Personal eye-protection equipment - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors)

This European Standard applies to eye-protectors used for protection against accidental exposure to laser radiation as defined in EN 60825-1:2007 in the spectral range 180 nm (0,18 µm) to 1 000 µm. It defines the requirements, test methods and marking. A guide is given in Annex B for the selection and use of laser eye protectors.
This European Standard does not apply to protectors for intentional exposure to laser radiation.
EN 208 applies for laser adjustment eye-protectors.
NOTE   Before selecting eye protection according to this European Standard, a risk assessment should first be undertaken (see Annex B).

Persönlicher Augenschutz - Filter und Augenschutzgeräte gegen Laserstrahlung (Laserschutzbrillen)

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Augenschutzgeräte, die zum Schutz gegen unbeabsichtigt einwirkende Laserstrahlung nach EN 60825 1:2007 im Spektralbereich zwischen 180 nm (0,18 µm) und 1000 µm Verwendung finden. Sie legt die Anforderungen, Prüfmethoden und die Kennzeichnung fest. Einen Leitfaden für die Auswahl und die Anwendung von Laseraugenschutzgeräten gibt Anhang B.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Schutzgeräte gegen absichtliche Laserstrahlenexposition.
Für Laser Justierbrillen gilt EN 208.
ANMERKUNG   Bevor ein Augenschutz nach dieser Europäischen Norm ausgewählt wird, sollte zuerst eine Risiko¬analyse durchgeführt werden (siehe Anhang B).

Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Filtres et protecteurs de l'oeil contre les rayonnements laser (lunettes de protection laser)

La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux protecteurs de l'oeil utilisés contre l’exposition accidentelle aux
rayonnements laser tels que définis dans l’EN 60825-1:2007 dans le domaine spectral compris entre 180 nm
(0,18 µm) et 1 000 µm. Elle définit les exigences, les méthodes d'essai et le marquage. Un guide de choix et
d'utilisation des protections oculaires laser figure dans l'Annexe B.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas aux protecteurs destinés à une exposition volontaire aux
rayonnements laser.
Les lunettes de réglage pour laser sont couvertes par l'EN 208.
NOTE Avant de choisir une protection de l'oeil conforme à la présente Norme européenne, il convient de réaliser au
préalable une évaluation du risque (voir Annexe B).

Oprema za osebno varovanje oči - Filtri in varovala za zaščito oči pred laserskimi žarki (očala za zaščito pred laserskimi žarki)

Ta evropski standard velja za varovala za zaščito oči, ki se uporabljajo za zaščito pred nezgodno izpostavljenostjo laserskim žarkom, kot je določeno v IEC 60825-1:2007, v območju spektra od 180 nm (0,18 μm) do 1000 μm.   Določa zahteve, preskusne metode in označevanje. Vodilo za izbiro in uporabo laserskih varoval za zaščito oči je podano v Dodatku B.

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
15-Dec-2009
Withdrawal Date
13-Apr-2025
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
01-Mar-2017
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025

Relations

Effective Date
19-Dec-2009
Effective Date
19-Dec-2009
Effective Date
08-Mar-2017
Effective Date
08-Jun-2022

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 207:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal eye-protection equipment - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors)". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to eye-protectors used for protection against accidental exposure to laser radiation as defined in EN 60825-1:2007 in the spectral range 180 nm (0,18 µm) to 1 000 µm. It defines the requirements, test methods and marking. A guide is given in Annex B for the selection and use of laser eye protectors. This European Standard does not apply to protectors for intentional exposure to laser radiation. EN 208 applies for laser adjustment eye-protectors. NOTE Before selecting eye protection according to this European Standard, a risk assessment should first be undertaken (see Annex B).

This European Standard applies to eye-protectors used for protection against accidental exposure to laser radiation as defined in EN 60825-1:2007 in the spectral range 180 nm (0,18 µm) to 1 000 µm. It defines the requirements, test methods and marking. A guide is given in Annex B for the selection and use of laser eye protectors. This European Standard does not apply to protectors for intentional exposure to laser radiation. EN 208 applies for laser adjustment eye-protectors. NOTE Before selecting eye protection according to this European Standard, a risk assessment should first be undertaken (see Annex B).

