Wicked lasers S3 Arctic Series User manual

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User’s Manual and Laser Safety Guide

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First and foremost, we are laser enthusiasts. We desire nothing more than
to achieve perfection in our craft. For us, pushing the limits of technology
is part of our daily routine. It’s only impossible if we don’t try.
As we continue to advance in our search for perfection, we’ve set
benchmarks for others to follow and new limits for us to test. This is our
mission. We plan to continually push the boundaries of technology and
create products that challenge the imagination far into the future.
FOREWORD
Absolute power.
Unmatched performance.
Exceptional stability.
“Wicked” isn’t just our name, it is
what we are. Those who seek us
know what real lasers are about.
What once was science ction
is now reality. A technological
revolution has begun.
Keep in mind, this is not a toy and
this is denitely not a laser pointer.
This is a Wicked Laser.

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We wanted to create the world’s most powerful handheld laser - we
succeeded and inadvertently set a world record in doing so. We are
extremely proud to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records
for 2007. This will serve as a testament to our commitment to providing the
world with the most sophisticated laser products technology can o󱐯er.
Designed and developed by some of the world’s best engineers, the Spyder
Series stands at the pinnacle of laser technology. Lithium powered, water-
resistant and ultimately powerful, the Spyder Series is our most advanced
line of handheld lasers to date.
We still have much to prove as there is still a world of possibilities in front of
us. Our quest to turn science ction into reality has only just begun.
Table of Contents
The S3 Spyder III Arctic
Technical Specications
The Arctic Diagram
FDA Compliant Endcap Diagram
How To Use The SmartSwitch
Using Your Laser
Using Your FDA Compliant Endcap
Safety and Maintenance
How Intensely the Human Eye Perceives Di󱐯erent Colors
Class 4 Laser Safety Instructions
Lens Cleaning Procedure and Troubleshooting
Types of Common Lens Problems
Limitation of Liability
Manufacturer’s Warranty
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The S3 Arctic Series
The S3 Spyder III Arctic is the most powerful handheld laser you can legally own. It’s got a cool-blue, but blazing-hot,
1W laser beam.
WARNING: Extremely dangerous is an understatement to 1 Watt of laser power. At close range, this Class 4 beam will cause immediate
and irreversable retinal damage. Use with extreme caution and use only when wearing proper safety goggles with an O.D. of 3+ is
required and 4.4+ for longer exposures.
●Completely legal laser power. The <1000mW output power of the blue laser beam is able to burn through
balloons, plastic, and much more.
●100% unlimited duty cycle. Operate the laser continuously, 24/7 with no risk of damaging the laser diode.
●Strong laser in a strong body. The aircraft grade aluminum chassis lets you be condent that the body is as tough
as the laser is strong.
●More than just power. This is the rst laser to have multiple operating modes. You have total control of the 1 Watt
laser beam.
●Powerful safety features. The SmartSwitch™ 2.0 technology locks out unauthorized access to your laser making
your laser safe when you’re not around.

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Technical Specications
Model Name:
Laser Product Class:
Wavelength:
Lasing Medium:
Laser Type:
Laser Power:
Beam Diameter:
Beam Divergence:
Size:
NOHD*
Beam Distance 0.25 Lux
Required Eyewear O.D.
Power Consumption:
Battery Lifetime:
Weight:
Laser Body:
Power supply:
Switch:
Modes:
Duty Cycle:
Expected lifetime:
Warranty:
The Arctic Diagram
S3 Arctic Series
4
445nm nominal center λ
GaN
Direct Diode
< 1 Watt
5.0mm
1.5mRad
228mm x 35.8mm
149 meters
6,856 meters
3.0+
3.7V @ 1A
120 mins
378g
6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Sanyo Lithium 18650
Push Button Constant On / O󱐯, Lock-Out Tail Cap, Electronic Mode switch
Low and High Power modes, Pulsed and Continuous Wave modes,
Secure Lock/Unlock modes
Continous
>5,000 hours
1 Year
*Nominal Occular Hazard Distances are for 0.25
second accidental (unaided eye) exposure.
Removable Lens Protector
FDA Compliant Endcap
Safety Interlock
Power Button
Emission/Battery Indicator
Laser Aperture

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The Arctic Diagram
Removable Lens Protector
Contact GuardSmartSwitch Button
FDA Compliant Endcap
FDA Compliant Endcap Diagram
Contact Guard
Screw
Screw
Safety Interlock

