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result in injury or damage to the AGV3D.
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damage to the equipment.
W A R N I N G : Cables can pose a tripping hazard. Securely mount and position all system
cables to avoid potential hazards.
W A R N I N G : Wear clean, powder-free gloves when you handle optical components.
Laser Safety
It is the responsibility of the user to provide the necessary conditions for safe operation of a laser system and
to safeguard the surrounding area against the hazards that can be caused by laser radiation. The user must
ensure compliance with all local and national regulations.
Although the scan head by itself does not emit laser radiation, the user must undertake a thorough analysis
of system safety before operating the AGV3D in conjunction with a laser source. Important information for
performing this analysis is presented in this manual. Additional information may be found in the
corresponding documentation supplied by the manufacturer of the laser source.
Classes of Lasers
The AGV3D series scan head can be used with a variety of lasers. Each laser is assigned a particular
hazard level, which is indicated by the Laser Class label that is affixed to the device near the location where
laser radiation is emitted. Brief descriptions of each of the various radiation classes are presented in the
table below.
Note that in addition to the dangers of radiation, lasers may pose further dangers, such as the risk of
electrical shock or the generation of poisonous fumes.
Classifications of Laser Devices
Class
Class I
Class IIa
Class II
Class IIIa
Class IIIb
Class IV
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Use care when moving the AGV3D. Lifting or transporting the AGV3D improperly can
The AGV3D must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury and
Danger
Inherently safe; no possibility of eye damage during normal operation.
Requires in excess of 1000 seconds of continuous viewing to cause eye dam-
age.
The blink reflex will prevent eye damage, unless the person deliberately stares
into the beam for an extended period of time.
Mostly dangerous in combination with optical instruments which change the
beam diameter or power density. However, even without optical enhancement,
direct contact for over two minutes may cause eye damage.
Direct exposures of 0.01 second or less may cause eye and skin damage.
Direct or scattered radiation without optical enhancement may cause eye and
skin damage.
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