Is the laser-based EX-Q sensor safe or will special precautions need to be taken by tool operators?
EX-Q sensors are Class 1 laser products. All of the sensors currently manufactured by CyberOptics Semiconductor are Class 1. Class 1 is the lowest power classification available from CDRH (the division of the FDA that has legal jurisdiction over laser devices in the U.S.). Class 1 laser devices are still regulated devices. However, the regulations are almost entirely concerned with labeling, document and reporting requirements.
