Software Manual TruTops Mark - Master

Software manual

Software manual

TruTops Mark

®

Original operator's manual

Edition:

02/2010

Ordering information

TRUMPF Laser Marking Systems AG Technische Dokumentation Ausserfeld CH-7214 Grüsch Fon: +41 (0) 81/30 76-5 88 Fax: +41 (0) 81/30 76-5 89 Internet: http://www.lasermarking.trumpf.com E-Mail: [email protected]

This document was compiled by the Technical Editorial Department of TRUMPF Laser Marking Systems AG

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction to TruTops Mark

operation

1. Laser marking ... 1-3

1.1 Why use a laser marker?... 1-3 1.2 Principle ... 1-7 1.3 Processes ... 1-10

2. The TruTops Mark® concept ... 1-11 3. Introduction to the manual ... 1-14

3.1 Terminology ... 1-14

Chapter 2

Options for user levels and software

modules

1. Basic cofigurations ex works ... 2-3 2. Default setting for the customer/operator... 2-4

Set user level ... 2-5 2.1 Enable option at customer ... 2-12

3. Optional settings ... 2-13

3.1 Navigator... 2-13 Group field Extra... 2-14 Group field Material ... 2-14 Group field Process ... 2-15 Group field Content ... 2-16 Group field Matrix ... 2-17 Display Help (operating sequence) ... 2-20 3.2 Display laser power (LPM)... 2-21 3.3 Calibrate laser power (LPC) ... 2-23 3.4 Pilot laser ... 2-25 Operating modes ... 2-26 Activating the pilot laser... 2-27 3.5 Matrix generator... 2-28 Introduction ... 2-28

Binning... 2-31 Operation ... 2-32 3.6 Imager... 2-45 Import bitmap... 2-46 Assign laser parameters... 2-48 Optimize grayscale chart ... 2-49 Define marking direction... 2-50 Other settings than standard ... 2-52

Chapter 3

Marking interface

1. Starting and exiting TruTops Mark®... 3-3

1.1 Starting... 3-3 1.2 Exiting ... 3-3

2. Start screen ... 3-4

2.1 Running a marking program ... 3-5 2.2 Loading a marking program... 3-6 2.3 Viewing the marking program ... 3-7 2.4 Starting the marking program ... 3-7

3. Working with the marking interface... 3-11

3.1 Buttons and function keys... 3-11 3.2 Status area ... 3-14 3.3 Starting the marking program ... 3-20 3.4 Menus ... 3-23

4. File menu ... 3-24

4.1 > 1 Open ... 3-24 4.2 > 2 Exit... 3-24

5. Laser menu... 3-25

5.1 > 1 Pilot laser setup ... 3-25 5.2 > 2 Multiple marking ... 3-26 5.3 > 3 Scanner (Autocalibration) ... 3-26 5.4 > 4 Reset ... 3-27 6. Module menu... 3-28 7. Tools menu... 3-29 7.1 > 1 CAD Editor... 3-29 7.2 > 2 Diagnostics tool ... 3-29

7.3 > 3 Supply unit simulator ... 3-30 7.4 > 4 QuickFlow ... 3-30 7.5 > 5 Error display... 3-31 7.6 > 6 TLV Test Tool ... 3-32 7.7 > 7 MatrixGenerator... 3-33 7.8 > 8 GridGenerator... 3-33 7.9 > 9 Check laser power ... 3-33 7.10 > 10 Calibrate laser power... 3-33

8. Extras menu ... 3-34

8.1 > 1 Change user level... 3-35 8.2 > 2–6 Change status displays ... 3-36 8.3 > 7 Configuration ... 3-36 8.4 > 8 Registry backup ... 3-46 8.5 > 9 Delete current VCT files ... 3-46 8.6 > 10 Delete all VCT files ... 3-47

9. Workstation menu ... 3-48 9.1 > 1 Referencing ... 3-48 9.2 > 2 Configuration ... 3-48 10. Help menu ... 3-50 10.1 > 1 TruTops Mark®... 3-50 10.2 > 2 Info... 3-50 11. Modules ... 3-51

11.1 Control with external data communication... 3-51 11.2 Control with workstation... 3-52 11.3 Control with digital interface... 3-53 11.4 QuickFlow control ... 3-53 11.5 Control with serial interface ... 3-53 11.6 Control with TCP/IP interface ... 3-54 11.7 Control with COM interface... 3-54

Chapter

4

CAD

1. CAD ... 4-5

1.1 Introduction ... 4-5 1.2 Marking program... 4-6 1.3 Starting CAD ... 4-6 1.4 User interface of CAD... 4-7

2. Working with CAD ... 4-14 2.1 Drawing an object ... 4-14 2.2 Change objects... 4-17 3. File menu ... 4-22 3.1 > New... 4-22 3.2 > Open ... 4-22 3.3 > Close... 4-23 3.4 > Save... 4-23 3.5 > Print ... 4-23 3.6 > Print preview ... 4-24 3.7 > Printer setup ... 4-25 3.8 > Print section ... 4-25 3.9 > Send ... 4-27 3.10 > Exit ... 4-27 4. Edit menu ... 4-28 4.1 > Undo ... 4-28 4.2 > Repeat ... 4-29 4.3 > Cut ... 4-29 4.4 > Copy ... 4-29 4.5 > Paste... 4-29 4.6 > Delete ... 4-29 4.7 > Modify ... 4-30 4.8 > Properties ... 4-42 4.9 > Import file ... 4-45 4.10 > Export DXF/DWG ... 4-48 4.11 > Remove double line... 4-49 4.12 > Create polyline... 4-49 5. View menu ... 4-50 5.1 > Status bar ... 4-50 5.2 > Tool bars... 4-51 5.3 > Entire page ... 4-54 5.4 > Entire drawing... 4-54 5.5 > Selection ... 4-54 5.6 > Last view... 4-54 5.7 > Named sections ... 4-55 5.8 > Refresh ... 4-56 5.9 > Only thin lines ... 4-56

6. Draw menu ... 4-57

6.1 > Line ... 4-60 6.2 > Rectangle... 4-64 6.3 > Circle... 4-66 6.4 > Arc of a circle ... 4-69

6.5 > Polyline ... 4-73 6.6 > Ellipse ... 4-76 6.7 > Arc of an ellipse ... 4-77 6.8 > Bitmap... 4-78 6.9 > Dimensioning ... 4-81 6.10 > Hatching... 4-83 6.11 > Point... 4-83 6.12 > Tools ... 4-84 6.13 > Data object... 4-88 7. Laser menu... 4-105 7.1 > Print project... 4-106 7.2 > Export project data as XML file... 4-108 7.3 > Laser parameters... 4-108 7.4 > Marking field ... 4-136 7.5 > Sort ... 4-148 7.6 > Generate object matrix ... 4-151 7.7 > Variables... 4-153 7.8 > Hatch styles ... 4-158 7.9 > Font Editor ... 4-159 7.10 > Sort segments... 4-160 7.11 > Project data... 4-161 7.12 > Pilot laser on/off ... 4-162 7.13 > Marking ... 4-162 7.14 > Navigator ... 4-163 7.15 > Focus test ... 4-163 7.16 > Slow hatch as area ... 4-164

8. Font Editor... 4-165 8.1 File menu ... 4-168 8.2 Edit menu... 4-181 8.3 View menu ... 4-182 8.4 Font menu... 4-187 8.5 Help... 4-201 9. Tools menu... 4-201 9.1 > Layers ... 4-202 9.2 > Measurement type ... 4-205 9.3 > Colors ... 4-209 9.4 > Grid ... 4-210 9.5 > Grid active... 4-212 9.6 > Orthogonal mode ... 4-212 9.7 > Jump mode ... 4-213 9.8 > Jump to points of intersection... 4-213 9.9 > Options ... 4-214

10. Window menu ... 4-230 11. Menu ? (Help) ... 4-230

11.1 > Index ... 4-230 11.2 > Copyright ... 4-230

Chapter 5

Examples, exercises

1. Introduction ... 5-3 2. Example – Compass... 5-4

2.1 Creating a graphic ... 5-5 2.2 Administrate and allocate laser parameters ... 5-26 2.3 Optimize marking program ... 5-31 2.4 Optimize graphic... 5-32 2.5 Optimize marking sequence ... 5-32 2.6 Optimize laser parameters... 5-34

3. Rating plate example... 5-38

3.1 Inserting the TRUMPF logo and lettering ... 5-44 3.2 Define and position variables ... 5-48 3.3 Sorting interactively ... 5-53 3.4 Set laser parameters ... 5-55

4. Target example ... 5-63

4.1 Define hatching style ... 5-67

5. CE mark example... 5-70

5.1 "Trim (cut)" tool ... 5-74

6. Example bitmap ... 5-77

6.1 Importing bitmap ... 5-78 6.2 Setting laser parameter ... 5-81

7. Import external file formats ... 5-82

7.1 Import PCR files... 5-82 7.2 Import CAD files... 5-83

8. Determining laser parameters... 5-84

8.1 Determining laser parameters for plastic... 5-84 8.2 Determining laser parameters for annealing metals... 5-86 8.3 Determining laser parameters for engraving metals ... 5-88

Chapter 6

Sequential programs

1. Automatic marking ... 6-3

1.1 Start sequential program ... 6-4 1.2 Loading a sequential program ... 6-6 1.3 Change sequential program ... 6-7 1.4 Create a new sequential program ... 6-8 1.5 Accept values ... 6-9 1.6 Save sequential program... 6-10 1.7 Exit editor ... 6-12 1.8 Context menu ... 6-13 1.9 Setup... 6-14

2. Commands in the editor menu ... 6-17

2.1 General commands ... 6-18 2.2 > Axis commands ... 6-20 > Axis commands inching operation... 6-22 2.3 > Mark commands ... 6-23 2.4 > System commands ... 6-26

3. Examples for sequential programs... 6-31

Chapter 7

Installing TruTops Mark

1. Introduction ... 7-3

1.1 System requirements... 7-3 1.2 Contents of the data medium... 7-3

2. Installation ... 7-4

Chapter 1

Introduction to TruTops

Mark

®

operation

1. Laser marking ... 1-3

1.1 Why use a laser marker?... 1-3 1.2 Principle ... 1-7 1.3 Processes ... 1-10

2. The TruTops Mark® concept ... 1-11 3. Introduction to the manual ... 1-14

1. Laser

marking

1.1 Why use a laser marker?

Marking of industrial goods with a laser has gained in significance considerably in recent years.

The reasons are:

• High degree of process flexibility

• Simplified operation due to further development of the software • Inexpensive marking systems

Laser marking has a number of advantages in comparison to conventional methods such as stamping, punching, mechanical engraving, etching or pad printing which include:

• Non-contacting processing - no tool wear • Minimum effect on the material

• Wide range of materials can be processed • No preparation or reworking necessary • High marking quality and reproducibility • Any marking geometry possible

• High degree of flexibility

• Application of very fine marking (to 0.03 mm) is possible • High marking speed

• Simple integration into fully automatic manufacturing proces-ses

Industrial goods are marked for different reasons. Various applications are, for example:

• Workpiece or specific device marking

• Marking to ensure continuous traceability (product liability). • Marking to prevent imitation (corporate logos)

• Color and design-related identification

• Grains and marking lines for downstream manufacturing processes

Laser-marked rating plate

Why mark?

• Marking for product specification

Laser-marked pressure cells

• Marking for workpiece identification

Laser-marked data matrix code on the workpiece Industrially applied marks and labels must meet the following requirements:

• Permanent marking • Easily recognizable lettering

• High degree of flexibility with regard to content and form • Minimum affect on material

• Inexpensive

• "Online integration" possible, e.g. direct transmission of data to the workpiece

Fig. 1-2

Fig. 1-3

Demands on industrial marking

1.2 Principle

Laser light is distinguished by a characteristic wavelength for the respective laser type and a high power density. The laser beam is focused on the material for marking.

The interaction with the surface results in a change in the material – for example discoloring or material removal. The exact effect on the material depends mainly on the wavelength of the laser and from the interaction time of the laser beam with the material (pulse duration).

The interaction of the laser light with the material depends on the absorption behaviour of the processed material at the selected wavelength of the laser, the heat conductivity of the material and the set processing parameters (e.g.: laser power, laser speed and the pulse repetition frequency).

There are five different marking methods: • Engraving

• Annealing • Material removal

• Change in color and bleaching • Foaming

Metal, ceramics and several plastics can be engraved with the laser. The power density of the laser beam is so high that the material evaporates partly during processing. An itself colorless indentation results in the material – the engraving. Oxides sometimes form in the engraving, the color of which make the mark even clearer.

Marking by engraving

How does marking occur?

Engraving

Certain types of steel and titan can be marked by annealing. The material is locally heated to just below its melting point. As a result very thin oxide layers form on the surface and with these the annealing colors. Annealed colors are stable at temperatures of up to approximately 200°C.

Marking by annealing

Coated materials can be marked by removing the top layer with the laser. Example: Anodized aluminum, painted materials or laser marking film.

Marking by material removal

This process is mainly used for plastics. Due to the energy of the laser beam, the structure of individual molecules or additives, for example color pigments, is either directly changed or destroyed. The material and laser wavelength must be optimally coordinated to this purpose. A change in color or bleaching of the material is then visible on the treated areas. The surface of the material remains almost undamaged.

Marking by change in color and bleaching

Annealing

Fig. 1-6

Material removal

Fig. 1-7

Change in color and bleaching

Foaming is only possible with certain plastics. The laser beam makes the plastic melt locally. Small gas bubbles then form which are encapsulated when the material cools. In contrast to engraving a "raised" inscription is then formed. The light falling on the treated areas is reflected diffusely – as a result they appear to be lighter.

Marking by foaming

Foaming

1.3 Processes

TRUMPF Laser Marking Systems work according to the vector marking process – the image is made up of a number of lines ("vectors"). 1 2 3 4 4 5 6

1 Marking program 4 Deflection mirror 2 Control unit 5 Lens

3 Laser head 6 Marking field Configuration of a laser marking system

The laser head produces the laser beam which is required for the marking process. The beam is directed with the deflection mirrors and lenses to where the mark is to be made – on the surface of the workpiece.

The control unit regulates and monitors all processes and is an interface between the operator and the marking system. The TruTops Mark® control program permits an efficient man-machine dialog.

The main features of TruTops Mark® are: • Functions for creating texts

• CAD interfaces for reading in existing graphic files – e.g. logos or special characters

• Integration of online measuring data

• Functions for the generation of barcodes, variables and serial numbers

• Option for the integration of manufacturing processes, communication with manufacturing computers

Fig. 1-10

2.

The TruTops Mark

concept

TruTops Mark

12 Marking on the fly (MOF)

13 QuickFlow for sequential programming 14 Diagnostics tool

20 Graphic data input (CAD Editor)

21 Laser parameter administration 22 Navigator

The control software TruTops Mark has an intuitive user interface. Via this user interface it is possible to control:

• Interfaces

• Simple Marking on the fly

• QuickFlow for sequential programming • Diagnostics tool

• CAD Editor

• Laser parameter administration • Navigator

TruTops Mark is based on Windows and is provided in several languages.

Variable production data can be integrated in a predefined marking program via the integrated interface. TruTops Mark offers a variety of possibilities for the control-side integration of the laser marking system in existing plants. A "COM Inprocess Server" provides the interface for software developed and supplied by the customer. Within continuous production processes, workpieces can be marked without stopping the assembly line. MOF overlays the movement of the object to be marked with the movement of the laser beam to make sure the marking is not distorted. The workpiece transport is continually measured via encoder signals to guarantee a constant marking quality during start-up and braking procedures.

Fig. 1-11

Interfaces

The sequential program can control all machine functions in connection with a TruMark Station. The sequential programs can be written or changed via the editing mode.

The visual software program "QuickFlow" has been developed to simplify the generation of sequential programs. With a simple "Pick and Drop" it is possible to generate programs to control the complete marking cycle from start to finish.

You would like to reduce your downtimes to a minimum?

In that case you need the help of our service team. Via tele-presence and the public communication network it is possible to carry out a telediagnosis. Call up the diagnostics tool. The diagnostics tool visualizes and analyzes the recorded measurement readings by means of its sensors. It indicates a complete list of monitoring and error messages, along with the current status information and the operating values of the laser marking system during the process.

When switching the laser marking system on, TruTops Mark® is automatically started via the control computer.

TruTops Mark® is a software specifically developed for marking processes. Depending on the presetting, the user interface for laser marking systems is started without a module preselection (left) or a TruMark Station (right).

User interfaces

TruTops Mark supports the operating personnel in the user levels "Customer" or "Operator", serving the purpose of generating marking and sequential programs.

Unlike the marking programs, sequential programs can be constructed in a complex manner with control sequences to control the procedures of whole processes.

Sequential programming

QuickFlow

Service via the diagnostics tool

User interfaces

To be able to start working with the CAD, click on the "CAD" button or the <F10> function key.

serves to generate or change marking programs. are designed for the operation.

The marking preview shows the section which is going to be marked in a further step on a workpiece.

1 2 3 4 5 1 Menu bar 2 Icon bars 3 Ruler bars

4 Drawing field / marking area

5 Status line

Components of the CAD Editor

The CAD Editor offers all the usual functions for the drawing and arranging of graphic objects a complete CAD program contains. With the CAD Editor you can create drawings which are converted with the marking module into marking programs and then executed by the laser marking system.

Both, simple geometry such as squares, circles and texts as well as complex geometry with several drawing elements can be created. It is also possible to generate special marks such as serial numbers, barcodes etc.

The CAD Editor The components of the CAD Editor

With corresponding converters, CAD drawings or pixel files can be imported which can be varied as required. The laser parameters are also defined in the CAD Editor.

All existing laser parameters are combined in a separate dialog, thematically devided and clearly represented. Since the laser parameters are organized in a database, the parameters optimized for special materials can be used again and again.

The navigator option is provided to enable you as a customer to promptly find, adjust, and optimize the appropriate laser parameters for your marking task. More detailed information is given in Chapter 2.

3.

Introduction to the manual

This manual is provided to assist you in becoming familiar with TruTops Mark® programming and its options quickly and simply. The manual serves as supplementary documentation to software training and also as a reference.

The manual is also provided for the operating personnel working with the OEM laser marking systems/laser units.

It is advantageous for using the manual if certain terms are explained in advance.

3.1 Terminology

Functions from the main menu bar, screen menus and buttons are selected.

Position the mouse pointer and click the left-hand mouse button once.

Drawings and texts which are to be marked on the workpiece are created with the CAD Editor and saved in a marking program. The program contains additional graphic data for controlling the scanner head of the laser marking system as well as the necessary laser parameters.

The sequential program runs on the control computer of the laser marking system, controls the entire sequence of a marking operation and also the functions of the machine and exchanges data with other Windows applications and external systems or control units.

The marking field is the area in which marking can be performed by the laser. The size of the marking field depends on the machine and is adjusted in the marking interface in accordance with the selected optics. Laser parameter administration Navigator option Select Click Marking program Sequential program Marking field

Chapter 2

Options for user levels and

software modules

1. Basic cofigurations ex works ... 2-3 2. Default setting for the customer/operator... 2-4

Set user level ... 2-5 2.1 Enable option at customer ... 2-12

3. Optional settings ... 2-13

3.1 Navigator... 2-13 Group field Extra... 2-14 Group field Material ... 2-14 Group field Process ... 2-15 Group field Content ... 2-16 Group field Matrix ... 2-17 Display Help (operating sequence) ... 2-20 3.2 Display laser power (LPM)... 2-21 3.3 Calibrate laser power (LPC) ... 2-23 3.4 Pilot laser ... 2-25 Operating modes ... 2-26 Activating the pilot laser... 2-27

3.5 Matrix generator... 2-28 Introduction ... 2-28 Binning... 2-31 Operation ... 2-32 3.6 Imager... 2-45 Import bitmap... 2-46 Assign laser parameters... 2-48 Optimize grayscale chart ... 2-49 Define marking direction... 2-50 Other settings than standard ... 2-52

1.

