Version 2.1
09/2010
NOVOLAS Basic AT
Safety Instructions
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2.2.1 Hazards from Laser Light
Laser diodes, as fitted in the NOVOLAS Basic AT, generate intense radiation in the
invisible, near infrared spectral range (800 – 1000 nm). Direct laser light and/or
scattered radiation can be hazardous to eyes and skin.
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Laser light can reach your skin or eyes if the laser aperture and processing
area are not under a laser safety guard. Direct laser light and/or scattered
radiation can burn your skin or permanently damage your eyes.
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Do not put your NOVOLAS Basic AT into operation until all safety measures
required in the standard EN60825-1 have been implemented.
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For fiber-coupled laser modules: Never put the NOVOLAS Basic AT into
operation without having connected the optical fiber at both ends (Laser
module and processing optics).
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Wear EN207/208 compliant laser protection goggles – eye protection for laser
radiation – when you disable the laser protection devices for repair work.
The most important protective measures when dealing with laser radiation are
contained in the standard EN60825-1 – Radiation safety of laser products.
An important aspect of the regulations is the division of laser devices into different
Laser Safety Classes, dependent on the hazard presented by the emitted light.
Leister Process Technologies’ NOVOLAS Basic AT conforms to Laser Class 4 on
delivery.
Laser Class 4
Laser Class 4 means that the direct and scattered radiation is hazardous to skin and
eyes. It can lead to burns and irreversible damage of eyes. The invisible radiation
from the NOVOLAS Basic AT high power lasers is assigned to Laser Class 4.
