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5General Information
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General Information
This chapter contains general information about the Beam Profiler's safety, warranty
and waste treatment.
1.1
Safety
Attention
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this
instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly as it
was designed for.
Before applying power to your PC system used to operate the Beam Profiler,
make sure that the protective conductor of the 3 conductor mains power
cord is correctly connected to the protective earth contact of the socket
outlet! Improper grounding can cause electric shock with damages to your
health or even death!
The Beam Profiler must not be operated in explosion endangered
environments!
The instrument must only be operated with a duly shielded and low
resistance USB cable delivered by Thorlabs.
Do not cover the Beam Profiler in order to prevent heating the instrument.
Changes to single components may be carried out or components not
supplied by Thorlabs be used. Only with written consent from Thorlabs may
This precision device is only transportable if duly packed into the complete
original packaging. If necessary, ask for a replacement package.
Be very carefully when removing one of the four filter holders on the filter
wheel, they act also as dust protection cover. Prevent any kind of dust
entering the entrance aperture!
Do not stick anything into the Beam Profiler aperture, you may damage the
image sensor chip because there is no protective glass in front of it.