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How To Use The SmartSwitch™ 2.0 How To Use The SmartSwitch™ 2.0
The S3 Series are the world’s rst and only
hand held lasers equipped with SmartSwitch™
technology. SmartSwitch™ combines both
safety and intelligence by requiring the user
to follow a protocol of simple clicks and click/
holds to operate the device.
Once unlocked, the laser runs in low power
strobe mode (18Hz strobe) which is the default
setting designed for safety.
The following page is a visual guide on how
to unlock the laser by simply following a few
simple steps. The ashing LEDs indicate if a
step has been correctly followed.
The following 9 modes are enabled by using
the SmartSwitch™ 2.0:
▪ Strobe Mode (Hi / Low)
▪ Continuous Wave (Hi / Low)
▪ SOS (Hi / Low)
▪ Beacon (Hi / Low)
▪ Tactical Hibernation Mode
Once the power is on, the user can toggle between
the di󱐯erent active modes all available in low
power and high power: Strobe, Continuous wave,
SOS and Beacon mode with a few simple clicks.
There is also the Tactical hibernation mode which
allows you to shut o󱐯 the laser and quickly re-
enable it with the last setting it was on.
Unlocking Your Laser: This is the rst code you should remember three short clicks
+ two short holds will let you unlock the laser.

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SmartSwitch™ 2.0 Codes:
After unlocking your laser, you can select among the active modes
by using one of these following codes when pressing the button:
▪ A long hold (holding down briey for less than a second)
cycles between high power and low power.
▪ A short hold cycles Strobe mode to Continuous Wave mode.
▪ Clicking 3 times within 2 seconds goes into SOS mode.
▪ From SOS mode, one quick press will change it into
Beacon mode.
▪ From Beacon mode, one quick press will change it to low
power Strobe mode.
▪ Holding the switch for 3 seconds will go to Tactical
Hibernation mode. The middle LED will be ashing to
indicate this.
How To Use The SmartSwitch™ 2.0 How To Use The SmartSwitch™ 2.0
Push the Power Button on the
Tailcap to turn on your laser.
The rst LED will start ashing
indicating the laser is ready to
be unlocked.
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Click (short hold) the
SmartSwitch™ button. After
the rst click the rst LED will
be ON and the second LED
will start ashing.
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Click (short hold) the button
again. The rst and second
LEDs will be steady and the
third LED will start ashing.
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Click (short hold) the button
a third time.Both rst and
second LEDs will start ashing.
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How To Use The SmartSwitch™ 2.0
Code sequences should be
performed consecutively
otherwise it will reset if you
pause in between clicking or
holding for too long.
After correctly entering the
code sequence to unlock
the laser, the laser will
automatically be turned ON to
it’s default setting and operate
in low power/strobe mode.
Using Your Laser
At the back of the laser, rotate endcap
counter clockwise to open.
Insert one Li-Ion Type 18650 IMR
rechargeable battery negative (-) end rst.
Push the button located on the tail cap to
operate laser.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use a di󱐯erent battery type for this laser, doing so might damage the laser and void the warranty.
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Hold down (long hold)
the button briey and the
second and third LEDs will
start ashing.
5Hold down (long hold) the
button briey again and all
three LED’s will ash three
times, then goes into battery
indicator status.
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Using Your FDA Compliant Endcap
Removing the Safety Interlock from
the Endcap will disable the laser.
Another way to disable the laser is by
unscrewing the Contact Guard as shown here.
Remove screws to detach Contact Guard and
disable the laser.
Safety and Maintenance
No scheduled maintenance necessary to keep the
product in compliance. Simply keep the laser free
from dust or other contaminates that could cloud or
dirty the laser lens or crystal array and operate within
recommended parameters.
Avoid direct eye and skin exposure to the laser
beam. Direct contact with the beam can instantly
cause severe and irreparable eye damage. Note that
a reected laser beam can be just as powerful as
directly coming from the laser unit itself.
We strongly recommend using the LaserShades that
come with this laser or wearing similar approved laser
safety eyewear.
Do not take apart, modify or dismantle the laser or
operate it under abnormal current load (doing so will
void the warranty). Strictly no service is allowed.
Operate your laser only within the specied
temperature range of 10°C (50°F) to 40°C (104°F).
Should you have di󱐰culty operating the laser
properly and troubleshooting does not work, go
to www.wickedlasers.com for support and RMA
assistance if necessary. Do not attempt to service,
modify or x the laser yourself.
Do not shine your laser at an aircraft. It may cause
a distraction to the pilots putting the aircraft’s
passangers at considerable risk. Shooting a laser at
an aircraft is considered a felony in the U.S.
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*For more safety information & guidance please refer to ANSI Z136.1 (2007) Safe Use of Lasers
available at the Laser Institute of America website: www.laserinstitute.org
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light – Avoid Exposure to Beam
Class 4 Laser Product