Basic cofigurations ex works

Laser marking systems

Several basic configurations are available depending on the laser marking system.

OEM Series Remark

TruMark Series 3000 Compact solid-state laser or Air-cooled solid laser TruMark Series 5000 Quick compact fiber laser

TruMark Series 6000 Water-cooled high-performance solid- state laser

Laser units

TruMark Station 5000 Rotary table

TMS 7000 TruMark Station 7000

Simulation mode

With the office PC it is possible to operate TruTops Mark in the simulation mode. So you can intuitively become aquainted with the settings of the laser marking systems and laser units. The settings for the software and hardware options are unavailable.

2.

Default setting for the

customer/operator

Hardware and software options can be preset specifically, depending on whether the laser marking system is operated on its own or in combination with a laser unit.

2 user levels are provided: • Customer • Operator

The user level "Customer" is preconfigured ex works as the default setting, that is the user management is not activated in the delivery status.

The customer has access to all functions of the marking surface described in this documentation.

This offers you, as "Customer", the possibility to set up the "Operator" user level according to your own ideas.

The "Customer" can enable or disable various functions by activating the user management.

If you click the checkbox "Activate" in the user management, the user management is switched on. To activate the rights of the operator, click the checkboxes in the input area "Settings for the operator" under the following subitems:

• Login mode • Tools (Menu 4 Tools) • File

• Module • Extras • Laser control • Configuration

Set user level

Extras > Configuration > Card User management

The TruTops Mark® software starts with the user level: "Customer" without password prompt and with all rights of the customer.

User management dialog window Fig. 2-1

Click the "Activate" checkbox. This activates the user management with the "Settings for the operator" in the dialog shown above. Having activated the user management, the system reacts as follows:

• The additional "Operator" level is now available. The menu functions enabled on the "Operator" level can be configured individually.

• On the "Customer" user level the password prompt is active. It cannot be deactivated.

• On the "Operator" level the password prompt is active. It can be deactivated.

• The default password for "Customer" is: customer • The default password for "Operator" is: worker

Password for the customer

Password: customer PW_setup_customer

Password for the operator

Password: worker PW_setup operator

Fig. 2-2

The following descriptions refer to the checkboxes that have to be clicked.

User management_1

"Necessary to log in" activated There is no password prompt "Logging" activated

The login as operator or customer is recorded Activate "Open marking file"

The operator is also permitted to load a marking file Activate "Load sequential program"

The operator is also permitted to load a marking file Activate "Selection and start"

The operator is permitted to select and start modules 3-9 Activate "Access to the function key panel"

The operator is permitted to operate the function key bar Activate "Access to the configuration"

The operator is permitted to select the configurationen "Selection and start"

The operator is permitted to select and start tools 1-6.

Fig. 2-4

Login mode

File

Module

User management 2

Activate "Selection of status views"

The operator is permitted to select status views 2-6: • I/O status

• Marking preview • Laser parameter • Error history • RTC status

Activate "Perform registry backups "

The operator is permitted to carry out a registry backup Activate "Delete VCT files"

The operator is permitted to delete the current VCT file and/or all VCT files

Activate "Access to the function of status view"

The operator has access to the functions of the status display. Fig. 2-5

Activate "Laser on/off"

The operator is permitted to switch the laser on and off via the "Laser_F2" button

Activate "Shutter open/close"

The operator is permitted to open or close the shutter via the "Shutter_F3" botton

Activate "Pilot laser on/off"

The operator is permitted to switch the pilot laser on and off via the"Pilot laser_F5" button

Activate "Laser reset"

The operator is permitted to shut down the laser via the"Reset_F4" button

Activate "Start and cancel marking processes"

The operator is permitted to start and cancel the marking procedure via the "Marking file_F11" button.

Activate "Scanner calibriation"

Tip

Scanner calibration can only be activated if the corresponding hardware is provided.

The operator can carry out an automatic scanner calibration via "2 Laser > 3 Scanner >1 Set reference values" and

"2 Laser > 3 Scanner > 2 Calibriation".

User management 3

Activate "Pilot laser"

The operator is permitted to configure the pilot laser in the laser menu via the submenu "Pilot laser configuration"

Activate "Multiple marking"

The operator is permitted to enter the number of markings in the laser menu via the submenu "Multiple marking".

Activate "Machine"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the Extras > Configuration > "Cards" > "Machine" menu Activate "GUI"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the Extras > Configuration > "Cards" > "GUI" menu Activate "Directories"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the Extras > Configuration > "Cards" >"Directories" menu

Fig. 2-6

Activate "Digital interface"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the Extras > Configuration > "Cards" > "Digital interace" menu Activate "Miscellaneous"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the Extras > Configuration > "Cards" > "Miscellaneous" menu Activate "Marking on the fly"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the

Extras > Configuration > "Cards" > "Marking on the fly" menu Activate "Options"

The operator is permitted to carry out settings in the Extras > Configuration > "Cards" > "Options" menu

2.1 Enable option at customer

To enable an option purchase the activation code from the sales department. This activation code is allocated via the equipment number. The activation code consists of 16 alphanumeric digits. Entry in TruTops Mark is via the menu path Extras > Configuration > Options.

Enabled options

In the group field "Enabled options" select the requested option by clicking the corresponding checkbox.

When the box has been checked, 4 free fields open on the right for entering the activation code. Enter the activation code and confirm with "OK". After the restart of TruTops Mark the option is available. Fig. 2-7

3. Optional

settings

Enabling ex works or at customer (refer to 2.1).

3.1 Navigator

The navigator helps the operator to promptly find, adjust, and optimize the appropriate laser parameters for the marking task. The navigator can be started in 2 ways.

Click the "Navigator" button in the tools bar of the CAD Editor

or

select the "Navigator" function from the "Laser" menu. The "Navigator" dialog window opens.

Set the "Navigator" dialog window by selecting the "Help" checkbox in the group field "Extra", according to the figure shown below. A help field opens displaying the next steps. TRUMPF recommends this procedure.

The navigator is operated via 5 group fields and 6 buttons.

Group field Extra

Both checkboxes can be selected at the same time. Select "Additional information"

The detailed axial marking with pulse frequency, speed, etc. is displayed.

Select "Help"

The next steps for the operator are displayed in the help field.

Group field Material

It is possible to select the marking material.

