LSM 510
NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
LSM 510 META
Notes on Handling the Laser Components
Carl Zeiss
03/06
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Notes on Handling the Laser Components
The LSM 510 and LSM 510 META are laser hazard class 3B instruments. If equipped with a Ti:Sa
Laser, the LSM 510 and LSM 510 META are devices that belong to laser hazard class 4.
This moderate and high-risk class embrace medium-power and high power lasers. You must
take care not to expose yourself to the radiation of such lasers. In particular, never look into the
laser beam! Only personnel which has been instructed on laser safety is allowed to operate the
system.
The following laser types are currently intended for use in the LSM 510 and LSM 510 META. The use of
any other lasers as the ones listed below is not authorized.
Laser
Class
Power
1 Ar 351/364 nm (UV)
4*
80 mW
2 Diode laser 405 nm
3B
30 mW
3 Ar/ML 458/477/488/514 nm
3B
30 mW
4 HeNe 543 nm
3B
1 mW
5 DPSS 561 nm
3B
10 mW
6 HeNe 594 nm
3B
2 mW
7 HeNe 633 nm
3B
5 mW
8 Titanium:Sapphire Laser Mai Tai (Spectra Physics)
710-990 nm (depending on the model)
4 2
W
9 Titanium:Sapphire Laser Chameleon (Coherent)
710-980 (depending on the model)
4 2
W
10 Diode laser 405 nm
3B
50 mW
11 OPSS laser 488 nm
3B
100 mW
12 DPSS laser 532 nm
3B
75 mW
* Laser type class 4, if mounted on laser module with fiber output class 3B.
Please note that for the maintenance of the UV Laser it is recommended to run the laser at
maximum power once a day if the laser is not used frequently or only at low power levels. This
enables the Autofill process which keeps up the correct tube gas pressure. This operation
prolongs the life time of the tube and prevents complete tube failure if the laser is not used
for a prolonged period of time. For details please refer to the Operator’s Manual of the UV
laser.
Please contact Carl Zeiss if you intend to use a different laser other than the ones above.
If used properly, the LSM 510 and LSM 510 META will not pose any laser radiation risks for operating
staff. Nevertheless, you should observe the following warnings:
