Fiber-optic transmission units, Laser safety statement (europe), Laser safety statement (us) – Grass Valley LDK 4427 User Manual
Page 9: Fiber-optic cable precautions

LDK 4427 3G Fiber Camera to 3G Triax Converter User’s Guide (v1.0)
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Fiber-optic transmission units
Laser safety statement (Europe)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according
to EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. Class 1 laser products are considered safe
and do not result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
Laser safety statement (US)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according
to 21CFR 1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices
and Radiological Health.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully
and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an
authorized service location.
Fiber-optic cable precautions
Fiber-optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following
percautions into account:
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Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range
specified for the cable.
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Avoid kinks in the cable.
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Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).
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Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.
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Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.
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In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel
connectors immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps
clean.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT