Cognex DS900 Series, Reference Information

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Warnings and Notices
Cognex provides the following warnings and notices:
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Do not stare into the beam.
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Do not view directly with optical instruments (magnifiers).
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Do not place optical components (mirrors) into the beam.
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Design test fixtures in such a way that unintentional viewing of the beam is prevented.
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Switch off the laser when not in use.
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Avoid the use of highly reflective materials. If you cannot, try to angle the part so unintentional viewing of the
reflection is prevented.
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Terminate (block) unused beams.
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Keep the laser plane horizontal or pointing downwards.
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Report any issues that may have an impact on laser safety to your supervisor or Laser Safety Officer.
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There is no scheduled maintenance necessary to keep the product in compliance.
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Under no circumstances should you operate the sensor if it is defective or the seal damaged. Cognex
Corporation cannot be held responsible for any harm caused by operating a faulty unit.
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Under no circumstances should you modify in any way the sensor or its housing.
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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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When moving the unit from a very hot environment to a cold environment please allow the unit to equalize in a
room temperature environment for 2 hours between temperature extremes.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration. You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performance of this
product.
Product Service
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Bring any performance issues to the attention of your Cognex sales representative.
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The sensor can only be serviced by a trained Cognex representative. Return the unit to
Cognex for any service or repairs.
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Do not operate the sensor if the enclosure appears damaged.
Safely Handling
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Retain the original packaging supplied by Cognex and re-use it whenever you ship your sensor.
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Follow the instructions in Sensor Maintenance on page 9 for details on cleaning the sensor.
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Always observe the environmental limits. Subjecting the unit to shock, vibration or rough handling in excess of
the specified limits can cause the sensor to fail.
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Do not store or install your sensor in excessively hot, cold, dusty, or damp environments.
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For laser safety information, see Laser Models on page 4 .
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For electrical safety information, see Power Supply on page 21 .
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Precautions