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Changes Barco provides this manual 'as is' without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
Table of contents 1 Safety ........................................... 7 General considerations ..................................8 Important safety instructions..............................10 Product safety labels..................................14 High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance ......................16 HD for fully enclosed projection systems...........................18 HD in function of modifying optics ............................19 Compliance ......................................20 2 System overview....................................21 Convention projector orientation ............................22 Air flow of the projector ................................23 Web Communicator..................................24...
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Connecting to the projector for the first time........................72 Switching the projector OFF ..............................73 Software update....................................75 Authorization to clear a security warning on the projector ..................78 6 Projector covers......................................81 Removal of the front cover.................................82 Removal of the rear cover................................83 Removal of the operator side cover............................84 Mounting the operator side cover ............................85 Mounting the rear cover ................................87 Mounting the front cover ................................89...
Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and using your XDM projector. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to your XDM projector. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing and using the XDM projector.
• Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualified Barco personnel or by authorized Barco service dealers. • All warnings on the projector and in the documentation manuals should be adhered to.
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Safety to minimize the potential risk to themselves or other persons. The term USER and OPERATOR refers to any person other than SERVICE PERSONNEL or TRAINED PROJECTIONISTS, AUTHORIZED to operate professional projection systems. The TRAINED PROJECTIONISTS may only perform the maintenance task described in the User & Installation manual.
Safety 1.2 Important safety instructions To prevent the risk of electrical shock • This projector should be operated from an AC power source. Ensure that the mains voltage and capacity matches the projector electrical ratings. If you are unable to install the AC power requirements, contact your electrician.
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In the event of fire, use sand, CO or dry powder fire extinguishers. Never use water on an electrical fire. Always have service performed on this projector by authorized Barco service personnel. Always insist on genuine Barco replacement parts. Never use non-Barco replacement parts as they may degrade the safety of this projector.
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Safety • Slots and openings in this equipment are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the projector too close to walls, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
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• It is not allowed to stack the reinforcement frames of the XDM projector on top of each other, nor is it allowed to suspend them from each other. •...
Safety 1.3 Product safety labels Light beam related safety labels Label image Label description Label location DANGER! CLASS 4 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION. DANGER! RAYONNEMENT LASER DE CLASSE 4 EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU RAYONNEMENT DIRECT OU DIFFUS DES YEUX OU DE LA PEAU.
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Safety Electric related safety labels Label image Label description Label location Disconnect the power to the unit mains terminals and unplug power cord at UPS inlet before removing this cover. See ID-label for ratings. WARNING : HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT EARTH CONNECTION ESSENTIAL BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY.
Safety 1.4 High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance measured from the projection lens at which the intensity or the energy per surface unit becomes lower than the applicable exposure limit on the cornea or on the skin.
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The LIP shall be installed by Barco or by a trained and Barco-authorized installer or shall only be transferred to laser light show variance holders. This is applicable for dealers and distributors since they may need to install the LIP (demo install) and/or they transfer (sell, rent, lease) the LIP.
Safety 1.5 HD for fully enclosed projection systems Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance measured from the projection lens at which the intensity or the energy per surface unit becomes lower than the applicable exposure limit on the cornea or on the skin.
Safety 1.6 HD in function of modifying optics Hazard distance XDM-4K25B, XDM-4K25C Throw Ra o (TR) Image 1–4 Hazard Distance Throw Ratio R5914477 /00...
Safety 1.7 Compliance UK Compliance This product is fit for use in the UK. Authorised Representative: Barco UK Ltd Building 329, Doncastle Road dress: Bracknell RG12 8PE, Berkshire, United Kingdom R5914477 /00...
System overview Convention projector orientation ....................22 Air flow of the projector........................23 Web Communicator ........................24 Exhaust adapter (Optional)......................25 R5914477 /00...
System overview 2.1 Convention projector orientation Convention This manual refers to the light source side of the projector as the side at your left hand when standing behind the projector and looking at the projection screen in front of the projector. Image 2–1 Top of the projector.
Air flow The XDM projector has two air inlets and two air inlets. The air inlets are located on the front side and bottom side of the projector. The air outlets are located on the top and on the back side of the projector.
