ....................................................................................41
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 7. ACCESSORIES..................................................................................... 78
Control Box ................................................................................................................... 78
Remote Start Foot Switch ............................................................................................... 79
I/O interface .................................................................................................................. 79
MARVIS™ Add-on .......................................................................................................... 80
DB25-to-Free Leads Cable ............................................................................................. 81
Fume Extractor .............................................................................................................. 81
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PREFACE
Manual Conventions
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or
procedures that must be observed when using the laser marker:
CAUTION: This symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment
or property.
WARNING: This symbol advises you of actions that could result in harm or
injury to the person performing the task.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WARRANTY
Datalogic warrants that the Products shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal and proper use during the Warranty Period. Products are sold on the basis of
specifications applicable at the time of manufacture and Datalogic has no obligation to modify
or update Products once sold. The Warranty Period shall be two years from the date of
shipment by Datalogic, unless otherwise agreed in an applicable writing by Datalogic.
Datalogic will not be liable under the warranty if the Product has been exposed or subjected to
any: (1) maintenance, repair, installation, handling, packaging, transportation, storage,
operation or use that is improper or otherwise not in compliance with Datalogic’s instruction;
(2) Product alteration, modification or repair by anyone other than Datalogic or those
specifically authorized by Datalogic; (3) accident, contamination, foreign object damage, abuse,
neglect or negligence after shipment to Buyer; (4) damage caused by failure of a Datalogic-
supplied product not under warranty or by any hardware or software not supplied by Datalogic;
(5)any device on which the warranty void seal has been altered, tampered with, or is missing; (6)
any defect or damage caused by natural or man-made disaster such as but not limited to fire,
water damage, floods, other natural disasters, vandalism or abusive events that would cause
internal and external component damage or destruction of the whole unit, consumable items;
(7) use of counterfeit or replacement parts that are neither manufactured nor approved by
Datalogic for use in Datalogic-manufactured Products; (8) any damage or malfunctioning caused
by non-restoring action as for example firmware or software upgrades, software or hardware
reconfigurations etc.; (9) loss of data; (10) any consumable or equivalent (e.g. cables, power
supply, batteries, etc.); or (11) any device on which the serial number is missing or not
recognizable.
THE DATALOGIC WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. DATALOGIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BUYER ARISING
FROM DELAYS IN THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS UNDER THE ABOVE. THE
REMEDY SET FORTH IN THE WARRANTY STATEMENT IS THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS. NO EXTENSION OF THIS WARRANTY WILL BE BINDING UPON
DATALOGIC UNLESS SET FORTH IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY DATALOGIC'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE. DATALOGIC'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF A CLAIMED DEFECT
IN ANY PRODUCT DELIVERED BY DATALOGIC SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
OF THE PRODUCT ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. DATALOGIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY INSTRUMENT, EQUIPMENT, OR APPARATUS WITH WHICH THE
PRODUCT SOLD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS USED. Further details on warranty coverage, rights
and conditions are addressed under and regulated by the Terms and Conditions of Sales of
Datalogic available at https://www.datalogic.com/terms_conditions_sales.
This manual refers to VLASE™ GREEN laser markers, that is a Class 4 Laser Product.
In addition to being professionally trained in their role, personnel assigned to work with
laser marker must be informed and made acquainted with the risks inherent to invisible
and visible laser radiation. The operator is required to carefully read the section of the
manual concerning safety instructions as well as the sections related to matters falling
under her/his responsibility.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Vlase™ Green laser markers are described by their model number which indicates the
characteristics listed in the diagram below. Not all combinations are available. For a
complete list of combinations see the Models tab on the Product page of the website.
VLASE 2104-1X43
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COMPLIANCE
COMPLIANCE
FCC Compliance
Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of
Datalogic could void the permission to use the equipment.
This laser marker complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this laser marker may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this laser marker must accept any interference received, including interference
which may cause undesired operation.
This laser marker has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi-
tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This laser marker generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this laser
marker in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
EAC Compliance
Customs Union: this laser marker complies with CU Conformity certification; this allows
the Product to bear the Eurasian Mark of conformity.
LASER STANDARDS
This laser marker is classified as Class 4 Laser Product according to the following:
EU: EN60825-1
USA: 21 CFR 1040.10
China: GB7247-1
Datalogic, as manufacturer of laser products, provides a laser marker which is NOT
intended for immediate use, but it must be connected, by others, to other devices
which have the final aim of creating a laser processing system.
The final system manufacturer MUST ensure the safety of the laser processing machine
according to its standards including the risk-analysis, implementation of safety mea-
sures, certification and testing of safety measures and the production of adequate infor-
mation for use of the machine.
Datalogic is available for providing to the customers all the information in its possession
to help in complying with applicable standards.
