Lasers

Kodak output devices may contain Class II, Class IIIb, and Class IV laser diodes, which are considered to be hazardous, but the overall laser product classification is Class I (non-hazardous at any length of exposure), based upon their overall protective housing and access panel safety interlock circuitry.

• The access panel safety interlock circuitry disconnects the lasers that would permit operator/service access to AEL (accessible emission limit) exceeding Class 1, such as the exposure head write and focus lasers and the plate flyoff detector (VLF and Trendsetter Spectrum devices).
• The optical encoder assembly does not exceed Class 1 based upon its protective housing.

Warning: Never operate these output devices with the safety interlock system defeated and an access door open, or with the optical encoder outside of it's protective housing

Consult U.S. Federal Regulations 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, and IEC Regulation 825 for more information about laser safety and classification.

Training

To learn more about lasers and laser safety, complete the online course Laser Safety: Mastering Light. To register: Go to the Kodak Workforce Portal, enter your global ID (User ID) and your Netpass (password), and click the eCampus link. Search for 'mastering light'.

See also

• Safety Interlock Procedure-Safe Practices for Remote Servicing
• Optical Encoder safety (not used on Trendsetter 400/800 devices (TS4, TS8, TSM), ContinuousLoad for Trendsetter, Trendsetter NEWS, VLF Trendsetter (B479 and higher), newer ThermoFlex Wide devices, ThemoFlex Wide II, Magnus VLF)
• Laser Plate Flyoff Detector Safety for VLF devices
• Laser Plate Flyoff Detector Safety for Trendsetter 4/8 page devices
• Laser Safety Bulletin for Trendsetters: Explanation of the use of the 3-position SIO keyswitch
• HRX/green head safety (Platesetter 3244 only)