GCC Technologies LaserPro C180II, Руководство пользователя

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1.1 Principles of a CO
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Laser
LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A CO
2
laser works by
electrically stimulating the molecules within a carbon dioxide gas mixture. When focused through a lens,
this highly-intense, invisible beam will vaporize many materials. Depending on the speed and intensity of the
projected beam, a CO
2
laser may be used to engrave or cut through a wide variety of materials.
1.2 Safety Ratings
The LaserPro C180II is equipped with a sealed carbon-dioxide laser that emits intense and invisible
laser radiation with a wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. Although the laser
tube itself is classified as a Class IV laser product. The laser system is designated as a Class I laser device,
meaning that the system is equipped with key safety features and an enclosed laser head to completely
contain the laser under normal use. One of the key safety features found on the LaserPro C180II is a
Class 2 red beam safety guidance pointer (similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator
to see the exact location where the laser beam will fire. Even though the LaserPro C180II is equipped with
our most powerful laser to date, proper usage and hardware safeguards make it an extremely safe machine.
When the front door and back door are open, machine becomes Class 4 equipment and users must wear
goggles to operate the machine.
1.3 The Safety Interlock System
The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the top and
side access doors, laser-activation and door LED lights on the control panel. The magnetic sensors will
deactivate the laser when either door is opened. At this time, the "door" LED light found on the control panel
will illuminate, indicating an open or improperly closed door. When the laser is in operation, the "laser" LED
will illuminate to inform the operator that the laser is activated. If at any time, any of the access doors are
open and the "laser" LED is illuminated, IMMEDIATELY unplugs the laser system and contact GCC technical
support for service instructions.
WARNING
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DO NOT operate the laser system if any component of the safety system is malfunctioning.
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DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the safety interlock system.
1.4 Safety Labels
According to CDRH standards, all fixed or removable covers that allow access to a laser beam must have
the appropriate laser warning labels attached to them. These warning labels must be clearly visible to the
operator prior to removing the cover. Additional labels must be applied inside of the machine and be visible in
the event the covers are removed. A label clearly displaying the manufacturer’s name, date of manufacture,
description of product, model number, serial number, and compliance statement must be attached to the
outside of the machine.