ULS VersaLaser VL-200 Safety & Installation Instructions

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ModelsVL‐200&VL‐300

Safety,Installation,Operation,

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UniversalLaserSystems,Inc.

16008North81stStreet

Scottsdale,AZ85260USA

CustomerSupportDepartment

Phone:480‐609‐0297

Fax:480‐609‐1203

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Notice

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ThispublicationanditscontentsareproprietarytoUniversalLaserSystems,Inc.(ULS),andareintended

solelyforthecontractualuseofULS,Inc.customers.

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Whilereasonableeffortshavebeenmadetoassuretheaccuracyofthismanual,ULSshallnotbeliable

forerrorscontainedhereinorforincidentalorconsequentialdamageinconnectionwiththefurnishing,

performance,oruseofthismaterial.ULSreservestherighttorevisethismanualandmakechanges

fromtimetotimewithoutobligationbyULStonotifyanypersonofsuchrevisionorchanges.

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ULSdoesnotassumeanyliabilityarisingoutoftheapplicationoruseofanyproducts,circuits,or

softwaredescribedherein.Neitherdoesitconveyalicenseunderitspatentrightsnorthepatentrights

ofothers.

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form,orbyanymeans,radio,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,scanning,facsimile,orotherwise,or

foranyotherpurpose,withoutthepriorwrittenpermissionofULS.

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ULSprovidesnowarrantieswhatsoeveronanysoftwareusedinconnectionwithaULSLaserEngraving

System,expressorimplied.Neitherdoesitguaranteesoftwarecompatibilitywithanyoff‐the‐shelf

softwarepackageoranysoftwareprogramthathasnotbeenwrittenbyULS.

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Intendeduseofthissystemmustbefollowedwithintheguidelinesofthismanual.InnoeventwillULS

beliableforanydamagescaused,inwholeorinpart,bycustomer,orforanyeconomicloss,physical

injury,lostrevenue,lostprofits,lostsavingsorotherindirect,incidental,specialorconsequential

damagesincurredbyanyperson,evenifULShasbeenadvisedofthepossibilityofsuchdamagesor

claims.

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WARNING:UNIVERSALLASERSYSTEMSPRODUCTSARENOTDESIGNED,TESTED,INTENDEDORAUTHORIZEDFORUSEINANY

MEDICALAPPLICATIONS,SURGICALAPPLICATIONS,MEDICALDEVICEMANUFACTURING,ORANYSIMILARPROCEDUREOR

PROCESSREQUIRINGAPPROVAL,TESTING,ORCERTIFICATIONBYTHEUNITEDSTATESFOODANDDRUGADMINISTRATION

OROTHERSIMILARGOVERNMENTALENTITIES.SHOULDTHEBUYERUSEUNIVERSALLASERSYSTEMSPRODUCTSFORANY

SUCHUNINTENDEDORUNAUTHORIZEDAPPLICATION,ALLWARRANTIESREGARDINGTHEUNIVERSALLASERSYSTEMS

PRODUCTSSHALLBENULLANDVOID.FURTHER,THEBUYERSHALLHAVENOREMEDYAGAINSTUNIVERSALLASERSYSTEMS

ANDITSOFFICERS,EMPLOYEES,SUBSIDIARIES,AFFILIATESANDDISTRIBUTORSFOR,ANDTHEBUYERSHALLINDEMNIFYAND

HOLDTHOSEPARTIESHARMLESSAGAINST,ANYANDALLCLAIMS,COSTS,DAMAGES,EXPENSESANDREASONABLEATTORNEY

FEESARISINGOUTOF,DIRECTLYORINDIRECTLY,ANYCLAIMASSOCIATEDWITHSUCHUNINTENDEDORUNAUTHORIZEDUSE,

INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOANYCLAIMBASEDONWARRANTY(EXPRESSORIMPLIED),CONTRACT,TORT(INCLUDING

ACTIVE,PASSIVE,ORIMPUTEDNEGLIGENCE),STRICTLIABILITY,PATENTORCOPYRIGHTINFRINGEMENTOR

MISAPPROPRIATIONOFINTELLECTUALPROPERTY.

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HPisaregisteredtrademarkofHewlett‐PackardCorporation.

WindowsisaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.

MacintoshisaregisteredtrademarkofAppleComputerCorporation.

PostScript,Photoshop,andStreamlineareregisteredtrademarksofAdobeSystemsInc.

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AutoCADisaregisteredtrademarkofAutoDeskInc.

