Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification and Requirements
Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification and Requirements
: 147-215331-100
TEST REPORT
IEC 60825-1
Safety of laser products -
Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
Responsible Testing Laboratory (as applicable), testing procedure and testing location(s):
CB Testing Laboratory: TÜV SÜD Certification and Testing (China) Co., Ltd.
Testing location/ address............................. : 10 Huaxia Road (M), Dongting, Wuxi, 214100, Jiangsu,
People’s Republic of China
Tested by (name, function, signature) ........ : Dong SHAO
Project Handler
Approved by (name, function, signature) ... : Yang YANG
Designated Reviewer
No decision rule is specified by the IEC standard, when comparing the measurement result with the
applicable limit according to the specification in that standard. The decisions on conformity are made
without applying the measurement uncertainty (“simple acceptance” decision rule, previously known as
“accuracy method”).
General remarks:
"(See Enclosure #)" refers to additional information appended to the report.
"(See appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report.
Remark:
This report replaces the previous version 147-215331-000 issued on 2022-02-08 due to the modifications
mentioned as:
-Add the new model DCAM560C Lite, DCAM560C Pro.
The laser modules of model DCAM560C Lite, DCAM560C Pro are identical to DCAM550-U, DCAM550-P
and DCAM550-E.
No test is considered necessary.
Manufacturer’s Declaration per sub-clause 4.2.5 of IECEE 02:
The application for obtaining a CB Test Certificate Yes
includes more than one factory location and a Not applicable
declaration from the Manufacturer stating that the
sample(s) submitted for evaluation is (are)
representative of the products from each factory has
been provided ............................................................... :
When differences exist; they shall be identified in the General product information section.
Name and address of factory (ies) .......................... : Qingdao Vzense Technology Co., Ltd.
3 Building, Qingdao Research Institute of Beihang
University, No. 393 Songling Road, Laoshan District,
266100 Qingdao, Shandong, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
OF CHINA
In Far mode, the pulse width is 33ns and the number of the pulse count is 400, the Period of pulse is
528ns. For one frame measurement, three values are captured / sampled. Two values S0, S1 are emits
laser pulse, and one value BG is background light, the number of repeated S0, S1 in 1 frame is 12 times.
In XFar mode, the pulse width is 55ns and the number of the pulse count is 400, the Period of pulse is
528ns and the frame rate is 15 fps in XFar mode. For one frame measurement, three values are captured
/ sampled. Two values S0, S1 are emits laser pulse, and one value BG is background light, the number of
repeated S0, S1 in 1 frame is 12 times.
All models are identical in laser module.
The radiation measurements for the product are performed under normal condition and foreseeable single
fault conditions.
The product complies with “Class 1 Laser Product” requirement.
4 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES
4.3 Classification rules ---
4.3 a Radiation of a single wavelength P
4.3 b Radiation of multiple wavelengths N/A
1) Laser product emits at two or more wavelengths N/A
shown as additive in Table 1
2) Laser product emits at two or more wavelengths N/A
not shown as additive in Table 1
4.3 c Radiation from extended sources (see 5.4.3) N/A
4.3 d Non-uniform, non-circular or N/A
multiple apparent source
4.3 e Time bases ---
1) 0,25 s N/A
2) 100 s For Class 1 classification P
3) 30000 s N/A
4.3 f Repetitively pulsed or modulated lasers Pulsed radiation. P
1) Any single pulse Refer to measurement section. P
2) Average power for pulse trains Refer to measurement section. P
3) Pulse duration t ≤ Ti ......................................... : Refer to measurement section. P
Number of pulses N and C5 .................................... :
3) Pulse duration t > Ti ............................................. : N/A
Number of pulses N and C5 ................................... :
4.4 Laser products designed to function Not such laser products. N/A
as conventional lamps.
measured at 200 mm distance from closest point N/A
of human access ( > 5 mrad).
Un-weighted radiance L measured at 200 mm N/A
distance (comparison with LT = 1 MWm-2sr-1/)
under reasonably foreseeable single fault conditions.
