RCA LDK 5481, LDK 4700 manual Fiber optic transmission units, Laser safety statement Europe

LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide DigiLink Adapter

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Fiber optic transmission units

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

PRODUKT

A yellow coloured CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on top of the fiber optic connector on the rear panel of the adapter.

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.

WARNING

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:

•Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum bend range specified for the cable.

•Avoid kinks or sharp bends in the cable.

•Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force.

•Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.

•Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.

•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.

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