Optical Safety - Thermo Scientific Antaris II Manual

Regulatory and Safety Information

Optical safety

20 Antaris II and Antaris MX Site and Safety Information
These instruments are Class I laser products that emit laser and NIR
radiation. More than 80 percent of the laser light is lost as it passes through
the instrument optical components. This makes the accessible laser
radiation very low, less than 10 µW of continuous power. The NIR
radiation, however, is very bright, very intense and exposure can be
harmful.
The accessible laser radiation levels are below Class I limits defined by the
United States Department of Health and Human Services and the
International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC).
The laser source in these systems is a helium/neon (HeNe) laser head.
Warning Never stare into the laser beam or at its bright reflection. Never tamper
with the laser head on the main laser assembly, even if you are replacing a
defective laser. Injuries from exposure to laser light or high voltage may
result.
Caution
Do not stare into the sample window of an Integrating Sphere, the
sampling tip of a fiber optic probe, or the fiber optic probe connectors on
the front panel of the instrument. Injuries from exposure to intense NIR
light may result.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services warns
against improper use, as follows:
Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in the User's Guide for these instruments may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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