Evaluation of emission according to IEC 62471 N/A
series (optional):
Standard applied (IEC 62471 series)………,….. .... :
Risk Group……………………………….……….. .... :
Labelling…………………………………………… ... :
2. Emission Level:
The EUT is measured with a given repetitive pulse train for the laser measurement. Details of the pulse train
see below table.
Angular subtense measurement:
Conclusion:
The measured laser pulse energy under normal working condition and single fault conditions does not
exceed Class 1 AEL, therefore the product is classified as Class 1 laser product.
6 ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
6.2 Protective housing ---
6.2.1 General ---
Protective housing prevents access to energy levels Class 1 laser product P
in excess of the AEL for Class 1. component. Also should be
evaluated in final product.
Protective housing prevents access to energy levels N/A
equivalent to Class 4 and withstands exposures
under reasonably foreseeable single fault conditions.
Maintenance of Class 1, 1C, 1M, 2, 2M, or 3R Class 1 laser product P
(access to emissions of Class 3B or 4 is prevented). component. Also should be
evaluated in final product.
Maintenance of Class 3B product N/A
(access to emission of Class 4 is prevented).
6.2.2 Service P
6.2.3 Removable laser system N/A
(laser system complies with requirements of
Clauses 6 and 7).
6.3 Access panels and safety interlocks ---
6.3.1 Panel is intended to be removed during operation (or N/A
maintenance) and would give access to higher
energy levels (see Table 13).
Accessible emission (after removal of the panel) N/A
corresponds to product Class
(designated by “X” in Table 13)
Emission through the opening if interlocked panel of N/A
Class 1, 1C, 1M, 2, or 2M is removed
(Emission < AEL of Class 1M or 2M).
Emission through the opening if interlocked panel of N/A
Class 3R, 3B, or 4 is removed
(Emission < AEL of Class 3R).
Requirements regarding reasonably foreseeable N/A
single fault condition.
6.3.2 Override mechanism N/A
Behaviour of override in operation N/A
when the panel is replaced.
Visible or audible warning for override mode. N/A
6.4 Remote interlock connector N/A
6.5 Manual reset N/A
6.6 Key control N/A
6.7 Laser radiation emission warning ---
7 LABELLING
7.1 General ---
Labels durable, permanently affixed P
Labels clearly visible P
Reading of labels is possible without exposure to P
laser radiation in excess of AEL for Class 1.
Colour combination Class 1 laser product N/A
Labelling impractical due to the size or design of the Labels on product. N/A
product.
Warning label – Hazard symbol (Figure 3) Class 1 laser product N/A
7.2 - 7.7 Text on explanatory label or pictogram P
(laser class, warning text)
7.8 Aperture label N/A
7.9 Radiation output and standards information ---
Max output of laser radiation .................................. : Class 1 laser product P
component. Information given
in user manual.
Pulse duration ......................................................... : Class 1 laser product P
component. Information given
in user manual.
IEC60825_1G - ATTACHMENT
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ATTACHMENT TO TEST REPORT
IEC 60825-1
EUROPEAN GROUP DIFFERENCES AND NATIONAL DIFFERENCES
(Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements)
Differences according to ................: EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021
TRF template used ......................... : IECEE OD-2020-F2:2020, Ed. 1.1
Attachment Form No. .....................: EU_GD_IEC60825_1G
Attachment Originator ....................: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
Master Attachment .........................: Dated 2021-11-05
Copyright © 2021 IEC System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment
(IECEE), Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved.
CENELEC COMMON MODIFICATIONS (EN) P
1 Scope and object P
In Clause 1, replace the existing text: P
“This Part 1 describes the minimum requirements. Compliance with this Part 1
may not be sufficient to achieve the required level of product safety. Laser
products may also be required to conform to the applicable performance and
testing requirements of other applicable product safety standards.
NOTE 3 Other standards may contain additional requirements. For example,
a Class 3B or Class 4 laser product may not be suitable for use as a
consumer product.”
