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Controlling laser emission
Controlling laser emission
Safety Before you turn on the laser, ensure that you are completely familiar and follow all safety
information and recommendations stated within this document and the document:
SuperK COMPACT Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information
Warning: You must follow all safety regulations required for the location where the laser
will be operated.
Preparation The laser is ready to be turned on when the following steps are completed.
1. The laser is securely installed and connected according to the procedures in
“Mechanical Installation” on page 73 and “Connecting the Laser” on page 75. This
means the laser should be installed in the recommended environment with power
applied and at the very minimum, the door switch interlock and CONTROL PC
connected.
2. The laser is communicating with the CONTROL application according to the
procedures in “Connecting and Turning ON the Laser” on page 45.
Warning: Turning on the laser will emit hazardous laser Class 3B radiation. Ensure to ob-
serve and implement all safety regulations, warnings and cautions in this guide and the
SuperK COMPACT Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information document before con-
tinuing.
Caution: Do not turn on the laser if it has been exposed to temperature and humidity be-
yond the operating specifications. The SuperK COMPACT is designed to operated in a
non-condensing environment from +18 to +30°C (or 35°C). Before turning on the laser, al-
low it at least 30 minutes to reach room temperature. Turning on a laser that is too cold
or hot may lead to the system being damaged.
Turning ON
the laser
Follow the steps in Procedure 2 to turn on or enable laser emission using CONTROL.