IPG IX-6168-PS, Hardware Reference Manual

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Safety
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IX-6168-PS Workstation Safety Features
The IX-6168-PS workstation is a Class 1 laser product—an enclosed workstation that
protects you from laser radiation during normal operation and routine maintenance.
To comply with CDRH regulations and guidelines, IPG Photonics
enclosed
workstations have a number of safety features to keep operators, maintenance
personnel, and the public safe. These include the system enclosures, the safety
interlock system, and the beam delivery system.
System Enclosures
The system enclosures includes the internal DPSS laser, the process enclosure, the
AC/DC power enclosure, and the electronics enclosure.
Figure 2: IX-6168-PS System Enclosures
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The laser has its own enclosure within the workstation that allows laser radiation
to escape only through the laser’s output aperture.
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The process enclosure surrounds the beam delivery system and processing area
to prevent laser radiation and laser-generated airborne contaminants from
escaping into the surrounding area.
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The AC/DC power enclosure and the electronics enclosure house and protect the
system’s internal electronic components and prevent exposure to high voltages.
Process Enclosure
Electronics Enclosure
AC/DC Power
Enclosure
Internal DPSS Laser Head