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Vlase™ laser marker features a control unit whose size is compatible with the stan-
dard 19" 2,5U in varnished steel, and a resonator whose compact dimensions make it
easy to integrate into a system that comprises safety devices required by applicable reg-
ulations, the management of marking signals and the customer's complementary mod-
ules, if any.
All laser marker connections are found on the rear of the rack: power supply, safety,
electrical signals, communication ports, patch cord to the scanner head, while the front
features key and enable command devices, status LED in addition to a USB connector for
the communication with the internal embedded controller.
Vlase™ belongs to the family of DPSS (Diode Pump Solid State) laser sources in the “end
pumped” and “Q-Switched” configuration.
The mechanical and electrical characteristics satisfy standardization and connectivity
needs of the industrial field, such as the new 19" rack and different solutions for laser
marker control.
The new laser marker control platform allows for an easy integration in industrial envi-
ronments and complies with the standard of the other Datalogic laser markers, with the
same philosophy implemented in Arex™.
Based on the optical layout of the Datalogic Violino™ laser source, the Vlase™ family
guarantees significant improvements in terms of performance thanks to the new laser
diode current and temperature controllers, developed by the Datalogic laboratories,
which shorten warm-up time and improve the stability of emitted laser power. The
operating temperature range has been extended to 5°- 40°C for its use in industrial envi-
ronments.
Main features:
• 100 to 240 V AC @ 50-60Hz Power Supply
• Operating Temperature Range extended to 40°C
• Fully integrated marking and system control
• Integrated PC embedded and marking software for stand-alone operation
• Ease of integration in industrial environments and maximum control compatibility
with other marking platforms (Arex™/Eox™/UniQ™)
• Integrated photocell and encoder connectors for Marking On Fly (MOF) applica-
tions
• Unattended control of the system by LAN network or serial communication (RS232
protocol)
• Stable Marking process and high a beam quality (M²<1.5)
• Compact Design: 19" 2,5U rack
• High peak power (up to 35kW) and short pulse duration (<10ns)
• Available cable lengths: 3m standard
• Simplified access to Laser Diode Module for fiber installation and Laser Diode
Module maintenance
• Dedicated software tool for laser parameter setting and diagnostics
Marking Software
The Lighter™ marking software is pre-installed on the product.
NOTE: Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the
same.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Access to the internal parts of the laser marker is allowed only to authorized personnel,
duly qualified and trained with regards to risks of optical and electrical nature.
Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for work carried out on active parts by
untrained or unauthorized personnel.
CAUTION: It is forbidden to change the intended use for which the product
was designed and developed.
Datalogic declines any and all responsibility for improper use of its laser
product.
CAUTION: The integration and use of this laser marker is customer respon-
sibility.
WARNING: Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the release of
chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser
marker itself. Always use adequate fume extractor during PVC and plastic
marking.
UNPACKING
CAUTION: The Vlase™ Green laser marker is a delicate optical device, that
can be damaged by shock and vibrations.
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UNPACKING
Figure 1: Unpacking
Keep all packing materials until the laser has been inspected for completeness and dam-
age. If something is missing or defective, call Datalogic (see "Technical Support" on page
vii for contact details).
Be sure to use the original packaging material for the transportation of this laser marker,
otherwise transportation could cause malfunctions or damage. Keep the original pack-
aging materials for future use. Be careful to ship the laser marker following the recom-
mendations present in the packaging labels.
3x
Control Rack Resonator Power Supply cables
2x
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ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION
ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION
If the laser marker is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may con-
dense inside or outside the laser product. This moisture condensation may cause a mal-
function of the laser marker.
CAUTION: Fix the laser marker according to instructions shown in the fig-
ures.
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CONTROL RACK INSTALLATION
Horizontal installation
The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommendations
below.
TOP
Vertical installation
The control rack must be positioned in a safe manner, following the recommendations
below.
CAUTION: The control rack MUST be fixed to a side wall using the appropri-
ate fixing points placed on the side of the control rack.
8 mm
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RESONATOR INSTALLATION
RESONATOR INSTALLATION
The resonator can be installed in any orientation and must be fixed to a suitable base
(not supplied by Datalogic) using the dedicated threaded holes.
Beam Exit
10 mm
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
Control Rack
The control rack must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air
flow and correct housing of the cables.
The control rack uses a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is necessary to
guarantee its correct cooling. Install the control rack so that air flow is not obstructed.
Moreover, do not install it near a heat source.
CAUTION: If not enough space is provided, the temperature inside the con-
trol rack could rise, causing temperature error.
Clean the air filter when it is dirty. If the air filter is dirty, insufficient air-flow might not
ensure correct cooling and might stop the marking operation. Clean or replace the air
filter periodically.
≥300mm
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INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
Resonator
The resonator must be installed in a suitable environment in order to allow proper air
flow and correct housing of the cables.
The resonator uses a forced air cooling system: an adequate air flow is necessary to
guarantee its correct cooling. Install the resonator so that air flow is not obstructed.
Moreover, do not install it near a heat source.
CAUTION: If not enough space is provided, the temperature inside the con-
trol rack could rise, causing temperature error.
CAUTION: Marking PVC (or other plastic material) can cause the release of
chlorine gas which can be harmful to the laser operator and to the laser
marker itself. Always use adequate fume extractor during PVC and plastic
marking.
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CHAPTER 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Specification @ 25°C
2. Without power derating
3. Varies by model
4. Without F-Theta scan lens
5. May vary: measured with ƒ =160L mm
6. Char in Roman-s font, 1mm height, Level100% f=100Hz, F-Theta scan lens 160L on TESA label
7. Single line string, Roman-s font
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Resonator
A description of the main parts of the resonator unit is provided here below:
CONTROL RACK
A description of the main parts of the control rack unit is provided here below:
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MARKING AREA SPECIFICATION
The table below lists the standard F-Theta scan lenses currently available:
F-Theta Scan Lens diameter M85
F-THETA SCAN LENS ƒ = 160L ƒ = 254L
Working Distance (WD) mm 176 ± 3 288 ± 4
Fixing Distance (FD) mm 170 ± 4 321 ± 5
Marking Area (MA) mm² 110 x 110 180 x 180
NOTE: Fixing Distance is defined as the distance between the base of the
resonator and the marking area. Refer to the following figure.
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CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
Interlock
Disables the Class4 laser source inside the laser marker. Interlock internal circuit is
designed to comply with the single fault condition.
Electric Diagram
Plug connector
Connector type SWITCHCRAFT TA Series Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) female cable mount con-
nector, 4 pins.
Figure 15: Female cable mount connector cod. TY4F (solder view)
Muting device
Connector type SWITCHCRAFT TA Series Tini Q-G (Mini XLR) female plug connector, 4
pins.
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CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
Interlock Out
The Interlock Out allows monitoring of the interlock connector operation.
Figure 18: Interlock Out connector, female panel socket (front view)
Electric Diagram
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type NPN BJT Transistor
Vmax 300 V
Imax 60 mA
Vsaturation < 1.5 V
Leakage current < 400 nA
Plug Connector
Binder male cable mount connectors, 719 series, 4 pins.
Figure 20: Male cable mount connector cod. 09-9767-00-04 (front view)
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CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 21: X1 - Command Box connector, female panel socket (front view)
PIN SIGNAL TYPE*** DESCRIPTION
Output Power 12V DC power supply available for EXT_EN-
X1.1 12V_ENABLE_B
Supply ABLE_B (max 250mA)
Secondary external ENABLE signal:
X1.2 EXT_ENABLE_B Digital Input - HIGH level: contact closed
- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened
X1.3 RESERVED Digital Output DO NOT CONNECT
Output Power
Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for
X1.4 EXT_12V
Supply drive input logical HIGH (max 250mA)
Output Power
Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for
X1.5 EXT_12V
Supply drive input logical HIGH (max 250mA)
Output Power
Auxiliary 12V DC power supply available for
X1.6 EXT_12V
Supply drive input logical HIGH (max 250mA)
Output Power
12V DC power supply available for EXT_EN-
X1.7 12V_ENABLE_A
Supply ABLE_A (max 250mA)
Primary external ENABLE signal:
X1.8 EXT_ENABLE_A Digital Input - HIGH level: contact closed;
- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened
This signal is used to know if the current
X1.9 BUSY* Digital Output spooler is executing (marking in progress):
- ON during marking process
This signal is used to check the presence of
CONNECTOR the Command Box connector:
X1.10 Digital Input
PRESENCE - HIGH level: normal operation;
- LOW level or disconnected
This signal is used to start to the marking
process when a document or a sequence is
X1.11 START_MARKING* Digital Input running in AUTO MODE** or WORK MODE**:
- HIGH level pulsed signal start the marking
process
External KEY signal:
X1.12 EXT_KEY Digital Input - HIGH level: contact closed;
- LOW level or disconnected: contact opened
This signal is used to stop the marking pro-
cess:
X1.13 STOP_MARKING* Digital Input
- HIGH level pulsed signal stop the marking
process
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CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
Muting Device
Sub-D, 25 pins, male, with shell.
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CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
RS232
NOTE: Depending on the system S/N the serial port can be mapped as COM2
or COM3. Contact Datalogic Technical Support for more details (see “Tech-
nical Support” on page vii for contact details).
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CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS
Encoder
Control rack back panel connector
Socket, M12, 8 pins female. Recommended encoder: incremental Encoder PNP, M12, 8
pins, push/pull outputs AB0 only, 10-30 VDC.
