Laser Safety - Omron Z500 series Setup Manual

Laser Safety

This manual uses the following signs and symbols to ensure safe operation of the Z500.
These signs and symbols are important for avoiding injury to people or damage to the product. Be sure
to pay attention to them.
Their meanings are given below.
Warning
Signs and Symbols
Safety precautions for using laser equipment
Do not to expose your eyes to the laser radiation either directly or
WARNING
indirectly (i.e., after reflection from a mirror or shiny surface).
The laser radiation has a high power density and exposure may
result in loss of sight.
The Z500 series uses laser as the light source and is classified as shown below
according to the IEC standard (IEC60825-1).
Labeling on Laser Use
The Z500 has, on the side of its sensor, a warning label as shown below.
WARNING
Wavelength
Maximum pulse duration
Cycle
Peak power
Class
Z500-SW2
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Laser Beam Hazard
Cautions to Indicate Potential Laser Beam Hazard
Z500-SW2
650 nm
10 ms
0.5 to 10 ms
1 mW max.
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Z500-SW17
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Z500-SW17
658 nm
17.5 ms
0.5 to 25 ms
15 mW max.
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