THORLABS WFS150, Operation Manual

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5 General
© <2007> ... Thorlabs GmbH
1 General
This chapter contains general information about the Wavefront Sensor's safety,
warranty and waste treatment.
1.1 Safety
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Attention
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All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this
instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly.
Before applying power to your PC system used to display Wavefront
Sensor data, 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!
All modules must only be operated with duly shielded connection USB-
Cables delivered by Thorlabs.
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 including the plastic form parts. If
necessary, ask for a replacement package.
Do not stick something into the aperture at the Wavefront Sensor front!
You may damage the microlens array because there is no covering
glass in front of it.
Be very careful in handling high power optical beams,
especially if they are focussed!
Avoid skin irradiation and use laser
protection glasses the protect your eyes!
1.2
Warranty
Thorlabs warrants material and production of the WFS150/WFS150C for a period
of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period
Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to
warranty.
For warranty repairs or service the unit must be sent back to
Thorlabs or to a
place determined by Thorlabs . The customer will carry the shipping costs to
Thorlabs , in case of warranty repairs Thorlabs will carry the shipping costs back
to the customer.
If no warranty repair is applicable the customer also has to carry the costs for