The Web Communicator application is a uniquely powerful and easy to use built-in web application for the Barco projector. This application provides all the necessary tools necessary to setup and control the connected projector. A comprehensive array of easy to access menu pages provide the projectors digital input, output and screen display via a combination of simple buttons and displays.
Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. Observing the specification mentioned in this chapter is critical for projector performance.
Installation preparations 3.1 Installation requirements Environmental conditions The table below summarizes the physical environment in which the XDM projector can be operated or stored. Operating Non-Operating Environment Ambient Temperature 10°C (50°F) to 40°C (104°F) -15°C (5°F) to 60°C (140°F) Air cleanliness Clean office environment (equivalent with n.a.
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The XDM does not have a built in UPS unit. Projector weight Do not underestimate the weight of the XDM projector. The projector weight ±140 kg (±309 lbs) without lens. Ensure that the pedestal on which the projector is installed is capable of supporting the complete load of the system.
• Side cutter • Knife How to unpack the XDM projector with C-Lens holder Remove the strapping bands from the packaging. Use a cutting tool (e.g. side cutter, knife, etc.) to carefully cut the straps. Remove the top plate. Image 3–1 Remove bands and removing the top plate Carefully cut open the tape of the box and open it.
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Installation preparations Image 3–2 Opening the box and removing foam, boxes and manuals Remove the outer cardboard box. Remove the four foam corner pieces (reference 1). Image 3–3 Removing the outer cardbox and the four foam corner pieces Remove the top cardboard plate and the cardboard surrounding the projector by lifting them up. R5914477 /00...
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For lens installation, see “Available lenses”, page How to unpack the XDM projector with B-Lens holder Remove the strapping bands from the packaging. Use a cutting tool (e.g. side cutter, knife, etc.) to carefully cut the straps.
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Installation preparations Image 3–6 Remove bands and opening the box Carefully cut open the tape of the box and open it. Remove the safety manuals and the small box containing the HDD’s (if available). Remove the outer cardboard box. Image 3–7 Removing the cardboard box Remove the cardboard on the front side of the projector.
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Installation preparations Image 3–8 Removing foam, cardboard and the box with optical adapter Remove the foam on top of the projector. Lift the projector from the wooden pallet by gripping the corner handles of the projector with both hands and place the projector on the pedestal. Tip: The corner handles are wide enough to fit both your left (L) and right (R) hand.
This check should confirm that there are no broken knobs or connectors, that the cabinet and panel surfaces are free of dents and scratches, and that the operating panel is not scratched or cracked. The Barco Sales and Service office should be notified as soon as possible if this is not the case.
Installation preparations 3.4 Projector configurations The different configurations The projector can be installed on a table or be hung from a truss beam, and this in a front projection or rear projection configuration. This can happen as long as the projector is not hung upside down (the top cover can not face downward).
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Installation preparations Positioning the projector Image 3–12 Positioning the projector The projector should be installed at right angles (horizontally and vertically) to the screen at a distance PD. Note the distance (A) between lens centre and table surface is slightly variable. This distance (A) is nominal 223 mm in case all feet are turned in completely and the vertical lens shift is set to zero (0).
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+50% +50% -70% -30% +30% -30% -70% +30% Image 3–13 Shift range for an XDM projector DMD. Field of view. Projector tilt and rotation limits 90° 90° - 45° -90° Image 3–14 Left: Projector rotation limits, Right: Projector tilt limits.
This list only takes into account active lenses at the moment of release of this manual. Lenses that have become end-of life or end-of service are not taken into account. Consult the Barco website for the most up-to-date information on active lenses.
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Installation preparations Throw range on XDM- Type Image Order No 4K25C R9855931 DC2K lens – High 1.40 - 2.05 : 1 Brightness R9855932 DC2K lens – High 1.60 - 2.50 : 1 Brightness R9855933 R9862020 TLD+ lens — High 1.75 - 2.40 : 1...
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Installation preparations Which lenses are available for the XDM-4K25B? Throw range on XDM- Type Image Order No 4K25B R9802580 XLD lens — Ultra-Short 0.53 : 1 Throw 90° R9852945 XLD lens — High 1.02 : 1 Brightness R9852950 XLD lens — High 1.27 : 1...
