Synrad 48 Series - European Union (EU) Requirements

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Series 48 operator’s manual
Agency compliance
FCC caution to the user
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications of the unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
European Union (EU) requirements
Laser safety standards
Under the Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC, the European Norm (EN) document EN 60825-1 was
developed to protect persons from laser radiation by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of laser
products to provide an indication of laser radiation; to classify laser products according to the degree of
hazard; to require both user and manufacturer to establish procedures so that proper precautions are
adopted; to ensure adequate warning of the hazards associated with accessible radiation through signs,
labels, and instructions; to improve control of laser radiation through protective features; and to provide
safe usage of laser products by specifying user control measures.
Keyswitch models
Series 48 Keyswitch models are designed to comply with the requirements imposed by EN 60825-1
for Class IV laser products. Table 1, Class IV safety features, summarizes Series 48 product features,
indicating the type and description of features and whether those features are required by European
Union regulations.
OEM models
Series 48 OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser process-
ing systems. As supplied by SYNRAD, these lasers do not meet the requirements of EN 60825-1
without additional safeguards. European Union Directives state that “OEM laser products which
are sold to other manufacturers for use as components of any system for subsequent sale are not
subject to this Standard, since the final product will itself be subject to the Standard.” This means
that Buyers of OEM laser components are solely responsible for the assurance that the laser
processing system sold to an end-user complies with all laser safety requirements before the actual
sale of the system. Note that when an OEM laser component is incorporated into another device or
system, the entire machinery installation may be required to conform to EN 60204/292, Safety of
Machinery; the Machinery Directive EN 89/392/EEC; and/or any other applicable Standards. In
cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must
integrate the laser so that it complies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.