Laser safety
General laser safety
Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to
the eyes and skin.
The Nano-OSA SFP-Bay laser sources are Class 1 laser
products according to DIN EN IEC 60825-1:2014 or 60825-
1:2007. Class 1 lasers are safe under reasonably foreseeable
operating conditions, including the use of optical aids.
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Nevertheless, heed the normal precautions for working
with laser radiation and consider local regulations.
The laser class to be observed depends on the laser source
connected to the OSA module. This can reach up to laser
Class 4 for the high power versions. The beam as well as
reflections of a Class 4 laser can be dangerous for eyes and
skin, even without an optical instrument (magnifying glass,
microscope, binoculars) in front of the eye).
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Always be aware of the hazard level of the device
to be connected!
To find out the appropriate laser
classification, associated wavelengths and optical power
levels, see the specifications in the operating manual of
the connected laser and follow the instructions given
there.
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Connect all optical fibers before switching on the radia-
tion source.
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Switch off the laser source before disconnecting the opti-
cal fibers.
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Never look directly into the output of a laser source or
into an optical fiber connected to it.
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Do note expose skin to the beam.
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Always cover unused ports.
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Heed the normal precautions for working with laser
radiation and consider local regulations.
Nano-OSA user manual