Chapter 1
For Your Safety
1.2
Warnings
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The unit must be connected only to a DC supply of 12-15V, 1A regulated. Thorlabs offer
a compact, multi-way power supply unit (OPS008), allowing up to eight OptoDrivers to
be powered from a single mains outlet. A single way wall plug supply (OPS001) for
powering a single OptoDriver is also available.
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Only personnel trained in the servicing and maintenance of this equipment should
remove its covers or attempt any repairs or adjustments.
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If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired. Do not operate the instrument outside its
rated supply voltages or environmental range. In particular, excessive moisture may
impair safety.
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This unit is intended for operation in the temperature range 5° to 40°C, 20% to 80% RH.
1.3
Declarations Of Conformity
1.3.1
For Customers in Europe
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EC Directive
89/336/EEC ‘EMC Directive’.
Compliance was demonstrated by conformance to the following specifications which
have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EMC
EN61326: 1997
1.3.2
For Customers In The USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thorlabs Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
