New Wave Research Tempest - Laser System Safety Features; Continued Safety Precautions; Built-in Safety Mechanisms

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Table of Contents
Preface......................................................................iii
Chapter One, Laser Safety ......................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
Optical Safety....................................................................................................................................3
Laser Safety ......................................................................................................................................4
Electrical Safety................................................................................................................................5
Safety Features.................................................................................................................................5
Laser Covers .................................................................................................................................5
Interlocks ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Exit Shutter ....................................................................................................................................6
CE Declaration ..................................................................................................................................6
Government Regulations.................................................................................................................7
Laser Classification ....................................................................................................................... 7
Location of Safety Labels .............................................................................................................. 7
Chapter Two, Description and Specifications.....12
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................14
Optical Layout.................................................................................................................................14
Optical Attenuator........................................................................................................................ 14
Second Harmonic Generation .....................................................................................................15
Third Harmonic Generation .........................................................................................................15
Fourth Harmonic Generation....................................................................................................... 15
External Computer Control............................................................................................................15
Safety Interlocks.............................................................................................................................15
Power Supply..................................................................................................................................16
Electronics ...................................................................................................................................16
Water Cooling System.................................................................................................................16
Tempest Specifications..................................................................................................................16
Gemini PIV Specifications .............................................................................................................17
Chapter Three, Installation....................................19
Voltage Requirements....................................................................................................................20
Power Line Fuse .............................................................................................................................20
Laser Umbilical ...............................................................................................................................21
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................22
Interlock Connector........................................................................................................................22
Cooling System...............................................................................................................................22
Chapter Four, Operation........................................23
Starting the Laser ...........................................................................................................................25
Turning the Laser Off.....................................................................................................................26
Controls and Indicators .................................................................................................................26