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For orders where a large quantity of an item is purchased and the delivery of that item is scheduled with our production (i.e., not taken directly from inventory), Thorlabs passes on to the customer the cost savings associated with planned production of high volumes of that item. Since the volume and planned production are key to realizing the cost savings, we ask that you contact us to obtain volume pricing.

Additional requests can include custom optic sizes and coatings, specialized tuning, and variable cable options.

Key Features of SurfBoard and
Pipeline Controllers

• Standard XY2-100 Communication
• Encoder Input for Mark-on-the-Fly
• Multi-Axis Mark-on-the-Fly
• Outputs for CW and Pulsed Lasers
• First Pulse Killer Output
• 16-Bit Position Resolution
• Analog and Digital Laser Power Control
• Multiple Scan Head Operation from a Single Controller
• Dedicated Step and Direction Outputs for 3-Axis Stepper Motor Control with Home Input
• Remote-Controlled or Stand-Alone Operation
• Dual Processor
• 1 GB Flash Memory
• 64 MB RAM
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 2-Channel XY2-100 3-Axis Digital Interface
• Six Inputs / Six Outputs, Optically-Isolated, 5 - 24 V Level
• Two 10-Bit Analog Inputs
• Two Analog Outputs (2, 5, 10 V Range)
• Ten Inputs / Ten Outputs Non-Isolated Digital TTL
• RS-232 Interface

Additional Key Features of
Pipeline Controller

• Laser Enable Key Switch with 5 Second Signal Delay
• Connector Ports for Simplified Wiring
• Controller-to-Laser Cable Options for Select Lasers

Thorlabs offers the SurfBoard and Pipeline galvo controllers for generating XY2-100 signals and system control of devices such as XY tables and rotary stages. Axes of motion may be controlled via I/O or RS-232. The hardware I/O can be configured to interact with other devices for handshaking and synchronizing functions. For assistance with ordering and configuring your galvo scanning hardware and software solution, please contact us.

SurfBoard Controller
The SurfBoard is a small form-factor, DIN rail mountable control card for the user that is looking for an increased level of flexibility in their integration. It is available with an enclosure for easy mounting or as a bare board for greater end-user customization.

Pipeline Controller
The Pipeline hardware is a 1U rack-mountable 19" controller and contains connector ports and safety features that allow for greater simplification of the wiring process. A front panel key switch with a 5-second delay, mark in progress indicator, and safety interlock loop are provided. The interface board implements key features necessary to manage fiber laser control signals.

Remote Control Software
Vectors and commands are uploaded from a host system over a USB or Ethernet connection. Execution is independent of the host computer, allowing for true real-time control. Jobs may be constructed and run from the WaveRunner GUI (click here to download) or by other user software through the Scan Card Interface option.

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Standalone Operation
The Standalone/Flash option allows run-time operation without a PC. Up to 256 jobs may be stored and selected by either hardware or software methods. Ethernet connections allows remote access from any location for changing settings and job files. Combining Standalone/Flash with a WaveRunner dongle enables flexible embedded solutions for up to 16 laser-scanning stations. Only one WaveRunner software license is needed for job creation and editing where Standalone/Flash is implemented, providing significant cost savings for multiple workstation installations.

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Figure 28A  SurfBoard Galvo Controller
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Figure 28B  Pipeline Galvo Controller
Figure 28C  Typical Galvo Scanning System with
Pipeline Controller

Features

• Accommodates TrueType Fonts, Serialization, Radial Text, and Vertical Text
• Graphics Import Filters for Wide Variety of Formats:
  • AI, SVG, BMP, DXF, HPGL, JPG, JOB, MCL, PCX, PLT, and WMF
• Real-Time Calculation of Laser and Scanner Signals
• Online Grid Correction
• Control Signals for Every Type of Laser
• Stand-Alone Operation or Integration with Host Computers or PLCs
• Capable of Operating Motion Control Devices (e.g.: XY Tables or Rotary Indexers)

Optional Software Modules

• Mark-on-the-Fly
• 3-Axis Scanning ' Enables Z-Axis Adjustments
• Client Interface ' Allows for Remote Control from Other Software, Such as ActiveX
• MultiHead ' Enables Simultaneous Marking on up to 4 Heads
• Optic 3D ' Wrap Objects Around 3D Surfaces, Allows for DXF File Import
• 3D/Rapid Prototype ' Enables Slicing of Solids into Layers (Requires Client Interface)
• Flash ' Standalone Capability

WaveRunner Scan Control Software

This advanced, fully-featured laser scanning software package is designed for use with our SurfBoard and Pipeline galvo system controllers (please see the Controller Options tab for more details). It enables the creation and editing of job files for laser marking, micromachining, and processing. Use the WaveRunner GUI to assemble text, images, bar codes, and serial numbers into job files, assign laser scanning parameters, and build automation scripts within a single interface. Graphic objects can be drawn natively or imported with support for a wide variety of formats. Markable objects can be organized into sequences which include control objects such as timers, I/Os, and motion control automation. Each object can be assigned unique laser processing parameters.

The WaveRunner Scan Control software can be configured to work with all laser types. A library of correction files is included for popular scanning lenses and custom lens correction files can be easily created. WaveRunner can also be used with our SurfBoard or Pipeline scan controllers to operate 2- or 3-axis scan systems, which are then capable of stand-alone operation or integration with host computers or programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

WaveRunner Software

Version 4.1.5. (April 4, )

The software package contains the installation files for the GUI interface. The software is compatible with Windows® 7, 8, or 10 (32- or 64-bit) systems.

Item # XG330-Y1 XG345-CD Field Size Working Distance Spot Sizea,b 200 x 200 mm² 274.7 mm 22 µmc - 300 x 300 mm² 412.1 mm 30 µm 165 µm 400 x 400 mm² 549.5 mm 38 µm 210 µm 500 x 500 mm² 686.9 mm 46 µm 250 µm 600 x 600 mm² 824.2 mm 54 µm 295 µm 700 x 700 mm² 961.6 mm 62 µm 350 µm 800 x 800 mm² .0 mm 71 µm 395 µm 900 x 900 mm² .4 mm 80 µm 450 µm x mm² .7 mm 89 µm 495 µm

• 30 mm Max Beam Diameter with Nd:YAG Mirrors (Item # XG330-Y1)
• 45 mm Max Beam Diameter with CO2 Mirrors (Item # XG345-CD)
• XY Galvo Scanning with Manual and Automatic Z-Axis Adjustment
• High Field Size to Spot Size Ratio
• 6 ms Z-Axis Step Response Time

These 3-Axis VantagePro® Scan Heads use a dynamic focusing system, rather than an f-theta lens, to produce a flat field. Each scan head incorporates an XY galvo system plus a linear lens translator (the Z-axis) that can produce a flat or contoured field by dynamically focusing on the surface of the workpiece. The system is designed to create a large scan field with a relatively small spot; spot sizes as small as 30 µm or scan fields as large as 1 m x 1 m are achievable. Various field and spot size combinations can be selected simply by turning a knob to adjust the working distance, while motorized focusing elements can be automated to enable scanning of a flat or contoured surface. The ability to vary the field and spot size offers application flexibility and is ideal for process development and job shop settings.

The Scan Head is used for optical scanning in XY and XYZ applications with lasers of various wavelengths. Configurations are available for a 30 mm max beam diameter and mirrors coated for Nd:YAG ( nm) lasers or a 45 mm max beam diameter and mirrors coated for CO2 (10.6 µm) lasers.

The compatible power supply (item # GPWR15), power cable (item # CBLPA16F), and galvo command cable (item # CBLA16D) are sold separately.