One or several processes are assigned to each material. Select the material and the requested process.

Note

Take notice of the help field with the display of the next step.

Material Group field Process

Ceramic Engraving

Synthetic Foaming or carbonisation

Metal Annealing, Deep engraving (Quality), Deep engraving (Speed), White engraving, Black engraving, Ablation

Group field Process

The processes which can be used change their color from grey to black. The option fields highlighted in white can be selected. If several options are offered you have to decide on an option.

Note

Take notice of the help field with the display of the next step.

Group field Content

You can select the options "Area" or "Line/Text".

If you want to assign a hatching to an area, select the "Area" option. It is not possible to assign a hatching to a line. If you want to create a text, select the "Line/Text" option.

Select the "Area" option

Take notice of the "Help" group field with the display of the next step.

Preview button

Click the Preview button. The next steps (1-6) are displayed in the help field. The following figure appears:

Group field Matrix

Optimal field: Enter the coordinates of your best result for your "Optimal field" (e.g.: A0).

Selection of the lines is via the letters (e.g.: A-F); the columns are selected via the digits (e.g.: 0-4).

By clicking your Optimal field (e.g.: A0) with the mouse, it will be entered in the "Matrix" group field at "Optimal field".

Preview Ceramic dialog window Example: Optimal field: Enter A0 Result of the 6th step

Preview button

After pressing the "Preview" button, the adequate matrix appears in the main window. The matrix can be enlarged or reduced (zoom in/zoom out), depending on the space available on the material to be marked.

Example:

The "Line/Text" option is activated in the "Content" group field, and the "Additional information" checkbox is activated in the "Extra" group field.

When is it reasonale to use the "Zoom"?

After you have carried out test markings and checked your material, it is time to identify the best parameter set by means of the zoom. Then the parameter set must tbe saved to carry out the marking.

Zoom button

In addition it is possible to display a certain area more precisely (refer to Fig. 2-13). Example: the speeds between 25 and 800 mm/s (left) are to be be changed to 412 to 606 mm/s (right). This can be achieved by selecting these objects with the mouse and press the "Zoom" button. A new matrix of the same size is displayed, showing the speeds between 412 und 606 mm/s. This results in a reduced step size.

Pilot laser button

Press the "Pilot laser on" button. The pilot laser is activated. So the material can be correctly positioned. Then press the "Pilot laser" button once more. The pilot laser is switched off.

Marking button

Having determined the area to be marked by means of the pilot laser, press the "Marking" button.

OK button

The parameters are adopted in the initial or starting file of the CAD.

Cancel button

The dialog is closed, followed by a reset to the initial or starting file of the CAD.

Having ended the navigator, the selected laser parameter (test01) has been adopted in the CAD. This parameter can be assigned to an object via the drop-down combination field, or executed further via the "Global and internal parameters" button, if, e.g., color, output, or Z offset values are to be changed. If an area has been marked with the mouse, the used hatching is also adopted. It can, as usual, be called up via "Fill" or "Laser > Hatch styles".

Display Help (operating sequence)

The next steps of the workflow are displayed.

3.2 Display laser power (LPM)

The laser shutter must be closed and all TruTops Mark inputs and outputs must be deactivated.

Start the measuring cycle directly via menu: "4 Tools > 9 LPM"

The following dialog window opens and the measurement starts when you press "F2 Start".

The measurement will take approx. 3 minutes. Afterwards you are requested to confirm or change the name of the log file. The dialog window is closed by pressing "F9 Exit" .

The measured value is saved in this log file (*.txt) and can be redout from there.

Prerequisite

Fig. 2-15

The log file content consists of the following information: • Date in the international format: DD.MM.YYYY

• Behind it the time in the international format: HH:MM:SS • Measuring time in (s) seconds

• Rated value of the laser power in (W) • fqs: Frequency (Hz)

• tqs: Pulse duration (us)

Fig. 2-17

3.3 Calibrate laser power (LPC)

During calibration the laser power is set to an optimum value. This is done by adjusting the pump module power in several steps. After each step the laser power is checked until it has reached the admissible range. This process is executed after you have pressed the "Start F2" button.

The laser power has to be calibrated when: • The laser power decreases

• Pump modules have been replaced

• The marking results no longer correspond to the original image, even though no parameter has been changed

• The cover slide has been cleaned

Laser marking system TruMark 6330 cannot be calibrated!

To guarantee that cooler and beaming source are in the thermally steady state, LPC may only be started if the conditions

• Supply unit on

• Laser on

have at least met the times given in the table below. Since "Laser on" can be executed during the warm-up period of the supply unit (SU), the minimum waiting times given in column 3 have to be complied with.

Time periods before calibration is started. Laser marking system (LMS) SU on [min] Via TruTops Mark-/TruDiag button Laser on [min] 1 Start LPC possible after [min] at the earliest TM 3010 20 10 20 TM 3020 20 10 20 TM 3130 20 10 20 TM 3230 40 10 40 TM 5020 5 --- 5 TM 6020 20 20 40 TM 6030 20 20 40 TM 6130 20 20 40 TM 6140 20 20 40 TM 6230 40 20 60 1

Calibriation can take several minutes.

Cause

Exception Prerequisite

Start calibration process directly via the "4 Tools >10 LPC" menu

1 Parameter

2 Values

3 Status

4 Display of the status texts in English 5 Display of laser power during a certain time

6. Tool bar

Depending on the laser marking system, parameters may also be hidden. The dialog window is closed by pressing "F9".

Fig. 2-19

3.4 Pilot

laser

The pilot laser emits low-power red light through the laser optics. Marking operations are simulated with the pilot laser for setting-up purposes before the actual marking.

It serves as:

• a setting-up aid to position workpieces on the marking field of the laser marking system,

• an aid to test marking operations.

There is a slight difference between the beam of the pilot laser and the actual marking laser due to the different wavelengths, these are automatically corrected in TruTops Mark®.

Operating modes

The pilot laser can be used in two different operating modes: • Operating mode 1: "Rectangle"

• Operating mode 2: "Outline"

Proceed as follows:

• In the laser menu activate the "Pilot laser setup" function. The "Pilot laser setup" dialog window appears on the screen.

"Pilot laser setup" dialog window Fig. 2-21

• Click the checkbox in front of "Rectangle". • Activate the box "Endless marking".

A tick then appears in the box. As a result the pilot laser marks when marking is started later until the operation is terminated with <Reset> or by pressing <F4> ("Pilot laser off") by the customer/operator.

• When using a TruMark Station and without segmentation, activate the box "Restart after marking".

A tick then appears in the box. As a result the pilot laser will restart automatically after the marking process.

• Click the OK button.

The dialog box is then closed.

