OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Skyra™ |
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Equipment Safety
Back Reflection Sensitivity
Laser light reflected directly back into the laser head causes damage to the laser diode and results in a dramatic
decrease in product lifetime. The MLD lasers with a wavelength greater than 600 nm are particularly sensitive to back
reflections; exercise extreme caution.
Electrostatic discharge
Always install the laser power supply to a properly grounded power outlet. Cobolt lasers contain a laser diode which
is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Fiber care
It is important to always make sure the fiber end-face is clean before turning the laser on and before connecting the
fiber connector in physical contact with another connector. Failure to do so may lead to irreparable damage of the
fiber end-face. Do not clean the fiber when the laser is on. We recommend using appropriate equipment for fiber
cleaning and inspection.
