Safety – Setting up and commissioning – Operation – Spare parts lists
Positioning laser (optional)
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The following notes are from the the laser manufacturer's operating instructions.
Operating and safety instructions for the operation of diode laser modules
Please read the following instructions carefully and keep them in a safe place.
Solid state (DPSS) laser modules contain high-quality crystals, which are especially sensitive to shocks.
Shock impact over 50G leads to a loss of power or the destruction of the module.
No liability or warranty will be accepted for any changes made to the module, for example, changes to the
electronics, manipulation of regulators, the housing or the optics (in particular, performance tuning).
Under certain circumstances, the manipulation of laser modules can cause the output and wavelength to
considerably differ from the guaranteed values. The specified laser output can be exceeded multiple
times, and invisible infrared laser radiation can escape.
Failure to follow these instructions, voids your legal warranty.
Due to the specific characteristics of laser radiation and the biological and physical effects this has, special
protection and cautionary measures are required in the use of lasers. To define the individual measures
to be taken in each case, lasers are assigned to classes based on their hazard potential.
The accident prevent regulation “Laser Radiation” BGV B2 and other documents related to the safe use
of lasers are available from
https://www.picotronic.de/picopage/en/index/safety
The accident prevention regulations of the Accident Prevention Directive (BGV B2) must be observed.
They include:
Do not look into the beam or direct reflections, also do not look with optical instruments.
Clear marking of the laser area with warning signs at all access points.
Route the laser beam clearly below or above eye level, but not at eye level.
The owner/operator of the laser equipment is responsible for compliance with protection measures.
The owner/operator must, among other things, ensure that the laser device is assigned to a laser class and
marked accordingly. Operations using laser equipment classes 3R and 3B must be registered with the trade
supervisory office and the mutual indemnity association. When operating lasers of these classes, the laser
area must be cordoned off and marked. Additionally, owner/operators of laser equipment classes 3R and 3B
must appoint an expert as the laser protection officer. Staff operating laser equipment classes 1M, 2, 2M, 3R
and 3B, or who have access to the laser area of laser classes 3R or 3B, must be instructed in the effects of
laser radiation and required protective measures. The owner/operator must provide suitable laser goggles,
protective clothing and protective gloves for operations with laser equipment classes 3R and 3B. The
owner/operator is also responsible for compliance with the special safety requirements for operating various
laser types.
The module you have purchased is an OEM laser module, which is designed for installation in a completed
machine. The OEM customer is responsible for proper operation as per BGV B2 and for appropriate marking
of the completed machine.
If you have questions regarding the safety measures to be taken, we are happy to advise you with regard
to implementation. Please contact us for a tailored solution for your application.