PerkinElmer OPERETTA, Technical Manual

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1.3.4 Light Sources
The Operetta is equipped with a class 3B autofocus laser and a high voltage Xenon
lamp.
Danger!
Laser radiation - Eye injury
Class 3B invisible laser radiation may be present inside the
Operetta`s protective housing during operation. Since the housing’s
access doors are protected by laser safety interlocks, no harmful
radiation will become accessible when the doors are opened for
setup and maintenance.
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Do not defeat the laser safety interlock!
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Do not remove any housing components!
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AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM!
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Switch off the Operetta system before starting any permitted
retooling and maintenance tasks.
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Service tasks that require access to the instrument while the
interlocks are defeated may only be carried out by qualified
service personnel. Service personnel must observe the
instructions of the separate Service Manual.
Danger!
Scattered laser radiation (only automated version)!
Scattered laser radiation may occur if the automation sample carrier
access door on the right for sample carrier input / output is opened
during operation.
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Do not open the sample carrier access door!
Danger!
Ultraviolet light - Eye injury
Ultraviolet light (visible and invisible) from the Xenon lamp is present
inside the Operetta. Since the housing’s access doors are protected
by laser safety interlocks, no harmful radiation will become
accessible when the doors are opened for setup and maintenance.
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Do not defeat the laser safety interlock.
1 System Safety
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