Panasonic LP-V Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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⿎ Key control
In order to avoid the operation of the system by the person without authorization and allowance, the laser safety manager
must remove key and keep it when not in use.
WARNING
• It is obligated by IEC/FDA/JIS that laser products shall incorporate a key-
actuated master control. Actuation of this product is basically controlled by
the key switch located on the front of the controller. However, in considering
situations when the laser marker is operating as a part of a larger system, the
laser marker turns on if the key switch is already in ON position, and power is
supplied. In this case, be sure that the external system controls the operation
of the laser marker with a key-actuated master control.
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Power failure recovery
For power failure occurs on the laser marker, construct a laser re-pumping system by manual operation for safety.
⿎ Radiation direction of laser beam
To assure safety, be sure to place the protective enclosure.
Measures should be taken so that the direction of laser radiation can be seen and checked by others as well as an operator.
(The warning labels are adhered to this product with shipment. Do not peel them off.)
⿎ Termination of laser beam
Terminate a laser beam path within the marking range by using a flame-resistant object. Do not use the specular object for
the termination.
⿎ Path of laser beam
The laser beam path should be set avoiding the eye level of workers at both sitting and standing time.
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Illumination
Make the area surrounding the laser marker well-lighted as much as possible.
Because the pupils are contracted in the well-lit place, it reduces the risk to the eyes.
For LP-V/LP-W series, do not expose strong beam to the laser radiation exit. Failure to do so could cause the malfunction
of the power check monitor.
⿎ Protective clothing
Exposure of the skin to the laser beam may cause a skin burn. Exposure of the clothing to the laser beam may cause
burning as well.
Wear the clothing which can minimize the exposure of the skin to the laser and which is flame-resistant.
⿎ Appointment of laser safety manager
By appointing a laser safety manager*, ensure that the laser product is handled safety.
Items that the laser safety manager has to manage and execute are as follows:
• Implementation of countermeasure against the prevention of disability from laser beam
• Setting and management of laser management area
• Management of laser device and system and key
• Inspection and maintenance of laser device, and storage of records
• Inspection, maintenance, and check the status of use of protective equipment
• Execution of safety education and training for users for the laser
* Responsible person having adequate knowledge of laser hazard evaluation and competence in protection against laser
hazards
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