LaserPro SmartCut X380 Series User Manual - Chapter I - Safety

Chapter I - Safety 

1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser 

LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.  A CO

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laser works by electrically stimulating the molecules within a carbon dioxide gas mixture.  

When focused through a lens, this highly-intense, invisible beam will vaporize many materials.  

Depending on the speed and intensity of the projected beam, a CO

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 laser may be used to 

engrave or cut through a wide variety of materials. 

1.2 Safety Ratings 

The LaserPro SmartCut X380 is equipped with a sealed carbon-dioxide laser that emits 

intense and invisible laser radiation with a wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. 

The laser system is designated as a Class I laser device, meaning that the system is equipped 

with key safety features and an enclosed laser head to completely contain the laser under 

normal use. One of the key safety features found on the LaserPro SmartCut X380 is a Class 

3R red dot safety guidance pointer (similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the 

operator to see the exact location where the laser beam will fire. Even though the LaserPro 

SmartCut X380 is equipped with our most powerful laser to date, proper usage and hardware 

safeguards make it an extremely safe machine. 

1.3 The Safety Interlock System 

The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the 

top and side access doors, laser-activation and door LED lights on the control panel. The 

magnetic sensors will deactivate the laser when either door is opened. At this time, the “door” 

LED light found on the control panel will illuminate, indicating an open or improperly closed 

door. When the laser is in operation, the “laser” LED will illuminate to inform the operator that 

the laser is activated. If at any time, any of the access doors are open and the “laser” LED is 

illuminated, IMMEDIATELY unplugs the laser system and contact GCC technical support for 

service instructions.  

WARNING 

•  DO NOT operate the laser system if any component of the safety system is 

malfunctioning.  

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DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the safety interlock 

system.

1.4 Safety Labels 

According to CDRH standards, all fixed or removable covers that allow access to a laser beam 

must have the appropriate laser warning labels attached to them. These warning labels must 

be clearly visible to the operator prior to removing the cover. Additional labels must be applied 

inside of the machine and be visible in the event the covers are removed. A label clearly 

displaying the manufacturer’s name, date of manufacture, description of product, model 

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