4- Safety Notes - LaserPoint PcPlug-R Operating Manual

This symbol alerts the operator to the need of wearing protective laser goggles.
This symbol alerts the operator to be aware of important maintenance or operating instructions.
This symbol remarks hazards that could damage the instrument or dangers that could result in
WARNING! personal injury or death. Always read the associated information carefully, before performing
the indicated procedure.
This symbol indicates information considered important, but not hazard related. The symbol is
NOTICE! used when there is the risk of property damage, additional possibilities offered by the instrument
or by its software or, in general, points that are worth to be remarked.
Before operating this instrument, carefully review the following safety information to avoid personal injury, and
to prevent damage to this instrument or any sensor head that is connected to it. This instrument does not contain
any user-serviceable parts.
Before operating the sensor head and its associated PcPlug-R electronics, carefully read the safety information to
avoid both personal injuries and to prevent damage to the instruments.
Measuring a laser's Power or Energy, as well as the operation of a laser, is potentially dangerous. The
instruments object of this manual may operate at high Powers/Energies and at wavelengths that may
include non-visible laser radiation.
● Proper operating practices, in accordance with laser manufacturer's recommendations, are crucial; to ensure
that the correct operating procedures are followed, consult the laser manufacturer and your laser safety officer
● Eyewear and other personal protective equipment must be used in compliance with applicable laws and safety
regulations
1- The user of this instrument must be trained in the use of lasers and their associated risks. LaserPoint
is in no way liable for any damage resulting from misuse, carelessness, or use beyond the rated limits
for the provided products.
2-Complete all the required safety procedures to work with laser beams and wear suitable appropriate
personal protective equipment, such as laser goggles, protection glasses all the time while the laser is
powered ON!
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Before proceeding to measurements, check the cooling devices applied on the head.
● On heads with water cooling: Verify that water is flowing (when applicable) with the specified flux
and temperature. Wait for at least 5 minutes to achieve the thermal stabilization of detectors and the
maximum stability of electronics.
● On heads with forced air cooling: first connect the fan (when applicable) to the 12V DC power supply and wait
for at least 5 minutes, after turn-on, to achieve the thermal stabilization of detectors and the maximum stability of
electronics. Even at powers far lower than the head full scale, the fan must be connected and active.
WARNING!
4- Specular and diffused back reflections. Always pay attention to the specular and diffused back reflections
originating from laser absorbers. The percentage of absorption depends on each coating type and can vary
between 60 /70% up to > 90 %, as a function of wavelength. The amount of radiation that is not absorbed is
reflected or scattered following the Lambert Cosine Law. To avoid dangerous back reflections that can be
returned to the laser cavity, or are back-focused by lenses, it is recommended to position the head with a small
angle relative to the optical axis. The beam path must be fully enclosed using appropriate light blocking
enclosures.
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