EN 207:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 207:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 207:1998/A1:2002, EN 207:1998, EN 207:2017, EN 207:2009/AC:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 207:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Persönlicher Augenschutz - Filter und Augenschutzgeräte gegen Laserstrahlung (Laserschutzbrillen)Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Filtres et protecteurs de l'oeil contre les rayonnements laser (lunettes de protection laser)Personal eye-protection equipment - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors)13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 207:2009SIST EN 207:2010en,de01-marec-2010SIST EN 207:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 207
December 2009 ICS 13.340.20 Supersedes EN 207:1998English Version
Personal eye-protection equipment - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors)
Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Filtres et protecteurs de l'oeil contre les rayonnements laser (lunettes de protection laser)
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Filter und Augenschutzgeräte gegen Laserstrahlung (Laserschutzbrillen) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 November 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 207:2009: ESIST EN 207:2010

Principle . 17A.1Limit values and time base . 17A.2Beam areas . 18A.3Angle dependence . 19A.4Example test report . 19Annex B (informative)
Recommendations for the use of laser radiation eye-protectors . 22B.1General . 22SIST EN 207:2010

Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous edition . 27Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 28Bibliography . 29 SIST EN 207:2010

Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements (IEC 60825- 1:2007) ISO 11664-1:2007, Colorimetry — Part 1: CIE standard colorimetric observers ISO 11664-2:2007, Colorimetry — Part 2: CIE standard illuminants 3 Requirements 3.1 Spectral transmittance of filters and frames When tested according to 4.2, the maximum spectral transmittance at the wavelength(s) or in the wavelength range(s) of protection shall not exceed the values specified in Table 1 for the applicable scale number. 3.2 Luminous transmittance of filters When assessed in accordance with 4.3, the luminous transmittance of the filter relative to the D65 standard illuminant (see ISO 11664-2:2007) shall be at least 20 %. However, luminous transmittance lower than 20 % may be accepted provided that the manufacturer supplies information related to the increase of the intensity of illumination at the relevant workplace in accordance with Clause 5. 3.3 Resistance of filters and frames to laser radiation When tested according to 4.4, the filters and frames shall meet the requirements of 3.1 and shall not lose their protective effect under the influence of laser radiation of the power (E) or energy density (H) as specified in Table 1 and shall not show any induced transmission (reversible bleaching). No splinters shall come away from the side of the filter facing the eye under the influence of the laser radiation. Any melting or other damage SIST EN 207:2010

