Sigma LBA-700, LBA-710 manual Safety Considerations, Optical Radiation Hazards, Electrical Hazards

1.5 Safety Considerations

While the LBA-PC does not present the operator with any safety hazards, this instrument however is intended for use with laser systems. Therefore, the operator should be protected from any hazards that the laser system may present. The greatest hazards associated with laser systems are damage to the eyes and skin due to laser radiation.

1.5.1Optical Radiation Hazards

With almost any camera used with the LBA-PC, the optical radiation at the camera sensor is low enough to be considered relatively harmless. However, usage of this instrument may require the operator to work in the optical path itself where exposure to hazards may be sufficient to warrant the use of protective equipment.

Unless the laser’s optical path is enclosed, at least to the point where the beam is attenuated for use with the camera system, the operator should be protected against accidental exposure. Exposure to personnel other than the operator must also be considered. Exposure hazards include reflected radiation as well as the direct beam. When working with an unenclosed beam path, it is advisable to do so with the laser not operating, or operating at reduced power levels. Whenever there is risk of dangerous exposure, protective eye shields and clothing should be used.

1.5.2Electrical Hazards

The LBA-PC utilizes only low voltages, derived from the PCI bus in the host PC computer, therefore it posses no risk of electrical shock.

When installing or removing the LBA-PC frame grabber card, the power to the computer should always be disconnected.

The computer should always be operated with its covers in place and in accordance with its manufacture’s recommendations.

Your computer should always be operated with a properly grounded AC power cord.

If your camera has its own power supply, then follow its manufacture’s operating procedures for safe operation.

Operator’s Manual 14 LBA-PC