Operator`s manual

laser safety

Synrad Firestar t-Series operator’s manual

Agency compliance

OEM models

Firestar t-Series OEM lasers are OEM products intended for incorporation as components in laser process-

ing systems. As supplied by SYNRAD, these lasers do not meet the requirements of 21 CFR, Subchapter J

without additional safeguards. In the U.S., the Buyer of these OEM laser components is solely responsible

for the assurance that the laser processing system sold to an end user complies with all laser safety require-

ments before the actual sale of the system. Under CDRH regulations, the Buyer must submit a report to

the CDRH prior to shipping the system. In jurisdictions outside the U.S., it is the sole responsibility of the

Buyer of these OEM components to ensure that they meet all applicable local laser safety requirements. In

cases where the Buyer is also the end-user of the OEM laser product, the Buyer/end-user must integrate the

laser so that it complies with all applicable laser safety standards as set forth above.

Federal Communications Commis-

sion (FCC) requirements

The United States Communication Act of 1934 vested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

with the authority to regulate equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency spec-

trum. The purpose of the Communication Act was to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI)

from affecting authorized radio communication services. The FCC regulations that govern industrial,

scientiﬁc, and medical (ISM) equipment are fully described in 47 CFR, Part 18, Subpart C.

SYNRAD’s Firestar t-Series lasers are not yet fully tested to the requirements of 47 CFR, Part 18, Radiated

and Conducted Emissions.

FCC information to the user

NOTE: The following FCC information to the user is provided to comply with the requirements of 47

CFR, Part 18, Section 213.

Interference Potential

In our testing, SYNRAD, Inc. has not discovered any signiﬁcant electrical interference trace-

able to Firestar t-Series lasers.

System Maintenance

Ensure that all exterior covers are properly fastened in position.

Measures to Correct Interference

If you suspect that your Firestar laser interferes with other equipment, take the following steps

to minimize this interference:

Use shielded cables to and from the equipment that is experiencing interference prob-

lems.

Ensure that the Firestar laser is properly grounded to the same electrical potential as the

equipment or system it is connected to.