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Laser Safety
scanCONTROL 29xx
2.
Laser Safety
2.1
Laser Class 2M
The scanCONTROL 29xx sensors operate with a semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 658 nm (visible/
red) or 405 nm (visible/blue).
The sensors fall within laser class 2M. The laser is operated on a pulsed mode, the maximum optical power is
≤ 8 mW
(scanCONTROL 29xx-10/BL
≤
7 mW). The pulse frequency depends on the adjusted measuring rate
(0 ... 4 kHz).
The pulse duration of the peaks is regulated depending on the measuring rate and reflectivity of
the target and can be 1 ...
∞
µs.
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Observe the laser protection regulations.
When operating the scanCONTROL 29xx sensors, the relevant regulations according to IEC 60825, Part 1 of
05/2014 and the applicable accident prevention regulations must be followed.
Accordingly, the following applies:
- Laser equipment of the Class 2M can be employed without further protective measures, when deliberate
viewing into the laser beam or into a beam reflected by mirrors is not longer than 0.25 s.
- Directly looking into the beam can be dangerous, if the eye-closure reflex is consciously suppressed, e.g.,
during adjusting.
- Directly looking into the beam with optical devices, such as magnifying glasses, is dangerous.
- Since generally the presence of the eye-closure reflex should not be assumed, one should close the eyes
or immediately turn away if the laser radiation impinges on the eye.
Lasers of Class 2M are not subject to notification and a laser protection officer is not required.
The laser warning labels for Germany have already been attached. For other non German speaking coun-
tries, an IEC standard label is included in delivery and the versions valid for the user’s country must be at-
tached before the device is put into operation for the first time.
Laser radiation. Close
your eyes or immedi-
ately turn away if the
laser beam hits the eye.
Irritation or injury of the
eyes possible
