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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide WARNING Avoid eye injury. This system is configured as a Class 3B laser product when using the fiber optic accessory or operating with the protective cover removed. Class 3B laser radiation is hazardous, can be visible or invisible, can cause permanent eye damage, ignite flammable materials, liquids, and gases, and can potentially cause other hazards if not operated safely.
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Control Area” section in the Safety Guide. For information about laser safety eyewear specifications, refer to the “Protective Eyewear” section in the Safety Guide. For information about individual lasers used in DXR3xi products, refer to the “Manufacturer’s Laser Information” section in the Safety Guide.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Preparing the Laser Control Area Preparing the Laser Control Area The customer is responsible for complying with local laser safety regulations and set up a Class 3B Laser Control Area for the instrument. Information can be found in the “Setting Up a Laser Control Area” section in the DXR Raman Instruments Site and Safety Guide.
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You must have a Class 3B Conversion Kit (840-2056xx) available to proceed. To convert a DXR3xi from the Class 1 to the Class 3B configuration ❖ 1. Make sure the stage is positioned all the way to the back. Turn OFF the laser and close OMNICxi software.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 1 to Class 3B configuration 5. Using a flat-blade screwdriver to unlock the two cover latches on the inside of front ledge of the sample compartment, turn the cover latch 90-degrees until it is in a horizontal position.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 1 to Class 3B configuration 7. Close the covers. Hold both sides of the whole sample area cover and slide it toward you until it stops. Gently lift the whole cover up and continue to pull forward. The whole cover can be fully pulled away from instrument.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 1 to Class 3B configuration 9. Reconnect the align/calibrate tool onto the instrument. 10. Properly store the whole sample area cover in the lab. 11. The instrument is now converted to Class 3B configuration. Follow normal Align/Calibration procedure and make sure all tests pass.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 1 to Class 3B configuration 12. If you have other accessory to be used with Class 3B configuration of this instrument, for example a fiber optic accessory, please contact our local field services for assistance and refer to the Optional Class 3B Laser Configuration section in the DXRxi Raman Instrument User Guide for installation and align/calibration instructions.
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Converting DXR3xi from Class 3B to Class 1 configuration To convert the DXR3xi from the Class 3B to the Class 1 configuration ❖ 1. Make sure the stage is positioned all the way to the back. Turn OFF the laser and the instrument. Close OMNICxi software.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 3B to Class 1 configuration 4. Install the BNC interlock jumpers onto the Interlock connectors on the instrument panel. Remove the external interlock BNC cables. 5. Disconnect the align/calibrate tool and set it aside.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 3B to Class 1 configuration 7. Slide the whole sample area cover back onto the instrument: Make sure the white plastic feet under the cover are aligned with the wide opening of slots around the sample area.
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DXR3xi Class 3B Conversion Guide Converting DXR3xi from Class 3B to Class 1 configuration 9. Reconnect the align/calibrate tool and close the top cover. The instrument is now converted to Class 1 configuration. 10. Follow normal Align/Calibration procedure and make sure all tests pass.
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