laser safety
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Synrad Firestar ti-Series 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
Note: Firestar ti-Series lasers are available in either Keyswitch or OEM versions.
RoHS compliance
SYNRAD Firestar ti-Series lasers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Direc-
tive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment, as amended by Decision 2005/618/EC establishing maximum concentration values for
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Laser safety standards
Under the Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC, the European Norm (EN) document EN 60825-1 was de-
veloped to protect persons from laser radiation by imposing requirements upon manufacturers of laser prod-
ucts 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
Firestar ti-Series 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 ti-Series
product features, indicating the type and description of features and whether those features are
required by European Union regulations.
OEM models
Firestar ti-Series OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in
laser processing 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 60204-1, Safety of Machinery; the Machinery Directive EN 98/37/EC; 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. Table 1, Class IV safety features, indicates which features
are available on ti-Series lasers, the type and description of the feature, and if the feature is
required by CDRH regulations.
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