General Information; Safety - THORLABS ITC8000 Operation Manual

1 General Information

The ITC8000 Modules are combined Laser Current and Temperature Controllers that are capable
to control laser diodes and TEC elements (Peltiers) at the same time in order to maintain the
operating parameters of the connected laser diode.
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1.1 Safety

Attention
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only
apply when the unit is operated correctly as it was designed for.
Prior to applying power to the ITC8000, make sure that the protective conductor of the mains
power cord is correctly connected to the protective earth ground contact of the socket outlet!
Improper grounding can cause electric shock resulting in damage to your health or even death!
Also make sure that your line voltage agrees with the voltage given on the letterplate of the unit and
that the right fuse has been inserted!
Modules of the ITC8000 Series are allowed to be operated only a mainframe of the PRO8000
series.
To avoid damage to the modules used or to the mainframe, modules must not be installed or
removed when the mainframe is switched on.
All modules must be fixed using the screws provided for this purpose.
The ITC8000 must not be operated in explosion endangered environments!
Do not remove covers! Do not obstruct the air ventilation slots in the housing!
Refer servicing to qualified personnel!
Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be made or
components not supplied by Thorlabs be used.
This precision device is only serviceable if properly packed into the complete original packaging. If
necessary, ask for a replacement package prior to return.
All connections to the load must be made using shielded cables, unless otherwise stated.
Semiconductor lasers can deliver up to several 100mW of possibly invisible laser radiation!
Improper operation can cause severe eye and health damage!
Pay strict attention to the safety recommendations of the appropriate laser safety class!
Attention
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified
herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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