The operating mode has then been selected.

Note

If the box "Endless marking" is not activated, the simulation is terminated after one operation.

Rectangle operating mode

If the "Rectangle" operating mode is selected, the pilot laser describes a rectangle or square on the marking field. The maxi-mum expansion of the drawing in the X and Y directions is shown with this external frame.

Outline operating mode

In this mode the pilot laser replicates the graphic of the marking file completely, i.e. all individual outlines are displayed in the pro-grammed sequence.

Activating the pilot laser

When the operating mode has been selected you can activate the pilot laser.

• Click the "ˆF5 Pilot laser" button or press <Shift> + <F5> at the same time.

• In connection with a TruMark Station click the "F5 Pilot laser on" button or press the function key <F4>.

– In the readiness display area of the marking interface the indicator lights up in light green to the left of "Pilot laser on".

– The shutter of the working laser is automatically closed. Laser light with 1064 nm, 532 nm or 355 nm cannot be emitted.

• Click the "F12 Marking" button or press the <F12> function key.

• Click the F4 button on the start screen of the TruTops Mark®

program or press the <F4> function key or the key combination <Ctrl or Strg key + C>.

– The indicator next to "Pilot laser off" goes out.

WARNING

The pilot laser corresponds to laser class 2!

Although this is low intensity it can still damage your eyes.

¾ Never look directly into a beam.

3.5 Matrix

generator

Introduction

The matrix generator supports the simple generation and maintenance of marking files for a double-head system.

All required files are maintained in an access database. The database structure contains the following tables:

This is the starting table. The selection of a chips is done via JobCode.

Field name Content

jobId Definite ID (is automatically allocated)

jobCode Job code

jobVLFFilename Complete file name including directory for a marking file (*VLF) with the marking content.

jobBinningFilename Complete file name including directory with the binning marking file (*VLF) with all laser parameters required.

jobMatrixFilename Complete file name including directory with the newly generated marking file (*VLF) with the matrix layout on all chips.

jobCreate Date/time of the first creation.

jobUpdate Date/time of the last change.

This table contains the distances between the groups in Y direction

Field name Content

bsrId Definite ID (is automatically allocated)

jobId Reference on related job

bsrDistance Distance in mm

This table contains the distances between the groups in X direction

Field name Content

bsrId Definite ID (is automatically allocated)

jobId Reference on related job

bscDistance Distance in mm SemiConJob Tab. 2-1 BaseStripGroupRows Tab. 2-2 BaseStripGroupColumns Tab. 2-3

This table contains the definition for the matrix.

Field name Content

bspId Definite ID (is automatically allocated)

bspStepX Step size per field in X direction in mm

bspStepY Step size per field in Y direction in mm

bspLowerLeftX Lower left corner in X direction of the 1st field in mm

bspLowerLeftY Lower left corner in Y direction of the 1st field in mm

bspColumns Number of columns

bspColumnDistance Column distance

bspRows Number of rows

bspRowsDistance Row distance

bspGroupColumns Groups of columns

bspGroupDistanceColumns Number of groups in X direction

bspGroupRows Groups of rows

bspGroupDistanceRows Number of groups in Y direction

bspChipX Chip dimension in X direction in mm

bspChipY Chip dimension in Y direction in mm

bspChipZ Chip dimension in Z direction in mm

bspChipRotate Chip dimension in rotary direction in mm

jobId Reference on related job

bspX Still unused

bspY Still unused

bspZ Still unused

bspUpperRightForStrip Reference point top right (center of group)

bspRelativeShiftX Relative distance to X

bspRelativeShiftY Relative distance to Y

bspXOffsetHeadA Head A: set x value

bspYOffsetHeadA Head A: set y value

bspAngleHeadA Head A: set angle specification

bspXOffsetHeadB Head B: set x value

bspYOffsetHeadB Head B: set y value

bspAngleHeadB Head B: set angle specification

BasStripProperties

This table contains the definitions for the chip.

Field name Content

chId Definite ID (is automatically allocated)

jobId Reference on related job

chrow Row

chColumn Column

chPosition Rotation angle of a chip (0; 90; 180; 270 degrees)

chXOffset Individual offset to chip position in X direction on head A

chYOffset Individual offset to chip position in Y direction on head A

chMarkingSW True = Mark; False = do not mark

chBinning Information on quality are then assigned to the respective chip via the "Quality" variable.

Binning

In the semiconductor industry it is demanded that certain chips must not be marked retroactively (dynamic) because on the basis of a quality process, individual chips have been designated as unusable.

This quality process is called "Binning"; it assigns the quality characteristics to each chip.

Chip

Operation

The matrix generator supports the simple generation and maintenance of marking files for a double-head system. Start the matrix generator directly via:

"4 Tools > 7 MatrixGenerator"

After starting the matrix generator, the following display appears: 1 2 3 4 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 Menu bar

2 Tool bar (6 tools are used)

3 Cards

4 Input field

5 Status bar

5.1 Display designation

5.2 Display marking file 5.3 Display of row and column

Menu bar Exit

The matrix generator can be closed via: • menu "1 File> 1 Exit" or

• key combination <Strg+F4>

Start

It is possible to generate a "Job" as a XML file and store a marking file in the access database via "2 Save".

Help

The following is displayed: • product name • version • copyright

Tool bar

Generate XML file

for generation of matrix files and binning files

Save

for data transfer to the access database

Zoom in

Zoom in in the preview

Zoom out

Zoom out in the preview

Press left arrow

In the preview the entire matrix is displayed in gray. After pressing the left arrow, the selected area is displayed in yellow and it is possible to continue operation.

Press right arrow

Select individual areas which are not meant to belong to the yellow area and mark with the "Right arrow".

Cards

Administration is operated with the group fields: • Matrix

• Matrix description

Marking field/Matrix is operated with the group fields: • Matrix configuration

• Marking field • Shift

• Head A • Head B Preview is operated with:

• Offset X (pasting position X) • Offset Y (pasting position Y) • Angle (0, 90, 180, 270 degrees) • Classification

• Display or hide the marking preview

Input field

White fields where no input has been made yet show a little blue triangle on the left upper corner of the input field. The entered text is displayed in bold type.

Fields which are currently handled change the color from white to yellow. As soon as the input is finished, the background color changes back again to white.

If an invalid value has been entered, the background color changes to red.

Card Administration

Select an existing matrix, optimize it according to the new requirements, assign a new name, and save the matrix for reproduction.

Select the drop down arrow to open the drop down list via the "Administration" card in the group field "Matrix". Select an existing "Matrix". As an example, "Test_elexir" has been selected in the figure below.

Matrix selection

Recommended procedure

The selected matrix name "Test_elexir" is displayed.

