Safety Features And Compliance; Laser Safety Labeling - JDS Uniphase RM3 Series User Manual

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Safety Features and Compliance

The RM3 Series Backreflection Meter complies to CE requirements, plus UL3101-1 and
CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 1010-1. The laser classification of the instrument is specified in Table 2 per
IEC 60825-1 standards and FDA standard 21CFR1040.10 except deviations per Laser Notice
No. 50 July, 2001.The following safety features are incorporated into the design of the unit:
There is an LED on the front panel indicating when the laser/LED source is on.
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Laser Safety Labeling

The RM3 Series Backreflection Meter is classified per Table 2. As required by the FDA standard
21CFR1040.10, an identification label (Figure 1) is placed on the the unit showing name of
manufacturer, address, and month and year of manufacture.
Figure 1: Identification Label
A note, as shown in Figure 2, indicating compliance to FDA requirements is silk-screened on
the rear panel of the instrument.
"THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10 EXCEPT DEVIATIONS PER LASER NOTICE
N0. 50, JULY 2001"
Figure 2: FDA Compliance Text
A triangular laser safety label, as shown in Figure 3, is located adjacent to output aperture on
the front panel.
Figure 3: Laser Safety Label
A warning label is located on the side or top of the instrument, as shown in Figure 4, indicating
the IEC Class of laser and applicable standard:
Figure 4: Laser Warning Label
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