Where a laser system forms a part of equipment which is subject to another
IEC product safety standard, e.g. for medical equipment (IEC 60601-2-22), IT
equipment (IEC 60950 series), audio and video equipment (IEC 60065),
audio-video and IT equipment (IEC 62368-1), equipment for use in hazardous
atmospheres (IEC 60079), or electric toys (IEC 62115), this Part 1 will apply in
accordance with the provisions of IEC Guide 1042 for hazards resulting from
laser radiation. If no product safety standard is applicable, then IEC 61010-1
may be applied."
with the following:
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“This Part 1 describes requirements that are considered sufficient to achieve
the required level of product safety for general laser products with respect to
hazards to the eye and skin posed by laser radiation, provided that consumer
laser products comply with EN 506891 (see 9.5 in EN 60825-
1:2014/FprAA:2020). Also, as required in 5.3 b) of EN 60825-1, that laser
products classified as Class 1C comply with the respective applicable part of
either the EN 60601 series or the EN 60335 series that contains requirements
for the safe exposure of the skin (note that the exposure of the skin is not
necessarily limited to the MPE values of the skin), if applicable, as well as
specific requirements for the performance and testing of the safeguard that
prevents hazardous emission towards the eye. Depending on the type of the
product, laser products such as for example medical lasers, machines or toys
can be required to conform to the applicable performance and testing
requirements of their relevant product safety standards.
NOTE 3 See 3.92 for “general laser product”.
Where a laser system forms a part of equipment which is subject to another
IEC product safety standard, e.g. for medical equipment (IEC 60601-2-22), IT
equipment (IEC 60950 series), audio and video equipment (IEC 60065),
audio-video and IT equipment (IEC 62368-1), electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use (IEC 61010-1), equipment for use
in hazardous atmospheres (IEC 60079), or electric toys (IEC 62115), this Part
1 will apply in accordance with the provisions of IEC Guide 1042 for hazards
resulting from laser radiation."
3 Terms and definitions P
In Clause 3, add the following terms and their definitions:
3.9.1 consumer laser product P
any product or assembly of components that:
(a) is intended for consumers, or likely to be
used by consumers under reasonably
foreseeable conditions even if not intended for
them; and
(b) constitutes or incorporates a laser or laser
system
3.9.2 general laser product N/A
laser product that does not fall within the scope
of another EN standard that addresses the
safety of a specific category of laser products
Note 1 to entry: Examples of products where
such other EN Standards exist are medical
lasers (EN 60601-2-22), electric toys (EN
62115) or laser processing machines (EN ISO
11553-1, EN ISO 11553-2).
Note 2 to entry: General laser products are for
instance laboratory equipment, laser products
for measurements, laser pointers, display
lasers and laser illuminated projectors.
Note 3 to entry: EN 506891 is not considered
as another EN standard that addresses the
safety of a specific category of laser products,
since it applies to all consumer laser products.“
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4.3 Classification rules P
In Note 3 of 4.3 c), replace the following text:
“NOTE 3 A source is considered an extended source when the angular
subtense of the source is greater than αmin, where αmin = 1,5 mrad. Most
laser sources have an angular subtense α less than αmin, and appear as an
apparent “point source” (small source) when viewed from within the beam
(intra-beam viewing). Indeed a circular laser beam cannot be collimated to a
divergence less than 1,5 mrad if it is an extended source, thus any laser
where a beam divergence of 1,5 mrad or less is specified cannot be treated
as an extended source. For a small source, α is set to αmin = 1,5 mrad and
C6 = 1.”
with:
“NOTE 3 An apparent source is considered an extended source when the
angular subtense of the apparent source (i.e. the angular subtense of the
image of the source) is greater than αmin, where αmin = 1,5 mrad (note that
different accommodation states as well as different positions in the beam
have to be considered for the classification of extended sources). Most laser
sources have an angular subtense α less than αmin, and appear as an
apparent “point source” (small source) when viewed from within the beam
(intra-beam viewing). Indeed, if a laser beam is to qualify as an extended
source, it cannot be collimated to a divergence less than 1,5 mrad unless it is
astigmatic (i.e. could be collimated in one dimension only) or scanning. Thus
any non-scanning circularly symmetric laser beam, where a beam divergence
of 1,5 mrad or less is specified, cannot be treated as an extended source,
since accommodation to infinity for intrabeam viewing of such a source
produces a retinal image that subtends an angle of less than 1,5 mrad. Also,
more generally, any circular, non-scanning high quality Gaussian beam
(TEM00) with a beam quality factor M2 equal or close to unity is associated to
a small apparent source, as either the beam waist subtends an angular
subtense smaller than 1,5 mrad or the divergence is smaller than 1,5 mrad.
