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Further Laser Safety Information and References

The Radiation Safety of Lasers used for Display Purposes HS(G)95

HSE’s guidance on the safe use of lasers for light shows – Free download

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg95.htm

Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010

New UK law specific to the use of lasers – Free download

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2010/pdf/uksi_20101140_en.pdf

A Non-Binding Guide to the Artificial Optical Radiation Directive

Pages 114-116 contain specific guidance on laser shows – Free download

http://www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/nonionising/aor-guide.pdf

BS/EN 60825-1:2007 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1

British Laser Product Safety Standard: Equipment Classification and Requirements

www.bsigroup.co.uk

PD IEC/TR 60825-3:2008 Guidance for Laser Displays and Shows

Issued by British Standards Institute

Website - 

www.bsigroup.co.uk

PD IEC/TR 60825-14:2004 Laser Safety User Guide

User Guide Issued by British Standards Institute

Website – 

www.bsigroup.co.uk

Health & Safety Executive

Website - 

www.hse.gov.uk

Laser Information and Safety Advice - Health Protection Agency

Website - 

www.hpa.org.uk

Laser Show Safety Information Website

Website -

 www.lasershowsafety.org

Laser Safety Calculation Software

Scanguard - LVR Limited

Website – 

www.lvrlimited.com

Laser Safety Training

LVR Limited – Laser Show Safety Training.

Website - 

www.lvrlimited.com

Health Protection Agency – General Laser Safety Training Courses

Website - 

www.hpa.org.uk

Copyright Notice – This document has been prepared for ProLight Concepts Limited by 

LVR Limited, who retains the copyright of this Laser Safety Guide. No part of this guide can 

be reproduced without the express written consent of LVR Limited.

 Equinox Trinity Beam Laser 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for EQLA42

Page 1: ...Order code EQLA42 User manual...

Page 2: ...SING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and d...

Page 3: ...r cable periodically If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again If the equipment has be...

Page 4: ...50 x 392 x 110mm Weight 4 6Kgs Fuse 2A Features The Trinity Beam Laser features 7 DMX channels and many laser patterns that are ideal with or without fog Equinox Trinity Beam Laser Technical specifica...

Page 5: ...patterns 3 DMX mode To select DMX mode set dip switch 10 to OFF You can now set the required DMX address using dip switches 1 to 9 Please refer to the chart below for DMX functions The DMX address sta...

Page 6: ...the chain starts at 107 Set the start address using the group of dip switches located usually on the back of the fixture Each dip switch has an associated value Adding the value of each switch in the...

Page 7: ...in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the e...

Page 8: ...terminator part number CABL90 will decrease the possibilities of erratic behaviour 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3 pin 5 Pin XL...

Page 9: ...Equinox Trinity Beam Laser Dip Switch Reference Chart DMX Dip Switch Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position Dip Switch position DMX Address...

Page 10: ...used for lighting displays can be harmful if not properly setup or is misused But when used following the recommended health and safety guidelines laser lighting effects no more harmful than looking...

Page 11: ...ass 1 laser products Laser Pointers output more accessible power than CD DVD players and are normally limited to being Class 2 devices While most laser lighting effects products are Class 3B and Class...

Page 12: ...order to own or operate a laser for lightshow use However there is specific guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive in the form of a document called HS G 95 The Radiation Safety of Lasers U...

Page 13: ...he Keyswitch is provided to help limit the use of the laser projector to those that have key access Without the key inserted and in the on position the laser will not emit an output The idea behind la...

Page 14: ...Safety Officer LSO The Laser Safety Officer should be aware of the safety issues when using lasers and is responsible for overseeing how the laser is used In smaller businesses the LSO will probably a...

Page 15: ...ght specified is not the height of the actual projector but it refers to the height of the laser effect Therefore having the laser projector positioned at 3m height and aimed directly down is not what...

Page 16: ...ble below to give an idea of the distances involved Laser Output Power 10mW 30mW 50mW 100mW 250mW 450mW Hazard Distance 12m 20m 25m 36m 56m 76m Table 1 Static Beam Hazard Distances Note The values hav...

Page 17: ...2008 Guidance for Laser Displays and Shows Issued by British Standards Institute Website www bsigroup co uk PD IEC TR 60825 14 2004 Laser Safety User Guide User Guide Issued by British Standards Insti...

Page 18: ...Notes Equinox Trinity Beam Laser Notes...

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