General, Chapter 2, 1 chapter overview – Quantum Instruments Cascade Laser Starter Kit User Manual
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Chapter 2
General
2.1
Chapter overview
This chapter gives basic information on system func-
tions, specifications and documentation.
2.2
Generalities
The indications in the present Instructions Manual,
in particular the safety instructions must be com-
plied with.
2.3
Compliance
The Quantum Cascade Laser Starter Kit has been
designed to meet all current safety at work and op-
erating requirements.
2.3.1
Laser compliance
The system described in this manual contains a
laser device. Depending of the emission power of
the laser used in the Starter Kit, the classification
may change.
According to the emission power, the laser prod-
uct meets the following requirements:
CLASS I : . . . . . . . . Emission power < 10 mW
CLASS IIIb : . . . . Emission power > 10 mW
LASER BEAM
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS I LASER PRODUCT
Fig.1: Class I laser compliance
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