What Do The Indicator Lights in Common Laser Cutting Heads Mean?

Indicator lights in common laser cutting heads serve as useful tools to indicate the status of the machine and ensure smooth operation. These indicator lights can help operators quickly identify any issues or errors that may arise during the cutting process.

The "Power" indicator light is typically the first one to check when starting up the laser cutting machine. It shows whether the machine is receiving power and ready to operate. A green light indicates that the power is on, while a red light may indicate a power failure or an issue with the machine's power supply.

The "Status" indicator light provides information on the machine's operating status. A steady green light usually indicates that the machine is ready to cut, while a flashing red light may indicate an error or a pause in the cutting process. Operators should refer to the machine's manual or contact technical support if they encounter any issues with the status indicator light.

The "Error" indicator light is crucial for identifying any problems or faults in the laser cutting head. A red light accompanied by an error code can indicate issues such as a malfunctioning laser tube, a misaligned cutting head, or a problem with the machine's cooling system. It is important for operators to address any errors promptly to prevent damage to the machine and ensure high-quality cutting results.

In addition to these main indicator lights, some laser cutting heads may also have additional lights to indicate specific functions or settings. For example, a "Focus" indicator light can show whether the cutting head is properly focused on the material, while a "Gas Pressure" indicator light can monitor the pressure of the gas used during the cutting process.

Overall, paying attention to the indicator lights in a laser cutting head is essential for maintaining the machine's performance and ensuring safe operation. By understanding the meanings of these lights and responding to any errors or issues promptly, operators can maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their laser cutting processes.

First: Focus position indicator light

Green light: Ready

Red light: Fault and motor overload

Not lit: Motor position is not at the target position

Second: Temperature indicator light

Green light: Ready

Orange/red: Temperature rise

Red light: Laser head temperature > 45°C

Flashing red light: Focus lens or collimator lens temperature > 70°C

Not lit: No power supply

Third: Pressure indicator light

Green light: Ready

Red light: Laser head internal pressure > 1.2bar

Flashing red light: Cutting gas pressure > 25bar

Not lit: No power supply

Fourth: Lower protective window indicator light

Orange/red: Lower protective lens temperature rises

Red light: Lower protective lens temperature > 70°

Flashing red light: No lower protective lens or lower protective window lost

Not lit: No power supply

Boci

First light: POWER

Green: Normal power supply

Red: Undervoltage alarm: Insufficient power

Off: No power supply: No power supply. The connection line is damaged or faulty, and the interface is loose

Second light: RUN

Green: The system is running normally.

Red: Motor abnormality: The motor current consumption is too large and the mechanical components cannot run smoothly.

Off: The connection line is damaged or faulty, and the interface is loose

Third light: LINK

Green: Normal system communication

Red: Abnormal system communication

Off: The connection line is damaged or faulty, and the interface is loose

Fourth light: SENSOR

Green: Normal readings of each sensor

Red: Abnormal sensor readings

Off: The connection line is damaged or faulty, and the interface is loose

Raytools

3 red lights and 1 green light flash alternately: the bus intelligent head is not in OP state

Green light is on for a long time: normal

Red light is on for a long time: the temperature of the collimating protection lens is abnormal (upper protection lens)

Red light flashes: the temperature of the focusing lens is abnormal

1 red light and 1 green light flash alternately: the collimating protection lens sensor is faulty (upper protection lens)

2 red lights and 1 green light flash alternately: the focusing lens sensor is faulty

Light off: the focus has not returned to zero or the return to zero is unsuccessful

Green light is on for a long time: normal

Green light flashes: the focusing motor is returning to zero

Red light is on for a long time: communication abnormality (abnormal connection between the main board and the WIFI board)

Red light flashes: motor fault (motor fault code, communication interruption)

1 red light and 1 green light flash alternately: screw limit switch error

2 red lights and 1 green light flash alternately: WIFI board hardware fault signal triggered

Green light is always on: normal

Red light is always on: abnormal temperature of the protection lens under focus

Red light flashes: the protection lens under focus is not installed or is not installed properly

1 red light and 1 green light flash alternately: sensor failure of the protection lens under focus

2 red lights and 1 green light flash alternately: laser head cutting air pressure sensor failure

Green light is always on: normal Red light is always on: abnormal temperature inside the laser head

Red light flashes: air pressure value is detected inside the laser head, indicating that there is air in the focusing lens seat

1 red light and 1 green light flash alternately: temperature sensor failure inside the laser head

2 red lights and 1 green light flash alternately: pressure sensor failure inside the laser head