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SAFETY
Safety Precautions
The optical emissions from the units are laser-based and may present eye hazards if improp-
erly used. NEVER USE ANY KIND OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENT TO VIEW THE OP-
TICAL OUTPUT OF THE UNIT. Be careful when working with optical fibers. Fibers can
cause painful injury if they penetrate the skin.
Laser Safety Procedure
ALWAYS read the product data sheet and the laser safety label before powering the product.
Note the operation wavelength, optical output power and safety classifications.
If safety goggles or other eye protection are used, be certain that the protection is effective at
the wavelength emitted by the device under test BEFORE applying power.
ALWAYS connect a fiber to the output of the device BEFORE power is applied. Power must
never be applied without an attached fiber. If the device has a connector output, attach a
connector that is connected to a fiber. This will ensure that all light is confined within the fi-
ber waveguide, virtually eliminating all potential hazard.
NEVER look at the end of the fiber to see if light is coming out. NEVER! Most fiber optic laser
wavelengths (1270nm through 1610nm) are totally invisible to the unaided eye and will cause
permanent damage. Shorter wavelengths lasers (e.g., 780 nm) may be visible and are very
damaging. Always use instruments, such as an optical power meter, to verify light output.
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER look into the end of a fiber on a powered device with ANY sort of
magnifying device. This includes microscopes, eye loupes and magnifying glasses. This WILL
cause a permanent and irreversible burn on your retina. Always double check that power is
disconnected before using such devices. If possible, completely disconnect the unit from any
power source.
If you have questions about laser safety procedures, please call Olson Technology before
powering your product.