Photocell
Control rack back panel connector
Panel socket BINDER, M12, 4 pins female, 763 series. Recommended photocell: Data-
logic S51-PA-5-B01-PK; Datalogic S15-PA-5-B01-PK or equivalent.
INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Input
USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE
+12 V DC
INTERNAL
INTERNAL
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type Optocoupler
Vmax 24 V DC
Imax 5 mA @ 24 V DC
Pulse Width ≥ 1 ms (debounce)
MIN TYP MAX
INPUT Logic LOW 0.0 V DC 0.0 V DC 2.0 V DC
INPUT Logic HIGH 5.0 V DC 12.0 V DC 24.0 V DC
Digital Output
USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE USER SIDE LASER MARKER SIDE
+12 V DC
INTERNAL
INTERNAL
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type Low side driver
Vmax 24 V DC
Imax 250 mA
Vsaturation <0.5 V DC
Leakage current < 5 μA
OUTPUT State ON V ≤ 0.5 V DC; I ≤ 250 mA
OUTPUT State OFF V ≤ 24 V DC; I ≤ 5 μA
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LASER MARKER STATE
Error States
STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED
Warning State
STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS LED
This state occurs if the turning on sequence has
WARNING INVALID
not been followed. To restore normal laser marker
START SEQUENCE
operation, repeat the turning on sequence Blinking
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TIMING DIAGRAMS
TIMING DIAGRAMS
Turning On sequence
user defined
user defined
~ 30s
typ. 60s
T2
T4
T5
T3
T6
NOTE: Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the
same.
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LIGHTER™ SUITE MARKING SOFTWARE
Object-Oriented Configuration
In the Lighter Suite, each object is associated with specific LASER parameters and
READER configuration; loading a graphical layout will automatically retrieve and update
laser and reader configurations.
Connectivity
The Lighter™ Suite allows OEMs and Machine builders to develop a complete and cost
effective Laser Marking Station, based on embedded hardware and software resources
(such as STAND ALONE mode) or to design an advanced Laser Marking Solution able to
control machinery over a simple Ethernet connection with a supervisor computer (MAS-
TER-SLAVE mode).
Lighter™ Suite natively embeds TcpServer, Profinet I/O and EtherNet/IP protocols.
Scripting programmability
The Lighter™ Suite integrates the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) providing
the users with a full set of tools to be used for extremely flexible customization.
The programming language is ECMAScript (also called JavaScript).
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CHAPTER 4
SET UP
CONNECTIONS
The laser marker connections are described here below. Follow the operations as
described.
Fans installation
The fans supplied with the laser marker must be accurately positioned and fixed on the
resonator so that they can work properly.
The fans must be assembled so that the air flow is aimed at the unit containing the crys-
tal (gold-colored section on the resonator).
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CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices,
since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which
this product is installed.
Do not use the Interlock Muting Device except for maintenance of this
product.
NOTE: The dedicated "Interlock cable" on page 10, can be used to facilitate
wiring operations.
1. unscrew the four screws holding the cover plate on the control rack.
Figure 36: Removing the cover plate from the control rack
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CONNECTIONS
2. insert the optical fiber into the cable gland without removing its protection cap.
CAUTION: The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation. You must
make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during insertion
through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it.
Figure 37: Passing the optical fiber through the cable gland
3. insert the optical fiber into the PG cable gland mounted on the rear panel of the
control rack without removing the protection cap.
Figure 38: Passing the optical fiber through the PG cable gland
4. remove the protection cap and tighten the optical fiber to the fiber diode module
paying attention not to soil or scratch the fiber end. Tighten the hexagonal nut of
the fiber by hand, until resistance to rotation is felt.
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CONNECTIONS
1. unscrew the three screws that secure the metallic cover and cable gland to the
resonator.
Figure 42: Disassembling the optical fiber cable gland from the resonator
2. insert the optical fiber through the cable gland without removing the protection
cap.
CAUTION: The insertion of the optical fiber is a delicate operation. You must
make sure that the optical fiber is protected by its cap during insertion
through the cable gland to avoid damaging or dirtying it.
Figure 43: Passing the optical fiber through the cable gland
3. remove the protection cap and insert the optical fiber in the resonator, being
careful not to soil or scratch the fiber end. Tighten the hexagonal nut of the fiber
by hand, until resistance to rotation is felt.
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CONNECTIONS
4. screw the metallic cover and cable gland onto the resonator.
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CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
NOTE: The LAN port is configured by default with a fixed IP Address and
Subnet Mask:
- Default IP address: 192.168.1.10
- Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
See "Change the LAN configuration and IP address" on page 72 in order to
change LAN configuration.
CAUTION: Marking with the lens protection cap in place could result in
damage to the laser marker.
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CHAPTER 5
USE AND OPERATION
Before turning on the laser marker, be sure that the laser marker is connected as previ-
ously described. Check the presence of:
• Voltage power supply connection
• Interlock connection
• Command Box connection
WARNING: Do not use the Interlock Muting Device for external devices,
since this will result in loss of the safety function of the machine to which
this product is installed.
Do not use the Interlock Muting Device except for maintenance oh this
product.
TURNING ON SEQUENCE
The laser marker states can be controlled by:
• Key and Enable Selectors
• X1 - Command Box connector
CAUTION: Controlling the laser marker states using the Key and Enable
Selectors on the control rack front panel requires that the input signals of
the command box connector X1.12 (EXT_KEY), X1.8 (EXT_ENABLE_A) and
X1.2 (EXT_ENABLE_B) are set to fixed HIGH level.
1. Turn ON the main power supply switch in the back panel of the control rack. The
laser marker turn on and goes in booting-up state:
During booting-up state, the status LED on the control rack blink green.
Wait until booting-up finish: the status LED on the control rack is steady green. The laser
marker is in WAIT FOR START state.
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TURNING ON SEQUENCE
The status LED on the rack will be blinking orange for about 30 seconds (laser source
warm-up).
Wait until laser source warm-up finishes. The status LED on the rack will be steady
orange. The laser marker is in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state.
The laser marker is in READY state. The status LED on the rack will turn red.
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TURNING ON SEQUENCE
CAUTION: Controlling the laser marker states using the X1 - Command Box
connector on the control rack back panel requires that the Key and Enable
Selectors are set to fixed position 1.
Turn ON the main power supply switch in the back panel of the control rack. The laser
marker turns on and goes in booting-up state. During booting up state, the status LED
on the control rack blink green.
Wait until booting-up has ended: the status LED on the control rack is steady green. The
laser marker is in WAIT FOR START state.
X1 - COMMAND BOX KEY-ENABLE
STATE STATUS LED
INPUT STATE SELECTOR
EXT_KEY LOW
WAIT FOR START EXT_ENABLE_A LOW
EXT_ENABLE_B LOW
Steady
EXT_KEY HIGH
STANDBY SHUTTER
EXT_ENABLE_A LOW
CLOSED
EXT_ENABLE_B LOW
Steady
The status LED on the rack will be blinking orange for about 30 seconds (laser source
warm-up).
Wait until laser source warm-up finishes. The status LED on the rack will be steady
orange. The laser marker is in STANDBY SHUTTER CLOSED state.
EXT_KEY HIGH
READY EXT_ENABLE_A HIGH
EXT_ENABLE_B HIGH
Steady
The status LED on the control rack will turn red. The laser marker is in READY state.
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CHAPTER 6
CUSTOMIZE THE LASER MARKER
SOFTWARE
SYSTEM PROTECTION
The System Protection enhances the security of the system against disk corruption that
might be caused by unexpected system shutdowns or malware attacks and protects the
C:\ drive from unwanted changes.
When the System Protection is enabled, any change or deletion on the C:\ drive will be
restored after system reboot, otherwise when the System Protection is disabled any
modification will be stored on the disk and it will persist after reboot.
• A message advise the User to confirm the new setting. Press YES to enable System
Protection
• A message advise the User that the system will be rebooted. Press YES to continue
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SYSTEM PROTECTION
• A message advise the User to confirm the new setting. Press YES to disable System
Protection
• A message advise the User that the system will be rebooted. Press YES to continue
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CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT
1. Disable system protection (see “Disable the system protection” on page 68)
CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro-
tected against disk corruption or malware attacks. Disable the protection
only for the time necessary to make disk changes.
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CHANGE O.S. LANGUAGE AND KEYBOARD LAYOUT
10. Enable system protection (see “Enable the system protection” on page 66)
CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro-
tected against disk corruption or malware attacks.
1. Disable system protection (see “Disable the system protection” on page 68)
CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro-
tected against disk corruption or malware attacks. Disable the protection
only for the time necessary to make disk changes.
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CHANGE THE LAN CONFIGURATION AND IP ADDRESS
7. In the Network Connections window double click on the desired Network icon:
10. Enable system protection (see “Enable the system protection” on page 66)
CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro-
tected against disk corruption or malware attacks.
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CHANGE THE VIDEO SETTING
1. Disable system protection (see “Disable the system protection” on page 68)
CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro-
tected against disk corruption or malware attacks. Disable the protection
only for the time necessary to make disk changes.
8. Enable system protection (see “Enable the system protection” on page 66)
CAUTION: When the System Protection is disabled the system is not pro-
tected against disk corruption or malware attacks.
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REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION
7. In the Log On to Windows® dialog box that appears, type the password of the
account with remote access privileges into the Password box:
User name: DLA
Password: dla
8. In the Log on to list, if applicable, select the domain or remote computer that you
want, and then click OK.
