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  • BS EN 60825-1:2014

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    Safety of laser products Equipment classification and requirements

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Withdrawn date:  02-03-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2017

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Classification principles
    5 Determination of the accessible
      emission level and product classification
    6 Engineering specifications
    7 Labelling
    8 Other informational requirements
    9 Additional requirements for specific laser
      products
    Annex A (informative) - Maximum permissible
            exposure values
    Annex B (informative) - Examples of calculations
    Annex C (informative) - Description of the classes
            and potentially associated hazards
    Annex D (informative) - Biophysical considerations
    Annex E (informative) - MPEs and AELs expressed
            as radiance
    Annex F (informative) - Summary tables
    Annex G (informative) - Overview of associated parts
            of IEC 60825
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             Publications with their corresponding
             European publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes safety of laser products emitting laser radiation in the wavelength range 180 nm to 1 mm.

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    Committee EPL/76
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 60825, 96/200834 DC, 97/200659 DC and 97/205700 DC. (10/2002) Supersedes 04/30077960 DC. (11/2007) Supersedes 12/30258880 DC. (08/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS DD61010-100(2007) : 2007 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL AND LABORATORY USE - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT RATED FOR USE BY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
    ASTM D 7940 : 2014 Standard Practice for Analysis of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) by Fiber-Coupled Raman Spectroscopy
    DEFSTAN 02-784/2(2002) : 2002 REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY SIGNS AND COLOURS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC1-7/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTIONS 1-7 - OVERALL CONTENTS/SCOPE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT1)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 1: OVERARCHING PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC11/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 11 - TRAINING
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC15/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 15 - WORK EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC8/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 8 - PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC9/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 9 - PEOPLE CHARACTERISTICS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC10/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 10 - SYSTEMS SAFETY
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC13/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 13 - THE WORKPLACE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC12/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 12 - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT2)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC14/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 14 - THE ENVIRONMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC16/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 16 - LIVING SPACES
    DEFSTAN 07-085(PT1)/4(2017) : 2017 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WEAPONS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS - PART 1: MANDATORY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-25(PT20)/1(2004) : 2004 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 20: HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT DOMAIN
    BS PAS 51(2004) : 2004 GUIDE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE FOR ORGANIZING OUTDOOR EVENTS
    BS EN 186230:1996 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification: connector sets for optical fibres and cables. Type LSF
    BS EN 186220:1996 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification: Connector sets for optical fibres and cables. Type LSC
    95/208078 DC : DRAFT JULY 1995 IEC 61280-4-1 - FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SUBSYSTEM BASIC TEST PROCEDURES - PART 4: TEST PROCEDURES FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE PLANT - SECTION 1: MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE PLANT ATTENUATION MEASUREMENT
    BS EN 31253:1996 Lasers and laser-related equipment. Laser device. Mechanical interfaces
    BS EN 186240:1996 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specification: connector sets for optical fibres and cables. Type MT

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    IEC TR 60825-9:1999 Safety of laser products - Part 9: Compilation of maximum permissible exposure to incoherent optical radiation
    IEC 60825-2:2004+AMD1:2006+AMD2:2010 CSV Safety of laser products - Part 2: Safety of optical fibre communication systems (OFCS)
    IEC TR 60825-13:2011 Safety of laser products - Part 13: Measurements for classification of laser products
    ISO 11146-1:2005 Lasers and laser-related equipment Test methods for laser beam widths, divergence angles and beam propagation ratios Part 1: Stigmatic and simple astigmatic beams
    ISO 13694:2015 Optics and photonics Lasers and laser-related equipment Test methods for laser beam power (energy) density distribution
    IEC 60825-4:2006+AMD1:2008+AMD2:2011 CSV Safety of laser products - Part 4: Laser guards
    IEC 60204-1:2016 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 60825-12:2004 Safety of laser products - Part 12: Safety of free space optical communication systems used for transmission of information
    ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction
    IEC 60027-1:1992 Letters symbols to be used in electrical technology - Part 1: General
    IEC 60601-2-22:2007+AMD1:2012 CSV Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
    IEC TR 60825-8:2006 Safety of laser products - Part 8: Guidelines for the safe use of laser beams on humans
    IEC TR 60825-14:2004 Safety of laser products - Part 14: A user's guide
    IEC 62115:2017 Electric toys - Safety
    IEC TR 60825-3:2008 Safety of laser products - Part 3: Guidance for laser displays and shows
    IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
    ISO 15004-2:2007 Ophthalmic instruments Fundamental requirements and test methods Part 2: Light hazard protection
    ISO 80000-1:2009 Quantities and units — Part 1: General
    IEC TR 60825-5:2003 Safety of laser products - Part 5: Manufacturer's checklist for IEC 60825-1
    IEC 61010-1:2010+AMD1:2016 CSV Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 62368-1:2014 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
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