DOMAILLE ENGINEERING OptiSaber Laser Cleavers User Manual

DOMAILLE ENGINEERING OptiSaber Laser Cleavers

Product Information

This product is a laser machine that operates as a Class 1 laser product system. It incorporates a Class 4 laser, but the whole system design ensures inherent safety through access restrictions and mechanical interlocks. The machine meets the requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and EN 60825-1 as long as safety interlocks are not overridden. The machine has no user accessible moving parts and includes low power moving parts for scanning the laser beam, which are located within the protective housing.

The machine complies with all relevant USA, UK, and European electrical safety standards. External panels require a tool for removal, and once removed, main voltage components are further shielded. There are no High Voltage circuits accessible in the laser unit protective housing. The machine is fully EMC tested and certified for emissions and susceptibility.

It is important to operate the machine with a suitable and correctly functioning extract unit attached. The user i responsible for handling extracted fumes and debris safely and responsibly, and preparing suitable safety documentation in accordance with local legislation and regulations.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure the machine is placed in a well-ventilated area and connected to a suitable and correctly functioning extract unit.
2. Make sure all safety interlocks are functioning properly and not overridden.
3. Do not operate the machine without the supervision of a responsible person suitably qualified in laser safety if safety interlocks need to be overridden.
4. If necessary, remove external panels using a tool for maintenance or servicing. Take caution as main voltage components are further shielded once panels are removed.
5. Prepare suitable safety documentation for handling extracted fumes and debris in accordance with local legislation and regulations.
6. Follow the specific instructions provided in the user manual for operating the machine for different applications or tasks.
7. Regularly inspect and maintain the machine according to the maintenance schedule provided in the user manual.

For any further assistance or questions, refer to the user manual or contact our customer support.

Welcome
Congratulations on selecting the OptiSaber® OS7500P, designed for the laser cleaving of optical fibers being terminated in a PRIZM® LT or PRIZM® MT ferrule.
This User’s Guide will assist you in the setup, operation and maintenance of the OS7500P laser cleaver to maximize the use and life of the equipment.

Overview
The OptiSaber® Laser Cleaving System is designed to address the need to efficiently cleave optical fibers for the production of PRIZM® Light Turn & MXC® connectors.
The OptiSaber® OS7500P allows you to laser cleave up to four rows of 8, 12 or 16 fiber ribbons in one load without the need to remove for repositioning the different rows. The OS7500P was rigorously tested at US Conec and approved to meet their PRIZM® Laser Cleave Quality Guidelines, US Conec Doc# AEN-1919. The OS7500P is fast and accurate while saving critical floor space. Operators can initiate the cleave cycle by using a hand or foot switch for easy activation.
The patent pending PRIZM® adapter allows for accurate positioning of the optical fiber ribbon. The OptiSaber® includes a removable thumbwheel to set cleave length in increments of approximately 10 microns for accurate cleaving.

Safety & Environmental Effects

Safety

Laser Safety
The machine operates as a Class 1 (i.e. inherently safe) laser product system. Although, incorporating a Class 4 laser the machine is rendered inherently safe by the whole system design that is protected by access restrictions and mechanical interlocks. It is built to meet requirements of 21 CFR 1040. 10 and EN 60825-1 provided safety interlocks are not defeated.

Under no circumstances should the machine be operated with safety interlocks over-ridden unless under the supervision of a responsible person suitably qualified in laser safety.

The warning signs that are used on the system are shown in the Safety Warning labels section of this User’s Guide.

Safety Warning and Identification Labels
The OptiSaber® is a Class 1 laser system but incorporates a Class 4 laser from which the user is protected by a light-tight protective housing.

Mechanical Safety

There are no user accessible moving parts.

Under no circumstances should the machine be operated with safety interlocks over-ridden unless under the supervision of a responsible person suitably qualified in laser safety.

The machine includes low power moving parts required for scanning the laser beam during processing. These parts are located within the protective housing and therefore not accessible during normal operations.

