GCC Technologies LaserPro S400, User Manual

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1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser
LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A CO2 laser w orks
by electrically stimulating the molecules within a carbon dioxide gas mixture. When focused through a
lens, this highly-intense and invisible beam will vaporize many material. Depending on the speed and
intensity of the projected beam, a CO
2
laser may be used to engrave or cut through a wide variety of
material.
1.2 Safety Ratings
The LaserPro S400 is equipped with a sealed carbon-dioxide laser that emits intense and invisible
laser radiation with a wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. The laser system is
designed as a Class 1 laser device, meaning that the system is equipped with key safety features and
an enclosed laser head to completely contain the laser under normal use. One of the key safety
features found on the LaserPro S400 is a Class 2 red beam safety guidance pointer (similar to a
laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator to see the exact location where the laser beam
will fire.
Even though the LaserPro S400 is equipped with the most powerful laser to date, through proper
usage and taking necessary hardware safeguards, will make it an extremely safe machine.
When the front door and back door are open, machine becomes a Class 4 equipment and users must
wear goggles to operate the machine.
1.3 The Safety Interlock System
The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the top
and side access doors, laser-activation and door LED lights on the control panel. The magnetic
sensors will deactivate the laser when either door is open. At this time, the
“door” LED light found on
the Touch Screen will illuminate, indicating an open or improperly closed door. When the laser is in
operation, the
“laser” LED will illuminate to inform the operator that the laser is activated. If at any time,
any of the access doors are open and the
“laser” LED is illuminated, IMMEDIATELY unplug the laser
system and contact GCC service team for technical support and maintenance instructions.
WARNING
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DO NOT operate the laser system if any component of the safety system is malfunctioning.
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DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the safety interlock system.