Laser Safety; Definitions; General; Laser Standards And Regulations - HEIDELBERG Suprasetter 145 Installation

Safety

Laser safety

Definitions

Laser equipment (product)
Laser device (system)
Tab. Laser definitions

General

The present laser imagesetter is a Class 1 laser product. This means that the invisible laser radiation
generated in the unit is screened by protective covers. When used correctly, users and Service per-
sonnel are never subjected to a risk due to laser beams.
The laser systems used in the Suprasetter are Class 4 products (> 500 mW). Companies servicing the
equipment in Germany must appoint a laser protection officer in compliance with the Accident Pre-
vention Regulations (BGV B2) of the Professional Trade Association.
Note: Servicing may only be carried out by Heidelberg personnel who have been trained by
appropriate laser protection officers for this purpose.
Risk of injury from laser radiation
You may be exposed to dangerous radiation by the invisible high-power laser
beams if you use operating or adjustment equipment other than those mentioned
in this document or if you follow other working procedures.
Keep exactly to the described procedures.

Laser Standards and Regulations

The Suprasetter complies with the applicable safety regulations. It is manufactured in accordance
with the German Accident Prevention Regulations (BGV B2) and the EN 60825-1, IEC 60825-1 ("Radi-
ation safety of laser equipment") and 21 CFR 1040 (USA) standards.

Service and Maintenance

Service work may be performed solely by persons authorized by Heidelberg to do so. When perform-
ing the work described in the operating instructions and service manual, the service personnel must
adhere to the described work sequence under any circumstances. Protection from invisible laser radi-
ation is ensured by covers or safety loops. Never bypass the laser safety loop (see also
Loop", page 15)!
Upon completion of the repair, the functionality of the safety circuits must be checked.
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Laser with laser power supply module
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section "Safety