Electrical Safety
The machine complies with all relevant USA, UK, and European electrical safety standards. All external panels require a tool for removal. Main voltage components are further shielded once external panels are removed. There are no High Voltage circuits accessible in the laser unit protective housing. The machine is fully EMC tested and certified. This includes testing at light industrial levels for emissions, and at industrial levels for susceptibility.

Fume & Extract
Laser processing of materials generates fine dust and vapor particles. The nature, composition, and volume of these debris will be dependent on the material being processed and the laser parameters being used. The machine is intended for processing silica associated with fiber optical connectors, but Domaille does not have control over what materials are introduced into the laser unit. Consequently, Domaille cannot take responsibility for the fumes and particulates produced. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that adequate measures are taken to ensure the safe handling of fumes and particulates. To comply with safety regulations the extraction unit used with the machine must be operating correctly and connected with the supplied flexible hose to the extract hose connection.

The machine should not be operated without a suitable and correctly functioning extract unit attached. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the extracted fumes and debris are handled safely and responsibly, and that the suitable safety documentation is prepared in accordance with local legislation and regulations.

Domaille takes no responsibility for the collection or treatment of the processing fumes, or for the subsequent exhaust of the processed fumes. Domaille shall not be responsible for damage or failure due to build-up of contamination caused by inadequate extraction or operation without a correctly operating extract unit.

Environmental Effects
It is Domaille’s policy to produce machines that have a positive overall environmental effect. In the case of the OptiSaber®, positive effects will result from subsequent improvements in performance and yield of the ultimate fiber optical product that this laser unit will allow. Negative environmental effects could result from machining of hazardous or toxic materials and it is strongly recommended that the user ensure that the handling of any process by- products be controlled to minimize any negative effect on the environment as a whole.

Connection to Utilities & Environment
The laser unit is designed to operate in a clean environment, free from substantial sources of vibration and shock.

Safety Systems & Radiation
This section covers the specific safety systems incorporated into this laser unit that are designed to protect the user from harmful radiation. This radiation, its paths and levels of intensity are described in detail along with all protective housings and interlock devices.

There is no human access to laser radiation during normal operation or maintenance of the machine.

Radiation Fields & Path
Protective housings and interlocks completely cover and protect humans from the laser beam in normal operation and maintenance. The beams are only accessible with the covers removed and/or the interlocks defeated. No beam attenuators or scanners are present.

Levels of Radiation
The laser sources are described in Table 1 below. The beam described is only accessible with the covers open while servicing the machine.

Table 1
The parameters listed in Table 1 are the maximum values that are possible for the laser to produce, even under fault conditions.

Collateral Radiation
Collateral radiation generated by the process is minimized to very safe levels. Significant collateral radiation is not normally produced from this machine during operation or maintenance. Measurements of collateral radiation are described below. The interlocked protective housing meets Class 1 laser safety standards. It was constructed light-tight with material which is opaque to the laser radiation and capable of withstanding this radiation for an indefinite period.

• In operation: No collateral radiation is present in normal operation. If the laser is triggered when there is no connector in the tooling to be cleaved, the maximum collateral radiation measured at the loading port is six times below the MPE/AEL limit.
• In maintenance: No collateral radiation is present.

Protective Housing
The protective housing is an integral part of the laser unit and its operation, serving to prevent unnecessary human access to laser radiation.
The housing completely protects the user from laser beam access. There are no user serviceable parts in this machine.

Safety Interlocks
Mechanical safety interlocks are an integral part of the machine design. They have been installed in the appropriate places to ensure that no human access to the laser beam is possible during operation and maintenance.

Getting Started

Unpacking & Setup
NOTE: Your OptiSaber® Laser will arrive in a shipping case while the Extract Unit and accessories will ship in a separate box.

