Description

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Active Enclosures are laser safety cabins that combine the passive protection of the Laser Castle and active guarding capabilities of the Laser Jailer^® System. These Active Enclosures are comprised of panels constructed from laser safety compliant material and fitted with Laser Jailer^® Active Laser Guarding tiles. This patented modular system has active detector panels covering the internal walls and roof of the cabin to detect high powered laser beam strikes. If this occurs, Lasermet’s fail-safe technology isolates the laser safety input in less than 50ms and laser operation is terminated until all safety interlocks are reset.

The Active Enclosures is supplied with Lasermet’s Interlock^® Control System which can monitor the status of the active guarding system. The Laser Jailer^® Active Guarding System is effective against all laser wavelengths, particularly with high powered lasers of 1kW and more. The system is tailored to suit your specific needs and including LED Warning Signs, Interlock Controllers, Interlock Switches, Door Maglocks, Audio Alerts, and HD CCTV System upgrades.

Applications for Active Laser Enclosures

Active Enclosures are an effective laser containment system ideal for industrial laser applications, such as in the aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. It is also a safety-critical consideration to contain lasers in the laser additive manufacturing sectors.

This high-speed active laser safety control system not only protects operatives in the area, but also prevents the destruction of surrounding infrastructure. This includes preventing damage from laser beams to the building and its services. The Laser Jailer^® Active Guarding System is much more than a simple beam blocking barrier, its fast response is achieved by sensing the laser directly hitting the active laser wall within the laser room. If a stray laser beam impacts on one of the tiles, the interlock will isolate the laser safety input in less than 50ms. The laser will be automatically turned off – the precise shut-off time being dependent of the laser machine in use.

Compliance and Safety Standards

The system is certified for and conforms with:

• BS EN IEC 60825-4: Safety of Laser Products Part 4 – Laser Guards
• EN IEC 60825-1: 2014 Safety of Laser Products Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
• Machinery Directive
• Low Voltage Directive
• EMC Directive

PEL RATINGS

The enclosure panels are available in two different thickness – 50mm and 100mm. The PEL ratings for the panels are listed below.

Laser Castle Passive Enclosure Option

A passive laser safety cabin is also available for laser power of less than 1KW (< 1KW). Lasermet’s Laser Castle is built from from passive laser safety compliant material and certified to the Laser Safety Standard EN IEC 60825-4.

The panels are connected together (including a roof) to form the enclosure. Provision is made for fume extraction systems and a lighting package, making this a cost effective and extremely easy method of enclosing the laser system to comply with international laser safety standards.

Ordering Options

To specify the Active Enclosure System you require, the following items must be addressed.

• Specification of the laser
• Intended use of the laser
• Dimensions and specification of the laser safety enclosure – a large laser enclosure may need estimated measurements for quotation purposes
• Identification of relevant safety interlocks -doors, switches, maglocks.

Lasermet are happy to assist if you would like to know more about the system and we can arrange for a site visit if you are unsure of the level of safety you require.