1.0 Safety
The high-power nature of this device dictates the use of caution when operating or
servicing this equipment. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED
BELOW. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Precautions:
1.
The Laser Diode Driver should be serviced only by personnel experienced
in high power pulsed power systems.
2.
Service personnel should be instructed to observe all safety precautions
as stated in the operating instructions, and those safety precautions standard to
the high voltage pulsed power community. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury.
3.
Do not handle the load or terminations, or remove the input or output
cables, while the driver is in operation. Ensure that the 24 VDC power supply has
fully discharged before handling the load. Failure to observe these precautions can
result in potential electric shock to personnel, arcing, and damage to the
connectors and system.
4.
The Laser Diode Driver contains reference planes which are elevated to
the potential of the output pulse. Extreme caution should be exercised when
servicing the equipment.
5.
The Laser Diode Driver contains electrolytic capacitors. Do not reverse the
polarity of the input DC power supply, and do not exceed the maximum ratings for
the support power supplies. Doing so may result in damage to the capacitors or to
the driver, or personal injury due to venting of the capacitors.
6.
Pulsed power systems are capable of random triggering via transients and
therefore when the driver is turned on, or high voltage is present in the module,
assume it is possible to get a pulse on the output stripline.
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) provides information on its products and
associated hazards, but it assumes no responsibility for the after-sale operation
and safety practices.