Matrix

5 buttons are availble for further handling:

Nr. Buttons Notes

1 "Read" Reuse existing files 2 "New" Create new file 3 "Delete" Delete file 4 "Import" Import file 5 "Export" Export file

Having selected the "Read" button, the "Read" button is displayed in gray and the group field "Matrix description" is indicated:

Matrix description

Fig. 2-26

Created at

Date of the original creation of the loaded marking file is displayed.

Updated at

Date of the upgrade of the loaded marking file is displayed.

Matrix file name

Path with new matrix file name is displayed.

Binning file name

Path with new binning file name is displayed.

Card Marking field/Matrix

Group field Configuration Width (X)

Total width in X direction in mm

Length (Y)

Total length in Y direction in mm

Pitch (X)

Pitch width in X direction in mm

Pitch (Y)

Pitch length in Y-Richtung in mm

Columns

Number of rows per group

55 55 55

Group columns

Number of groups arranged in columns

Group distance

Distance from group center to group center in mm

Rows

Number of rows

Group rows

Number of groups arranged in rows

Group distance

Distance from group center to group center in mm

Reference point top right (group center) 2 4 1 3 5 5 Workpiece

Checkboxes not activated Checkboxes activated

1 X start lower left (field center) in mm 3 X start top right (group center) in mm 2 Y start lower left (field center) in mm 4 Y start top right (group center) in mm

Group field Marking field 25 155 X = 335 Y = 1 8 0

X Marking field width (X) in mm Y Marking field length (Y) in mm Overlap Dimension 25 in mm

A, B Marking area of head A and head B

Head

Selection Dual for double head system or Single for single head system

Width (X)

Total width of the double head system in mm

Length (Y)

Total length of the double head system in mm

Overlap

The overlapping marking area (25 mm) can be marked from either head A or head B

Group field Shift

X offset (X starting value)

Shift in X direction from the marking field of the heads to the matrix Fig. 2-31

Y offset (Y starting value)

Shift in Y direction from the marking field of the heads to the matrix (workpiece)

Group field Head A X offset (X starting value)

Starting position of head A, if marking starts in X direction

Y offset (Y starting value)

Starting position of head A, if marking starts in Y direction

Angle

Starting position of the head with set angle gradient

Group field Head B X offset (X starting value)

Starting position of head B, if marking starts in X direction

Y offset (Y starting value)

Starting position of head B, if marking starts in Y direction

Angle

Card Preview

Matrix color Meaning

gray Standard

yellow Selected fields

blue Newly used fields for marking

X offset (X starting value)

Starting value of the field position in X direction

Y offset (Y starting value)

Starting value of the field position in Y direction

Angle

0, 90, 180, 270 degrees

Binning

4-digit arrangement of letters and digits

Standard: ABCD, all fields are displayed in gray

Checkbox Marking

Fields to be marked are displayed in blue. Press OK, then save and generate XML file. The file is adopted.

Button OK

Adopt fields with the OK button and save as marking file (blue fields).

Button Cancel

Matrix generator is canceled

1 2

3 4

5

1 Preview: Schematic display of matrix width (X) x lenght (Y)

2 Left arrow pressed (whole matrix is selected and displayed in yellow) 3 Select a field with a mouse click to activate right arrow; press right arrow

and select individual fields (yellow) which will be marked later in a non-standard way

4 Standard preview (gray), select individual fields with right arrow (displayed in yellow) and then press right arrow once more

5 Manipulate yellow fields by offset, angle, etc., then classify, mark, press OK, and save as marking file.

3.6 Imager

The "Imager" allows to mark grayscale pictures quickly and in high quality.

The use of the "Imager" requires certain prerequisites as to the hardware. Please contact the TRUMPF sales department.

Imager

If the option "Imager" is enabled, the additional card "Bitmap" appears in the dialog window "Administrate laser parameters". If the checkbox "Imager" is activated, the following applies:

• During the fast bitmap marking, each pixel row is run through just once; the requested shade of gray is set by variation of the pulse energy from pixel to pixel.

• During the fast marking of grayscale bitmaps only one single laser parameter is allocated to the entire bitmap. Additional characteristics are assigned to this laser parameter which enable a variable pulse energy.

If the checkbox "Imager" is not activated, the usual procedure applies:

• The bitmap is lasered in the so-called dithering procedure. • In case several shades of gray are used, each of them is

represented by a separate laser parameter. These are combined in a sequence which is assigned to the bitmap. • In case several shades of gray are used, these are marked

one after another. Thus the pixel rows of the bitmap are run through frequently, corresponding to the number of shades of gray.

Prerequisite

Import bitmap

The bitmap import is carried out analog to the usual procedure. It is recommended to prepare the bitmap to be imported in a way that size, number of shades of gray, and spatial resolution correspond to the bitmap to be marked. Marking errors can thus be avoided, which can otherwise occur due to pixel averaging during the bitmap import.

The following procedure is recommended:

1) Select the option "Do not modify" via the "Bitmaps" card in group field "Color depth" and confirm with "OK".

Import of bitmaps

The directory C:\Trumark\Vlf\Greyscale contains special bitmaps which can be used for optimization. Select the test file with the requested resolution which is designated "grey_scale_xxxdpi" or "grey_scale_steps_xxxdpi", and import the file as described here.

2) Select the requested bitmap file under Draw Æ Bitmap.

Grayscale charts and test bitmaps

3) Maintain the preset original size as far as possible.

Bitmaps size

4) Position the bitmap and maintain the original resolution as far as possible.

Resolution

Note

We recommend resolutions between 300 dpi and 800 dpi. A high resolution normally offers an improved marking quality, with the Fig. 2-36

Fig. 2-37

Assign laser parameters

Allocate a laser parameter to the bitmap and activate the "Imager" (fast bitmap marking) for this parameter. Mark the imported bitmap on the requested workpiece. The following optimization is carried out on the basis of the marking result.

Adjust the pixel size. Adjoining pixels should contact in such a way that no white ranges occur between adjoining black pixels. This can be seen in the black area of the marked grayscale chart. Adjustment of the pixel size is carried out via the parameter "Defocussing". In case the density is too strong or too weak, it can be optimized with the parameters "Power" or "Pulse frequency". At first adjust the pulse frequency. To do so it is advisable to set the power to 95% and increase the pulse frequency as long as the grayscale chart contains a sufficiently deep black. This guarantees that the marking period is minimized.

In case no sufficiently deep black can be created despite low pulse frequences and maximum power, increase the resolution of the bitmap and at the same time reduce "Defocussing".

Assign main LP

Note

High pulse frequencies can result in marking errors. In this case select a lower pulse frequency and carry out the reduction via the "Power" parameter.

