Chapter 1 Safety - THORLABS INTUN Series User Manual

INTUN Series Tunable Lasers
Chapter 1: Safety
Chapter 1 Safety
Prior to operating the INTUN tunable laser, you should read this chapter to avoid damage to the unit, connected
circuit, or personnel. The safety instructions given herein must be strictly adhered to at all times. All statements
regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated
correctly.
WARNING
This unit can deliver radiation that can cause eye damage. Make sure to strictly adhere to the safety
recommendations of the appropriate laser safety class. The laser safety class is marked on the laser
unit.
SHOCK WARNING
Mobile telephones, cellular phones, or other radio transmitters are not to be used within the range
of three meters of this unit, since the electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum
allowed disturbance values according to EN 50 082-1.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
Avoid exposure to the beam.
Class 3B laser product
700 – 1000 nm <500 mW
Avoid direct eye exposure.
Class 3R laser product.
1150 – 1700 nm <50 mW
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