For a small source, α is set to αmin = 1,5 mrad and C6 = 1. See also
definitions 3.7, 3.10, 3.36, 3.42. A frequent mistake is to associate the beam
diameter, or the beam profile, at the laser aperture with the apparent source;
the laser aperture as such has no special distinctiveness that is related to the
apparent source. Examples of designs that might constitute an extended
source are: transmissions through a diffusor, transmissions through a
diffractive optical element (DOE), partially coherent beams (i.e. beams with
low beam quality and therefore higher values of the beam quality factor M2),
scanned emission, fibres, and astigmatic beams (since the eye cannot
accommodate to both waists at the same time). Measurements of the image
of the apparent source are expected to be performed with sufficient accuracy,
typically with a laser beam profiler CCD camera. As an alternative to
characterizing the angular subtense of the apparent source (note that different
accommodation states are expected to be considered, as well as different
positions in the beam, see 5.4.3), C6 can be set to unity (simplified evaluation,
see 5.4.2).”
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5.3 Determination of the class of the laser product N/A
In subclause 5.3, replace the existing text of footnote d of Table 3, footnote f
of Table 4, footnote d of Table 6 and footnote c of Table 7:
“In the wavelength range between 1 250 nm and 1 400 nm, the upper value of
the AEL is limited to the AEL value for Class 3B.”
with:
“In the wavelength range between 1 250 nm and 1 400 nm, two additional
limitations apply.
The value of the AEL in the table above is limited to the AEL value for Class
3B.
The accessible emission, determined with the specified aperture stop, is
limited by the following values (these limits are derived from the MPE of the
skin and are required as an additional limit to protect the anterior parts of the
eye). This limitation for the eye is to be treated as additive with the spectral
region of 1400 nm to 106 nm listed in Table 1.
For t < 10−9 s: 7,9 × 105 W Aperture stop diameter: 1 mm
For 10−9 s≤t< 10−7 s: 7,9 × 10−4 J Aperture stop diameter: 1 mm
For 10−7 s ≤ t < 0,35 s: 4,3 × 10−2 t0,25 Aperture stop diameter: 1 mm
J
For t ≥ 0,35 s: 0,1 W Aperture stop diameter: 0,35 s
≤ t < 10 s: 1,5 t3/8 mm t ≥ 10 s:
3,5 mm
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6.2.1 General P
In 6.2.1, replace the existing first paragraph:
“Each laser product shall have a protective
housing which, when in place, prevents human
access to laser radiation (including errant laser
radiation) in excess of the AEL for Class 1,
except when human access is necessary for
the performance of the function(s) of the
product.”
with:
“Each laser product shall have a protective
housing which, when in place, prevents human
access to laser radiation (including errant laser
radiation) in excess of the AEL for Class 1,
unless human access to laser radiation is
necessary for the performance of the
function(s) of the product. Where human
access to radiation levels above the AEL for
Class 1 is necessary, the product shall be in
the lowest feasible class commensurate with
this function.
NOTE Where such human access is necessary
only at certain times and not during routine
operation of the product (e.g. to allow specific
maintenance procedures, which are described
in the information for the user, to be undertaken
by the user) the protective housing prevents
human access to laser radiation in excess of
the AEL for Class 1 during routine operation.
This requirement for a protective housing does
not mean that the product needs to meet all the
requirements for, and to be classified as, Class
1. This is because classification as Class 1
cannot be achieved when access to levels of
laser radiation of Class 3B or Class 4 is
necessary during maintenance procedures.”
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9.5 Consumer electronic products P
Replace the entire text of subclause 9.5 with
the following:
“Consumer laser products shall comply with
applicable requirements for laser products of
their class as well as with EN 506891. In
addition, these products may be subject to
specific safety standards such as EN 62368-1
(AV/ICT equipment). Products that are
classified as Class 1C need to comply with the
requirements of the respective specific vertical
standard of the EN 60335 series or the EN
60601 series.
