
4.LASER FUNCTIONS B-63192EN/03
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4.1 LASER INTERFACE
Because the 16i-LA can be connected to a laser oscillator via a
dedicated interface, it can be used to configure a high-performance
laser machine easily.
(1) Connection via a serial interface
The I/O link interface can be used to connect the 16i-LA to an
oscillator.
FS16i-LA
I/O link
FANUC LASER series
fiber cable
(*) When an optical fiber cable is used
(2) Oscillator control
The following control is performed on the oscillator.
1 Oscillator start/stop sequence control
2 Automatic laser output compensation
3 Laser output feedback
4 Laser gas pressure control
5 Leakage check
6 Electric shutter control
7 Return light detection
8 Parameter management for uniform oscillator output
(3) Output control in synchronization with interpolation calculation
Output control in synchronization with interpolation calculation
used in this model makes it possible to:
1 Change an output command in each block separately.
2 Control the output quickly without wasting time.
3 Change the output without causing discontinuance between
move commands.
4 Control the output control according to the command type.
(4) Automated functions
The CNC supports the following functions.
1 Assist gas control
2 Saving and restoring machining condition data
3 High-speed piercing control
4 Optical path length compensation based on coordinates
5 Machining restart function based on the retrace function
Optical
I/O link
adapter
(*)
Metal/optical