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Class 4 Laser Safety Instructions
DANGER CLASS 4 LASER : All visible lasers with beams over 500 milliwatts (1/2 watt) are classied as Class 4.
EXTREME DANGER, MUST BE USED CAREFULLY
DO NOT USE AS A LASER POINTER.
DO NOT USE AS A TOY.
ONLY FOR USE BY PERSONS UNDERSTANDING THE HAZARDS OF THIS LASER.
READ ALL WARNINGS ON THIS PAGE.
DO NOT SHINE DIRECT
BEAM IN EYE-BLINDNESS
HAZARD!
The direct beam at close
distance can cause instant
blindness. The direct beam up
to 250m/750ft can cause eye
damage. Never aim any laser
towards a person’s head, or
where a person may suddenly
appear. Never aim towards a
pet or other animal.
DO NOT GET REFLECTED
BEAM IN EYE
The beam reection can
cause instant eye damage,
especially at close range. There
are MANY shiny or smooth
objects that can reect a laser
beam. ALWAYS be aware of
both the main beam AND
its reection(s). Be especially
careful when aiming out of
windows due to danger from
the “back reection”.
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Based on the human eye’s perception:
equal powers of green 532nm light
is 20 times brighter than blue 445nm
light, 8 times brighter than red 650nm
light, and 190 times brighter than
purple 405nm light.
How Intensely the
Human Eye Perceives
Di󱐯erent Colors

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DO NOT LOOK OR STARE AT DIFFUSED REFLECTIONS
Looking at the laser “dot” can cause eye damage. Danger is higher
when on white surfaces and at close range. DO NOT USE THIS AS A
LASER POINTER.
DO NOT SHINE BEAM ON SKIN - BURN HAZARD
The direct or reected beam can burn exposed skin. Wear protective,
light-colored clothing. Do not aim beam at your skin, skin of other
persons, or animals.
Class 4 Laser Safety Instructions Class 4 Laser Safety Instructions
DO NOT BURN OR DAMAGE MATERIALS
The beam can char, burn or ignite materials. Especially avoid dark, thin,
and combustible materials such as fabrics.
DO NOT AIM AT AIRCRAFT OR STARS
The bright light from this laser can ashblind or distract a pilot. NEVER
AIM ANY LASER TOWARDS AN AIRPLANE OR HELICOPTER. Always be
careful any time the beam goes into the sky. Since far-away aircraft
can look like stars, DO NOT USE FOR STAR POINTING. Only use Class 2
or Class 3 lasers for astronomy star pointing purposes.

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AVOID EXPOSURE TO BLUE LIGHT
Blue laser light can cause photochemical eye damage. Avoid
prolonged exposure to blue light (light from 530nm green to 380
ultraviolet can be hazardous, with the peak danger at 440nm blue).
There is a hazard even from prolonged exposure to di󱐯use “room
glow” from the beam reecting o󱐯 walls or other surfaces. Use safety
glasses that block blue light.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
If available, wear laser safety glasses or goggles. They MUST be
appropriate for your laser’s power and wavelength, so the laser
beam’s power is safely reduced. However, DO NOT RELY ON THE
SAFETY GLASSES ALONE. Continue to avoid direct and reected
exposure to the beam.
Class 4 Laser Safety Instructions Class 4 Laser Safety Instructions
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY AND USE CAUTIONS:
DO NOT USE AS A LASER POINTER. This Class 4 laser is too bright to be safely used for laser pointing purposes.
NOT FOR CHILDREN OR UNAWARE PERSONS. The user must be mature, and must be aware of the direct and reected
beam hazards to eyes, skin, materials and aircraft.
DO NOT USE ILLEGALLY. Many countries and jurisdictions have laws regarding laser usage. Follow all local laws.
DO NOT AIM AT VEHICLES. Do not distract the driver of a car or truck, or a person operating heavy or dangerous machinery.
DO NOT AIM AT POLICE OR LAW ENFORCEMENT. The beam can be mistaken for a weapon, or for a laser gunsight. People
aiming lasers at police and soldiers have been killed.
DO NOT HARASS OR ANNOY OTHERS. Do not aim at sporting players, persons in a band, a movie theater screen, passersby
or any other use where the beam is distracting to others. Understand that if people are upset by laser pointer misuse, they
will support laws to ban pointers.

