L15 Series Operator Manual
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Safety Information
FDA and Federal Regulations
Access Laser Company has designed our lasers to comply with CDRH requirements set
forth by United States’ Radiation Control Health Act of 1968. Therefore the L15 series
lasers meet all standards for laser products under 21CFR 10.40.10 and 21CFR
1040.11. These standards have been set forth to protect the end user from harmful
radiation. It is the responsibility of the end user to assure compliance with any and all
regulations related to final use or when used outside the United States.
Never Open the Laser
To prevent direct exposure from the laser beam and injury to the user, do not try to
open the laser. Opening the laser may result in burns or eye damage or misalignment of
the laser or other damage to the laser. The end user will never need to open the laser
for maintenance or any other reason. All laser parts are serviceable only by authorized
Access Laser personnel. Disassembling the laser voids any warranty. Use of controls,
adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous exposure.
Eye Protection Required
The L15 series lasers are Class IV lasers. Class IV Lasers have power outputs of
greater than 500 mW. This laser can cause mild to severe burns if skin or eyes are
exposed to the beam or scattered radiation. Protective eyewear should be worn at all
times.
Use Appropriate Beam Blocks
The L15 series lasers produce laser radiation around 10.6µm. This wavelength is
invisible and requires special equipment to detect or view. Some materials may cause
the laser beam to reflect and scatter, causing injury or damage. Take precautions to
block the beam from unintentional reflection. Avoid using materials such as copper,
aluminum, or gold as beam blocks which are highly reflective and may cause the beam
to scatter. Organic materials may be flammable when exposed to the laser beam.
Never use organic materials such as plastic or wood as a beam block. Use a beam
block designed for the wavelength and power of your laser, or use a laser power meter.
CAUTION
Super-Pulse Lasers
For Super Pulse lasers (-P model), running the laser above a 25% duty cycle or 400µs
pulse length may damage the RF driver. The internal protection program will interrupt
the user signal beyond these parameters, making the output inconsistent.
