General Laser Safety Issues - PerkinElmer RamanMicro 300 Series Getting Started Manual

18 . RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide

General Laser Safety Issues

Laser Keyswitch
There is a captive laser key control switch on the rear panel of the RamanStation, or the
front panel of the RamanFlex. This key is required to operate the laser. A laser safety officer
or laboratory manager should control the use of this key.
Laser Warning Labels
Laser warning labels are attached to the instrument for your safety. Please observe the
necessary precautions. For more details see
Microscope Safety
The laser should also be turned off when the system is not in use. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
Class 3B laser
radiation is emitted
through the
objective lens
Figure 1 Schematic of microscope
Warning Labels
on page 20.