Maximum spectral transmittance at the laser wavelength Power (E) and energy (H) density for testing the protective effect and resistance to laser radiation in the wavelength range 180 nm to 315 nm > 315 nm to 1 400 nm > 1 400 nm to 1 000 µm For test condition/pulse duration in seconds (s) Scale number D
≥ 3 × 104 I, R 10-9 to 3 × 104 M < 10-9 D > 5 × 10-4 I, R
10-9 to 5 × 10-4 M < 10-9 D > 0,1 I, R 10-9 to 0,1 M < 10-9
τ (λ) ED
W/m2 HI, R J /m2 EM
W/m2 ED
W/m2 HI, R J/m2 HM J/m2 ED
W/m2 HI, R J/m2 EM
W/m2 LB1 10-1 0,01 3 × 102 3 × 1011 102 0,05 1,5 × 10-3104 103 1012 LB2 10-2 0,1 3 × 103 3 × 1012 103 0,5 1,5 × 10-2105 104 1013 LB3 10-3 1 3 × 104 3 × 1013 104 5 0,15 106 105 1014 LB4 10-4 10 3 × 105 3 × 1014 105 50 1,5 107 106 1015 LB5 10-5 102 3 × 106 3 × 1015 106 5 × 102 15 108 107 1016 LB6 10-6 103 3 × 107 3 × 1016 107 5 × 103 1,5 × 102 109 108 1017 LB7 10-7 104 3 × 108 3 × 1017 108 5 × 104 1,5 × 103 1010 109 1018 LB8 10-8 105 3 × 109 3 × 1018 109 5 × 105 1,5 × 104 1011 1010 1019 LB9 10-9 106 3 × 1010 3 × 1019 1010 5 × 106 1,5 × 105 1012 1011 1020 LB10 10-10 107 3 × 1011 3 × 1020 1011 5 × 107 1,5 × 106 1013 1012 1021 The symbols D, I, R and M relative to the test conditions are explained in Table 4.
3.4 Refractive values of filters and eye-protectors When assessed in accordance with 4.5, the maximum refractive values of filters and eye-protectors with no corrective effect shall be as given in Table 2. The maximum refractive values apply to the range specified in 7.1.2.1 of EN 166:2001. Table 2 — Maximum refractive values of filters and eye-protectors with no corrective effect Spherical power
m-1 Astigmatic power
m-1 Prismatic power difference horizontal vertical base out cm/m base in cm/m
cm/m ± 0,09 0,09 0,75 0,25 0,25
The frame shall be designed so that no laser radiation can penetrate from the side. This requirement is met if for the horizontal angle range α from - 50° (nasal side) to + 90° (temporal side) the vertical angle range β is protected within the following limit angles in degrees (°). The upward limit βu of the protected range shall be: ()()46212103,1123001,055−×−−−=−ααβu (4) The downward limit βl of the protected range shall be: ()()462522103,2221070−×+−+−=−−ααβl (5) Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.10.
3.10 Mechanical strength of eye-protectors 3.10.1 Basic requirement Filters for protection against laser radiation shall satisfy the requirement for minimum robustness as specified in 7.1.4.1 of EN 166:2001. The frames of the eye-protectors shall satisfy the requirements of 7.1.4.2 or 7.2.2 of EN 166:2001. 3.10.2 Optional requirements If the mechanical strength of filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation is required to satisfy more stringent requirements, the requirements specified in 7.1.4.2 or the requirements specified in 7.2.2 of EN 166:2001 shall be met. 4 Testing 4.1 General The testing schedule in Table 3 shall be applied to testing of filters, frames and complete eye-protectors. The sequence of testing 1 to 9 and 13 to 16 may be changed. At least 16 filters or eight complete eye-protectors are required for testing. If testing for several wavelengths (wavelength ranges) or testing conditions according to 4.4 and/or several optional requirements has to be done, more than 16 samples may be necessary. SIST EN 207:2010

2 Material and surface defects 3.5.1 + +
3 Field of vision 3.8 1 frame
4 Construction of filters and frames 3.9 + +
5 Frames 3.9 + +
6 Diffusion of light 3.5.2 + +
7 Luminous transmittance 3.2 + +
8 Refractive values 3.4 + +
9 Prismatic power difference 3.4 3 frames
10 Spectral transmittance at wavelength
3.1 + + 3 filters/frames per
and test condition 3 filters/frames per
and test condition
11 Stability to UV radiation 3.6.1 +
12 Stability to elevated temperature 3.6.2 +
13 Material and surface defects 3.5.1 + +
14 Diffusion of light 3.5.2 + +
15 Luminous transmittance 3.2 + +
16 Refractive values 3.4 +
17 Spectral transmittance 3.1 + +
18 Mechanical strength 3.10
+
19 Resistance to laser radiation and spectral transmittance at wavelength
3.3
3 filters/frames per
and test condition 3 filters/frames per
and test condition
20 Ignition 3.7
3 filters/ frames
21 Optional requirements as given in EN 166:2001 according to applicable clause of EN 166:2001
depends on requirement/ test procedure Explanation of the symbols:
+
Testing to be carried out on the indicated specimen;
Empty field No testing specified. SIST EN 207:2010
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