NOTE EN 506891 will be made available after
the publication of EN 60825-
1:2014/FprAA:2020. In the period of time until
EN 506891 is published, there are no specific
requirements for consumer products. It is noted
that some EU member states have issued
guidance documents and/or legal requirements
that apply to consumer laser products and that
are not harmonized amongst EU member
states.”
ZB ANNEX ZB P
ZB.1 General remarks P
This informative annex is added to EN 60825-1:2014 in order to publish the
content of the IEC Interpretation Sheets IEC 60825-1:2014/ISH1:2017 and
IEC 60825-1:2014/ISH2:2017 by CENELEC. The content is published as an
annex to EN 60825-1, because the publication type “Interpretation Sheet” is
not available at CENELEC level. Because there are no page-number
limitations for an annex (contrary to an Interpretation Sheet), the text of the
IEC ISH1 and ISH 2 has been somewhat extended in order to increase the
readability and clarity.
ZB.2 Subclause 4.3 Classification rules (IEC 60825-1:2014/ISH1:2017) P
ZB.2.1 General remarks P
This subclause ZB.2 contains the text of ISH1; some examples were added
for clarity.
For some complex extended sources or irregular temporal emissions, the
application of the rules of 4.3 may require clarification.
In this subclause ZB.2, 4.3 (Classification rules) is clarified.
NOTE 1 For the purpose of this annex, the abbreviation “AE” is used for
“accessible emission”.
NOTE 2 The clarifications also apply in an equivalent way to MPE analysis,
i.e. for Annex A.
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ZB.2.2 Subclause 4.3 c) (Radiation from extended N/A
sources)
When using the default (simplified) evaluation
method (5.4.2) for wavelengths ≥ 400 nm and <
1 400 nm, the angle of acceptance may be
limited to 100 mrad for determining the
accessible emission to be compared against
the accessible emission limit, except in the
wavelength range 400 nm – 600 nm for
durations longer than 100 s where the circular-
cone angle of acceptance is not limited. When
evaluating the emissions for comparison to the
Class 3B AELs, the angle of acceptance is not
limited.
ZB.2.3 Subclause 4.3 d) (Non-uniform, non-circular N/A
or multiple apparent sources)
In 4.3 d), for comparison with the thermal
retinal limits, the requirement to vary the angle
of acceptance in each dimension might appear
to contradict the labelling in Figure 1 and Figure
2 of 5.4.3 where the field stop is labelled as
circular.
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ZB.2.4 Subclause 4.3 f) 3); determination of α N/A
The parameter αmax is a function of emission duration, i.e. αmax(t). For an
analysis of pulsed emission and extended sources, αmax(t) limits both the
value of α for the determination of C6(α) as well as the angle of acceptance γ
for the determination of the accessible emission (see 4.3 c) and d) and
subclause ZB.2.3 of this amendment). In this process, αmax(t) is determined
for the same emission duration t that is used to determine AEL(t) (i.e. the
pulse duration or the pulse group duration for 4.3 f) 3) and the averaging
duration for 4.3 f) 2), respectively).
However, the parameter α is also used in 4.3 f) 3) in the criteria to determine
which C5 is applied to AELs.p.train(t). For these criteria to determine C5, the
parameter α is not limited to αmax(t) in the same way as for the determination
of C6 according to 4.3 d).
To determine T2(α) and in the criteria of 4.3 f) 3) “For α ≤ 5 mrad”, “For 5
mrad < α ≤ αmax”, and, “For α > αmax”, the quantity α is equal to the “long-
term” α, i.e. equal to α as determined for a time base of 0,25 s or equal to the
value of α of T2(α). In the determination of this “long-term” α (applying the
method specified in 4.3 d)), αmax = 100 mrad. That is, for T2 and these
inequalities, α is not limited to a value of αmax(t) smaller than 100 mrad, and
is therefore the same as the value that applies for the determination of C6 for
the time base of 0,25 s or 100 s, as applicable.
