Chapter 2. Safety and Compliance
EQ-77X LDLS® Operation Manual
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Chapter 2. Safety and Compliance
2.1 General Precautions
The output beam from the
EQ-77X should be blocked when not in use with an electronic shutter or other appropriate
beam blocking device. Due to the possibility of generating ozone with some models of
EQ-77X when ambient oxygen
is exposed to short wavelength light, the beam should always be enclosed in an appropriate beam pipe, tube, or
enclosed space. We recommend purging any beam transport space with dry nitrogen gas.
The
EQ-77X source must also be cabled correctly and connected to a power source with a protective earth ground
prior to operation.
Refer to
for details of the facilities connections.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the EQ-77X
. For any problems encountered during operation, please
contact
Energetiq for assistance.
If there is a component failure, do not attempt to open the power supply controller
or lamp head enclosure of the EQ-77X
.
The
EQ-77X utilizes a quartz lamp containing a high-pressure gas fill. Explosion of the lamp and possible injury from
flying fragments can occur if the lamp is mishandled.
Do not open the enclosure of either the lamp head or the power supply controller. Dangerous invisible infrared
laser beams and hazardous voltages exist inside the lamp head.
Opening the chassis both voids the warranty and
exposes the user to dangerous radiation and hazardous voltages.
This AC cord supplied is for
EQ-77X only. This AC cord cannot be used with other electrical equipment.
The power shutdown mechanism of this laser unit is the AC power plug. Do not arrange the equipment in such a
way that becomes difficult to connect or disconnect the AC power plug.
WARNING
: This unit emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation that is harmful to humans. Avoid exposure to the
direct or reflected output beam. Make certain that the appropriate output beam shields and optics
are in place prior to energizing the unit. All interlocks must be satisfied prior to operation; failure to
do so may lead to hazardous conditions.
CAUTION
: The EQ-77X
emits dangerous levels of UV radiation. Even short exposures to skin or eyes
may cause burns. Ensure that only authorized personnel are in the vicinity of source during
operation. Personnel in vicinity of operating source should wear protective eyewear, clothing, and
gloves. Lighted UV warning lights and signs posted on doors to lab areas may help prevent accidental
exposure.
