906-0002-00 Rev 9 EN
2002
Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd
Safety 1 - 8
i) Emergency Shut Off Switch
It is recommended that the end user adds the facility for an
emergency shut off switch for the laser equipment to the control panel.
This switch should be of the red mushroom type with force make/force
break contacts and approved to the relevant electrical standards.
ii) Power On/Off Key Switch
It is also recommended that the end user adds the facility for a power
on/off key switch, such that the system can be switched off and the
key removed when the laser in not in operation.
iii) Manual Restart
It is a statutory requirement of 21 CFR 1040.10 that the laser output
should not be restored automatically if the mains power fails or an
interlock is broken and then reset. The end user must provide for a
manual restart mechanism under these circumstances.
1.11 Safety Warning Labels
In accordance with the requirements of EN60825, appropriate warning
labels are positioned in specific locations on the system to indicate
conditions under which the user could be exposed to laser radiation. In
addition, for systems supplied into the USA the product identification
label carries a statement on the requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10.
Except for the laser warning symbol, which has no written words, all
labels are written in the language specified by the user. Reproductions
of these labels and their positions are given in Appendix 1.
The applicable year for EN60825 is given in Appendix 1.