As is generally defined (see 4.3 d)) the arithmetic mean is applied to
determine α, i.e. it is not necessary that both dimensions satisfy the
criterion ”For α ≤ 5 mrad” independently.
For the criterion “Unless α > 100 mrad”, the angular subtense of the apparent
source α is not restricted by αmax. For non-uniform (oblong, rectangular, or
linear) sources, the inequality needs to be satisfied by both angular
dimensions of the source in order for C5 = 1 to apply. The value of α
determined with αmax = 100 mrad (i.e. the “long-term” α) can also be used for
this criterion, alternatively: in this case the criterion is written as “Unless α =
100 mrad”, because for α to become exactly equal to 100 mrad, when
applying αmax = 100 mrad, the image of the apparent source has to be larger
than 100 mrad in both dimensions.
Since the “long-term” α is needed for the inequalities in 4.3 f) 3) to determine
the applicable C5, the usual sequence is as follows.
An analysis of the image of the apparent source is performed as given in 4.3
d) while either using AEL(t = 0,25 s), or AEL(t = T2(α)), depending on the time
base. The angle of acceptance (as dimensions of the field of view) is varied
between 1,5 mrad and 100 mrad in each dimension. Each field of view is
associated to a certain value of T2 and therefore AEL(t = T2). The accessible
emission is also determined for the respective field of view. The result of the
process to vary the field of view is the “long-term” α that is associated to the
field of view that produces the maximum ratio of AE to AEL. For the case of
classification as Class 1, this process to determine the “long-term” α at the
same time determines the value of T2(α). This “long-term” α is used for C6 for
AEL(t = 0,25 s), or AEL(t = T2(α)), respectively, as well as the associated field
of view to determine the AE for the comparison with these AEL.
Following this step of the determination of the “long-term” α, all applicable
shorter emission durations have to be analysed. For the analysis of emission
durations less than 0,25 s, the “long-term” α is used to determine the
appropriate C5 in the equalities of 4.3 f) 3). T2(α) is also relevant for the
determination of N within T2(α) or the time base, whichever is shorter.
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ZB.2.5 Subclause 4.3 f) 3); groups of pulses with group duration longer than Ti N/A
For non-uniform repetitive pulse patterns, i.e. groups of pulses (see Figure
ZB.2 for an example), when α > 5 mrad and the duration of the group of
pulses is longer than Ti, it is not clearly stated how the thermal additivity
expressed by requirement 3) of 4.3 f) is applied. For uniform (i.e. constant
peak power, duration and period) repetitive pulse trains, it is not necessary to
analyse the emission patterns in terms of groupings of pulses.
When individual pulses are close together, they are thermally grouped and
thermally represent one “effective” pulse so that C5 also (additionally to
analysing the pulse train based on the actual pulses and the average power)
applies to these “effective” pulses, where N is the number of pulse groups
within T2 or within the time base, whichever is shorter.
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For the application of C5 to groups of pulses, the AEL(tgroup) applicable to N/A
the group needs to be determined, as well as the energy per group
(AEgroup).
For groups of pulses where the peak power of the pulses within the group
varies, the group duration is not well defined. In order to simplify the
evaluation, tgroup can be set equal to the integration duration for which the
energy per group (i.e. AEgroup) was determined; it is not necessary to
determine the group duration based on the FWHM criterion, which for groups
of pulses with varying peak power is not well defined. By setting tgroup equal
to the integration duration that is used to determine AEgroup (expressed as
energy), the application of C5 to groups of pulses is a simple extension of
requirement 2) of 4.3. f) where the average power per group (equal to the
energy within the averaging duration taverage divided by the averaging
duration) needs to be below the AEL(taverage) determined for the duration
over which the power was averaged (AEgroup and AEL(tgroup) expressed as
power). As is common for the average power requirement, for irregular pulse
trains, the averaging duration window (when expressed as energy: the
integration duration window) has to be varied in temporal position and
duration (for instance, if there are pulses with relatively low energy per pulse
at the beginning or the end of the group of pulses, integration durations that
exclude those low-energy pulses need to be considered also, not only the
total group).
