Laser Safety Instructions - JB Systems TWINBEAM COLOR Mk2 Operation Manual

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LASER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

 According to the EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed2, 2007-03 regulations, this laser falls under the classification 3B.
Direct eye exposure can be dangerous.
DANGER: LASER RADIATION !
Avoid direct eye exposure! Laser radiation can cause eye damage
and/or skin damage. All protective measures for a safe operation of
this laser must be applied.
 This product is a so-called show laser, emitting radiation with a wavelength spectrum between 400 and
700 nm and producing lighting effects for shows.
 Laser Light is different from any other light source with which you may be familiar. The light from this
product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light is thousands of times
more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source. This concentration of light power can
cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light sensitive portion at the back of the eye).
Even if you cannot feel "heat" from a laser beam, it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience.
 Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially hazardous even at long distances.
 Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams
 Never direct the laser beam to people or animals and
never leave this device running unattended.
 This laser may only be used for shows. The operation
of a class 3B show laser is only allowed if the
operation is controlled by a skilled and well-trained
operator.
 Depending on the classification, operating a laser
product can produce laser radiation that may cause
permanent eye damage and/or skin damage. The
legal instructions for using a laser product vary from country to country. The user must always inform
himself on the legal instructions valid in his country and apply them to his situation.
The parent document and cornerstone of laser safety standards ANSI Z136.1 (2007) provides guidance for
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the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of the four laser classes.
This valuable document can be obtained from www.laserinstitute.org
Please note that JB SYSTEMS cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations and
unskilled operation!
DESCRIPTION:
1. MAINS INPUT: with IEC socket and integrated fuse holder, connect the supplied mains cable here.
2. POWER SWITCH: to switch the unit on/off
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3. ON/OFF KEY ACTUATED SWITCH: used to switch the lasers
on/off. Use the keys to make sure only a skilled operator is able
to switch the laser on.
4. INTERLOCK input: used to connect the optional emergency
stop switch (see picture). When you push this switch the laser
beam will disappear immediately.
IMPORTANT! For your own safety we strongly recommend
to connect this optional switch!
5. INTERNAL MICROPHONE: The built-in microphone is used to
synchronize the laser show to the beat of the music.
6. DMX INPUT: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX-cables. This input receives
instructions from a DMX-controller.
7. DMX OUTPUT: 3pin female XLR-connector used to connect the Twinbeam laser with the next unit in the
DMX chain.
8. DISPLAY: shows the selected DMX address when the unit is in DMX-mode. Shows 3 horizontal lines
when the unit is in stand-alone mode.
9. CONTROL PANEL: Used to select the different functions of the laser, see further to learn how to
operate the unit.
10. SAFETY EYE: used to attach a safety cable when the unit is rigged (see paragraph "overhead rigging"
11. MUSIC INPUT SENSITIVITY: This potentiometer is used to adjust the music input sensitivity. Turn the
potentiometer until the laser works in sync with the music.
12. COOLING FAN: used to cool the components inside the enclosure. Make sure to never cover this fan
outlet!
13. POWER LED: indicates that the unit is switched on.
14. SOUND LED: flashes to the sound of the music detected by the internal microphone.
15. HANGING BRACKET: with 2 knobs on both sides to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix a
mounting hook.
16. LASER OUTPUT: Here the laser beam leaves the enclosure, make sure to NEVER look inside the unit
through this opening while the laser effect is switched on!
17. WARNING LABEL: "Caution – Class 3B laser. Laser Radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam."
18. WARNING LABEL: "Laser Aperture"
19. LASER WARNING SIGN: warns against a potentially dangerous laser when not used by skilled
operators.
20. WARNING LABEL: "Laser Radiation. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 3B laser product"
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