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ULS Platforms are protected under one or more of U.S.

patents 5,661,746; 5,754,575; 5,867,517; 5,881,087;

5,894,493; 5,901,167; 5,982,803; 6,181,719; 6,313,433;

6,342,687; 6,424,670; 6,423,925. Other U.S. and International

patents pending.

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©UniversalLaserSystemsInc.,2005

AllRightsReserved

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Introduction

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AllofusatUniversalLaserSystems,Inc.(ULS)wouldliketothankyouforyourpurchase.Since1988,

thestaffatULShasbeendedicatedtototalcustomersatisfaction.WhenyoubuyUniversalyouget

morethanamoneymakingproduct,yougetateamoftalented,experienced,andenthusiasticpeople

whoarefocusedonyoursatisfaction.Ourcommitmentistohelpyoubesuccessfulrightnowandinthe

future.

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Tobeginwith,wehighlyrecommendthatthisentiremanualbereadbeforeattemptingtousethe

device.Themanualincludesimportantinformationaboutsafety,assembly,use,troubleshooting,and

basicmaintenance.

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HowToGetHelp

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Before contacting our Technical Support Department, make sure that you have read this entire manual as

well as any other accompanying manuals included with your laser system.

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Step1:

Trytorecreatetheproblemandwritedownthecircumstancesinwhichtheproblemoccurred.Tryto

recalliftheproblembeganallofasudden,worsenedovertime,orbeganafteryouperformedany

recentmaintenance.Alsobepreparedtodescribeallpertinentinformationaboutthecomputerbeing

usedsuchasgraphicssoftware,VersaLASERControllersoftwareversion,computeroperatingsystem

andcomputertype,configuration,andaccessories.

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Step2:

Make sure that you have the serial number available. The serial number tag is located on the back of the

machine, next to the exhaust port. It can also be found located in the ABOUT tab of the VersaLASER

Controller software. We may not be able to assist you without this number.

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Step3:

ContactyourlocalVersaLASERreseller.Ifpossible,callfromaphonethatisclosetotheVersaLASERso

thatitcanbeoperatedwhilespeakingonthetelephone.

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Step4:

IfyourlocalVersaLASERresellercannotassistyouandyouwouldliketouseourFREE,emailbased

supportsystem,logontoourwebsite:www.VersaLASER.com.Clickonthe“TechnicalSupport”link,

thenclickonthe“TechnicalSupportRequestForm”andfollowtheinstructions.

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Step5:

IfyouareunabletoobtainInternetaccess,youmaycontactourTechnicalSupportDepartmentat:

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UniversalLaserSystems,Inc.

TechnicalSupportDepartment

16008North81stStreet

Scottsdale,AZ85260

Phone:480‐609‐0297

Fax:480‐609‐1203

M‐F8am–5pmArizonaTime

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Specifications

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SystemOperatingEnvironmentRequirements(userprovided)

ModelVL‐200VL‐300

OperatingEnvironment Well‐ventilatedoffice(recommended)

orclean,light‐dutymanufacturingarea

OperatingTemperature 50ºF(10ºC)to95ºF(35ºC)capable

73ºF(22ºC)to77ºF(25ºC)forbestperformance

StorageTemperature 50ºF(10ºC)to95ºF(35ºC)

OperatingHumidity Non‐condensing

ElectricalPower 110/220VAC,10/5A,Grounded110/220VAC,10/5A,Grounded

Particulate/OdorOutside

VentilatedExhaustSystem

High‐pressurevacuumblowercapableof

150CFM(cubicfeetperminute)@6inchesstaticpressure

(255m3/hrat1.5kPa)

ComputerRequirementWindowsXPHomeorProfessionalEditions

AvailableUSB1.1portorhigher

SoftwareRequirementAnyWindowsbasedGraphicsorCADapplication

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SystemSpecifications

LaserSafetyCO2Laser,InterlockedSafetyEnclosure=ClassI

RedDiodePointer=ClassIIIa

LaserSource25or30wattCO2Laser30,40,or50wattCO2Laser

CoolingAirCooled

WorkArea16”x12”(406.4x304.8mm)24”x12”(609.6x304.8mm)

PrinterDriverWindowsXP

HardwareInterfaceUSB1.1

Dimensions26”Widex25”Deepx14”Height

(660.4mmx635mmx355.6)

34”Widex25”Deepx14”Height

(863.6mmx635mmx355.6)

SystemWeightSystem=85lbs.(38kg)System=100–106lbs.(45‐48kg)

