Universal Laser Systems ULTRA X6000, User Manual

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ULS Laser Sources
For safety reasons, ULS laser sources are not field-serviceable and are not to be disassembled by the
user. All Universal Laser Systems laser sources bear tamper-evident devices to prevent disassembly.
Damage to the tamper-evident devices may void the laser source warranty. If a ULS laser source
needs service, contact the ULS Support Team at: support@ulsinc.com , or call: +1 480 609-0297, the
Austria Office at: +43 1 402 22 50, or the Japan office at: +81 45 224-2270.
Laser System Owner Responsibility and Safety Measures
The “Owner” of a laser system is the individual or entity who maintains ultimate control over and
rights to the product and is fundamentally responsible to ensure the safe use of lasers owned by,
and/or operated in facilities under their control. This includes the establishment and maintenance of
an adequate program for the control of laser hazards.
Many of the mandatory safety measures are outlined in
ANSI Standard Z136.1 American National
Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers or in similar standards in most foreign countries, such as the
European Standard EN 60825-1 . State and local authorities may require other safety measures, for
example, Regulation BGV B2 for Safe Laser Usage put forth by the German Employer’s Liability
Insurance Association. It is the responsibility of the Owner to understand and adhere to these laws.
Laser Safety When Using Class 4 Pass-Through
The ULTRA X6000 laser system is equipped with interlocked access panels on either side of the unit. An
Optional Class 4 Pass-Through Module is available to enable the user to operate the laser system with
the side access panels open by bypassing their safety interlocks. With this optional device in place, the
protective system housing will not fully contain the infrared laser radiation produced by the laser
source(s), creating the potential for exposure to laser energy. Use of this optional device redefines the
safety classification of the ULTRA X6000 laser system from Class 1, considered safe for use under all
conditions of normal use, to Class 4, considered potentially hazardous.
EXPOSURE TO THE LASER MATERIAL PROCESSING BEAM CAN RESULT IN
BURNS TO THE SKIN AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE DAMAGE. Proper use and
care of this system are essential for safe operation. Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure
to hazardous laser radiation
WHEN USING OPTIONAL CLASS 4 PASS-THROUGH, PROPER EYEWEAR
MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE BEAM INDICATOR IS
ILLUMINATED ON THE CLASS 4 CONTROL PANEL. Eyewear must be properly
certified for protection from all material processing laser wavelengths in use (10.6
µ
m, 9.3
µ
m, and 1.06
µ
m) and must be at least optical density 5+. If unsure of
proper eyewear requirements, do not operate the laser system with Class 4 Pass-
Through installed and consult your certified LSO or contact ULS Support Team.
When operating in Class 4 mode, with the side access door(s) open, the system housing can no longer fully
contain flames or by-products from potential ignition of the materials being processed. Additional safety
precautions may be necessary. It should also be noted that reflected infrared laser radiation that escapes