Safety & Legal Notices
AP-LiDAR-One features an Ouster OS1 LiDAR sensor that have been evaluated to be Class 1 laser product per 60825-1:2104 (Ed. 3) and operates in the 865 nm band.
FDA 21CFR1040 Notice: The featured Ouster OS1 lidar sensor comply with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 56, dated January 19, 2018.
Prohibition of Disassembly
The AP-LiDAR-One is a hermetically sealed unit, and is non user-serviceable.
Use of the AP-LiDAR-One is subject to the Terms of Sale that you agreed and signed with Aerial Precision. The following terms also applies:
Removing or otherwise opening the sensor housing or removing any screws.
Inspecting the internals of the sensor.
Reverse-engineering any part of the sensor.
Permitting any third party to do any of the foregoing.
Laser Radiation
The OS1 sensor featured in AP-LiDAR-One emits Class 1 invisible laser radiation. The entire window is considered to be the laser aperture. While Class 1 lasers are considered to be “eye safe”, avoid prolonged direct viewing of the laser and do not use optical instruments to view the laser.
This product does not have a power switch. It starts operating once connected to power. During operation, the entire cover lens can be regarded as the product's laser emitting window; looking at the cover lens can be regarded as looking into transmitting laser.
Use of controls, or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Sharp Edges
The product enclosure contains fins, grooves and sharp edges. Please wear gloves when handling the product. Applying too much pressure with your bare hands may cause cuts, bruises or other injuries.
Hot Surfaces
Burned fingers when handling the parts. Wait one-half hour after switching off the sensor before handling parts.
To prevent discomfort or even burns, do NOT touch the product's enclosure with your skin.
To prevent fires, do NOT touch the product's enclosure with flammable materials.
When operated in an ambient temperature > 40 °C, the metallic surfaces of the sensor may be hot enough to potentially cause skin burn. Avoid skin contact with the sensor’s base, lid and the heatsink when the sensor is operated under these conditions. The sensor should not be used in an ambient temperature above 45°C. The maximum safety certified ambient operating temperature is 45°C.
Installation and Operation
Only the cables and power adapters provided by Aerial Precision are allowed when operating the sensor.
It is not allowed to design, configure, or select the power supply system (including cables) for the product.
Before powering on the product, make sure the electrical interfaces are dry and clean. Do NOT power on the product in a humid environment.
Please check the Interfaces section in the product's user manual and strictly follow the instructions on plugging/unplugging the connector. If abnormalities already exist (such as bent pins, broken cables, and loose screws), stop using the product and contact Aerial Precision technical support.
To prevent breakdown, turn off the power source before connection and disconnection.
The product contains metal, glass, plastic, as well as sensitive electronic components. In case the product has been dropped and burnt, stop using it immediately and contact Aerial Precision technical support.
Do NOT squeeze or pierce the product. If the product enclosure is broken, stop using it immediately and contact Aerial Precision technical support.
The product contains high-speed rotating parts. To avoid potential injuries, do NOT operate the product if the enclosure is loose.
Before operating the product, make sure it is properly and securely mounted. The mounting should prevent the product from leaving its mounting position in case of external forces (such as collisions, high winds, and stone impacts).
LiDAR Cover Lens
To keep the product's cover lens from fingerprints and other stains, do NOT touch the cover lens with bare hands. If the cover lens is already stained, please refer to the cleaning method in the Sensor Maintenance section of this manual.
To prevent scratches, do NOT touch the product's cover lens with hard or sharp objects. If scratches already exist, stop using the product and contact Aerial Precision technical support. Severe scratches may affect the quality of the product's point cloud data.
Operating Temperatures
AP-LiDAR-One is designed to operating in temperatures between -10 °C to 45 °C. When operated in an ambient temperature > 40 °C, the metallic surfaces of the sensor may be hot enough to potentially cause skin burn. Avoid skin contact with the sensor’s base, lid and the heatsink when the sensor is operated under these conditions. The sensor should not be used in an ambient temperature above 45°C. The maximum safety certified ambient operating temperature is 45°C.
When the sensor reaches the maximum operating temperature specified below, the sensor may become inactive and shut off.
Constant airflow
It is not allowed to operate the sensor without a constant airflow around it.
Operation for extended periods of time without a constant airflow around the sensor will result in system errors and the sensor overheating.
When mounted on a drone and while flying, this airflow is provided by the natural motion of the aircraft. Avoid extended periods of time of the sensor powered and the drone standing on the ground before takeoff or after landing.
When operating in static conditions such as sensor setup or configuration, please ensure that a constant airflow is present around the sensor to avoid overheating.
Abnormalities
In any of the circumstances listed below, stop using the sensor immediately:
You suspect that the product malfunctions or is damaged. For example, the product produces significant noise or is visibly vibrating.
You or other people in the nearby environment feel discomfort.
Any device or equipment in the nearby environment malfunctions.
Meanwhile, contact Aerial Precision or an authorised Aerial Precision service provider for more information on product disposal.
Radio Frequency Interference
Before using the product, make sure to read all the signs and notices on the product enclosure. Although the product is designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with the regulations on RF radiation (such as FCC or CE-EMC), the radiation from the product may still influence electronic devices.
Vibration
If significant mechanical shocks and vibration may exist in the product's operating environment, please ensure that an appropriated absorption mount is present.
Explosive Atmosphere and Other Air Conditions
Do NOT use the product in any area where potentially explosive atmospheres are present, such as high concentrations of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particulates (including particles, dust, and metal powder) in the air.
Do NOT expose the product to high concentrations of industrial chemicals, including liquefied gases that are easily vaporized (such as helium). Such exposure can damage or weaken the product's function.
Recommended Storage Conditions
Store the product in a dry, well-ventilated place. The recommended ambient temperature is 23±5°C, and the humidity between 30% and 70%.
Recommended Operator Qualifications
The product should be operated by professionals with engineering backgrounds or experience in operating optical, electrical, and mechanical instruments. Please follow the instructions in this manual when operating the product and contact Aerial Precision technical support if needed.
Medical Device Interference
Some components in the product can emit electromagnetic fields. If the product operators or other people in the nearby environment wear medical devices (such as cochlear implants, heart pacemakers, and defibrillators), make sure to consult the physicians and medical device manufacturers for medical advice, such as determining whether it is safe to work near the product.
If you suspect that the product is interfering with your medical device, stop using the product immediately.
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