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1 General Information
This Quick Start Manual contains only the most important information about the BC106N.
Please read the following pages carefully and pay attention particularly to the section "Software
Installation". The complete BC106N User's Manual can be found - after the software has been
installed successfully - on the PC (All Programs -> Thorlabs -> Thorlabs BEAM -> Manuals)
and on the Thorlabs web site as well.
1.1 Safety
Attention
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual
will only apply when the unit is operated correctly as it was designed for.
Before applying power to the PC system used to operate the Beam Profiler, make sure
that the protective conductor of the 3 conductor mains power cord is correctly
connected to the protective earth contact of the socket outlet! Improper grounding can
cause electric shock with damages to your health or even death!
The Beam Profiler must not be operated in explosion endangered environments!
The instrument must only be operated with a duly shielded and low resistance USB
cable delivered by Thorlabs.
Do not cover the Beam Profiler in order to prevent heating the instrument.
Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be carried
out or components not supplied by Thorlabs be used.
This precision device is only transportable if duly packed into the complete original
packaging. If necessary, ask for a replacement package.
Be very careful when removing the glass protection of the sensor. Do no stick anything
into the aperture, as this might damage the sensor! Prevent any kind of dust entering the
entrance aperture!
Warning
The M2MS M2 Measurement System comes with an alignment laser, that is powered by a
M2MS internal driver. Be careful when using this laser!
