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3 Appendix
3.1 Safety
Attention
The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of
the system.
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will
only apply when the unit is operated correctly as it was designed for.
The PDA8A2 must not be operated in explosion endangered environments.
Do not remove covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
This precision device is only serviceable if returned and properly packed into the complete ori-
ginal packaging including the cardboard insert that holds the enclosed devices. If necessary,
ask for replacement packaging. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Changes to this device cannot be made nor may components not supplied by Thorlabs GmbH
be used without written consent from Thorlabs GmbH.
Attention
Prior to applying power to the PDA8A2, make sure that the protective conductor of the 3 con-
ductor mains power cord is correctly connected to the protective earth ground contact of the
socket outlet! Improper grounding can cause electric shock resulting in damage to your health
or even death!
Ensure that the line voltage setting of the power supply agrees with your local supply and that
the corresponding fuses are inserted. If not, please change the line voltage setting (see section
).
To avoid risk of fire, only the appropriate fuses for the corresponding line voltage must be used.
All modules must only be operated with duly shielded connection cables.
Users that change or modify the product described in this manual in a way not expressly ap-
proved by Thorlabs GmbH (party responsible for compliance) could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Thorlabs GmbH is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by modifications
of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other
than those specified by Thorlabs GmbH. The correction of interference caused by such unau-
thorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all op-
tional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules.
Attention
Mobile telephones, cellular phones or other radio transmitters are not to be used within the
range of three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the
maximum allowed disturbance values according to IEC 61326-1.
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