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Operations Guide
3.1 Getting Started
The procedure below should be followed carefully. There are several safety measures to take into account to ensure
safe and proper use of the
⋆
LISER
TM
& LED/LD Light Source
.
1. Connect the
Interlock plug
to the driver. The system CANNOT be operational if the safety interlock circuit is
open.
• When unpacking, a temporarily shorted interlock plug is already secured in place. It is highly recommended
to remove the shorting electrical wire and connect the interlock plug to a proper interlock circuit of the
laboratory.
• See the Important Safety Information section (Chapter
) for more information.
WARNING!
Be aware that a shorted interlock plug DISABLES this safety feature AT YOUR
OWN RISKS. A proper safety interlock circuit is highly recommended.
2. Ensure that the
ON/OFF switch
of the driver is set to OFF.
3. Connect the
⋆
LISER
TM
& LED/LD Light Source
to the power outlet with the included 12 V AC-DC adapter.
WARNING!
DO NOT OPEN the enclosure of the driver. Electrical hazards may result.
The driver does not contain any user-serviceable components.
4. The optical head is sensitive to electrostatic discharges, use proper grounding techniques.
5. Unscrew the metal safety cap from the
Beam aperture
.
6. Connect the
Optical fiber patch-cord
to the
⋆
LISER
TM
& LED/LD Light Source
(see the section
7. Ensure that a proper laser beam block is ready at the output of the optical fiber.
DANGER!
The light beam exiting the
⋆
LISER
TM
& LED/LD Light Source
or any connected optical
fiber should be confined properly BEFORE turning ON the device.
Use a proper beam block. Read the application note
Important Laser Safety
Information
BEFORE FIRST USE.
8. Ensure that all laser safety procedures are followed.
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