4.1 Safety information
Laser safety
CAUTION
Permanent eye damage
Looking directly or indirectly into the laser beam through telescopic optics can lead to permanent eye damage.
To prevent this
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the space between the sensors should be in a closed environment when the device is in operation.
CAUTION
Unsafe laser emissions
Any opening or removal of device parts would lead to a degraded usage of the device for which then laser class 1 is
not any longer guaranteed. Besides that degraded conditions could lead to eyes injuries.
To prevent this
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any device modification by the customer is not allowed.
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any maintenance operation of the device shall be performed only by technicians trained to laser safety.
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personnel operating the device or working in its direct environment should be trained to laser safety.
SITRANS SL is classified as a class 1 laser product. The emitted laser light is invisible (near infrared) and not
hazardous to the unprotected eye. SITRANS SL has warning labels at appropriate positions according to EN 60825-
1:2007.
Following commissioning, the total responsibility is with the owner.
Amendment 3 to Operating Instructions SITRANS SL Version 04
A5E50017120A-02, 01/2021
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