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If individual pulses have sufficient temporal spacing (period larger than Tcrit, N/A
see below), as a simplified analysis, they need not be considered for an
analysis as a pulse group under 4.3 f) 3). The temporal spacing that is
necessary for pulses to only be considered separate (and not analysed
additionally as a group) depends on the angular subtense of the apparent
source and the duration of the pulses tpulse within the group. Note that there
can be several levels of grouping, so that individual elements (with pulse
duration t) within the group could themselves be “effective pulses”, i.e.
subgroups.
When the
— pulse group durations (tgroup) are between Ti and 0,25 s, and
— the angular subtense of the apparent source is larger than 5 mrad, and
— the period of the pulses (see Figure ZB.2) is shorter than a critical period
Tcrit (if tpulse < Ti, the value of tpulse is set equal to Ti; further, for the
determination of Tcrit, αmax is determined for tpulse, not the group duration)
where:
for α ≤ αmax: Tcrit = 2 ∙tpulse where tpulse is in seconds
for α > αmax: Tcrit = 0,01 α ∙tpulse0,5 where tpulse is in seconds, and α is in
mrad, not being limited to αmax
then these pulses constitute a pulse group which is treated as effective pulses
and C5 (where N is the number of groups within the time base or T2,
whichever is shorter) is applied to the AEL applicable to the pulse group. For
the determination of AE, αmax is determined using the duration of the
evaluated pulse group, tgroup. If one or more of the above conditions are not
fulfilled, then the pulses within the group of pulses that is considered to be
analysed as “effective pulse” need not be grouped, i.e. the group of pulses
does not need to be analysed as one “effective” pulse.
Note that if multiple pulses occur within Ti, the rule as stated in 4.3 f) 3)
applies in parallel, i.e. they are counted as a single pulse to determine N and
the energies of the individual pulses that occur within Ti are added to be
compared to the AELs.p.train of Ti where the corresponding C5 for emission
durations t ≤ Ti is applied.
ZB.2.6 Subclause 4.3 f); simplifications N/A
a) Constant peak power but shorter pulses N/A
Depending on the angular subtense of the
apparent source, it can be the case that the
value of C5 is more restrictive for pulses with
pulse durations less than Ti than for pulses with
durations longer than Ti which is against
general biophysical principles for cases where
the peak power is the same.
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b) Larger image of apparent source N/A
For emission durations exceeding Ti, due to the
step-function of C5 at 5 mrad and at αmax, the
AEL (as a function of C5 and C6) can be more
restrictive for larger values of the angular
subtense of the apparent source as compared
to smaller ones, which is contrary to general
biophysical principles.
c) Using a square aperture stop N/A
In some cases, such as 2D scanned laser
beams, the use of a circular aperture stop to
determine the accessible emission creates very
complex pulse patterns. Due to the breakpoints
in terms of pulse duration with step functions in
the value of C5, it might not be apparent that
the usage of a square aperture is acceptable as
a simplified worst case analysis.
d) Applicability of simplified default analysis N/A
For pulse durations longer than Ti, the value of
C5 is smaller (more restrictive) for angular
subtense values α larger than 5 mrad
compared to α ≤ 5 mrad. The assumption of α =
1,5 mrad is the basis of the simplified (default)
evaluation. It is therefore not obvious if the
simplified (default) analysis still applies in terms
of being a restrictive simplifying analysis even
for the case that the angular subtense of the
apparent source is actually larger than 5 mrad,
where C5 < 1.
e) Determination of the most restrictive position N/A
For the extended analysis, it is necessary to
vary the distance relative to the reference point
to determine the most restrictive position. For
each position in the beam, the accommodation
is varied and the most restrictive image is
determined. For determining the most
restrictive image (where the ratio AE/AEL is
maximum) at a given position, requirement 3)
of 4.3 f) is not applied. Otherwise a blurred
(larger) image of the apparent source, resulting
from variation of the accommodation, could
appear more restrictive, which is contrary to
general biophysical principles. Once the most
restrictive image (and associated α) is identified
for each position in the beam, all three
requirements of 4.3 f) are applied to determine
the most restrictive position (identifying the
position with the maximum ratio of AE/AEL)
and the class of the product.
