1 Basic Safety Instructions
Intended Use
The PocketMonitor (PMT) is exclusively intended for measurements which are carried
out in or nearby the optical path of high power lasers. Other forms of usage are improper.
To ensure a safe operation, the device must only be operated according to the terms
stipulated by the manufacturer.
Using the device for unspecied use is prohibited strictly by the manufacturer. By usage
other than intended the device can be damaged or destroyed. This poses an increased
health hazard up to fatal injuries. When operating the device, it must be ensured that
there are no potential hazards to human health.
The device itself does not emit any laser radiation. During the measurement, however,
the laser beam is guided on the device which causes scattered radiation (laser class 4).
That is why the applying safety regulations are to be observed and necessary protective
measures need to be taken.
Observing Applicable Safety Regulations
Personal protection is required when humans are present in a dangerous zone with
uncovered visible or invisible laser radiation or particularly uncovered laser beam
systems, beam guiding systems or process regions. This holds true for any application
of this equipment. During measurement procedures there is always an unavoidable risk
of laser radiation through direct or reected emissions. The applicable safety regulations
are stipulated in ISO/CEN/TR standards as well as in the IEC-60825-1 regulation, in
ANSI Z 136 “Laser Safety Standards” and ANSI Z 136.1 “Safe Use of Lasers”, published
by the American National Standards Institute, and additional publications, such as the
“Laser Safety Basics”, the “LIA Laser Safety Guide”, the “Guide for the Selection of
Laser Eye Protection” and the “Laser Safety Bulletin”, published by the Laser Institute
of America, as well as the “Guide of Control of Laser Hazards” by ACGIH.
Taking Necessary Safety Measures
If there are people present within the danger zone of visible or invisible laser radiation, for
example near laser systems that are only partly covered, open beam guidance systems
or laser processing areas, the following safety measures need to be taken:
• Please wear safety goggles adapted to the laser wave length and operating mode
of the laser beam source in use.
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