Andor Technology Mechelle - Laser Safety Guidelines and Classifications

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Version 4.2 rev 06 Oct 2020
8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD
Mechelle
special Warnings about lasers
CAUTION – USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
• This product includes lasers, or is designed to be upgraded with lasers, so you must be aware of the hazards
associated with the use of the powerful laser radiation that can be emitted by this product
• Laser radiation differs from ordinary light primarily because its optical power can be concentrated into a
narrow, low-divergence beam, whereas, for example, a standard light bulb diffuses its light in all directions and
thus spreads out its power. It’s a bit like the difference between walking outside on a sunny day versus having
the sun’s light concentrated on your skin using a magnifying glass
• Skin damage or deeper injury can be caused by lasers, but the eye is especially susceptible as laser light can
be collimated into a narrow beam that can enter the eye and permanently damage the retina with life-changing
consequences.
• Be aware that visible laser light is dangerous as well as invisible, that this laser product is not fully safe as you
usually have access to hazardous laser radiation. Laser safety for this type of product is about reducing risk,
rather than being able to eliminate it because access is required for the performance of this product
• Andor strongly recommend that all facilities have an established system for the safe use of lasers as per their
national regulations and occupational health and safety legislation. IEC TR 60285-14 Safety of laser products
– Part 14: A user’s guide and the American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI Z136.1) are
standard references for good practice
use of tHe optional cc52 collector/colliMator WitH alignMent laser
The intended use of this laser product is only when the Laser Module is connected into the CC52 Collector/Collimator
(see Section 2.4). The Laser Module should only be powered when fully assembled in this conguration to reduce the
exposure to laser radiation. The Laser Module by itself and the Laser Module when connected just to the bre should
not be powered as the laser output in these two scenarios is unnecessary and is greater than that emitted by the CC52
Collector/Collimator.
If cleaning, assembling or disassembling this equipment, ensure that the power is disconnected.