6398-L4ti SERIES
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 or into the collimated beam along its optical axis 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 minimizing 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 25°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
L4-ABC123
Model:
L4-9897603-100E
JDSU
3 Hongmian Road
Futian Free Trade Zone
Shenzhen 518038
Made in: China
Output Power Danger Label
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION*
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
GaAlAs Diode CW 10 W max.
CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT
*SEE MANUAL
3110
NORTH AMERICA
:
800 498-JDSU (5378)
WORLDWIDE
:
+800 5378-JDSU
WEBSITE
:
www.jdsu.com
6398L4ti.DS.CL.AE
October 2008
Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. © 2008 JDS Uniphase Corporation 30162548 000 1008
10/05/08
Serial:
L4-ABC123
JDSU [ JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION ]
