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Chapter 1 Safety information
Precautions relating to optical connections
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– Do not use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak or in any explo-
sive environment.
– Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous, high voltage points
and other hazards. Contact qualified service personnel for all
service.
Precautions relating to optical connections
– The normal operating life of an optical connector is usually of the
order of a few hundred manipulations. It is then advisable to manip-
ulate the optical connections of the Platform as rarely as possible.
– The proper operation of the instrument and its accuracy of measure-
ment are dependent on the cleanliness of the environment and the
optical connectors as well as the care taken in its manipulation.
– The optical connectors must therefore be clean and dust-free. If the
optical connection is not being used, protect the connections of
SmartOTDR using the protective caps.
Laser Safety instructions
The provisions contained in two standards define the safety procedures
to be observed both by users and by manufacturers when utilizing laser
products:
– EN 60825-1: 2001 - Safety of laser products – Part 1: Classification
of products, requirements and user guidelines.
– FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10 - Performance standards for light-emitting
products - Laser products.
Due to the range of possible wavelengths, power values and injection
characteristics of a laser beam, the risks inherent in its usage vary. The
laser classes form groups representing different safety thresholds.
Laser classes
Standards EN 60825-1, Edition 1.2, 2001-08 and FDA21CFR§1040.10:
– VFL option: Class 2.
Warning labels
for the laser
classes
Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not possible
to attach the required warning labels to them. In line with the provisions
of Article 5.1 of the EN 60825-1 standard, the laser class identification
labels are shown below: