Chapter 6
Cleaning
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RAYLASE 2-Axis Laser Beam Deflection Units
MN051_v1.0.5
ing thorium is enclosed between non-radioactive layers, there is no risk to the user under
normal circumstances.
Damage to zinc selenide optical elements
Under normal circumstances, no special precautions are necessary when handling or storing
zinc selenide.
In case of damage to a zinc selenide optical element or its anti-reflex coating, follow the in-
structions below.
Damage to anti-reflex coating
Possible causes:
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Coating coming into contact with water, acids or alkalis
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Mechanical damage due to improper cleaning or handling
Action:
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Pack the optical elements in an airtight sealed plastic container.
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Return the container to your supplier. The supplier is responsible for professional
disposal of the material.
Damage to optical element
Possible causes:
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Contact with water, acid or alkali
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Mechanical damage due to improper cleaning or handling
Action:
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Avoid inhaling dust!
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Carefully collect up fragments and pack them in an airtight sealed plastic container.
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Return the container to your supplier. The supplier is responsible for professional
disposal of the material.
Damage to optical element due to laser radiation
Cause:
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Damage to optical element due to laser radiation (laser radiation is no longer
completely transmitted but is absorbed into the element due to damage to the anti-
reflex coating or contamination of the optical element)
Action:
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Switch off the laser device immediately!
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Leave the room for at least 30 minutes!
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Wear gloves and a mouth protector while performing the subsequent steps!
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Carefully collect up all fragments and pack them in an airtight sealed plastic container.
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Clean all contaminated components and surfaces with a damp cloth and pack the
cleaning cloths in a sealed plastic container.
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Return the containers to your supplier. The supplier is responsible for professional
disposal of the material.
Warning:
Because of the risks outlined, zinc selenide optical elements must be cleaned with
special care and is performed entirely at your own risk!
