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Safety Precautions
Your safety and the safety of your colleagues depends on careful atten-
tion to proper operation of this product. Please read the following safety
information before attempting to operate. Please note several specific
and unusual cautionary notes before using the
MOGL
abs
MSA
and
MOA
,
in addition to the safety precautions that are standard for any electronic
equipment. The directions here apply to both
MSA
and
MOA
(amplifier-
only) configurations except where explicitly stated otherwise.
WARNING
Do not operate the amplifier above the
Maximum current, unseeded
without appropriate input seed. Operation exceeding that condition
can cause fatal structural degradation of the
TA
diode. Refer to the
Maximum current, unseeded
specified in the amplifier test report.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
Laser output from the
MSA
and
MOA
can be dangerous. Please ensure that
you implement the appropriate hazard minimisations for your environment,
such as laser safety goggles, beam blocks, and door interlocks.
MOGL
abs
takes no responsibility for safe configuration and use of the laser. Please:
• Avoid direct exposure to the output beams, both from the injection
seed input aperture and the amplified output aperture.
• Avoid looking directly into either beam.
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