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Laser Safety
scanCONTROL 25xx
2.
Laser Safety
The scanCONTROL 25xx sensors operate with a semiconductor laser having a wavelength of 658 nm (visible/
red). The laser operation is indicated visually by the LED on the sensor.
When operating the scanCONTROL 25xx sensors, the relevant regulations according to IEC 60825, Part 1 of
05/2014 and the applicable accident prevention regulations must be followed.
The housings of the scanCONTROL 25xx optical sensors must only be opened by authorized persons, see
For repair and service, the sensors should always be returned to the manufacturer.
scanCONTROL 25xx sensors with a maximum laser power up to 8 mW are classified in Laser Class 2M (IIM).
Accordingly, the following applies:
With laser equipment of the Class 2M, the eye is not put in danger during random, short-term exposure to the
laser radiation, i.e. exposure duration up to 0.25 s. A direct glimpse into the beam can be dangerous if the
eye-closure reflex is deliberately suppressed, e.g. during adjustment. Direct viewing into the beam with opti-
cal aids, e.g. a magnifying glass, is dangerous.
Laser equipment of the Class 2M can be employed without further protective measures, when deliberate
viewing into the laser beam or into a beam reflected by mirrors is not longer than 0.25 s.
Since generally the presence of the eye-closure reflex should not be assumed, one should close the eyes or
immediately turn away if the laser radiation impinges on the eye.
The following information labels are fitted to the sensor housing (front and rear side):
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
OR EXPOSE USERS OF
TELESCOPE OPTICS
CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1: 2014
P
≤
8 mW , P
≤
8 mW ;
H≤
52 W/m²;
0
P
λ
= 658 nm; F = 0...4 kHz, t = 1 µs...
∞
COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
EXCEPT FOR CONFORMANCE WITH
IEC 60825-1 ED. 3., AS DESCRIBED IN
LASER NOTICE NO. 56, DATED MAY 8, 2019
Fig. 1 IEC label scanCONTROL 25xx-25, 25xx-50, 25xx-100
Fig. 2 Only for USA
The laser labels for Germany are already printed on. The labels for the EU area and the USA are enclosed
and must be fitted by the user for the region applicable in each case before the equipment is put into opera-
tion.
Hazard to the eye via
laser radiation!
Consciously close
the eyes or turn away
if the laser radiation
impinges on the eye.