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Installation preparations Throw range on XDM- Type Image Order No 4K25B R9856529 XLD lens — High 2.82 – 4.72 : 1 Brightness R98565292 XLD lens — High Contrast 2.82 – 4.72 : 1 R9855947 XLD lens — High 3.56 – 7.01 : 1...
How to select the right lens Determine the required screen width (SW). Determine the approximate position of the projector in the room. Start up the Lens Calculator on the Barco website: https://lenscalculator.barco.com/ to determine the possible lenses for your configuration.
Installation procedures Accessing the power connections ....................46 Power input configuration of the projector ..................47 Connecting the projector with the power net..................49 Connecting a UPS with the projector electronics ................51 Installation of a lens on a C-Lens Holder..................53 Removal of a lens on a C-Lens holder ....................55 Installation of a lens on a B-Lens holder ..................57 Removal of a lens from a B-lens holder ..................62 Suspending the projector from a truss ....................64...
Installation procedures 4.1 Accessing the power connections CAUTION: Whenever you access the mains board and thus remove the net input cover, make sure the projector is disconnected from the power net. Required tools Torx screwdriver T20 How to access Remove the front, back and operator side cover of the projector. Slightly loosen the two screws on the bottom of the net input cover (reference 1, Image 4–1).
Installation procedures 4.2 Power input configuration of the projector About the power input. The power input of the projector can be configured in one of three different configurations, depending on the local power supply: • In a Y configuration (3W+N+PE) for a three phase power supply of 200-240 V / 346-415 V. In this configuration, 346-415 V is measured between the lines while 200-240V is measured between the lines and the neutral.
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Installation procedures Image 4–4 Y configuration 2. Δ configuration: Connect the upper pins with the bottom pins as illustrated. Place two links between pin W2 and U1 (A and B). Image 4–5 Δ configuration 3. Mono phase configuration: Spread the four links over the six pins as illustrated. Make sure both the upper and lower pins are connected with each other.
CAUTION: ALL POWER CONNECTIONS to the XDM projector are made to the five-terminal strip located on the mains board behind the operator side cover and mains cover of the projector.
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Installation procedures Tip: Check for good fixation by pulling on each wire. Secure the AC power cord by fastening the cable gland (reference 3). Use a 30 mm open-end wrench. Place the net input cover back and seal it. Tighten the two screws (reference 1), using a T20 Torx screwdriver.
4.4 Connecting a UPS with the projector electronics WARNING: Only use UPS units which are suitable for the XDM series projector. See chapter Installation requirements, for more information about the requirements of the UPS. CAUTION: The electrical connection with the UPS INLET socket of the projector must be done with a certified AC power supply cord (minimum 1.50 mm²...
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Installation procedures Image 4–9 Guide the AC power cord (reference 2) through the cable gland (reference 3). Connect the wires (references 4 and 5) to the 3–terminal strip (reference 6) as illustrated. Use a torque screwdriver to fasten the screws of the 3-terminal strip with a torque of 1.7Nm (1.25 lbf*ft). Warning: Always connect the PE wire (reference 4) first, then the other wires.
4.5 Installation of a lens on a C-Lens Holder Take into account that you can only install a limited range of lenses on an XDM projector with a C- lens holder. For the full list of available lenses, refer to “Available lenses”, page...
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Installation procedures Image 4–13 Lens installation Insert the lens until the connector seats into the socket. Warning: Do not release the lens yet, as the lens may fall out of the lens holder. Secure the lens in the lens holder by sliding the primary lens lock handle into the “locked” position (to the top of the projector).
Installation procedures 4.6 Removal of a lens on a C-Lens holder How to remove a lens from the C-lens holder Support the lens with one hand while you unlock the lens holder by sliding the lock handle outwards and then towards the “unlocked” position as illustrated (Image 4–15).
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Installation procedures It’s recommended to place the dust cover of the original projector packaging back into the lens opening to prevent intrusion of dust. Image 4–17 R5914477 /00...
4.7 Installation of a lens on a B-Lens holder Take into account that when using an XDM projector with a B-lens holder, you will also need the optical adapter for the B-lens holder, which is provided with the projector. If the optical adapter is not used, it will not be possible to achieve a perfect focus on your projected image.
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Installation procedures Image 4–18 Mounting the adapter ring Place the optical adapter over the ring onto the back of the lens. Image 4–19 Two examples of mounting the optical adapter. One with lens ring 1 (left) or lens ring 2 on the end position (right) Mount the correct screw inserts in the appropriate openings of the optical adapter (reference 1, Image 4–...
