laser safety
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Synrad
Firestar i401
operator’s manual
Agency compliance
Federal Communications Commis-
sion (FCC) requirements
The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
with the authority to regulate equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency spec-
trum. The purpose of the Communication Act is to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI)
from affecting authorized radio communication services. The FCC regulations that govern industrial,
scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment are fully described in 47 CFR, Part 18, Subpart C.
SYNRAD’s Firestar i401 lasers have been tested and found to comply by demonstrating performance
characteristics that have met or exceeded the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Radiated and Conducted
Emissions.
FCC information to the user
NOTE: The following FCC information to the user is provided to comply with the requirements of 47
CFR, Part 18, Section 213.
Interference Potential
In our testing, SYNRAD, Inc. has not discovered any significant electrical interference trace-
able to Firestar i401 lasers.
System Maintenance
Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.
Measures to Correct Interference
If you suspect that your Firestar laser interferes with other equipment, take the following steps
to minimize this interference:
1
Use shielded cables to and from the equipment that is experiencing interference prob-
lems.
2
Ensure that the Firestar laser is properly grounded to the same electrical potential as the
equipment or system it is connected to.
FCC caution to the user
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications of the unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
European Union (EU) requirements
RoHS compliance
SYNRAD Firestar i401 lasers meet the requirements of the European Parliament and Council Directive
2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment, as amended by Decision 2005/618/EC establishing maximum concentration values for certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
