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9 Laser safety
The VS+ is supplied with the standard laser module described below which has an integrated red dot laser pointer.
9.1 VS+ laser module with red dot laser pointer
The laser classification of the VS+ is a Class 2 laser product in compliance with the British and European standards
for the safety of laser products BS EN 60825-1: 2014.
WARNING: invisible and visible laser radiation. Do not stare into the beam or direct it into the eyes of others.
Do not view directly with optical instruments, e.g. binoculars, theodolite or telescope.
CAUTION: use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other that those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: opening the protective housing may result in exposure to Class
3B radiation.
All the laser safety labels are located upon the laser module head.
Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to operate the VS+. When not in use, the laser should be
stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access.
We recommend that the instrument is not directly pointed at people’s eyes, especially if they are using optical
instruments. Do not unnecessarily look into the transmitter lens of the VS+ laser scanner.
Eye protection, designed to provide adequate protection against specific laser wavelengths (905 nm typically),
should be used in all hazard areas. Any exceptions should only be undertaken with the approval of the laser safety
officer. All laser protective eyewear shall be clearly labelled with information adequate to ensure proper choice with
the particular laser. For the VS+ instrument, the recommended CE marked laser eyewear shall be marked as “R
905 L1” as specified to EN 207, or equivalent. Note that protection shall be afforded to infrared laser radiation, and
not the visible laser radiation. The visible laser is however Class 2 when operated by itself and as such is considered
“non-hazardous” for unintentional eye exposure (aversion response) without eyewear use (unless deliberately
stared at). Laser protective eyewear is not normally necessary.
