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Videojet Lightfoot™ Canning Solution

An Innovative Fiber Laser Solution for High-speed Canning Applications

Developed to meet the demanding needs of high-speed beverage canning, the Videojet Lightfoot^TM canning solution is for manufacturers looking to upgrade their production line with a laser coding system. The comprehensive system is backed by ongoing application support, VideojetConnect^TM Remote Service, and the largest service footprint in the industry to deliver the reliability and performance necessary to achieve your production goals.

Capable of ultra-fast speeds and robustly designed for harsh environments, the Lightfoot^TM canning solution delivers high-quality, precise laser codes in a single all-inclusive system. Keep your operators safe with a class 1 safety design while simultaneously enabling maximum production uptime with dual Lightfoot^TM marking heads that provide built-in redundancy.

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Specification	Value
Laser System	Dual 7440 Fiber Laser
Laser Tube	Solid State Fiber
Maximum Power	2X 30W
Laser Cooling	Fan
Maximum Line Speed	100k cans/hour
Environmental Protection	IP65, IP69 (laser head)
Tunnel Width Options	300mm or 600mm
Beam Output	Steered Beam
Laser Wavelength	1.04 – 1.09 µm
Focal Distance Options	112.5 mm (4.43 in)
Standard I/O Connectivity	Product Detect, Line Encoder, Fume Extraction
Optional User Interface	TCS+, CLARiTY^TM Laser Controller, Smart Graph
Plant Air Used	No
Certifications/Approvals	EtherNetIP DOC, ProfiNet/PNO certificate, CE

Benefits

Tailor-made for Canning

Achieve marking speeds up to 100,000 cans per hour*
Optimize for washdown with the IP65 rated cabinet
Handle harsh humid or sugar-laden environments easily with IP69 rated marking heads
Keep the line running with built in redundacy from dual marking heads

*Speed capacity will vary based on application requirements

Complete Solution

Ensure operator safety with a sealed enclosure that blocks all optical radiation
Reduce cleaning needs with an air knife that prevents dust build-up on the marking head exit beam
Connect to common line integration or code management solutions with standard industry protocols
Maximize your productivity with included VideojetConnect^TM Remote Service

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Marking Field

	Working Distance: (CFS-X)	x Dimension	y Dimension
Medium (-M)	112.50	48.27	89.30

Marking Formats

Standard fonts (Windows® TrueType®/ TTF; PostScript®/ PFA, PFB; Open Type®/ OTF) and individual fonts, such as high-speed or OCR
Machine-readable codes: ID-MATRIX; ECC plain; BAR CODES/ -stacked omnidirectional/ -limited [CCA/B]/ expanded
Graphics/ graphic components, logos, symbols, etc. (dxf, jpg, ai, etc.)
Linear, circular, angular text marking; rotation, reflection, expansion, compression of marking contents
Sequence and serial numbering; Automatic date, layer and time coding, real-time clock;
Online coding of individual data (weight, contents, etc.)

Laser Source

Ytterbium (Yb) pulsed fiber laser
Power class 30 Watt
Central emission wavelength: 1,040 – 1,090nm (1.04 – 1.09μm)

Laser Beam Deflection

Digital high-speed galvanometer scan

Laser Beam Orientation

Straight-out (CFS-x)

User Interfaces

TCS+ browser-based free form onboard editor
Smart Graph software for PC; configurable in 20 languages (option)
CLARiTY^TM

TCS+

Browser-enabled software for intuitive creation of complex jobs on standard web browser compatible devices
Dual laser configuration uses leader/follower pattern with single integrated software control
Support for 27 languages
Full user access control and role definition
Event log for history of user interactions
Graphical guided line setup wizard
Easy system and parameter configuration
WYSIWYG editor

Integration

Direct integration into complex production lines through the laser‘s scripting interface
Integration via Ethernet and RS232 interface
Highly precise side guided height adjustment via dovetail joint or 38mm tube

Communication

Ethernet (TCP/IP, 100Mbit LAN), EtherNetIP^TM, ProfiNet®, RS232, digital I/Os
Inputs for encoders and product detector triggers
I/Os for start, stop, external error, job select, trigger, trigger enable, encoder; system ready, ready to mark, marking, shutter closed, error, bad, good signals and machine/ operator interlocks
Customer-specific solutions

Electrical Requirements

100 – 240 V (autorange), 360 VA, 1 PH, 50/60 Hz

Environmental Protection

Supply unit: IP65, air cooled
Laser head: IP69, air cooled

Temperature/Humidity Range

5 – 40° C (40 – 105° F)/ 10 – 90 %, non-condensing

Weight

Beam shield tunnel -300 – 148.2 / 326.7lbs
Beam shield tunnel -600 – 230.6 / 508.4lbs
IP65 Enclosure – 78.8kg / 173.7lbs
Marking head enclosure – 14.2 / 31.3lbs
Mounting stand, blower unit – 3.2kg / 7.1lbs

Applicable Certifications

EtherNetIP DOC, ProfiNet/PNO certificate, CE, TÜV/NRTL, FCC
Compliance (no certification required): ROHS, CFRH/FDA

Videojet Lightfoot™ Canning Solution

An Innovative Fiber Laser Solution for High-speed Canning Applications

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