Laser Safety - Molecular Devices SpectraMax Paradigm User Manual

SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Detection Platform User Guide

Laser Safety

The SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Detection Platform is rated a Class 1 Laser Product
because it houses one or more laser modules, and the laser light cannot be accessed.
The embedded laser module inside the SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Detection
Platform basic instrument is used for the plate height detection and has the following
specifications.
Table S-2: Embedded Laser Module Specifications
Item
Laser type
Wavelength
Maximum output power
Laser class
Fan angle
The SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Detection Platform is equipped with a redundant
laser safety system. A hardware interlock prevents the laser module from turning on, unless
the microplate chamber flap is closed and the front cover of the detection cartridge drawers
are in place. The user or the service engineer is not exposed to radiation from the laser
module during operation, maintenance, or service. The closed microplate chamber provides
the protective housing.
Laser or Laser Diodes in Detection Cartridges
Some detection cartridges can have a laser or laser diode up to Laser Class 4 inside the
detection cartridge. The lasers are non-operational until after the detection cartridges are
properly installed in the SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Detection Platform.
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WARNING! LASER LIGHT.
personal safety exists from a laser source. When this symbol is displayed in this
guide, be careful to follow to the specific safety information related to the
symbol.
WARNING! LASER LIGHT.
doors and panels of the instrument are in place and closed.
This symbol indicates that a potential hazard to
Description
Diode laser
650 nm
0.9 mW, cw
Class 2 (IEC60825-1, ed. 2.0: 2007)
58°
The instrument must be operated only when all the
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