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RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide
Laser Safety
The RamanMicro 300 Raman microscope is used in conjunction with the RamanStation 400F
Raman spectrometer, or with the RamanFlex 400 Series Raman spectrometer. As part of the
system the RamanMicro 300 complies with the requirements of IEC 60825-1: 2007 and
21CFR 1040.10 FDA performance standards for laser products, except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated 26 July 2001.
WARNING
Use of controls or adjustments or the performance of any procedures
other than those specified in this document may result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation.
WARNING
Removal of the protective housing or external panels is dangerous.
If the protective covers or service panels on the instrument appear to be
damaged, turn the instrument off, secure it against any unauthorized
operation and contact PerkinElmer for advice before using the instrument
again.
The RamanMicro 300 emits a focused beam of laser radiation at 785 nm from the microscope
objective lens. This radiation is classified as Class 3B. The maximum laser power accessible
at the stage is 100 mW.
WARNING
Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam. Do not look at the laser light or
scattered laser light. Laser light at 785 nm is nearly invisible and only
appears dim to the eye.
WARNING
During normal operation laser radiation is accessible from the microscope
objective lens. The output energy should be enclosed whenever possible
(using an enclosure or a beam attenuator) to avoid unnecessary exposure
to laser radiation.
If you do not have an enclosure, you should use protective laser safety
goggles, with an optical density (OD) of at least 3 at 785 nm, as a
precaution against accidental exposure to the direct or reflected laser
light. Suitable goggles are available from PerkinElmer (part number
L1323518).
Summary of Contents for RamanMicro 300 Series
Page 1: ...RamanMicro 300 Series Getting Started Guide MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY...
Page 5: ...Introduction...
Page 10: ...10 RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide...
Page 11: ...Safety Practices...
Page 21: ...Raman History Theory and Instrumentation...
Page 29: ...Preparing Your Facility...
Page 35: ...Installing Your RamanMicro 300...
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Page 69: ...Using the RamanMicro 300...
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