Renishaw SLM 250 Owner's manual

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Installation and operation manual
H-9942-9001-01-A
SLM 250 scanning laser module
For end users, installers,
integrators and engineers

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Renishaw part no: H-9942-9001-01-A
Issued: 10.2016
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Care of equipment
Renishaw’s SLM 250 and associated accessory
products are precision products and must
therefore be treated with care.
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improve, change or modify its products and
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Safety
The SLM 250 is a high-performance distance
meter. It is essential that the unit and all
accessories are operated in accordance with the
instructions in this operation manual and it is the
responsibility of the user to ensure that, in the
event of a failure on any part of the Renishaw
system, the laser system remains safe.
In the case of laser systems with powers or
speeds capable of causing injury, it is essential
that appropriate safety protection measures
are included in the machine usage.Further
guidance can be found in the European
BS EN ISO 12100 : 2010 Safety of machinery –
General principles for design – Risk assessment
and risk reduction.
Information to the equipment
supplier/installer
It is the equipment supplier’s responsibility
to ensure that the user is made aware of any
hazards involved in any operations involving
the SLM 250, including those mentioned in
Renishaw product literature.

Warranty
Renishaw plc warrants its equipment provided
that it is operated exactly as defined in
associated Renishaw documentation.
Laser safety
DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY
INTOTHE BEAM
In accordance with BS EN 60825-1: 2007 and
US standards 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11,
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice
no. 50, dated June 24, 2007, the SLM 250 is
classified as a Class 1 invisible laser product.
Safety eyewear is not required for the SLM 250.
Do not stare into the beam or shine it into
the eyes of others.It is safe to view a diffuse-
reflected beam. Do not dismantle the unit in any
way; doing so may expose laser radiation in
excess of Class 1 limits.
CAUTION – LASER LIGHT IS BRIGHT AND
BLINDING – DO NOT SHINE AT AIRCRAFT
ORVEHICLES AT ANY DISTANCE
Safety information
The following symbol is used in this manual
wherever important safety information is
present.
Before proceeding with any
electrical connection or
operation of the laser system,
refer to the general safety
information listed throughout
this manual.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The SLM 250 meets or exceeds the
requirements of the following British and
European Standards:
BS EN ISO 12100 : 2010 –
Safety of machinery – General principles for
design
BS EN 61326-1 : 2013 –
Electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use – EMC requirements
Part 1 – General requirements
The tests were carried out in compliance with:
Immunity to Table 2 – Industrial locations
Emissions to Class A – Industrial locations
BS EN 60825-1 : 2007 –
Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment
classification and requirements
The SLM 250 therefore complies with the
following European Directives:
2006/42/EC – Machinery
2004/108/EC – Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) of electrical equipment
2006/95/EC – Low voltage directive (LVD)
relating to electrical equipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits (codified version)
It is declared that the equipment named has
been designed to comply with the relevant
sections of the referenced specifications and
is in accordance with the requirements of the
Directives.

FCC (USA only)
Information to the user (47CFR section
15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Information to user (47CFR section 15.21)
The user is cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
Renishaw plc or authorised representative
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Information to the user (47CFR section
15.105)
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits of a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.The equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with
the SLM 250 manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
EC declaration of conformity
c
Renishaw plc declares that the Fanbeam 5
system and associated accessories comply with
the applicable standards and regulations.
Contact Renishaw plc or visit
www.renishaw.com/fanbeam for the full EC
declaration of conformity.
WEEE
The use of this symbol on Renishaw products
and/or accompanying documentation indicates
that the product should not be mixed with
general household waste upon disposal. It is
the responsibility of the end user to dispose
of this product at a designated collection point
for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) to enable reuse or recycling.Correct
disposal of this product will help to save valuable
resources and prevent potential negative effects
on the environment.For more information,
please contact your local waste disposal service
or Renishaw distributor.
Renishaw part no: H-9933-8501-01-A
Issued: February 2015
EC declaration of conformity
Renishaw plc declares that the SLM 250
complies with the applicable standards and
regulations.
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the SLM 250
is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Contact Renishaw plc or visit
www.renishaw.com for the full EC declaration of
conformity.
WEEE directive
The use of this symbol on Renishaw products
and/or accompanying documentation indicates
that the product should not be mixed with
general household waste upon disposal. It is
the responsibility of the end user to dispose
of this product at a designated collection point
for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) to enable reuse or recycling.Correct
disposal of this product will help to save
valuable resources and prevent potential
negative effects on the environment. For more
information, please contact your local waste
disposal service or Renishaw distributor.

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Contents
1 General safety ..........................................................1-1
1.1 Operation and maintenance .........................................1-1
1.2 Warnings........................................................1-1
2 Customer information ....................................................2-1
2.1 Dear Customer ...................................................2-1
2.2 Manual .........................................................2-1
2.3 Product warranty..................................................2-2
3 Introduction ............................................................3-1
3.1 Applications......................................................3-2
4 Equipment description....................................................4-1
4.1 Precautions .....................................................4-2
4.2 Cables .........................................................4-2
4.2.1 Umbilical cable.............................................4-2
4.2.2 Low-voltage power connectors ................................4-3
4.2.3 Ethernet ..................................................4-3
4.3 Electrical .......................................................4-3
5 Laser safety ............................................................5-1
5.1 SLM 250 ........................................................5-1
6 Operational guidelines....................................................6-1
6.1 System limitations ................................................6-1