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OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 04-01 Series | D0105-I October 2022
The table below describes the irradiance in W/cm
2
and appropriate level of eye protection in terms of optical density
(OD) for each product line.
Product
Wavelength (nm)
Max. Nominal
Output Power (mW
Irradiance
(W/cm
2
)*
Eye protection
Requirement**
Twist
™
457 nm
50
17
> OD 4
Blues
™
473 nm
50
17
> OD 4
Calypso
™
491 nm
100
33
> OD 4
Fandango
™
514.4 nm
150
50
> OD 4
Samba
™
532 nm
400
132
> OD 4
Jive
™
561 nm
200
66
> OD 4
Mambo
™
594 nm
100
33
> OD 4
Flamenco
™
660 nm
150
50
> OD 4
Rumba
™
1064 nm
400
62
> OD 3
WARNING
Always wear the appropriate eye protection for all of the specified emitted wavelengths.
Verify the accessible emission wavelengths and power levels on the warning label before operating.
Fiber Pigtailed Option
All safety recommendations in section 2 are also valid for the Cobolt 04-01 Fiber pigtailed laser heads. Additionally,
heat generated from absorption of laser radiation by particles on the fiber end may increase the probability of ignition
hazards in certain environments. Always clean the fiber end before turning on the laser. In systems where the beam
is exposed, fiber end must be mounted <2m from the emission warning LED. It is advised to perform a risk assessment
for the facility and equipment prior to using the laser. In the case of integration into a larger system, laser safety
compliance must be evaluated in the end product.
Safety features
The laser is equipped with all required safety features as described in the laser safety standard 60825-1.
Remote Interlock Connector
The remote interlock connector is a connector which permits the connection of external controls placed apart from
other components of the laser product. When the terminals of the connector are open-circuited, emission is
interrupted and no radiation will be accessible. The remote interlock connector permits easy addition of an external
interlock in laser installation. See section 4.3
for a detailed description of the remote interlock circuit and operation.