The remote desktop is displayed in a window on the desktop. The remote com-
puter is locked during this session
9. To disconnect the session, click the Close button in the session window, and then
click OK when you are prompted to disconnect the Windows® session.
CONTROL BOX
This accessory is used to control the laser marker through the Control Box interface.
The Control Box allows to perform the following functions:
• Changing laser marker state
• Starting and Stopping the marking process
• Showing the marking process state
• Showing the system error state
NOTE: See "X1 - Command Box (laser control)" on page 29 for detailed con-
trol signal description.
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REMOTE START FOOT SWITCH
I/O INTERFACE
Dedicated to on-site quick and easy termination, PLC interfacing, System Test, I/O trou-
bleshooting, etc. The DB25 Pass-through Command Box connector allows the integrator
to use the interface as a I/O test tool on previously installed products.
• I/O Monitoring LED
• Easy assembly thanks to screw down termination
• Dry contact outputs
• Dry contact inputs
• DIN rail mounting enclosure
MARVIS™ ADD-ON
MARVIS™ is the most advanced MARK and VALIDATE solution for traceability. The inno-
vative Code Quality Training dramatically simplifies setup in a real production environ-
ment. The MARVIS™ Add-on for Vlase includes:
• MATRIX™ 300N reader
• Power & signals cable
• Ethernet cable
• Power Supply
• MARVIS™ license
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DB25-TO-FREE LEADS CABLE
FUME EXTRACTOR
This accessory is suitable for collecting and filtering dry and non combustible types of
dust contained in non explosive air mixtures produced during laser marking.
SEALS
The laser marker has seals in some areas. The seals must not be broken or removed for
any reason. The sealed parts may be opened only and exclusively by Datalogic. Breaking
these seals voids the warranty on the entire laser marker.
CAUTION: Datalogic shall not be held liable for any non-conforming use of
the laser marker.
It is forbidden to operate the laser marker before the machine where it is
integrated has been declared in conformance with applicable statutory
Directives.
CAUTION: Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained and
instructed on the electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the
internal parts of the control rack.
Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate
work from non-authorized personnel.
CAUTION: Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained and
instructed on the electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the
internal parts of the resonator.
Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate
work from non-authorized personnel.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
The ordinary maintenance program of the laser marker includes only simple operations.
Some operations consist in a mere “check” of the operating condition.
The maintenance activities must be done in compliance with the legal directives regard-
ing the safety rules during these operations.
The following parts/functions have to be controlled periodically:
COMPONENT TYPE OPERATION INTERVALS
Weekly: wipe gently with a dry cloth (or
F-Theta Scan Lens Check / Clean soaked in high purity isopropyl alcohol) or
clean it with dry air blowing
CAUTION: Insert the filter making sure that the surface with the wider
meshes is oriented towards the outside.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
If a problem occurs during operation, first check the following troubleshooting. If you
cannot fix the problem, contact Datalogic customer service (see “Technical Support”
on page vii).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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REMOTE ASSISTANCE
REMOTE ASSISTANCE
The laser marker is equipped with a remote connection tool that can be used for diag-
nostic purposes by Datalogic technical support.
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APPENDIX A
LABELS
LABELS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Identification label
Aperture Label
General Warning
USB port
MAC Address
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS
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APPENDIX B
SAFETY CONSIDERATION
ACCORDING TO EN ISO 13489-1:2008
PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL)
The PL is specified in EN-ISO13849-1. The risk analysis will lead to a PLr (Performance
Level required) for a safety function based on the following graph:
Application example
CAUTION: This example relates only to the features introduced in Vlase™
to assist in the risk reduction from the laser radiation. Any other risks
(mechanical, electrical, etc.) must always be evaluated and appropriate
risk reduction measures must be taken where necessary.
The Machinery Directive and EN 13849-1 are NOT applicable to the product
Vlase™.
The target safety integrity or performance level (e.g. PLd according to
ISO13849-1) shall be determined by the machine integrator, taking into
account the machinery directive, the harmonized standards and any sec-
tor-specific standard that may apply.
Since the frequency is LOW (F1) and the removal of the guard is intentional, the MINI-
MUM REQUIREMENT as per IEC13849-1 is PLc.
Target: PLr = c
Severity of injury (S)
S1 Slight (normally reversible injury)
S2 Serious (normally irreversible injury or death)
Frequency and/or exposure time to hazard (F)
F1 Seldom to less often and/or exposure time is short
F2 Frequent to continuous and/or exposure time is long
Possibility of avoiding hazard or limiting harm (P)
P1 Possible under specific conditions
P2 Scarcely possible
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PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL)
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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SAFETY FUNCTIONS OF VLASE™
COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS
DOOR SWITCH: SAFETY SWITCH, designed in compliance with the standard currently in
effect IEC60947, EN292, EN60204, EN1088. Two redundant contacts. IP67.
B10d=2000000.
