Bio-Rad PharosFX™ and PharosFX Plus Systems - Manual (Page 27)

Fig. 4.7. PharosFX External Laser Module connected to the scanner
4.3.1 External Laser Safety Information
The External Laser Module (Figure 4.7) is certified according to 21 CFR 1040 of the CDRH,
as a Class I laser device. The laser contained within the External Laser Module produces
10 milliwatts at 488 nm. This laser can also be upgraded to include a 635 nm laser
producing up to 10 milliwatts at 635 nm. The cover of the system is designed to protect the
user and should not be removed.
Warning: Do not remove the cover for any reason or defeat the interlock. Attempting to
operate the unit with the cover removed may damage the instrument and expose the
operator to laser energy from the laser.
Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser energy exposure.
Caution: The cover should be removed by trained service personnel only. Do not attempt
to operate the product with the cover removed. All PharosFX components should only be
serviced by Bio-Rad or its trained representatives.
4.3.2 Fiber Optic Cable Alignment on the External Laser Module
The PharosFX system incorporates a motorized driver, which self-aligns the fiber-optic to
optimize the illumination signal. Whenever a user selects an external laser source that is
different than the last laser used the auto-alignment process is automatically performed.
Caution: Any movement of the metal sheathed fiber-optic cable will affect the efficiency of
light transfer from the External Laser Module to the PharosFX or PharosFx Plus system. As
such, it is recommended that the cable not be moved during image acquisition.
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