Synrad Firestar V Series User Manual

SYNRAD OEM v40 Operator’s Manual Version 4
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Laser Safety
Serious
personal
injury
Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing
direct or reected laser energy.
CO laser radiation can be reected from metallic objects
even though the surface is darkened. Direct or diuse
laser radiation can inict severe corneal injuries leading to
permanent eye damage or blindness. All personnel must
wear eye protection suitable for CO radiation, e.g. 9.3–10.6
µm when in the same area as an exposed laser beam.
Eye wear protects against scattered energy but is not
intended to protect against direct viewing of the beam—
never look directly into the laser output aperture or view
scattered laser reections from metallic surfaces.
General hazards
Following are descriptions of general hazards and unsafe practices that could result in death,
severe injury, or product damage. Specic warnings and cautions not appearing in this sec-
tion are found throughout the manual.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or diuse CO
2
laser
radiation can seriously burn human or animal tissue, which may cause permanent
damage.
This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially explosive,
atmospheres!
Materials processing with a laser can generate air contaminants such as vapors,
fumes, and/or particles that may be noxious, toxic, or even fatal. Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) for materials being processed should be thoroughly evaluated and
the adequacy of provisions for fume extraction, ltering, and venting should be
carefully considered. Review the following references for further information on
exposure criteria:
ANSI Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers, §7.3.
U.S. Government’s Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR §1910, §§ Z.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) published by the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
It may be necessary to consult with local governmental agencies regarding
restrictions on the venting of processing vapors.
The use of aerosol dusters containing diuoroethane causes “blooming”, a condition
that signicantly expands and scatters the laser beam. This beam expansion can
eect mode quality and/or cause laser energy to extend beyond the connes of
optical elements in the system, possibly damaging acrylic safety shielding. Do not
use air dusters containing diuoroethane in any area adjacent to CO

laser systems
because diuoroethane persists for long time periods over wide areas.
Warning

Synrad Firestar V Series Specifications

General

Brand	Synrad
Model	Firestar V Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English