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APPENDIX C
LASER SAFETY
The following information is provided in compliance with regulations set by Interna-
tional Authorities, and it refers to proper use of the laser marker.
LASER RADIATION
Laser radiation is form of electromagnetic emission in the wavelength range from the
ultraviolet (e.g. from excimer lasers), through visible (e.g. HeNe or Argon lasers) and
near infrared (e.g. Yb Doped Fiber and ND:YAG DPSS lasers) up to long infrared (e.g. CO2
lasers). It should be considered as non-ionizing Radiation.
In the UniQ™ laser marker, the laser radiation emission of light is stimulated by “optical
pumping” generated by a Diode Laser. The continuous reflection of Photons, between a
front mirror and rear mirror, creates a positive reaction so that their number continues
to increase, until reaching the concentration necessary to produce a beam which proj-
ects from the semi-reflecting front mirror. The radiation (which we can imagine as a
“Beam of invisible light”) is then Collimated and Focused with Lenses at a point where
the intensity becomes high enough to be able to react with various materials producing
an alteration in them due to thermal effect.
The radiations of UniQ™ laser marker are visible and invisible and the Eye receives it
almost in its entirety without using the natural defense provided by pupil reflex! Added
to this is the fact that it is generally very intense, with the result that it can be very
harmful to the eye and present vision problems.
UniQ™ laser markers are classified Class 4 according to applicable norms. This means
that the laser radiation level emitted by these laser markers is dangerous even when not
directly exposed to the laser beam. Partial reflected laser beam or scattered laser radia-
tion surfaces can cause damage to human eye and skin. It is therefore mandatory that
customer apply all applicable regulatory safety protection measures when integrating
these laser markers into their machines including, but not limiting, to individual opera-
tor protection devices such as protective eye goggles, etc.
In addition to possible injuries to human eye and skin, these lasers can ignite flammable
materials and cause fires even at long distances.
WARNING: Directly viewing a laser beam can cause irreversible damage to
human eye.
WARNING: Viewing of a reflected laser beam can cause irreversible dam-
age to human eye. The use of accessory external optics may increase the
risk of damage.
Summary of Contents for UniQ 1150-1X41
Page 1: ...UniQ PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE InfraRed Fiber Laser Marker ...
Page 8: ...PREFACE viii UNIQ ...
Page 82: ...TECHNICAL SUPPORT 74 UNIQ ...
Page 84: ...LABELS 76 UNIQ POSITIONING OF EXTERNAL LABELS Figure 50 External labels location ...
Page 120: ...RECOVER THE LASER MARKER 112 UNIQ 16 Press FINISH to continue 17 Press YES to continue ...
Page 124: ...116 UNIQ APPENDIX G MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ...
Page 126: ...MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 118 UNIQ ...
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