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OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Modulated DPSS Lasers | D0342-C JUNE 2016
Safety features
The laser is equipped with all required safety features as described in the laser safety standard 60825-1. Disabling any
safety features negate the CE/CDRH compliance of this product.
Remote Interlock Connector
The remote interlock connector is a connector which permits the connection of external controls placed apart from
other components of the laser product. When the terminals of the connector are open-circuited, emission is
interrupted and no radiation will be accessible. The remote interlock connector permits easy addition of an external
interlock in laser installation. See section 4.3
for a detailed description of the remote interlock circuit and operation.
Manual Shutter (Beam Stop)
The laser head is equipped with a manual shutter, which functions as the beam stop, capable of preventing human
access to laser radiation. The aperture location and the open and close positions of the shutter are indicated on the
top surface of the laser head.
Key Control
The CDRH compliant model comes with a key-switch on the Controller which must be connected for the laser to
operate. When the key is in the OFF position, the laser is prevented from emitting. The key must be actively turned
to the ON position each time the laser is powered on. When the key is removed from the system laser radiation is not
accessible.
Laser Radiation Emission Warning
The Controller incorporates information LEDs which display whether power is connected, the laser is on, or a fault has
occurred. The “ON” LED is illuminated whenever the device is emitting or could emit light. See section 3.4 for details
on the controller. The emission warning indicators are also visible in the Cobolt Monitor™ software, see section 8 for
details on the control software
Equipment Safety
Always install all power supplies used in the laser system to properly grounded power outlets. The laser head, laser
controller and AOM driver must be mounted on a common ground plane, such as an optical table. Cobolt lasers
contain a laser diode which is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
