Principles Of A Co2 Laser; Safety Ratings; The Safety Interlock System - GCC Technologies LaserPro Spirit Series User Manual

1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser

LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A CO2 laser works
by electrically stimulating the molecules within a carbon dioxide gas mixture. When focused through a
lens, this highly-intense and invisible beam will vaporize many materials. Depending on the speed
and intensity of the projected beam, a CO
of materials.

1.2 Safety Ratings

The LaserPro Spirit, Spirit LS, and Spirit GLS Hybrid single CO2 laser configuration are equipped with
a sealed carbon-dioxide laser that emits intense and invisible laser radiation with a wavelength of 10.6
microns in the infrared spectrum. The laser system is designated as a Class 1 laser device, meaning
that the system is equipped with key safety features and an enclosed laser head to completely contain
the laser under normal use. One of the key safety features found on the LaserPro Spirit, Spirit LS, and
Spirit GLS Hybrid single CO2 laser configuration is a Class 2 red beam safety guidance pointer
(similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator to see the exact location where the
laser beam will fire.
The LaserPro Spirit GLS Hybrid single fiber laser and dual lasers configurations are equipped with
single fiber laser or dual CO2 and Fiber laser tubes that emits intense and invisible laser radiation with a
wavelength of 10.6 microns for CO2 and 1 micron for fiber laser in the infrared spectrum. The laser
system is designated as a Class I laser device, meaning that the system is equipped with key safety
features and an enclosed laser head to completely contain the laser under normal use. One of the
key safety features found on the m a c h i n e is a Class 3R red dot safety guidance pointer (similar to
a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator to see the exact location where the laser beam
will fire
Even though the LaserPro Spirit Series is equipped with the most powerful laser to date, through
proper usage and taking necessary hardware safeguards, will make it an extremely safe machine.
When the front door and back door are open, machine becomes a Class 4 equipment and users must
wear goggles to operate the machine.

1.3 The Safety Interlock System

The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the top
and side access doors, laser-activation and door LED lights on the control panel. The magnetic
sensors will deactivate the laser when either door is open. At this time, the "door" LED light found on
the control panel will illuminate, indicating an open or improperly closed door. When the laser is in
operation, the "laser" LED will illuminate to inform the operator that the laser is activated. If at any time,
any of the access doors are open and the "laser" LED is illuminated, IMMEDIATELY unplug the laser
system and contact GCC service team for technical support and maintenance instructions.
DO NOT operate the laser system if any component of the safety system is malfunctioning.
DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the safety interlock system.
laser may be used to engrave or cut through a wide variety
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