Warnings and Safety Information . 17
Laser Safety Regulations
The Frontier IR spectrometers are Class 1 laser products as defined by IEC 60825-1. The
optical module contains a Class 2 Helium Neon (HeNe) laser, which emits visible, continuous
wave radiation at a wavelength of 633 nm and has a maximum output power of 1 mW. Some
diffuse HeNe laser radiation, within Class 1 limits, emerges from:
• The window in the left hand side of the sample compartment when an internal beam
path is selected.
• An external beam port when the beam port cover is removed, no accessory is fitted at
the port, and the beam path to the port is selected.
WARNING
Do not stare into any laser beam. Staring into a laser beam (intrabeam
viewing) can cause permanent damage to your eyes.
The laser is automatically shut down when the main cover of the instrument is raised.
WARNING
Do not attempt to override or modify the interlock system.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The instrument complies with the following laser safety regulations:
1. 21 CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50
dated 24 June 2007. Administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
2. European Standard EN 60825-1:2007 – “Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment
classification and requirements”.
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