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f) Application of the total-on-time-pulse method; N/A
For regular pulse trains, as well as for varying
pulse durations and/or varying period of pulses
(but excluding strongly varying peak powers;
see below), the total-on-time pulse (TOTP)
method (see also IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0
subclause 8.3 f) 3b)) may be used as an
alternative to requirement 3) of 4.3 f), i.e. as an
alternative to the application of C5 to the single
pulse AEL, provided that αmax is determined
for the TOTP (or using the worst case value of
100 mrad). This is more restrictive than the
rules of 4.3 f) because it is equivalent to an
unlimited C5 (C5 not limited to 0,2 or 0,4), and
because the value of αmax is typically larger for
the TOTP as compared to the value applicable
to the single pulse.
For the total-on-time-pulse (TOTP) method the
following applies, as reproduced from Edition 2
of IEC 60825-1:
The AEL is determined by the value of the
TOTP, which is the sum of all pulse durations
within the emission duration or T2, whichever is
smaller. Pulses with durations shorter than Ti
are assigned pulse durations of Ti. If two or
more pulses occur within a duration of Ti these
pulse groups are assigned pulse durations of
Ti. For comparison with the AEL for the
corresponding duration, all individual pulse
energies are added.
Note that the TOTP method in Edition 2 of IEC
60825-1 (incl. Corrigendum 1) was specified
“For varying pulse widths or varying pulse
intervals“ and did not refer to varying peak
powers. For the case of strongly varying peak
powers, the TOTP method is not applicable, as
adding pulses to the pulse train with small peak
powers and low contributing energy-per-pulse
values might increase the AEL (by increasing
the total-on-time) more than this increases the
total energy, and thus would make the emission
less critical as compared to an emission based
on the pulses with the large peak power only.
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g) Varying peak power but constant pulse N/A
duration
For varying peak power but constant pulse
durations, requirement 3) of 4.3 f) can be
applied by counting the pulses for the
determination of N based on the relative peak
power, i.e. N is increased by 1,0 for each pulse
with the maximum peak power, and by a value
of less than 1,0 for pulses with lower peak
power, such as for a pulse with 70 % peak
power compared to the maximum peak power
in the pulse train, N is increased by 0,7. For
this, based on the strong nonlinearity of
thermally induced injury with temperature, it is
justified not to count pulses with peak powers
that are more than a factor of 10 below the
pulse with the maximum peak power (i.e. less
than 10 % of the maximum peak power). Note
that the resulting AELs.p.train is applied to the
pulse with the largest AE, i.e. the largest
energy per pulse, and that the interpretation in
this paragraph applies only for the case of
pulse trains with constant pulse durations.
ZB.3 Subclause 4.4 conventional lamp N/A
replacement (IEC 60825-1:2014/ISH2:2017)
This subclause ZB.3 contains the text of IEC N/A
60825-1:2014/ISH2:2017 with some minor
modifications for clarity.
Subclause 4.4 introduces a criterion based on
radiance, which is a quantity not normally
determined for laser products. This
interpretation clarifies the determination of
radiance and the radiance limit.
In this subclause ZB.3 of the Annex ZB,
Subclause 4.4 is clarified.
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ZB.4 Subclause 6.3.2 – safety interlocks N/A
Introduction
In this subclause, additional interpretations are provided, that were not
contained in the IEC Interpretation Sheets, due to limitations on the length of
the Interpretation Sheets.
The requirements for safety interlocks that are provided with a deliberate
override mechanism are specified in 6.3.2. The exception, described in 6.3.2
for automatically returning an overridden interlock to normal operation when
an open door is closed, needs clarification. The portion of text that may cause
confusion is:
“If a deliberate override mechanism is provided, the manufacturer shall also
provide adequate instructions about safe methods of working. It shall not be
possible to leave the override in operation when the access panel is returned
to its normal position. An exception to this requirement is allowed if selection
of a service “override” mode automatically isolates the laser beam and
prevents automatic resumption of operation of the machine. This exception
also requires a lockable mode selector and requires a manual override to use
the beam.”
ZZ Annex ZZ (informative) P
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Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under
that Directive, compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in
Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a
presumption of conformity with the corresponding safety objectives of that
Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.