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Specifications and Regulatory Information

Laser Safety Considerations

Laser radiation in the ultraviolet and far infrared parts of the spectrum can cause damage primarily to the

cornea and lens of the eye. Laser radiation in the visible and near infrared regions of the spectrum can

cause damage to the retina of the eye.

The CW laser sources use a laser from which the greatest dangers to exposure are:

1. To the eyes, where aqueous flare, cataract formation, and/or corneal burn are possible.

2. To the skin, where burning is possible.

WARNING Do NOT, under any circumstances, look into the optical output or any fiber/device attached to the

output while the laser is in operation.

WARNING Do not enable the laser unless fiber or an equivalent device is attached to the optical output

connector.

This system should be serviced only by authorized personnel.

CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein can result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser Classifications

United States-FDA Laser Class IIIb. The system is rated USFDA (United States Food and Drug Administra-

tion) Laser Class IIIb according to Part 1040, Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products, from the

Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

International-IEC Laser Class 3B. The system is rated IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

Laser Class 3B laser products according to Publication 825.

International-IEC 825-1: 1993-11. The system helps satisfy the International (IEC825) safety requirements

with the use of a REMOTE SHUTDOWN and a KEY SWITCH.