
For your safety
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1.4 Safety notes
Health and environmental hazards from byproducts of laser machining
Machining with lasers can generate byproducts that are hazardous to health and the envi-
ronment. These can be carcinogenic and harmful to the lungs. This applies in particular to
byproducts when laser marking LS material.
Always operate the TOPMARK NEO with a properly installed extraction system. You can
acquire this from Phoenix Contact separately or in a set together with the TOPMARK NEO.
In this case, always read the operating instructions for use accompanying the extraction
system prior to installation as well as the safety notes in these instructions.
Always operate the TOPMARK NEO with a properly installed extraction system. If you wish
to install a different extraction system, a bypass plug is available.
During cleaning and maintenance work, wear disposable polypropylene gloves and a class
3 respirator. Use a suitable extraction system when cleaning the processing area.
Life-threatening danger from mains voltage
There is life-threatening voltage present inside the housing. Therefore, do not remove hous-
ing elements or covers. You are only permitted to open the cover over the processing area
because there are no hazardous voltages there.
Electrical safety
The TOPMARK NEO is designed for power grids with an AC mains voltage according to the
rating plate. Only connect the device to sockets with a ground conductor contact.
Switch off the device before connecting or disconnecting it from other systems (such as an
extraction system or a computer). Only connect the device to interfaces that carry a safety
extra-low voltage (SELV).
Disconnect the TOPMARK NEO completely from the mains before carrying out mainte-
nance work. Never operate the device if components are damaged or if covers are open.
Also observe the general work regulations, regulations for electrical safety, and the local
regulations at the installation site.
The device is equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP button. When you press the button,
the power supply to the laser and controller is interrupted. To reestablish the power supply,
turn the EMERGENCY STOP button until it unlatches. Then switch the device off and back
on again. Restart the software.
Laser safety
During operation as intended, the device meets the requirements for class 1 lasers in accor-
dance with DIN EN 60825-1. The accessible laser radiation is not dangerous under reason-
ably foreseeable conditions.
Within the housing there is a hazard due to class 4 laser radiation. The laser beam is invis-
ible and only becomes visible when smoke develops. It is very dangerous for the eyes and
skin. Even scattered or invisible radiation can be dangerous. The laser radiation can pose
fire and explosion hazards.
Do not operate the device with the housing elements or covers damaged. Do not remove
the housing elements or covers. You are only permitted to open the cover over the process-
ing area because laser radiation cannot be emitted when the processing area is open.