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Lens Cleaning Procedure and Troubleshooting
What you need :
Microber Cloth - Please make
sure the microber cloth is specically
designed for cleaning lenses. You can
nd this at your local camera or glasses
store.
Q-Tip or Tooth Pick - You will need
to fold the cloth over one of these
in order to be able to reach the lens
properly.
Lens Cleaning Solutions (Optional)
- Use the lens cleaning solution only
if the lens is not cleaned using the
microber cloth alone. Please make
sure the cleaning solution is designed
specically for lens cleaning.
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Procedure :
Wash your hand with soap and water. Make sure to dry them properly.
Remove the batteries from your laser prior to cleaning.
Fold the microbre cloth over a toothpick or the handle part of a Q-tip. Make sure
you do not touch the part of the cloth that will be cleaning the lens. You probably
will not be able to fold the cloth twice, so you need to be very careful not to press too
hard on the lens.
Gently move the cloth into the aperture until it comes in contact with the lens. Rub
it from side to side but do not press too hard. Gently rotate the cloth in a twisting
motion back and forth. Repeat this procedure until the lens of your laser is clean.
Re-insert the batteries and turn your laser unit on to see if the lens is clean.
Still dirty? Apply only 1 drop of Lens Cleaning Solution to the part of the cloth that
will be cleaning the lens, the follow the same procedure as above. You will want to
nish by using a dry part of the cloth to wipe the lens dry, this should take one pass
side to side or gentle rotate.
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!WARNING : DO NOT USE WATER
Dirty Lens - The most common problem with your laser
unit is a dirty lens. The easiest way to determine whether
you have a dirty lens is to look at the lens under direct
light. If you see smudges, nger prints, or small particles
on the lens, the beam emitted will look similar to the above
pictures. Simply follow the cleaning instructions to restore
the spot back to a focused dot.
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Types of Common Lens Problems
Scratched Lens - A scratched lens may occur if you
accidentally scratch the lens with a hard or rough surface.
The lens of your laser unit is similar to that of a camera, please
handle with care. This condition can be repaired by Wicked
Lasers, however, will not be covered in your warranty. A
repair cost will apply.
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Mode Shifts - A mode shift may occur under extreme temperatures. If your laser unit is too hot or too cold, the beam may appear
unstable and look similar to the above pictures. Please note that as your laser “warms up” and returns to room temperature, the beam
will return to normal mode, TEM00. The normal operating temperature of all Wicked Laser products is 10°C ~ 40°C. Using your laser unit
beyond these parameters will damage your laser beyond repair.
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Types of Common Lens Problems Types of Common Lens Problems
Moisture - We do not recommend using any laser products
in highly humid or foggy conditions. If your laser unit is used
in these conditions and/or submerged in water, the beam
may appear similar to the above picture. You will not be able
to clean this as water has condensed inside the lens and/or
crystal set. This condition can be repaired by Wicked Lasers,
however, will not be covered in your warranty. A repair cost
will apply.
*This condition may occur if you are using the laser unit
with wet hands. Please dry your hands completely before
handling your laser unit.
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Manufacturer’s Warranty
All Spyder III Series lasers come with a standard 12 Month Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Our warranty guarantees your laser to be free from defects in manufacture and
workmanship.
All defective lasers will be replaced or repaired subject to the full discretion of
Wicked Lasers.
Ownership of the warranty is not transferable and will expire exactly 12 months from
the date of receiving the purchase.
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Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Wicked Lasers or any of its subsidiaries or a󱐰liates be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or
consequential injury to persons or damage to property caused by the use of any of our products. By purchasing from
Wicked Lasers, you hereby indicate that you understand and agree to the following:
I am 18 years of age or older.
I am fully responsible for the safe application and use of this laser and agree to such by completing the sale process.
I will never look directly into the beam or point the beam at any person’s or animal’s skin, eyes or other body part.
I will not point the laser at any aircraft or moving vehicle of any sort.
I will not use a laser device without wearing approved laser safety goggles designed for such purpose.
I will never remove the laser’s infrared lter.
I will not use the laser in violation of any local, state or federal law, and I understand that it is my responsibility to know and
abide by those laws relating to the ownership and use of lasers in my jurisdiction.

Manufacturer’s Warranty
This warranty does not include defects or damages attributable to misuse, normal
surface weathering, or damages caused by accidents or re or other casualty or force
majeure or any other causes or occurrences beyond the manufacturer’s control.
To claim your warranty, please send this form or email [email protected]
with the following information:
Full Name:
Address:
Order ID / Laser Model:
Reason for Claim:

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