AS/NZS 2211.6:2002

Provides an adapted hazard categorization scheme and specific guidance for the safe use of visible optical sources that are used exclusively for transmission of information to the human eye. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from IEC TS 60825-6:1999.

This technical specification details the requirements, and provides an adapted hazardcategorization scheme and specific guidance for the safe use of visible optical sources that arewithin the scope of IEC 60825-1, but used exclusively for transmission of information to thehuman eye. These application-related sources can be categorized into:– type 1: safe for intended viewers and personnel in service and manufacturing activities;– type 2: safe for intended viewers only (i.e. protective measures are required for usersengaged in maintenance, service and manufacturing activities).Applications of sources that cannot be categorized into either type must be treated inaccordance with IEC 60825-1.The peak wavelength range covered by this technical specification is limited to 400 nm to700 nm, in accordance with the Class 2-limitation (safety by aversion reactions in the visiblespectra range) in IEC 60825-1.This technical specification covers only sources which are intended to be viewed directly.Indirectly visible sources such as illuminating sources or laserpointers are not covered.In most cases the selected application group diode emitter sources, which include laser diodesand LEDs will be used. However, throughout this technical specification all sources covered bythe scope are included whenever the words "diode emitter" are used.The objectives of this technical specification are:– to protect persons from optical radiation arising from products incorporating visible diodeemitter sources, such as displays, indicators, electronic signs and signals;– to lay down requirements for manufacturers and installers, in order that procedures can beestablished and information supplied to enable correct precautions to be taken;– to ensure adequate warning of hazards associated with accessible optical radiation fromvisible sources;– to reduce the potential for injury by minimizing unnecessary optical radiation, to giveimproved control of optical radiation through protective features, and to provide safe usageof products by specifying user control measures.

First published as AS/NZS 2211.6:2002.