LaserCartridgeWeight25/30Watt=20lbs(9kg)

40Watt=23lbs(10kg)

50Watt=26lbs(12kg)

AvailableOptionsCart,IntegratedAirCleaner,RotaryFixture,AirAssist,CompressedAir,

CuttingTable,FocusLensKits

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Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice

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TableofContents

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Section1‐Safety

DescriptionofAppropriateUse.......................................................................................1‐1

GeneralSafety..................................................................................................................1‐1

LaserSafety......................................................................................................................1‐2

SafetyLabels....................................................................................................................1‐2

EUCompliance(CE)..........................................................................................................1‐4

FCCCompliance...............................................................................................................1‐5

Recycling..........................................................................................................................1‐5

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Section2–Step‐By‐StepInstallation

EstablishingaProperOperatingEnvironment................................................................2‐1

ProvidingaSuitableElectricalPowerSource...................................................................2‐1

ExtractingFumesandParticulates...................................................................................2‐1

ComputerandOperatingSystem....................................................................................2‐2

RecommendedSoftwarePrograms................................................................................2‐3

UnpackingandAssemblingtheVersaLASER....................................................................2‐3

TheVersaLASERSoftwareInstallationCD‐ROM..............................................................2‐4

ConfiguringYourGraphicsSoftware................................................................................2‐5

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Section3–Operation

HowitWorks...................................................................................................................3‐1

TheVersaLASERKeypad...................................................................................................3‐1

TheVersaLASEROn‐screenControlPanel(VCP).............................................................3‐2

RunningYourFirstJob,Step‐By‐Step...............................................................................3‐3

Step1‐CreatingYourArtwork..................................................................................3‐3

Step2–PrintingYourArtwork..................................................................................3‐3

Step3–PoweringOntheVersaLASER......................................................................3‐4

Step4–LoadingandPositioningYourMaterial.......................................................3‐4

Step5–FocusingtheLaserBeam.............................................................................3‐4

Step6–RunningYourJob.........................................................................................3‐4

Step7–PoweringOfftheVersaLASER......................................................................3‐4

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Section4–BasicSystemMaintenance

Safety...............................................................................................................................4‐1

CleaningandMaintenanceSupplies................................................................................4‐1

Optics...............................................................................................................................4‐2

OpticsHandlingGuidelines........................................................................................4‐2

OpticsCleaningProcedure.........................................................................................4‐2

AccessingtheOptics..................................................................................................4‐2

#2Mirror...................................................................................................................4‐3

#3MirrorandFocusLens..........................................................................................4‐3

BeamWindow...........................................................................................................

4‐4

TheMotionSystem..........................................................................................................4‐4

TheMainEnclosure.........................................................................................................4‐5

AdjustmentsandLubrication...........................................................................................4‐5

InterlockSafetyCheck.....................................................................................................4‐5

FuseReplacement............................................................................................................4‐5

CoolingFanFilters............................................................................................................4‐6

MaintenanceSchedule....................................................................................................4‐6

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Section5–Accessories

RotaryFixture...................................................................................................................5‐1

CuttingTable....................................................................................................................5‐4

IntegratedCart.................................................................................................................5‐6

ComputerControlledAirCleaner/Cart..........................................................................5‐6

ComputerControlledCompressedAirUnit.....................................................................5‐9

AirAssistCone...............................................................................................................5‐10

BackSweep....................................................................................................................5‐12

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Section1

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Safety

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DescriptionofAppropriateUse

This device is designed for laser cutting and etching of the materials listed in the VersaLASER printer driver.

Materials to be processed must fit completely inside the system for proper operation. Use of the equipment in a

manner other than that described in this manual may result in injury to yourself and others and may cause severe

damage to the equipment and your facility.

Notice: This device is not designed, tested, intended or authorized for use in any medical applications,

surgical applications, medical device manufacturing, or any similar procedure or process requiring approval,

testing, or certification by the United States Food and Drug Administration or other similar governmental

entities. Please see the Notice herein for further information regarding such uses.

General Safety

 Exposuretothelaserbeammaycausephysicalburnsandcancausesevereeyedamage.Proper

useandcareofthissystemareessentialtosafeoperation.

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 Neveroperatethelasersystemwithoutconstantsupervisionofthecuttingandetchingprocess.

Exposuretothelaserbeammaycauseignitionofcombustiblematerialsandstartafire.Aproperly

maintainedfireextinguishershouldbekeptonhandatalltimes.

