Regulatory and Certification Considerations
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MXFS
means that it can be focused by the eye into an extremely small spot on the
retina, resulting in localized burning and permanent damage. The lasers are
classified by wavelength and maximum output power into the several safety
classes: Class 1, Class 1M, Class 2, Class 2M, Class 3R and Class 4.
2.2.1
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Warning symbol
Class 1 Laser symbol
2.2.2
Class 1 Laser
The MXFS is a Class 1 laser product: «Any laser or laser system containing a
laser that cannot emit laser radiation at levels that are known to cause eye or
skin injury during normal operation.» It is safe under all conditions of normal
use. No safety requirements are needed to use Class 1 laser devices.
2.2.3
General Precautions Considerations
Everyone who uses a laser equipment should be aware of the risks. The laser
radiation is not visible to the human eye but it can damage user's eyesight. The
laser is enabled when the interrogator is turned on.
Users should never put their eyes at the level of the horizontal plane of the
optical adapters of the interrogator or uncovered optical connectors. Adequate
eye protection should always be required if there is a significant risk for eye
injury. When an optical channel is not in use (no optical connector plugged to
the interrogator), a proper connector cap must be used. The optical connectors
