2 PRODUCT SAFETY
2.5 Intended use
The
PICOSCALE Controller is intended to be used in indoor locations with constant temperatures
inside the specified range (see table 2.2). Temperature fluctuations can have influence on laser
stability and measurement results and should be kept small (e.g., avoid exposure to direct sun-
light).
Table 2.2: Operation conditions for PICOSCALE Controller
General Conditions
Power supply 90-246 V
AC
@ 47-63 Hz
Input current 0.5 A
RMS
@ 230 V
AC
Environment Pollution degree 2; Indoor location
Environmental temperature 15 °C - 30 °C
Environmental humidity 5% to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature 0 °C - 50 °C
2.6 Unpacking
Before unpacking the
PICOSCALE Controller please refer to chapter 6 of this manual.
2.7 Disposal of old equipment
According to the EU directive 2012/19/EU, as of August, 13, 2012, electrical and electronic equip-
ment may not be disposed in the member states of the European Union with other waste.
SmarAct GmbH respects the manufacturer’s prod-
uct responsibility and will take care of environmen-
tally correct disposal of old SmarAct products free of
charge. To dispose old SmarAct equipment, you can
return it to SmarAct to the following address postage-
free:
SmarAct GmbH
Schütte-Lanz-Strasse 9
26135 Oldenburg, Germany
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