PerkinElmer RamanStation 400, Getting Started Manual

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24 . RamanStation 400 Series Getting Started Guide
Figure 4 The RamanStation 400 safety interlock system, showing the proximity of
the MPS and MA when the sample lid is closed. Note that the MPS and MA are
located inside the instrument enclosure.
WARNING
Do not tamper with the safety interlock mechanism.
Defeating the interlocks by using a specifically coded magnetic actuator
(MA) in the vicinity of a magnetic proximity switch (MPS) should only be
performed by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer during service/maintenance
or repair of the instrument (observing Class 3B laser safety precautions at
all times).
External Interlock System
NOTE: This section is only applicable to systems equipped with a fiber optic probe, or
systems being used in a Class 3B fashion.
Fiber optic probes are Class 3B laser products and have the potential to cause harm or injury
to those using them or others in the vicinity of the spectrometer or associated fiber optic
probe. For more information refer to
Attaching the External Interlock
on page 48.
Magnetic actuator (MA)
Magnetic proximity switch (MPS)