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LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
The provisions contained in two standards define the safety procedures to be
observed both by users and by manufacturers when utilizing laser products:
EN 60825-1: 2001 - Safety of laser products – Part 1: Classification of products,
requirements and user guidelines. FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10 - Performance standards
for light-emitting products – Laser products. Due to the range of possible
wavelengths, power values and injection characteristics of a laser beam, the risks
inherent in its usage vary. The laser classes form groups representing different
safety thresholds.
Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not possible to attach
the required warning labels to them. In line with the provisions of Article 5.1 of the
EN 60825-1 standard, the laser class identification labels are shown below:
Ref. standard
EN 60825-1, Edition 1.2, 2001-08
FDA21CFR§1040.10
Class 2
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
The user must take the necessary precautions concerning the optical outputs of the
instrument and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
