Dye Manual.docx 4 06/12/2018
1.1. Laser Safety
Refer to pump laser safety and operating instructions prior to operating the dye laser.
Elforlight dye lasers are designed and optimised to operate with FQS and SPOT lasers
as manufactured by Elforlight. These Q-switched lasers have outputs at 532nm for
dye laser pumping.
The dye laser operates at a range of wavelengths dependant on the dye used. All
Elforlight dye lasers are set up and specified using Pyrromethene 597, which will give
a laser output in the range 560 –610nm.
Refer to dye manufacturer’s instructions and precautions prior to handling and mixing
a solution. Laser dyes and solvents are hazardous materials and necessary
protective clothing and eye ware should be used when mixing dye, filling the reservoir
and connecting the supply tubes.
The laser should be used in an enclosed area with access restricted to trained
personnel. The area should be clearly labelled and the entrance marked with the
class of laser.
Only trained personnel should be allowed to use the laser.
The key must be inserted in the key switch on the pump laser power supply front panel
and turned to enable the laser to operate. The key is captive in the operational position.
As such, the key should be removed from the laser when not in use, and / or unattended,
and stored in a safe place.
Eye and skin exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation is hazardous and should be
considered potentially extremely harmful.
Suitable eye protection should be worn at all times whilst laser output is possible.
The laser beam path should be terminated with a non-reflecting beam stop. Beam paths
should be enclosed where possible, and should not be at eye level if practical.
Care should be taken that all external mirrors and optics used are securely positioned
and fixed to prevent movement. Care should be taken at all times to prevent stray
reflections from surfaces.
