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This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied in whole or part or reproduced in any other media without the express permission of Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd. Permitted copies must carry the same proprietary and copyright notices as were affixed to the original.
The installation, operation, maintenance and repair of this laser equipment must only be carried out by ROFIN service personnel or trained staff who have received correct instruction concerning the hazards associated with this particular equipment.
In addition, ROFIN does not accept liability for any damage or injury howsoever caused or arising where the laser equipment has been modified without the prior written permission of Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd.
EN55011 – EMC emissions for equipment that include RF generators 1.4 Training Training of installation, operator and maintenance personnel is mandatory. ROFIN, or its authorised distributors, can provide training on the installation, operation and maintenance of the ROFIN SC product range. 1.5 Recommended Administrative Precautions Ensure that operators are given regular safety instruction (at least once per year) and have read and understood this manual.
The Laser Aperture is clearly marked with a label stating 'LASER APERTURE'. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation. The ROFIN SC laser output beam characteristics are described in section 2 (Technical Specification) of this manual. i) Eye Protection If laser radiation enters the eye, even after reflection from a metal object, it can burn the surface of the eye causing permanent damage.
Any installation, service or repair work must be undertaken by qualified ROFIN personnel or by skilled engineers after consultation with the relevant local ROFIN Service Department. If in doubt contact the Service Department at the phone number given at the beginning of this manual.
1.9 Safety Precautions The ROFIN SC range of lasers incorporate various safety features as required by EN60825 and CDRH radiation safety standards. The end user will be required to utilise these functions within a full system installation to meet these safety standards.
Section 2 – General Description 2.0 Description of Operation of the ROFIN SC x10 The ROFIN SC x10 laser is a high-frequency excited, diffusion-cooled CO Slab Laser, designed for industrial use as a cutting, welding or marking tool. Figure 2.0-1 shows the principle of operation of the Slab laser. A laser gas discharge (active zone) (8) is established between the waveguiding electrodes (9) by a radio frequency voltage (5, 10).
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