Section 1 Overview
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Safety Considerations
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this module.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Finisar assumes no liability for the failure to comply with these requirements.
This product has been designed in accordance with IEC Publication 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, and IEC Publication 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment classification
and requirements and has been supplied in a safe condition. This documentation contains information and warnings that must be
followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition. Before operation, you should review
the instrument and manual for safety markings and instructions. You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain
the instrument in safe condition.
To avoid electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer
enclosure.
Laser Safety
The WaveShaper family of Programmable Optical Processors are designed for use with various classes of laser up to, and including,
Class 3B lasers. Whilst the WaveShaper module does not generate laser light, laser light may be present on one or more output
ports depending on the configuration of WaveShaper selected and the type of laser connected to the input port(s). Please pay
attention to the following laser safety warnings:
Under no circumstances look into the end of an optical output cable/connector(s) when the device is operational. If
there is any laser radiation it could seriously damage your eyesight.
Do not operate the WaveShaper without attaching the optical output connector(s) to a safely terminated mating
connector(s).
Refer servicing only to qualified and authorized Finisar personnel.
Electrical Safety
The mains-powered versions of the WaveShaper require single-phase AC, 100–240V, 50–60Hz and has a maximum power
consumption of 50VA. In accordance with international safety standards, the instrument has a three-wire power cable. When
connected to an appropriate AC power receptacle, this cable earths the instrument chassis. To avoid the possibility of injury or
death, you must observe the following precautions before switching on the instrument.
Insert the power cable plug only into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Do not negate this
protective action by using an extension cord or power block without a protective conductor.
Do not interrupt the protective earth connection intentionally.
Do not remove protective covers. Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. The unit contains no user-
serviceable components. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified Finisar
service personnel.
A WaveShaper chassis that appears damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended
operation until it can be repaired by qualified Finisar service personnel.
A defective, damaged, or malfunctioning WaveShaper chassis must be returned to Finisar for repair.
The module versions of the WaveShaper are designed to operate from a user-su5V supply.
The module contains Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices.
Operating personnel must not remove the module lid. The module contains no user-serviceable components.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified Finisar service personnel.
A WaveShaper module that appears damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended
operation until it can be repaired by qualified Finisar service personnel.
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