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Laser Safety
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Laser Safety
The Z4LB V2 Parallel Beam Linear Sensor, is a Class 1 Laser Product according to
EN60825-1 (IEC825-1) and a Class II Laser Product according to FDA (21 CFR1040.10) (see
note). The Z4LB V2 is meant to be built into final system equipment. Pay special attention to
the following precautions for the safe use of the product:
Note:
Europe: Class 1 of EN60825-1: 1994 = IEC825-1: 1993
U.S.A.: Class II of FDA (21 CFR1040.10)
1. Use this product as specified in this instruction manual. Otherwise, you may be exposed
to hazardous laser radiation.
2. Be careful not to expose your eyes directly to the laser radiation or indirectly to laser
radiation reflected from mirror or shiny surfaces.
3. To avoid exposure to hazardous laser radiation, do not displace nor remove the
protective housing during operation, maintenance, and any other servicing.
4. The user should return the product to OMRON for all repair and servicing.
5. As for other countries, observe the regulations and standards specified by each country.
Requirements from Regulations and Standards
EN60825-1 “Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and
User’s Guide”
Summary of Manufacturer’s Requirements
Require-
ments;
Classification
ments;
Sub-clause
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3A
Class 3B*
Class 4
Description
of hazard
class
Safe under
reasonably
foreseeable
conditions
Low power;
eye protec-
tion normal-
ly afforded
by aversion
responses
Same as
Class 2. Di-
rect intra-
beam view-
ing with opti-
cal aids may
be hazard-
ous
Direct intra-
beam view-
ing may be
hazardous
High power;
diffused re-
flection may
be hazard-
ous
Protective
housing
Required for each laser product; limits access necessary for perfor-
mance of functions of the products
Safety inter-
lock in pro-
tective hous-
ing
Designed to prevent removal of the panel until accessible emission val-
ues are below the AEL (see note 2) for the class assigned
Remote con-
trol
Not required
Permits easy addition of ex-
ternal interlock in laser
installation
Key control
Not required
Laser inoperative when key
is removed