1. Remove all loose components from the shipping case.
2. Carefully lift OptiSaber® and Power Supply out of the shipping case on to a robust surface. Remove the plastic bag from around the laser unit.
3. Remove Extract Unit and accessories from the second shipping box.
4. Inspect the laser cleaver for any damage that may have occurred in shipping.
5. Start the setup by connecting Extraction Hose to top of Extract Unit by pushing firmly into fitting.
6. Assemble other end of the hose to the back of OptiSaber®. Position hose clamp no more than ½” from end of hose. Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten hose clamp screw.
7. Attach Activation Switch cable to the port labeled “Switch” located near the back of laser cleaver.
8. Optional monitor may be connected to the port labeled “Monitor”. The monitor will be located in the bottom of the OptiSaber® shipping case.
9. Connect each power cord into the Extract Unit and Power Supply.
10. Lastly, plug the other end of each power cord into the appropriate outlet (110/240 volt).

To use the Cyclone Separator, follow these steps.

1. Cut 2 feet (61cm) off of the extract hose.
2. Screw on hose cuffs to both cut ends of extract hose. (Hose Cuffs are located inside the Cyclone)
3. Connect the 2 foot hose to the Extract Unit and to the top of the Cyclone Separator.
4. Connect the other hose to the back of the Cyclone and the OptiSaber®.
5. You can place the handle of the Cyclone Separator underneath the latch of the Extract Unit lid to help stabilize the Cyclone.

Parts & Functions

laser unit cool
10. Monitor| OPTIONAL monitor to provide visual support while laser cleaving

cleaving positions.
3. Clamp| Cam Clamp holds 16mm wide ribbon holders in the adapter. Has a replaceable rubber ring.
4. Adapter Slide Lock Pin| Locks the Adapter Slide in the different slide positions. If only

cleaving one row, this can be removed when in the lock position using a small coin.

5. Clamp Lever| Press the lever in to raise the clamp and rotate to actuate.

1. Trigger Switch Connection| Foot or hand switch available, initiates cut cycle
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2. Power Cord| Power cord hard wired o the power supply provides electricity from power supply to laser unit
3. BNC Output| BNC output port for OPTIONAL monitor
4. Extract Unit Hose Output| Connection between laser unit and

extract hose

5. Air Filter| Keeps air particles from entering laser

Laser Operation

Start-up Procedure
Due to a small amount of laser output on startup it is recommended that no fibers are loaded in the OptiSaber® at this point.
IMPORTANT: an extract unit must always be connected and working when the module is in use. Failure to do so will void the warranty.

1. The fume extract unit must be turned on using the green button on unit.
2. To start the laser unit, connect the power cord to the power outlet. If your power cord is equipped with a yellow GFCI plug, you MUST push the reset button on the plug to supply power to the machine.
3. Turn on the switch on the power supply module.
4. If monitor is being used, plug into power outlet and turn on.

Operating the Laser
To begin operations, set dial on Extract Unit between 75% -100% based on ambient temperature.
When the machine has been switched on all cycle lights illuminate, then the fault and laser emission LEDs will flash blue and white respectively as the laser warms up. A single Green LED on the top panel will indicate that the unit is ready.

Refer to Domaille Document Number OS7500P-PLT for instructions to prepare, load & cleave ribbonized fiber for US Conec Prizm® Light Turn Connectors.

Refer to Domaille Document Number OS7500P-PMT for instructions to prepare load & cleave ribbonized fiber for US Conec Prizm® MXC Connectors.

Cut Length Adjustments
The OptiSaber® comes pre-set with a cleave length of approximately 5.7mm from a standard ribbon holder, each line graduation on the thumbwheel represents an approximate 10µm adjustment.

Adjusting this length can be done in a few simple steps.

1. Loosen the locking screw which is located directly above the thumbwheel.
2. Rotate thumbwheel to achieve desired cleave length. Turning to the left will shorten the fiber length, to achieve a longer cut length, rotate the adjustment wheel to the right.
3. Tighten locking screw to secure thumbwheel.

