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I just received my Nova 200 (It is amazing!) and I have 3 questions:
1. How long can I continuously leave the laser on without hurting it?
2. How do they get a PEAK mW? In other words, how do they get it to perform so it PEAKs at 330mW if the continuous is 250mW? Can I reproduce that PEAK power as well?
3. Would I hurt my eyes if I turned it on inside and aimed it at a wall while looking at the beam or dot? Assume the wall is only painted and not metallic or reflective, just normal paint. Is the reflection enough to cause injury to me or anyone else.
It is a really remarkable instrument, but I wanted to get some clarification on these things before I use it. I don’t want to take any big risks so some feedback would be great. I already ordered goggles from Nova. They are not here yet. The problem is that with the goggles on, I will not be able to see the beam indoors.
Thanks
enzo
1. How long can I continuously leave the laser on without hurting it?
2. How do they get a PEAK mW? In other words, how do they get it to perform so it PEAKs at 330mW if the continuous is 250mW? Can I reproduce that PEAK power as well?
3. Would I hurt my eyes if I turned it on inside and aimed it at a wall while looking at the beam or dot? Assume the wall is only painted and not metallic or reflective, just normal paint. Is the reflection enough to cause injury to me or anyone else.
It is a really remarkable instrument, but I wanted to get some clarification on these things before I use it. I don’t want to take any big risks so some feedback would be great. I already ordered goggles from Nova. They are not here yet. The problem is that with the goggles on, I will not be able to see the beam indoors.
Thanks
enzo