SAFETY LOGIC: main component SAFETY PLC min. PLd according EN13849-1. Output
type relays, min 10mA. To be installed in an IP54 enclosure.
CONCLUSIONS
Because MTTFd is greater than 100 years, Category is 3, max achievable DC is 99%, so
this example satisfies the PLr=c.
These functions have been evaluated according to UNI EN ISO 13849-1. The results are:
• SF.1:
1. - Category: B
3. - DC: none
• SF.2:
1. - Category: 3
LASER RADIATION
Laser radiation is an electromagnetic emission with a micrometric wavelength which
ranges from the long infrared (CO2 Laser), close infrared (Nd Laser: Yag, Nd: YVO4), visi-
ble (He Laser: Ne or Argon) and ultraviolet (excimer laser).
It should be considered non-Ionizing Radiation. In the Vlase™ laser marker, the emission
of a crystal bar is stimulated by “optical pumping” generated by a Diode Laser. The con-
tinuous reflection of Photons, between a front mirror and rear mirror, creates a positive
reaction so that their number continues to increase, until reaching the concentration
necessary to produce a beam which projects from the semi-reflecting front mirror. The
radiation (which we can imagine as a “Beam of invisible light”) is then Collimated and
Focused with Lenses at a point where the intensity becomes high enough to be able to
react with various materials producing an alteration in them due to thermal effect.
The radiations of the Vlase™ laser marker are visible and invisible and the Eye receives it
almost in its entirety without using the natural defense provided by pupil reflex! Added
to this is the fact that it is generally very intense, with the result that it can be very
harmful to the eye and present vision problems.
In addition to possible injuries to human eye and skin, these lasers can ignite flammable
materials and cause fires even at long distances.
The degree of injury depends on the amount of absorbed radiation; the power, energy
and peak power of the radiation source, as well as the time exposed to such radiation.
Source Beam-Exp
Scanning Head
It is very important to know the real divergence of the laser beam at the output of the F-
Theta scan lens.
With the availability of these optical data, it is possible to calculate the Nominal Ocular
Hazard Distance (N.O.H.D.) and the Optical Density (O.D.) required by the laser radiation
protection filters (goggles).
Below results have been done considering Directive 2006/25/CE on the minimum health
and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks arising from physical
agents (artificial optical radiation). The user must check if Directive 2006/25/EC was
implemented as a law in his own country and regulate himself accordingly.
Only accidental direct exposure has been considered (exposure time = 10 seconds).
PARAMETER UNIT 2104-144X
Wavelength nm 532
Pulse Energy mJ 0.3 @ 20 kHz
Pulse Duration ns 10
Beam Diameter (DL) mm 5
M² 2
N.O.H.D.b m 28.26
O.D.c (D)>4;(R)>5
Manufacturer
O.D. ≤ 6
Q-switched laser (pulse width 1ns to 1us)
Spectral range 500-550nm
OTHER RISKS
An additional risk may be represented by fire caused by processing materials other than
those the laser marker was designed for.
WARNING: Do not use this laser marker for other purpose than the one it
was designed for.
Another additional risk associated with the laser marker is electricity. This may occur
when accessing internal parts of the laser marker.
CAUTION: Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained and
instructed on the electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the
internal parts of the control rack.
Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate
work from non-authorized personnel.
CAUTION: Only Datalogic authorized personnel, who have been trained and
instructed on the electrical and optical risks, is allowed to access the
internal parts of the resonator.
Datalogic shall not be held liable for any damage caused by inadequate
work from non-authorized personnel.
In “WAIT FOR START” state, double click the Laser Editor icon to start the layout editor
application.
Click on the document type selector and choose Layer:
Click on the Text String icon in the Object toolbar to add a string object to the layer:
Edit String properties such as value, font, style, etc. using the Properties browser:
Properties browser:
give information about
document or any
selected object
Edit Filling properties such as filling type, interline, etc. using the Properties browser:
NOTE: Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the
same.
In “READY” state, adjust the Laser parameters using the Properties browser:
Click on the Show Laser Engine button to display Laser Engine window:
AUTO/MANUAL Mode button allows switching between the two available working
modes:
• Auto mode: the engraving operations are executed automatically using external
signals.
• Manual mode: used for displaying the margins of the graphic objects to be marked
and to test layouts.
Select the document from the list and click on the To Auto Mode button:
Auto/Manual
The laser marker is ready to mark the document using external X1.11 (START_MARK-
ING) and X1.13 (STOP_MARKING) signals:
NOTE: Consult Lighter™ software user's manual for a proper use of the
same.
Software thermalization
Software thermalization is implemented automatically by the Lighter marking software
and consists in defining, within the marking project, a certain thermalization level at
which the crystal is maintained during the non-emission intervals. It is generally recom-
mended to keep the level of thermalization similar to the power level used for the mark-
ing or slightly lower.
