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XL laser system
Mechanical safety
• When setting up and mounting the XL laser system, beware of pinch and/or
crush hazards that may be created e.g. due to magnetic mounting bases or
the universal tripod.
• Beware of trip hazards that may be created when using the
XL laser system. e.g. due to trailing cables.
• Exercise caution if XL laser system components are to be
mounted to moving or rotating machinery. Beware of cables
becoming entangled.
• Exercise extreme caution if XL laser system components
are to be mounted to machinery that may accelerate rapidly
or move at high speed, which could lead to items colliding
or being ejected.
• If it is necessary to remove or disable any guards or safety
features on the machine under test, it is the responsibility
of the operator to ensure that appropriate alternative safety measures are
adopted in line with the machine manufacturer’s operating instructions or
code of practice.
• If you are using a part program or error correction parameters generated by
the Renishaw software, it is the responsibility of the user to validate these
at low feedrate and be prepared to operate an emergency stop button if
necessary.
Laser optical safety
In accordance with (IEC) EN60825-1, Renishaw XL lasers are Class 2 lasers and
safety goggles are not required (under normal circumstances the eye will blink
and look away before damage can occur).
Do not stare directly into the beam. Do not direct the beam at other people or into
areas where people unconnected with the laser work might be present. It is safe
to view a diffuse-reflected beam during system alignment.
FDA compliance (USA) – complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated 24 June 2007.
Rotating the shutter to the position shown ensures no beam is
emitted.
Do not pick up the XL laser by the shutter. This will cause the
shutter to detach from the laser and could cause damage to the
system and/or injury to the operator.
Electrical and power safety
• The XL system has been qualified for use with the power
supply unit supplied with the system. A specification for
this power supply unit can be found here.
• Do not use or handle the power supply unit if it comes into
contact with fluids, e.g. coolant or the case is cracked or
otherwise physically damaged.
• The power supply unit must not be positioned inside the machine volume.
• In the event of damage to the single phase mains cabling section of the
power supply (power lead), all power must be isolated from the equipment
before any other action is taken.
• Never connect the system to devices not intended to be used with the XL
laser system.
XL-80Q quadrature output
Do not use the quadrature output facility of the XL laser to
provide positional feedback control for a machine. The system
is not designed to be used for feedback control and injury could
result to the operator if used for this purpose.
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