24XX SERIES DIODE LASERS
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
Laser
Radiation
JDS Uniphase Corporation
DANGER
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION*
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION IS EMIT-
TED AS SHOWN.
MODEL:
S/N:
MANUFACTURED:
WAVELENGTH:
GaAlAs Diode CW
8 W max.
I op:
CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT
3110
3011
*SEE MANUAL
This laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040 as applicable
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249ꢀ Series
2496 Series
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Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. © 2009 JDS Uniphase Corporation 1012±8±1 010 0309 24XXDIODELASER.DS.CL.AE
March 2009
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