During the fast bitmap marking, the parameters "Velocity" and "Pulse frequency" are inactive. The speed is preset by pulse frequency and resolution.

Optimize grayscale chart

Optimization of the grayscale chart is carried out by determining the density range and the gamma value.

Determine the density range

Adjust the limits of the grayscale chart. This is done by determining the limits of the density range.

100% 2 20% 0% 1 70%

1

2

Gamma value

Adjust the density progress within the grayscale chart. This is done by means of the gamma value.

0.3

3.0 1.0

A gamma value of 1.0 means that the 256 shades of gray are linearly distributed over the set density range.

With the help of the gamma value, adjust the density progress within the grayscale chart in such a way that the shades of gray are evenly distributed over the density range

2

Note

Individual shades of gray can also be manually adjusted (refer to page 2-53).

Fig. 2-40

Invert grayscale chart

Invert grayscale chart

Particularly with regard to dark workpieces which become lighter by the laser pulse effect, it can be reasonable that a darker pixel (i.e. a higher density) corresponds to a lower pulse energy. In this case the progress of the shades of gray must be inverted. For this select the "Invert" checkbox.

Define marking direction

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Marking direction

By default bitmaps are dissected in pixel rows in such a way that they run along the longer extension of the bitmap. So the number of row changes is reduced and the marking period minimized.

Fig. 2-42

You can influence the dissection in pixel rows by activating the "use other settings than standard" checkbox and selecting the marking direction. The following selection is provided:

"auto": standard marking direction "x": marking direction horizontal "y": marking direction vertical

Marking direction alternating

1 2 3 4 5

Marking direction alternating

By selecting the "Alternating" checkbox the marking period is reduced because adjoining pixel rows are marked in opposite direction. The step length from one pixel row end to the next pixel row beginning is shortened.

Lag delay

A little displacement in direction of the pixel rows, which can occur between adjoining pixel rows during alternating marking, is eliminated by optimizing the lag delay.

Alternating and lag delay

Fig. 2-44

Other settings than standard

The following settings require the know-how of bitmap marking. Therefore these settings should only be carried out by specially trained personnel.

Mode 2

In case of very delicate workpieces it can be advantageous to use mode 2. Mode 2 guarantees that no laser radiation emits in the white bitmap ranges.

Note

Mode 2 results in more marking errors which requires to optimize smoothing and frame correction.

Bitmap mode

Smoothing

By means of the smoothing, it is possible to correct marking errors at the transitions between different shades of gray. It is recommended to carry out the optimization on the basis of a test bitmap. Adequate bitmaps can be found in the C:\Trumark\Vlf\Greyscale directory.

Frame correction

By means of the frame correction it is possible to correct marking errors at the beginning of a pixel row.

Note

If the selected values for the smoothing or frame correction are too high, individual pixels can be lacking particularly at the beginning of a pixel row.

Adjust shades of gray manually

The displayed percent values refer to the interval within the set limits of the density range

2

Note

On the basis of the set gamma value, the software calculates the density level for each shade of gray.

CAUTION

Density level values entered manually are deleted by other inputs!

Loss of the manually entered values.

¾ Do not change the number of shades of gray or the gamma value after the density levels have been manually optimized.

White levels

Occurring damages of workpieces when dealing with white pixels can be counteracted my means of the white levels. A selectable number of the lightest shades of gray can be set on the minimal possible pulse energy.

Chapter 3

Marking

interface

1. Starting and exiting TruTops Mark®... 3-3

1.1 Starting... 3-3 1.2 Exiting ... 3-3

2. Start screen ... 3-4

2.1 Running a marking program ... 3-5 2.2 Loading a marking program... 3-6 2.3 Viewing the marking program ... 3-7 2.4 Starting the marking program ... 3-7

3. Working with the marking interface... 3-11

3.1 Buttons and function keys... 3-11 3.2 Status area ... 3-14 3.3 Starting the marking program ... 3-20 3.4 Menus ... 3-23

4. File menu ... 3-24

4.1 > 1 Open ... 3-24 4.2 > 2 Exit... 3-24

5.1 > 1 Pilot laser setup ... 3-25 5.2 > 2 Multiple marking ... 3-26 5.3 > 3 Scanner (Autocalibration) ... 3-26 5.4 > 4 Reset ... 3-27 6. Module menu... 3-28 7. Tools menu... 3-29 7.1 > 1 CAD Editor... 3-29 7.2 > 2 Diagnostics tool ... 3-29 7.3 > 3 Supply unit simulator ... 3-30 7.4 > 4 QuickFlow ... 3-30 7.5 > 5 Error display... 3-31 7.6 > 6 TLV Test Tool ... 3-32 7.7 > 7 MatrixGenerator... 3-33 7.8 > 8 GridGenerator... 3-33 7.9 > 9 Check laser power ... 3-33 7.10 > 10 Calibrate laser power... 3-33

8. Extras menu ... 3-34

8.1 > 1 Change user level... 3-35 8.2 > 2–6 Change status displays ... 3-36 8.3 > 7 Configuration ... 3-36 8.4 > 8 Registry backup ... 3-46 8.5 > 9 Delete current VCT files ... 3-46 8.6 > 10 Delete all VCT files ... 3-47

9. Workstation menu ... 3-48 9.1 > 1 Referencing ... 3-48 9.2 > 2 Configuration ... 3-48 10. Help menu ... 3-50 10.1 > 1 TruTops Mark®... 3-50 10.2 > 2 Info... 3-50 11. Modules ... 3-51

11.1 Control with external data communication... 3-51 11.2 Control with workstation... 3-52 11.3 Control with digital interface... 3-53 11.4 QuickFlow control ... 3-53 11.5 Control with serial interface ... 3-53 11.6 Control with TCP/IP interface ... 3-54 11.7 Control with COM interface... 3-54

1.

Starting and exiting TruTops Mark

1.1 Starting

The TruTops Mark® program is automatically started when the laser marking system is switched on.

The program runs on Windows XP and can be restarted when the program has been exited and without switching the laser marking system off in the same manner as other Windows programs.

TruTops Mark® is linked with this icon.

1.2 Exiting

You can exit the TruTops Mark® program by: • selecting the "Exit" item in the "File" menu or • pressing the key combination <Alt + F4> or

• click the button

⌧

2. Start

screen

The start screen (refer to Fig. 3-1) of the TruTops Mark® program contains:

• A menu bar and buttons for controlling the program functions and the laser

• A status area with indicators

With the TruTops Mark® program you can: • Control all the laser marking system functions • Generate marking programs

• Start marking programs • Select sequential programs • Edit sequential programs • Start sequential programs

• Using different tools, settings specific to hardware and software are tested, monitored and changed.