35,0(6
Cube
6
Revision 01/2019 EN
1
Basic safety instructions
Intended use
The Cube is used to measure power in the beam path of lasers. Please mind and
adhere to the specifications and limit values given in chapter 15, „Technical Data“, on
page 29
.
Other forms of usage are improper. To ensure safe operation, the device
must only be operated according to the terms stipulated by the manufacturer.
Measurements with the cube should be performed exclusively with a static (unmoving)
laser beam. While crossing over the absorber structure, moving beams can produce
faulty measurements during the exposure time, thus also producing the associated
faulty power measurements.
Using the device for unspecified use is strictly prohibited by the manufacturer. By usage
other than intended the device can be damaged or destroyed. This poses an increased
health hazard up to fatal injuries. When operating the device, it must be ensured that
there are no potential hazards to human health.
The device itself does not emit any laser radiation. During the measurement, howe-
ver, the laser beam is guided onto the device which causes reflected radiation (
laser
class 4
). That is why the applying safety regulations are to be observed and necessary
protective measures need to be taken.
In measuring mode, the device’s safety interlock must be connected with the laser
control.
Observing applicable safety regulations
Please observe valid national and international safety regulations as stipulated in ISO/
CEN/TR standards as well as in the IEC-60825-1 regulation, in ANSI Z 136 “Laser
Safety Standards” and ANSI Z 136.1 “Safe Use of Lasers”, published by the American
National Standards Institute, and additional publications, such as the “Laser Safety
Basics”, the “LIA Laser Safety Guide”, the “Guide for the Selection of Laser Eye Protec-
tion” and the “Laser Safety Bulletin”, published by the Laser Institute of America, as well
as the “Guide of Control of Laser Hazards” by ACGIH.
Taking necessary safety measures
If there are people present within the danger zone of visible or invisible laser radiation,
for example near laser systems that are only partly covered, open beam guidance sys-
tems or laser processing areas, the following safety measures need to be taken:
