CHAPTER 1 - NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
ZEISS
Notes on Handling the Laser Components and Illumination Systems
LSM 880
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The following table shows the expected laser life times:
Laser
wavelength
(nm)
Type
Min. power specification for
end of life time
Expected life
time (in hours)
458/488/514
Laser module LGK 7812 ML5
9.1 mW
1)
> 5000
458/488/514
Laser module LGK 7872 ML8
15.4 mW
1)
> 3000
543
LGK 7786 P with fibre coupling
0.5 mW
> 7000
594
LGK 7512 PF with fibre coupling
1.0 mW
> 10000
633
LGK 7628-1F with fibre coupling
2.3 mW
> 10000
561
FKL module YLK 6120 T
10.2 mW
> 5000
405
Laser cassette 405 cw
11.6 mW
> 5000
405
Laser cassette 405 cw/ps
11.6 mW
2)
> 5000
445
Laser cassette 445 cw/ps
11.6 mW
2)
> 5000
355
UV laser module 355 cw
14.6 mW
> 5000
1)
Life time specified for total power
2)
Average power for cw operation
If used properly, the LSM 880 system will not pose any laser radiation risks for operating staff.
Nevertheless, you should observe the following warnings:
•
If necessary - insofar as specified by law - inform the laser safety officer before
commissioning the laser.
•
The LSM system and the Ar laser are equipped with a key-interlock.
•
Always store keys for laser key switches and, if applicable, keys for further laser power
supply units, where they are inaccessible to persons not authorized to operate the laser.
•
A laser ON LED on the scan head lights up when laser radiation is emitted.
•
Do not place any reflecting objects into the beam path.
•
Never open any covers or panels.
•
Never look into the laser beam, not even to simply view the specimen, whether with the aid
of optical instruments or without. Otherwise you risk going blind!
•
Do not leave any empty objective positions of the nosepiece uncovered.
•
If a class 4 laser is attached to the system, already stray light can impose danger to the
operator.
•
With class 4 lasers take special care of fire protection requirements. Do not use or store
flammable or explosive solids, fluids or gases in the vicinity of the system.
•
Class 4 lasers can inflame also flammable materials like cloth or paper. Do not put such
materials into the beam path.
•
Do not reach into the process beam inside the sample area whenever the Class 4 laser is
active!
Suitable protective measures must be taken if gases, dust or vapors hazardous to health, secondary
radiation or explosive objects should arise on the specimen as a result of laser radiation.