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1.5 Laser safety Precautions
Laser products are classified on the basis of their laser beam wavelengths and power
characteristics, and a common set of safety standards is applied to the products in
each class. The CSU-X1 is classified as a laser hazard CLASS 3B instrument in
accordance with WHO regulations, which indicates that it is capable of producing
skin or eye damage if used improperly. Direct viewing into the laser beam or the
viewing of reflected beams must strictly be prevented. The WHO recommendations
concerning health and industrial protection when handling laser instruments must
strictly be observed. Before operating the CSU-X1, please read the following to
become familiar with its safety control, markings, and warnings.
1.5.1 Laser Safety Standards
The CSU-X1 is designed in compliance with the Emission Safety Guideline of Laser
Product of Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS C 6802). For safe use of the CSU-X1,
the following considerations are made:
Warning labels
You must attach the warning labels at appropriate positions indicated below either
on the CSU-X1 or on the microscope at installation, and strictly follow the warnings
when using the CSU-X1, for your own safety. Figure 1-1shows warning labels for
safe use of the laser product to be attached to this product, and the microscope to be
used in combination with it. Figure 1-2 shows the positions to attach the warning
labels for the CSU-X1 and the filter wheel. Figure 1-3 shows the positions to which
the warning labels for the microscope to be used in combination with this
instrument should be attached.
Warning label (1)
M3916LK(E)
Warning label (2)
M3916LL(E )
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