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 Aproperlyconfigured,installed,maintained,andoperatingparticulate/fumeexhaustsystemis

mandatorywhenoperatingthelasersystem.Fumesandsmokefromtheetchingprocessmustbe

extractedfromthelasersystemandeitherfilteredthroughtheIntegratedExhaustFiltrationModule

(anoptionalaccessory)orexhaustedoutsidethroughausersuppliedexhaustsystem.

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 Somematerials,duringandafterlaserprocessing,mayproducetoxicfumes.Wesuggestthatyou

obtaintheMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)fromthematerialsmanufacturer.TheMSDSdiscloses

allofthehazardswhenhandlingorprocessingthatmaterial.Somematerialscontinueemitting

fumesforseveralminutesafterlaserprocessingandmayposeahealthhazard.Avoidusingthis

deviceinsmall,enclosed,ornon‐ventilatedareas.

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 Somematerials,duringandafterlaserprocessing,mayproducecorrosivefumes.DISCONTINUE

processinganymaterialthatproducessignsofchemicaldeteriorationinthelasersystemsuchas

rust,metaletchingorpitting,peelingpaint,etc.Damagetothelasersystemfromcorrosive

materialsisNOTcoveredunderwarranty.

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 Careshouldbetakenwhenmovingorliftingthisdevice.Obtainassistancefrom1or2additional

peoplewhenliftingorcarrying(securemotionsystemandaccessdoor).Severebodilyinjurymay

occurifimproperliftingtechniquesareappliedorthesystemisdropped.

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 Dangerousvoltagesarepresentwithintheelectronicsandlaserenclosuresofthissystem.

Althoughaccesstotheseareasisnotnecessaryduringnormaluse,ifitbecomesnecessarytoopen

oneoftheseenclosuresforservicereasons,pleaseremembertodisconnectthepowercordfrom

yourelectricalsupply.

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 ThisdeviceisspecificallydesignedtocomplywithCDRHperformancerequirementsunder21CFR

1040.10and1040.11.CDRHistheCenterfortheDevicesofRadiologicalHealthdivisionoftheFood

andDrugAdministration(FDA)intheUSA.ItalsocomplieswithCE(EuropeanCommunity)safety

regulations.Noguaranteesofsuitabilityorsafetyareprovidedforanyuseotherthanthose

specifiedbyUniversalLaserSystems,Inc.

LaserSafety

Thedevicecontainsasealedcarbondioxide(CO2)laserinaClassIenclosurethatproducesintense

invisibleandvisiblelaserradiationatawavelengthof10.6micronsintheinfraredspectrum.Foryour

protection,thisenclosureisdesignedtocompletelycontaintheCO2laserbeam.

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CAUTION–Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecified

hereinmayresultinhazardousradiationexposure.

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 Theintenselightthatappearsduringtheetchingorcuttingprocessistheproductofmaterialcombustionorvaporization.

DONOTSTAREATTHISLIGHTFOREXTENDEDPERIODSORATTEMPTTOVIEWITWITHOPTICALINSTRUMENTS.

 ThisdevicecontainsavisibleRedDotPointer(ClassIIIa,5mwmaximumoutput,630‐680nm).DONOTSTAREATTHIS

REDLIGHTFOREXTENDEDPERIODSORATTEMPTTOVIEWITWITHOPTICALINSTRUMENTS.

 TheuseraccessdoorofthisdeviceissafetyinterlockedandwilldisabletheCO2laserbeamwhentheaccessdooris

opened.TheRedDotPointerisNOTsafetyinterlockedandisactivatedwhentheuseraccessdoorisopen.

 DONOTOPERATETHELASERSYSTEMIFITSSAFETYFEATURESHAVEBEENMODIFIED,DISABLEDORREMOVED.This

mayleadtoexposuretoinvisibleandvisibleCO2laserradiationwhichmaycausepermanentblindnessand/orsevere

burnstotheskin.

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SafetyLabels

CDRHandCEregulationsrequirethatalllasermanufacturersaffixwarninglabelsinspecificlocations

throughouttheequipment.Thefollowingwarninglabelsareplacedonthelasersystemforyoursafety.

DONOTremovethemforanyreason.Ifthelabelsbecomedamagedorareremovedforanyreason,DO

NOTOPERATEthelasersystemandimmediatelycontactUniversalLaserSystems,Inc.forfree

replacements.LabelsareNOTtoscale.



Model No:

Serial No: Made in USA

Manufactured:

Scottsdale , Arizona

LASER SYSTEMS INC.

