The light source of the PSV is a helium neon laser. It is important toThe light source of the PSV is a helium neon laser. It is important to
understand that laser light has understand that laser light has different properties than ordinary light sources.different properties than ordinary light sources.
Laser radiation is generally extremely intense due to Laser radiation is generally extremely intense due to the beam’s lowthe beam’s low
divergence and great care should divergence and great care should be taken when handling laser instrumentsbe taken when handling laser instruments
that the direct or reflected beam does not enter the eye. To ensure this, thethat the direct or reflected beam does not enter the eye. To ensure this, the
following precautions have been following precautions have been taken:taken:
In general, Polytec equipment complies with In general, Polytec equipment complies with the standardsthe standards
(DIN(DIN VDE VDE 0837) 0837) andand
(US).(US).
The optical output of the laser is less than 1The optical output of the laser is less than 1 mW providing the equipmentmW providing the equipment
is used in the manner is used in the manner for which it was intended. This means that the PSVfor which it was intended. This means that the PSV
conforms withconforms with and is generally very safe. Even whenand is generally very safe. Even when
optimally focused, the laser radiation is not intense enough optimally focused, the laser radiation is not intense enough to harm theto harm the
skin.skin.
The scanning head has been equipped with The scanning head has been equipped with aa
which can be used to block the laser beam during which can be used to block the laser beam during the warm-up phase orthe warm-up phase or
when the instrument is not when the instrument is not in use, although switched on.in use, although switched on.
TheThe on the scanning head indicates the activity of theon the scanning head indicates the activity of the
laser and thus potential harm laser and thus potential harm caused by emitted laser beams.caused by emitted laser beams.
The laser is switched on via aThe laser is switched on via a on the controller. The key canon the controller. The key can
only be removed when the controller is switched off.only be removed when the controller is switched off.
It isIt is
the housing of the scanning head the housing of the scanning head when usingwhen using
the PSV as the PSV as intended. Opening the housing intended. Opening the housing will invalidate the warranty.will invalidate the warranty.
to the followingto the following
when using thewhen using the
PSV:PSV:
Never look directly into the laser beam with the naked eye or with the aidNever look directly into the laser beam with the naked eye or with the aid
of mirrors or optical instruments!of mirrors or optical instruments!
Avoid staAvoid staying in the scanning areaying in the scanning area ! The laser beam can exit the scanning! The laser beam can exit the scanning
head at an angle ofhead at an angle of ±±2020 °° !!
Only switch the mechanical beam shutter to the ON Only switch the mechanical beam shutter to the ON position when you areposition when you are
making measuremmaking measurementsents!!
To position the scanning head, switch the beam shutter to the OFFTo position the scanning head, switch the beam shutter to the OFF
position. Only when the head is roughly in place and has been position. Only when the head is roughly in place and has been fixed in afixed in a
stable position, switch the beam shutter to ON.stable position, switch the beam shutter to ON.
Do not use any reflective tools, watches etc. when you are working in theDo not use any reflective tools, watches etc. when you are working in the
path of the laspath of the laser beamer beam!!
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