PerkinElmer RamanMicro 200 Series, Getting Started Manual

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20 . RamanMicro 200 Series Getting Started Guide
General Laser Safety Issues
Laser Keyswitch
There is a captive laser key control switch on the front panel of the spectrometer. This key is
required to operate the laser. A laser safety officer or laboratory manager should control the
use of this key.
Laser Warning Labels
Laser warning labels are attached to the instrument for your safety. Please observe the
necessary precautions. For more details see
Warning Labels
on page 25.
Microscope Safety
The laser should also be turned off when the system is not in use. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
Figure 1 Schematic of the microscope
When using the microscope, the following precautions must always be observed:
• Never look directly into the laser beam or at the laser light scattered from a reflective
surface or sample.
•
Avoid direct exposure to the laser light.
•
Place warning signs near the laser operating areas.
• Control laser areas and limit access to individuals trained in the safe operation of lasers.
• Use protective laser safety goggles as a precaution to accidental exposure to the direct,
or reflected, laser light.
•
Use an interlock switch on the door to the laboratory, if required.
Class 3B laser radiation
is emitted through the
objective lens