The United States applies different emission limits than other countries so care should be taken to apply the proper Standard and emission limit.
In the United States, ANSI Z136.1-2000, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers, is the standard used to define emission limits for Lasers. Appendix H of this Standard refers manufacturers to ANSI RP27.1 and RP27.3 to apply Safety Standards for LED’s.
Western Europe, and other Countries, apply IEC 60825-1, Safety of Laser Products as the standard for LED’s and Lasers. This document does not make a distinction or apply different emission limits between LED’s and lasers.
Reflector cups, multiple LED’s, external lenses and/or other optical components applied by the equipment manufacturer may significantly alter the emission level. It is the responsibility of the equipment manufacturer to test and verify the actual emission in the system. Opto Diode will be available to provide values at the component level as requested. |
