Fig. 1.1.b. Instrument serial number information on the rear of the External Laser.
1.2.4 Laser Safety Information
This instrument and its accessories are certified according to 21 CFR 1040 of the CDRH,
as a Class I laser device and IEC / EN 60825-1+A1+A2 as a class 1 laser device.
(Figure 1.1.a).
The laser contained within the PharosFX and PharossFX Plus scanning unit is configured
with a laser that generates energy up to 15 milliwatts at 532 nm. The cover of each scanner
has redundant interlocks and is designed to protect the user.
The optional External Laser Module contains an Argon-Ion laser that produces laser energy
of up to 10 milliwatts at 488 nm. This External Laser Module can also be outfitted with an
additional laser diode that produces laser energy of up to 10 milliwatts at 635 nm. The
cover of this system is designed to protect the user at all times.
Warning: Do not remove the cover for any reason or defeat the interlock. Attempting to
operate the unit with the cover removed may damage the instrument and expose the
operator to energy from the laser.
Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser energy exposure.
Caution: The top cover should be removed by trained service personnel only. Do not
attempt to operate the product with the cover removed. The PharosFX system should be
serviced only by Bio-Rad or its trained representatives.
Laser warning labels (Figure 1.2) are located externally on the top cover and rear of the
instrument and internally on the top surface of the mounting plate, at the rear right-hand
corner and the top of the laser module.
Fig. 1.2. Laser warning label.
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