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PRODUCT SAFETY
2.1 Optical safety
Because of its special properties, laser light poses safety hazards not associated with light from
conventional sources. The safe use of the lasers require that all laser users, and everyone near
the laser system, are aware of the danger involved. The safe use of the laser depends upon
the user being familiar with the instrument and the properties of coherent, intense beams of
light.
CAUTION
The
PICO
SCALE
Controller contains an infrared diode laser with an output of
less than 0.2 mW at 1520 nm - 1580 nm (less than 0.3 mW for V1.4 and less than
0.6 mW for V1.4-HP) and red diode laser with an output power of less than 0.6
mW at 650 nm (no red laser for V1.4-HP).
Although the PicoScale is a Class
I
product due to the low output power, it is
a good practice not to stare directly into the laser beam. Never use optical
instruments to observe the beam, this can cause serious eye damage.
Always use the PicoScale as intended by this manual!
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PicoScale User Manual
