Safety warnings – Olson Technology OTPT-300 User Manual
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SAFETY WARNINGS
LASER RADIATION
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turned-off or preferably, disconnected whenever the optical connector cover is opened and there is no installed fiber
(as when the fiber connector is being installed or removed from the transmitter connector).
The OTPT-300 laser transmitter emits invisible radiation that can cause
permanent eye damage. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Operate the transmitter only with the proper optical fiber installed in the
transmitter optical connector. Power to the OTPT-300 should be
NEVER USE ANY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT TO VIEW THE OUTPUT OF THE LASER
TRANSMITTER. “OPTICAL INSTRUMENT” INCLUDES MAGNIFYING GLASSES, etc.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT OF THE LASER TRANSMITTER.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT OF A FIBER CONNECTED TO A LASER
TRANSMITTER.
NEVER LOOK INTO OR USE ANY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT TO VIEW THE DISTANT
END OF A FIBER THAT MAY BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY OR VIA AN OPTICAL SPLIT,
TO A TRANSMITTER THAT MAY BE OPERATING. THIS SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO
FIBERS THAT ARE TO BE CONNECTED TO RECEIVERS (SUCH AS THE OTOR-300) OR
OTHER DEVICES AT ANY DISTANCE FROM THE LASER TRANSMITTER.
HIGH VOLTAGE
The power supply section (bottom section) of the OTPN-1000 contains no user serviceable parts. There is
exposed high voltage inside this section. Only factory service technicians should open the power supply section.
FIRE HAZARD
The AC line input fuse is contained in the OTPN-1000 IEC power input connector. This fuse is a 3AG,
0.5A, slow blow fuse. To avoid a risk of fire, this fuse should be replaced only with an identically rated fuse.
SHOCK HAZARD
The OTPT-300 is designed for indoor use only. Direct exposure to moisture must be avoided.