Each OptiSaber® OS7500P has a Home Position and a Cut Range recorded on the back of the machine. Operating outside of the Cut Range could result in damage to adjacent rows of fibers if set too high when cutting multiple rows or blocking the beam path causing fibers to not to be cleaved if set too low.

Follow these steps to get the machine back in the Cut Range:

1. Place the Height Adjustment Knob in the “A” position.
2. Loosen the locking screw, located directly above the thumbwheel.
3. Rotate thumbwheel to the right until it contacts the stop. This is the “Home Position” and the position on the thumbwheel should match the position recorded on the back of the machine case.
4. The first position recorded on the Cut Range is the Upper Limit or the longest possible cleave. Rotate the thumbwheel to the left by the number of full turns recorded on the tag and continue turning to the letter. ( i.e. rotate left 1 turn to F)
5. The second position is the Lower Limit or the shortest possible cleave. Rotate the thumbwheel to the left by the number of full turns recorded on the tag from the Home Position (not located from the Upper Limit position) and continue turning to the letter. ( i.e. rotate left 2 turns to P)

Laser Shut Down
The following procedure should be used to shut down the OptiSaber® OS7500P.

1. Turn off power supply module switch.
2. Using green button, turn off extraction unit.
3. For additional security, unplug electrical cords from power outlets.

Always ensure that any hazard has been removed before the machine is restarted. Staff of a suitable level of responsibility and training should be involved in the decision to restart following emergency shutdown.

Laser Maintenance
Proper care and handling of the laser unit, power supply, and extract unit is critical to maintaining efficient operation. If the laser unit or components are damaged in any way, contact Domaille Engineering.
There are no serviceable parts inside the laser unit. Do not remove sealed screws. Evidence of tampering will void warranty.

Daily or More Often as Required

1. Ensure correct operation of the extract and cooling system.
2. Ensure fans on laser, power supply, and extract unit remain unobstructed.
3. Check Extraction Unit filter. If cleaning or change is needed, follow instructions in Extract Unit manual.
4. Clean Adapter Unit as needed following instructions below.

Cleaning Adapter Unit
Before any maintenance is to be performed, the OptiSaber® must be properly powered down and unplugged from all power sources.

1. Throughout the day, clean the top side of the adapter by inserting the cleaning brush to clear debris from inside adapter.
2. Occasionally, the bottom of the adapter will need to be cleaned. There is a door on the front of the OptiSaber® to enable cleaning bottom of the adapter. When the door is open, there is a physical block to prevent laser radiation from exiting the machine.

Step 1: Remove the screw for the cleaning door using a 2.5mm Allen wrench

Step 2: Pull out and rotate the door clockwise to open

Step 3: Clean the bottom of the adapter with the supplied angled cleaning brush. Replacement brushes can be ordered from Domaille Engineering, please contact customer service.

Monthly
Inspect fan filters on the back of the laser, power supply, and extract unit. Vacuum to clean or remove and clean with compressed air.

Troubleshooting

A red warning light indicates an operating fault in the laser unit. The user should follow the standard shut down procedure (page 15) to power off the OptiSaber® and contact Domaille Engineering to report the fault.

Repeating Fault

Beep

| Explanation| Remedy
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1 short

| One or both of the two cover switches is open| Check cleaning access door to ensure it is closed

2 short

| Laser internal temperature is above 50°C (122°F) or laser error|

Refer to over temperature section (p. 17)

3 short| Scanner plate is above 50°C (122°F)| Refer to over temperature section (p. 17)

4 short

| Air Temperature inside the laser unit is

above 50°C (122°F)

|

Refer to over temperature section (p. 17)

5 short

| Laser voltage error feedback from laser|

Contact Domaille

1 long, 1 short

|

Start Button Fault

| Start button may be stuck, check switch operation
2 long, 1 short| Laser Not Ready| Restart Laser
2 long, 2 short| Opto-sensor not broken by scan arm| Restart laser; Contact Domaille

Over Temperature
The laser can go over temperature when the ambient temperature is above 86°F (30°C). Follow shut-down procedure to allow the laser unit to cool (page 15).
Ensure the vacuum hose seal is tight and properly extracting the warm air from the laser. Increase extraction unit power to 100%.