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Installation procedures Image 4–20 Example of all three mounting positions of the optical adapter on a B-lens. Drive in the three hex screws into the screw inserts. Use a torque wrench with hex bit to tighten the screws with a gentle force of 0.1 Nm. Fasten the three screws alternately and evenly. Tip: Use the M3 screws with ring 1, use the M4 screws with ring 2.
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Installation procedures Image 4–22 Tip: While not placed in the projector, place the dust cover in a lockable plastic bag to prevent dust from gathering on the cover. Take the lens assembly out of its packing material and remove the lens caps on both sides. Gently insert the lens in such a way that the lens connector matches the socket (reference 2).
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Installation procedures Image 4–24 Locking the lens Check if the lens is really secured by trying to pull the lens out of the lens holder. R5914477 /00...
Installation procedures 4.8 Removal of a lens from a B-lens holder Required tools • Allen wrench 1.5 mm • Allen wrench 2 mm How to remove Support the lens with one hand while you unlock the lens holder by sliding the lock handle outwards and then towards the “unlocked”...
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Installation procedures It is recommended to place the dust cover of the original projector packaging back into the lens opening to prevent intrusion of dust. Image 4–27 R5914477 /00...
(5) times the complete load of the system). About the reinforcement frame A reinforcement frame has been provided to the XDM projector to make the projector more rugged and handy. Furthermore, while the projector is not foreseen to be suspended from the ceiling, the multifunctional frame allows the projector to be suspended from a truss.
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Installation procedures Warning: Use a minimum of four (4) rigging points, equally spread, to suspend the projector. Make sure the clamps are capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the system. Image 4–30 Place the projector under the truss installation with the clamps facing upwards. Lower the truss until the support bars of the truss are close enough to connect the rigging clamps.
Authorization to clear a security warning on the projector ..............78 About this chapter This chapter contains the Switch ON and Switch OFF procedures for the XDM projector. These procedures highlight all important points to be checked prior to switching the projector ON. This is to ensure a safe startup of the projector.
Starting the projector for the first time 5.1 Explaining the power states Power states explained The projector can have one of several power states, which you can recognize by the state of the power LED. Projector Behavior Power LED Power State Mains power off Projector is not powered OFF mode...
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Starting the projector for the first time Image 5–2 Location of the Power button and GPI 1-4 input on the Cinema Controller. Power state diagram FORCE SHUTDOWN START-UP >6sec SHUTDOWN 1 sec READY READY Image on the screen Image 5–3 Power State diagram R5914477 /00...
Remotely, using GPI3 How to switch on locally, using the touch display? Ensure that the XDM projector is installed onto a stable platform. Ensure the projector is correctly connected to the mains power. Ensure that the correct lens is installed for your application.
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Starting the projector for the first time How to switch on remotely, using only Web Communicator? Ensure that the XDM projector is installed onto a stable platform. Ensure the projector is correctly connected to the mains power. Ensure that the correct lens is installed for your application.
Starting the projector for the first time 5.3 Connecting to the projector for the first time Default settings If you want to access Web Communicator, take into account the following default settings of the projector. By default you will be able to access Web Communicator using the following default settings. Setting Item IP address...
Starting the projector for the first time 5.4 Switching the projector OFF Putting the projector in ECO mode is thé preferred method of shutting down the projector after a day of playing. Only switch the projector to OFF if technical problems have occurred. Take into account that you can not start the projector remotely when the projector has been switched OFF.
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Starting the projector for the first time Image 5–8 How to turn the projector OFF? Press the power button for more than six seconds. The projector will go to OFF mode. Send a signal via GPI3 for more than six second. The projector will go to OFF mode. R5914477 /00...
5.5 Software update How to update the software Download the latest firmware from the Barco website. Click on myBarco and login to get access to secured information. Registration is necessary. If you are not yet registered, click on New to myBarco and follow the instructions. With the created login and password, it is possible to login where you can download the software.
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Starting the projector for the first time Click on tab Maintenance and select Software update. Plug a USB device with the downloaded file into the USB port of the Cinema Controller. Note: The USB device should be formatted in FAT-32. It may only contain the firmware file in the root level of the device.
