Chapter 1
Basic safety instructions
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RAYLASE 2-Axis Laser Beam Deflection Units
MN051_v1.0.5
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BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1
Laser safety
The user is responsible for safe operation and for safeguarding the surrounding area against
hazards that can be caused by laser radiation. OEM customers must ensure compliance with
all local and national regulations.
1.2
Laser shutter
The deflection unit is designed to deflect an input laser beam and output it again.
The deflection unit cannot block or weaken the laser beam. To prevent unwanted emission of
the laser beam, above a particular danger class the laser device must be fitted with a shutter
(
page 5, Classification of laser devices).
The laser device must be of sufficient quality that the laser beam can only be emitted at the
beam output on the deflection unit.
1.3
Signs
The following signs must be attached to the deflection unit. These signs may not be removed.
Signs that have become illegible must be replaced.
Rating plate
The rating plate and the identification code printed on it allow
the type of the deflection unit to be determined (
page 11,
plate code). The serial number and the item number
are also used to identify the deflection unit.
The
CE symbol
confirms the deflection unit's compliance with
European directives. It indicates that the deflection unit is ap-
proved for free trade within the EU.
The
seal label
warns against unauthorized opening of the de-
flection unit. If the seal is broken, all warranty claims against
RAYLASE are void.
At the point where laser radiation is emitted, a
laser warning
sign
must be attached. It provides information about the type
of radiation, specific hazards and the degree of protection. The
laser warning sign is attached by the OEM customer in accord-
ance with the laser device's classification (
