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2.7
LASER Safety Measures
The Radi
S
ense
®
uses a high-power LASER to supply energy to a remote measuring device. The
wavelength of these LASERS is approximately 808nm. These are highly powerful, infrared lasers
and are therefore invisible to the human eye.
Figure 6: LASER safety warning label
During ‘normal operations’,
exposure to LASER radiation is not possible because the system only
uses fiber-coupled LASERS. However, we ask that you comply with the following precautions for
your own safety:
NEVER look into any of the fibre optic connectors. The LASER emits an
infrared beam that is invisible to the naked eye. This will cause permanent
eye damage. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation.
•
Assign a ‘LASER safety officer’ in your company. The ‘LASER safety officer’ is
responsible for reviewing the safety precautions.
•
Connect all fiber cables and install the ‘beam shutter’ (protective cover) before
activating the system. Protective covers are identified by the following label:
*
The LASER safety measures continued on the next page.
Figure 7: Fiber cable cover label
