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Fiber-optic transmission units
Laser safety statement (Europe)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to
EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not
result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
Laser safety statement (US)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to
21CFR 1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and
Radiological Health.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this user’s guide carefully and retain it for
future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
Fiber-optic cable precautions
Fiber-optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following precautions into
account:
– Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the
cable.
– Avoid kinks in the cable.
– Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).
– Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.
– Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.
– In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors
immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean.
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Note
This Class 1 Laser Product may only be used with other Class 1 classified products such as the
Grass Valley HD Fiber Base Stations or LDK cameras equipped with HD Fiber adapters.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT