Chapter 2 Safety; General Warnings And Cautions - THORLABS ELL7 Operating Manual

ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit
Chapter 2
For For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the
operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible,
on the product itself.
Warning: Risk of Electrical Shock
Given when there is a risk of electrical shock.
Warning
Given when there is a risk of injury to the user.
Caution
Given when there is a possibility of damage to the product.
Note
Clarification of an instruction or additional information.
2.1.

General Warnings and Cautions

Warning
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired. In particular, excessive moisture may impair operation.
The equipment is susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge. When handling the device, anti-static
precautions must be taken and suitable discharge appliances must be worn.
Spillage of fluid, such as sample solutions, should be avoided. If spillage does occur, clean up immediately using
absorbent tissue. Do not allow spilled fluid to enter the internal mechanism.
If the device is operated over a prolonged time period, the motor housing may become hot. This does not affect
motor operation but may cause discomfort if contacted by exposed skin.
Do not bend the PCB. A bending load in excess of 500 g applied to the board may cause the PCB to deform,
which will degrade the performance of the controller.
Do not expose the stage to magnetic fields as this could affect the positioning and homing sensor operation. An
external magnetic field close to the sensor should be below +/- 5mT.
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Safety
Chapter 2: Safety
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