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User Safety

Safety and Operating Considerations

The laser light emitted from this diode laser is invisible and may be harmful to the human eye. Avoid looking directly into the

diode laser, into the collimated beam along its optical axis, or directly into the fiber when the device is in operation.

CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

Operating the diode laser outside of its maximum ratings may cause device failure or a safety hazard. Power supplies used

with the component must be employed such that the maximum peak optical power cannot be exceeded.

CW diode lasers may be damaged by excessive drive current or switching transients. When power supplies are used, the diode

laser should be connected with the main power on and the output voltage at zero. The current should be increased slowly while

the diode laser output power and the drive current are monitored.

Device degradation accelerates with increased temperature, and therefore careful attention to minimize the case temperature

is advised. For example, life expectancy will decrease by a factor of four if the case is operated at 50°C rather than 30°C.

A proper heatsink for the diode laser on a thermal radiator will greatly enhance laser life. Firmly mount the laser on a radiator

with a thermal impedance of less than 0.5°C/W for increased reliability.

ESD PROTECTION – Electrostatic discharge is the primary cause of unexpected diode laser failure. Take extreme precaution

to prevent ESD. Use wrist straps, grounded work surfaces and rigorous antistatic techniques when handling diode lasers.

Labeling

21 CFR 1040.10 Compliance

Because of the small size of these devices, each of the labels shown is attached to the individual shipping container. They are

illustrated here to comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 as applicable under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.

Serial Number Identification Label

Output Power Danger Labels

Package Aperture Label

*SEE MANUAL

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION*

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

DANGER

GaAlAs Diode CW

8 W max.

CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT

3110

JDS Uniphase Corporation

MODEL:

MANUFACTURED:

This laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040 as applicable

WAVELENGTH:

I op:

S/N:

INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION IS EMIT-

TED AS SHOWN.

DANGER

3011

Radiation

Laser

63xx Series

Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. © 2008 JDS Uniphase Corporation 30162587 000 1108

63XXDIODELASER.DS.CL.AE

November 2008