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Operating instructions Distance measuring device DL100 – CANopen®
Safety
2.7 Danger notes and operational safety
Laser irradiation The following notes must be observed and complied with for your own
safety:
CAUTION!
Optical radiation: Laser class 2
Thehumaneyeisnotatriskwhenbrieyexposedtothe
radiation for up to 0.25 seconds. Exposure to the laser
beam for longer periods of time may cause damage to
the retina. The laser radiation is harmless to human skin.
• Do not look into the laser beam intentionally.
• Never point the laser beam at people’s eyes.
• If it is not possible to avoid looking directly into the
laser beam, e.g., during commissioning and mainte-
nance work, suitable eye protection must be worn.
• Avoidlaserbeamreectionscausedbyreective
surfaces. Be particularly careful during mounting and
alignment work.
• Do not open the housing. Opening the housing will not
switchothelaser.Openingthehousingmayincrease
the level of risk.
• Current national regulations regarding laser protection
must be observed.