30253 Rev A, Saphyr System Safety Guide for Saphyr P/N 60325
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Laser Safety Warnings
The Saphyr system has a laser system classification of a Class 1 product, which uses embedded Class 3B and
one Class 4 laser. The Saphyr System is certified to the IEC 60825-1:2014 standards.
The nominal wavelength outputs include the following optical power:
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500 mW (532 nm)
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140 mW (637 nm, 2 each)
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400 mW (488 nm)
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90 mW (785 nm)
A Class 1 laser product is safe under all conditions of normal use.
A Class 4 laser product is hazardous if the eye is directly exposed to the laser. However, the diffuse reflections
are not harmful. Protective eye wear is required when a person is viewing a class 3B laser beam. All Class 4
lasers must be equipped with a key switch and a safety interlock.
Preventing Radiation Exposure
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Do not open the front panel of the instrument because you could come into contact with a Class 4 laser.
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If you operate the instrument with any panels removed, you risk radiation exposure from the direct or
reflected laser light.
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If you use controls or make adjustments that are not specified in The Saphyr Safety Guide, you can be
exposed to hazardous radiation.
Safety Labeling
Figure 1: Class 4 Laser Warning