Service & Support

Technical Specifications

In the event of malfunction, or when other maintenance is required beyond the steps documented in this manual, service must be done by a qualified Domaille Engineering technician. There are no user serviceable parts inside the case. Do not remove sealed screws. Evidence of tampering will void warranty. For assistance, contact Domaille Engineering, LLC USA.
Both USA and European Standard power cords sets are available from Domaille Engineering, LLC. Please contact our office if an additional set is needed.

CE Notice (European Union)
Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of the OS7500P to the following directives of the European Union:
BS EN 61326:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. EMC requirements. General requirements.
BS EN 60204-1:1998 Safety of machinery-Electrical equipment of machines Part

1. (Complying with the Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC).
   BS EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. General requirements.
   BS EN 60825-1:2007 Safety of laser products.
   Year of CE Marking: 2015

EU representative:
OpTek,
12-14 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Oxford, OX14 1DY, UK

Company Information
Domaille Engineering’s mission is to provide our customer with the highest quality solution through the innovative use of technology that allows our customers to gain a competitive edge. Our core competencies in engineering and precision manufacturing provide OEM’s and fiber optic customers effective and cost efficient solutions.
From our world renowned APM-HDC-5300 polishing machine to our patented MT EZ AbraSave® fixtures, Domaille Engineering equipment provides the highest yields and throughput in the fiber optic industry.
The Domaille APM-HDC-5300 interface allows user to program a soft ramp of pressure and speed. This feature along with accurate force, speed, and time enables customers to consistently meet the most demanding fiber optic polishing specifications.
Our patented AbraSave® fixture line utilizes Unique Path Technology which reduces polishing time and polishing film costs. The AbraSave® technology delivers the most consistent fiber protrusion for the best polishing results in the fiber optic industry.
The OptiSaber® laser cleaver is a Domaille solution addressing process variation associated with cracking typical of mechanical cleaving process. Our patented MT adapter allows users to cleave both UPC and APC ferrules with a couple simple adjustments.
Domaille Engineering proudly offers our OptiSpec® product line of fiber optic microscopes. Our OptiSpec® microscope line offers customers high quality production fiber optic inspection capabilities for both production and laboratory settings.
View all of our products, including the Universal Cure Oven and Air Cleanse
System, at www.DomailleEngineering.com.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Domaille Engineering, LLC (“Domaille”) products are warranted by Domaille to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one-year from the original purchase date. This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship only and does not include damage due to abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, problems with compressed air supply, servicing not authorized by Domaille, failure to properly care for and maintain the products, or normal wear and tear. In addition, use of parts, components, or accessories not supplied or approved by Domaille will void this warranty.
Domaille’s sole liability arising from any use of its products and this warranty is limited to repair or, at Domaille’s sole discretion, replacement of defective products or defective component parts thereof. To request warranty service, you must contact Domaille at 7100 Dresser Dr. N.E., Rochester, MN 55906, USA. If warranty service is required, Domaille will issue a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#). You must ship the products back to Domaille in their original or equivalent packaging, pre-pay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Along with your RMA # include your name, telephone number, return address, proof of original purchase date, and a description of the claimed defect. If the defect is covered by this limited warranty, Domaille will repair or replace (at its option) the product or the defective component part(s) and ship them freight prepaid to an address in the continental U.S. Shipments to locations outside of the U.S. that are not the original shipped to location will be made freight collect or will be shipped to the original shipped to location, at the discretion of Domaille.
NO WARRANTY OTHER THAN THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS MADE, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PE- RIOD. DOMAILLE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS.
SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CERTAIN PURCHASERS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).

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