Green Diode-Pumped Solid-State Laser Systems (Hardware)

Introduction
to the system or accidental injury to the operator. Please read Chapters 1
through 4 completely before attempting to operate the laser system, and
carefully heed all cautionary notes. If you have any questions or
comments about this manual or the laser system itself, please call your
local sales or service office (see Appendix E), or contact the factory at
(760) 438-2131 and ask for Customer Service.
The structure of this manual
Chapter 1, For Your Safety, discusses the safety issues involved with laser
devices in general and CDRH Class IV (IEC Class 4) visible lasers in
particular. Chapter 2, Initial Installation, describes the steps needed to
safely unpack, inspect, and set up the system. Chapter 3, System
Description, presents an overall view of how the system operates, and
describes the function of each accessible control, indicator, and connector.
Chapter 4, Operating Your System, contains a detailed, step-by-step
procedure for operating the system to achieve the best possible results.
Chapter 5, Preventive Maintenance describes how to care for your system
and how to report difficulties.
This manual also contains several appendixes. Appendix A details the
specifications of the 58 Series green DPSS laser systems, including outline
and mounting drawings. Appendix B discusses mounting and compliance
considerations of importance to OEM customers. Appendix C provides
technical information regarding components within your laser system.
Appendix D describes the compliance criteria met by the laser system and
shows facsimiles of various required logotypes and labels. Finally,
Appendix E describes the comprehensive Melles Griot warranty and gives
the contact information for our worldwide service and support
organization.
Conventions used in this manual
Throughout this manual you will find information about potentially
dangerous or hazardous conditions and useful notes vital for your safety.
The significance of the notations is explained below.
DPSS lasers are high-voltage devices. Improper use can expose the
operator or others to potentially lethal voltages. The “Hazard” icon,
represented by a triangle with a lightning bolt, identifies precautions
needed to avoid electrical injury or damage to the equipment.
The 58 Series green DPSS lasers are Class IV (Class 4) devices (as
determined by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the
Federal Drug Administration and the International Electrotechnical
Commission respectively), and the skin and eyes will be damaged if
exposed to the direct or scattered laser beam. The “Danger” icon,
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