XX XXX

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WARNING

NEVER OPERATE THE LASER SYSTEM

WITHOUT CONSTANT SUPERVISION

EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM MAY

CAUSE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE

DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT

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THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS

TO PROVISIONS OF

US 21 CFR 1040.10

AND 1040.11

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221‐0002‐0221‐0012‐0221‐0015‐0

DANGER

INVISIBLE AND VISIBLE LASER RADIATION

AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

WHEN OPEN

DEFEATED

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DANGER

INVISIBLE AND VISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

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AVOID EXPOSURE

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION IS

EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

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221‐0016‐0221‐0017‐0221‐0018‐0

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WARNING

TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER CORD

BEFORE REMOVING THIS COVER

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INPUT POWER:

110 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 10 A

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221‐0020‐0221‐0022‐0221‐0031‐0

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CAUTION LASER RADIATION

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW

DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT

LASER DIODE

WAVELENGTH: 630-680 nm

MAX. OUTPUT: 5 mW

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LASER RADIATION - AVOID

DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT

LASER DIODE

WAVELENGTH: 630-680 nm

MAX. OUTPUT: 5 mW

DANGER

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INPUT POWER:

220 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 5 A



221‐0033‐0221‐0034‐0221‐0036‐0

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WARNING

Do use in medical or surgical

applications or to manufacture

medical devices. See the Safety,

Installation, Operation, and Basic

Maintenance Manual, or the OEM

Laser Integration Manual for

further information.

NOT

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221‐0065‐0221‐0081‐0

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WARNING

THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR

USE WITH INERT AND

NON-OXIDIZING GASES ONLY

(i.e. DRY CLEAN AIR, CARBON

DIOXIDE, HELIUM, NITROGEN).

CONNECTING FLAMMABLE OR

OXIDIZING GASES TO THIS

SYSTEM CREATES A SERIOUS

SAFETY AND/OR FIRE HAZARD.

DO NOT CONNECT ANY GAS

SOURCES EXCEEDING 75 PSI

(5 ATM) PRESSURE.

UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS

ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY

ARISING FROM THE IMPROPER

USE OF THIS SYSTEM.

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221‐0037‐0

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 

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EUCompliance(CE)

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ProductIdentification:VersaLASERVL‐200andVL‐300



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Manufacturer:UniversalLaserSystems,Inc.

16008N.81stSt.

Scottsdale,AZ85260

Phone:(480)483‐1214Fax:(480)483‐5620

USA

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ThisequipmentIsmanufacturedinconformitywiththefollowingdirectives:



89/336/EEC(EMCDirective)

73/23/EEC(LowVoltageDirective)

98/37/EEC(MachineryDirective)



basedonthestandardslisted.



StandardsUsed:

LASER SYSTEMS INC.



Safety:

EN60950:2002

EN60825:2001(Class3R)



EMC:

EN55022:2003(ClassA)

EN50082‐1:1998

EN61000‐3‐2:2001(classA)

EN61000‐3‐3:2002

EN61000‐4‐2:2001(6kVCD,8kVAD)

EN61000‐4‐3:2003(3V/m)

EN61000‐4‐4:2002(2kVpowerline,0.5kVsignalline)

EN61000‐4‐5:2001(class2)

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Note:Thisisnotadeclarationofconformity.Theimporterofthisequipment

suppliesthedeclarationofconformity.

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Warning‐ThisisaClassAproduct.Inadomesticenvironment,thisproductmay

causeradiointerferenceinwhichcasetheusermayberequiredtotakeadequate

measures.

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FCCCompliance



ThisULSlasersystemhasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywithFederalCommunicationCommission

(FCC)directivesregardingElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC).InaccordancewiththesedirectivesULS

isrequiredtoprovidethefollowinginformationtoitscustomers.

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FCCComplianceStatementandWarnings



ThisdevicecompliedwithFCCRulesPart15.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:



1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and



2. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycause

undesiredoperation.



ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassAdigitaldeviceasset

forthinPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst

harmfulinterferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.Thisequipment

generates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith

manufacturer’sinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.Operationof

thisequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillbe

requiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisorherownexpense.



Usersshouldbeawarethatchangesormodificationstothisequipmentnotexpresslyapprovedbythe

manufacturercouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.



ThisequipmenthasbeentypetestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaComputingDeviceper

FCCpart15,usingshieldedcables.ShieldedcablesmustbeusedinordertoinsurecompliancewithFCC

regulations.

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ULS VersaLaser VL-200 Safety & Installation Instructions

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