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Starting the projector for the first time Image 5–14 Example of the components update page. 5. Once every component has been updated, you will be redirected to the Web Communicator login page. R5914477 /00...
Starting the projector for the first time 5.6 Authorization to clear a security warning on the projector When is an authorization required to clear the security warning? A media player security warning is triggered in the following cases: • If a board is removed from or inserted into the card cage. •...
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Starting the projector for the first time Image 5–17 Location of the key button Each attempt to clear the security warning and its result (both successfully and unsuccessfully) is logged inside the projector. R5914477 /00...
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Projector covers Removal of the front cover......................82 Removal of the rear cover ......................83 Removal of the operator side cover ....................84 Mounting the operator side cover ....................85 Mounting the rear cover ........................87 Mounting the front cover........................89 About this chapter Most installation, maintenance and service procedures demand removing one or more of the projector covers to gain access to the parts to maintain or to service.
Projector covers 6.1 Removal of the front cover If the front cover is the only cover you need to remove (e.g. when checking / replacing the filter), there is no need to turn off the projector. Required tools Allen wrench 4 mm How to remove Unlock the safety bracket on the side of the projector.
Projector covers 6.2 Removal of the rear cover If the rear cover is the only cover you need to remove (e.g. when checking / replacing the filter), there is no need to turn off the projector. Required tools Allen wrench 4 mm How to remove Unlock the safety bracket on the side of the projector.
Projector covers 6.3 Removal of the operator side cover Required tools Torx screwdriver T20 How to remove Remove the front and rear cover of the projector. Release the two screws at the top of the side cover (reference 1). Use a T20 Torx screwdriver. Image 6–5 Location of the set screws Slightly turn over the top side of the cover (reference 2).
Projector covers 6.4 Mounting the operator side cover The right side cover can only be mounted when the front and rear cover are removed. This procedure assumes these two covers have been removed. Required tools Torx screwdriver T20 How to mount Slide the side cover towards the projector, either from the front or the rear part of the frame (reference 1, Image 6–7).
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Projector covers Push the upper side of the cover towards the projector to close it (reference 2, Image 6–7). Fasten the side cover with the two top screws (reference 1, Image 6–9). Use a T20 Torx screwdriver. Image 6–9 Location of the set screws R5914477 /00...
Projector covers 6.5 Mounting the rear cover Required tools Allen wrench 4 mm How to mount Place the cover over the cover hook on the bottom of the projector frame (reference 1), while making sure it fits next to the frame bar. Place the topside of the cover near the cover hooks on the top of the rear frame (reference 2).
Projector covers 6.6 Mounting the front cover Required tools Allen wrench 4 mm How to mount Place the cover over the longer cover hook on the bottom of the projector frame (reference 1). Slide the clips in the front cover over the smaller cover hooks in the top of the frame (reference 2). Image 6–13 Sliding in the front cover Move the locking bracket (reference 3) to the position of the holes in the frame bar (reference 4) Lock the safety bracket in place.
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Dimensions A.1 Dimensions of the projector Dimensions of the projector with C-Lens holder 49 (3x) CENTER OF GRAVITY AIR INLET CENTER OF GRAVITY AIR INLET AIR INLET AIR OUTLET Image A–1 All dimension given in mm Dimensions of the projector with B-Lens holder 348,31 CENTER OF GRAVITY CENTER OF GRAVITY...
Position of the optical adapter when used on B-Series lenses The following table lists all lenses that have been tested for usage on the XDM projector with B-lens holder, the appropriate adapter ring to use alongside the optical adapter as well as the screws used for this adapter ring.
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Glossary Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance measured from the projection lens at which the intensity or the energy per surface unit becomes lower than the applicable exposure limit on the cornea or on the skin. The light beam is considered (to be) unsafe for exposure if the distance from a person to the light source is less than the HD. R5914477 /00...
List of tools List of tools Allen wrench 1.5 mm Allen wrench 2 mm Allen wrench 4 mm Authorization pin code Flat screwdriver Knife Nut driver 10 mm Open-end wrench 24 mm Open-end wrench 30 mm Side cutter Torque wrench with 10 mm hexagon socket Torque wrench with hex bits Torx screwdriver T20 Web Communicator...
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