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APL safety features
APL safety features
On the exterior of the platesetter, to the left and right of the load
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table (two emergency stop buttons)
Several locations inside the platesetter, under the rear hood and
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behind the rear panel
On the APL
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WARNING: Assume that laser and mechanical hazards may still be present for a
few moments after you press an emergency stop button, and remember that the
electrical power is still connected. When the emergency stop mechanism is
activated, it can take up to two seconds to completely shut down the laser sources
and up to 15 seconds for the system to shut down mechanical movement.
Exposure to visible and invisible high-powered laser radiation can burn skin and
can cause permanent degradation or loss of eyesight. Moving mechanical parts
can create a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury.
The optional APL component has a set of unique safety features
besides the extra emergency stop buttons. These include a cable-
activated emergency stop device, two exit hatches, and internal lights.
Cable-activated emergency stop device
The APL component has two red cable-activated emergency stop
devices that you can pull if you become trapped inside the APL. These
pull cords are located inside the front and rear doors and span the
length of the APL component.
Figure 28: Red cable-activated emergency stop device (top of picture)
Pulling a cable-activated emergency stop device stops APL operation
and activates the internal lights. You can then make your way to an exit
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