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10 Laser safety
Merlin LT is supplied with one embedded laser module. See below for eye safety classification and
recommendations.
DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY INTO THE BEAM
In accordance with BS EN 60825-1 : 2007 and US standards 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice no. 50, dated June 24, 2007, the Merlin LT system is classified as a Class 1 invisible laser
product. Safety eyewear is not required for Merlin LT. Do not stare into the beam or shine it into the eyes of others.
It is safe to view a diffuse-reflected beam. Do not dismantle the unit in any way; doing so may expose laser radiation
in excess of Class 1 limits.
10.1 Merlin LT laser module
The Merlin LT product is classified as a Class 1 laser product with reference to the international standard BS EN
60825-1 : 2007 Safety of Laser Products. As a Class 1 product, such devices require no engineering controls
beyond requiring the use of tools to open the housing. No laser labelling is required to be located upon the external
structure of these devices. However, the following label is located upon the external body of the product. It is clearly
visible and readable to the user whether the device is in operation or not.
WARNINGS:
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Invisible laser radiation. Do not stare into the radiated emitted beam.
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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposures.
WARNING: Opening the protective housing may result in exposure to Class 3B radiation.
This caution label is positioned inside the outer housing on the cover of the laser module emitter mount. It is
