Safety
2.2 Laser safety
2.2.1 Laser classification
The laser safety class indicates the risk potential from accessible laser radiation.
The laser system is a Class 2 (US: Class II) laser marking system as per IEC 60825-1 "Safety of Laser Product".
The integrated laser source is a Class 4 (US: Class IV) laser marking system according to IEC 60825-1 and identified as
such.
Class 2 (US: class II)
The accessible laser radiation of Class 2 (US: Class II) laser systems does not pose any hazard for the skin. Diffuse
reflections as well as any short-term irradiation of the eyes (exposure time max. 0.25 seconds) also pose no risk due to
the low output power. However, it is possible to suppress the natural eyelid closure reflex and stare into the class-2 laser
beam for a time long enough for the eyes to get injured.
Warning Laser
Laser radiation of Class 2 (US: class II)
For Class 2 (US: class II) laser is short term exposure (up to 0.25 seconds) harmless to the eyes and can
therefore be operated without additional protective measures. However it can cause irritation of the
eyes if the natural avoidance reaction (staring into the laser beam deliberately) or eyelid closure reflex is
suppressed.
– Do not suppress the eyelid closure reflex.
– Do not stare directly into the laser beam.
– Close eyes, turn away.
– Never look at the laser beam directly with an optical instrument, e.g. a lens.
Notice
It is the responsibility of the operator to comply with the national official and statutory regulations for the
operation of a laser system with a build in laser source of class 4 (US: class IV).
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