Laser Light Safety - GE Typhoon 9200 Operating Instructions Manual

2 Safety instructions
2.2

Laser light safety

2.2 Laser light safety
The Typhoon instrument is a Class I laser instrument that houses two Class IIIB lasers
inside the instrument. Under the specified operating procedures, the instrument does
not allow operator exposure to laser light. The lasers, with power of 10–20 mW, are
accessible in the interior of the instrument.
Typhoon 9400, 9410, Trio, and Trio+: The blue laser module contains one Class IIIB laser.
The blue laser, with power at 30 mW, is accessible in the interior of the module.
The safety interlocks in the Typhoon instrument are designed to prevent you from being
exposed to the laser beams. If you open the sample lid while the scanner is in operation,
the laser shutter closes and blocks the light from the lasers.
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WARNING
Disconnect power. Always disconnect power from the instrument
before performing any maintenance task.
WARNING
Do not attempt to defeat the safety interlocks on the sample lid or try
to gain access to the interior of the instrument through any other
opening. Exposure to laser light can cause injury. For example, viewing
the laser light directly can cause blindness.
Typhoon Operating Instructions 28-9623-56 AA