LEVEL
10V
EMISSION t
5V
t
Q-SW; MOD
5V Q-SW Close
t
DIODE CURRENT Thermalization
33A level
30A
As you can see in the graph shown in the Figure, during the marking phase the Q-Switch
Modulation signal determines the frequency with which the laser pulses are generated,
the effect of the LEVEL signal is a corresponding change in the laser diode current.
Please note that, in order for this to occur, the EMISSION signal has to be active.
NOTE: Please also note that the current supplied to the laser diode is inten-
tionally forced to have rising and falling times in the range of 150μs. This
protection from rapid commutations (generated by faster changes of LEVEL
or EMISSION signal fronts) is intended to reduce the risk of damage risk
and extend lifetime of the diode itself.
During the thermalization phase, the EMISSION signal stays active, while the LEVEL sig-
nal goes into a pre-set thermalization level (i.e. 90%) and the Q SW MOD signal stays
fixed at 0 V.
At the end of the thermalization phase, before starting another marking phase, the FPK
(First Pulse Killing) procedure needs to be implemented in order to discharge the crys-
tal, thus avoiding the generation of “giant” pulses which may cause marking defects as
well as damages to the internal optics of the resonator.
To discharge the crystal, the Q-Switch is kept closed (Q SW MOD signal at 0 V) and the
EMISSION signal is brought to a 0V level for at least 450 µs, so as to cut off the current in
the laser diode and consequently the pumping of the crystal (FPK delay).
Q-SWITCH
FREQUENCY OPTIMAL FPK
LASER SOURCE OPENING TIME
INTERVAL DELAY
(SHOT TIME)
Vlase™ GREEN 10W 20 kHz to 100 kHz 0,4 μs 450 μs
CAUTION: It is strongly recommended NOT to change the set FPK Shot time
and delay, because they have been optimized to ensure the safety of the
marking system and the performance marking linked to the high stability of
the laser pulses.
3. Close Lighter™ Laser Editor and Laser Engine (right-click on the icon in the tray bar
and select QUIT)
4. Run the new Lighter™ Suite installer from an external USB device.
7. Check “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” and press Next to continue:
10. Do not change the destination folder and press Install to continue:
13. Select the components of the old Lighter™ Suite version to remove and press
Uninstall:
14. Wait until the unistallation is complete and press Close to continue:
15. Lighter Suite will be installed. Press Finish to complete the procedure:
16. If Lighter™ Suite update includes any control board updates follow the procedure
below otherwise jump to step 17:
• Procedure with laser control board upgrade:
- A message advise the User to confirm the new setting. Press YES to enable
System Protection
- A message advise the User that the system will be rebooted. Press NO to con-
tinue
OVERVIEW
The laser marker is provided with a RECOVERY partition able to restore the system to
the factory settings.
The RECOVERY procedure should be used if the Operating System is corrupted or disks
are corrupted.
CAUTION: All existing data in the laser marker will be overwritten. All
existing data will be lost. If possible, make a backup of all the customer's
data located by default in D:\Data folder, before recovering the system.
Preliminary Operation
Before proceeding with the recovery procedure, it is necessary to get the original fac-
tory configuration file (laser.inz):
1. From an external PC connected to the Internet, go to Datalogic web site and click
on PARTNER LOGIN.
2. If you are not registered yet, you will be asked to Create your login.
7. Extract the content of the zip file in a USB drive (the file laser.inz is contained
in the folder Fileinz and report).
3. Select 'Change defaults or choose other options' using TAB key and then press
ENTER key
5. Select 'Choose other options' using TAB key and then press ENTER key
7. Select 'Troubleshoot' using TAB key and then press ENTER key
9. Select 'Advanced Options' using TAB key and then press ENTER key
11. Select 'System Image Recovery' using TAB key and then press ENTER key
21. The system will perform the New Hardware Configuration procedure (approx. 2
minutes)
CAUTION: DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is
restarting!
24. After the restart an error message will advise you that Lighter™ initialization file is
not present. Press OK to continue.
NOTE: In order to work, the marking software must be customized with the
factory configuration file. The custom Laser.inz file is present in the
Partner Area of the Datalogic website (see “Preliminary Operation” on
page 123).
25. Insert the USB drive with the laser.inz file in a USB port of the laser marker.
26. Navigate to the folder Fileinz and report and copy customized laser.inz to
D:\DATA\CONFIG
27. Navigate to the folder Test Layouts, select the right test layout files depending on
the laser marker model and copy them to D:\DATA\DOCS\LAYOUTS
CAUTION: DO NOT turn OFF or UNPLUG the laser marker while Windows® is
shutting down!
CONTROL RACK
RESONATOR
www.datalogic.com
Datalogic S.r.l.
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Tel. +39 051 3147011 | Fax +39 051 3147205