Part 1. Safety - THORLABS MCLS Series Operating Manual

Part 1. Safety

All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply
when the unit is operated correctly.
High voltage inside. To avoid electrical shock, before powering unit, make sure that the
protective conductor of the 3-conductor power cord is correctly connected to the protective
earth contact of the socket outlet. Improper grounding can cause electric shock resulting in
severe injury or even death. Do not operate without cover installed.
This unit must not be operated in explosive environment.
Avoid Exposure – Laser Radiation Emitted from apertures.
The unit is supplied with a 115 V parallel blade line cord for North American use only. For all other
applications use an IEC 320 compatible line cord fitted with a plug appropriate for your particular AC
wall socket.
Make sure that the line voltage rating marked on the rear panel agrees with your local supply and that
the appropriate fuses are installed. Changing of the mains fuse can be done by the user (see Setting the
AC Line Voltage and Installing Fuses). With the exception of the mains fuses, there are no user
serviceable parts in this product.
Do not operate in wet or damp conditions. Do not obstruct the air-ventilation slots in the housing!
This device can only be returned when packed into the complete original packaging, including all foam
packing inserts. If necessary, ask for a replacement package.
Mobile telephones, cellular phones or other radio transmitters should not to be used within the range of
three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity may exceed the maximum allowed
disturbance values according to EN50082-1.
18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011
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SHOCK WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
405 – 1550 nm
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4-Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Source
<50 mW
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