IEC TR 60825-5:2003

TECHNICAL IEC
REPORT
TR 60825-5
Second edition
2003-06
Safety of laser products –
Part 5:
Manufacturer's checklist for IEC 60825-1
Sécurité des appareils à laser –
Partie 5:
Liste de contrôle du fabricant
relative à la CEI 60825-1
Reference number
IEC/TR 60825-5:2003(E)
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TECHNICAL IEC
REPORT
TR 60825-5
Second edition
2003-06
Safety of laser products –
Part 5:
Manufacturer's checklist for IEC 60825-1
Sécurité des appareils à laser –
Partie 5:
Liste de contrôle du fabricant
relative à la CEI 60825-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

1 Scope (1.1) . 4

2 Object (1.2). 4

3 Normative references. 4

4 Definitions. 4
5 Identification . 5
6 Tests . 6
7 Classification . 6
8 Labelling for laser radiation (5) . 7
9 Engineering specifications.10
10 Other informational requirements .17
Annex A (normative) Classification procedure .21
Annex B (informative) Arrangement of the checklist – rationale .22

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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SAFETY OF LASER PRODUCTS –
Part 5: Manufacturer’s checklist for IEC 60825-1

FOREWORD
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example "state of the art".
IEC 60825-5, which is a technical report, has been prepared by IEC technical committee 76:
Optical radiation safety and laser equipment.
This second edition of IEC 60825-5 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998 and
constitutes a technical revision.
The text of this technical report is based on the following documents:
Enquiry draft Report on voting
76/244/DTR 76/262/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical report can be found in the report
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2006. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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SAFETY OF LASER PRODUCTS –
Part 5: Manufacturer’s checklist for IEC 60825-1

SECTION ONE – GENERAL
NOTE Numbers shown in parenthesis refer to the relevant clause in IEC 60825-1.

1 Scope (1.1)
This technical report is applicable to laser products as described in IEC 60825-1.
2 Object (1.2)
The checklist is intended for use by manufacturers of laser products and their agents to
establish that each new or modified design complies with the requirements of IEC 60825-1:
1993 and its amendments 1 and 2. The checklist is not a substitute for IEC 60825-1. It is
necessary to use IEC 60825-1 in conjunction with the checklist, as relevant clauses and
subclauses are referred to in the text.
The layout of the checklist is intended only as a guide. Manufacturers and examiners are
encouraged to produce their own document, omitting questions and clauses that are not
relevant to the types of product under examination, but noting in the appropriate positions the
numbers of such clauses stating, for example: "subclause 4.3.2: Question omitted – not
applicable".
The manufacturer should ensure that the examiner is a person competent in the inspection and
classification of laser products.
3 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60825-1:1993, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements
1)
and user’s guide
Amendment 1 (1997)
Amendment 2 (2001)
4 Definitions
The definitions of IEC 60825-1 apply.
Throughout this document, the abbreviation N.A, means “not applicable”.
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1)
A consolidated edition of IEC 60825-1 exists consisting of edition 1 (1993) and its Amendments 1 (1997) and 2
(2001).
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5 Identification
5.1 Details of examiner
Identification of the person responsible for examining and classifying the product under

inspection:
Name:                              Position:

print full name         print full title

If the above named person is not an employee of the manufacturer of the laser product to be
examined, state the details of the examiner’s employer or organization:
Organization:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5.2 Laser product
Details of product to be inspected:
5.2.1 Is the product a component intended to be incorporated in another laser YES/NO
product ?
Manufacturer:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Name and/or model number of laser product:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Serial number of laser product:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Date of manufacture (if known): _____________ Date of examination: _____________

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SECTION TWO – MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS

NOTE 1 Numbers shown in parenthesis and italics refer to the relevant clause in IEC 60825-1.

NOTE 2 Where a YES or NO answer is shown in this text as underlined, failure to give that answer, if applicable

for this product, implies failure to comply with the requirements of IEC 60825-1 and corrective action will be

required by the manufacturer or his agent if compliance is to be achieved.

NOTE 3 If additional information is available to support answers given, write ENCL. in the right hand column and
attach the information to the back of the checklist, referencing the relevant clause in the checklist.

NOTE 4 If a question is not applicable to the laser product being examined, select N/A in the right hand column

6 Tests
6.1 Measurements for determining classification
6.1.1 Have measurements of laser radiation been carried out in accordance YES/NO/
with the requirements of Clause 9 of IEC 60825-1? N.A.
6.1.2 If NO, have measurements been deemed unnecessary by virtue of the
physical characteristics and limitations of the laser source, so that the
laser product is placed clearly in a particular class according to
Clause 9 of IEC 60825-1? YES/NO/
N.A.
– If NO, measurements for the determination of classification are
required and shall be carried out in accordance with the require-
ments of Clause 9 of IEC 60825-1 before proceeding further. See
Annex A of this technical report for guidance.
6.1.3 If YES to either 6.1.1 or 6.1.2, state the following:
– wavelength or wavelength range of accessible laser radiation:
– maximum level of accessible laser radiation:
7 Classification
7.1 Classification procedure
See Annex A
State the class assigned to the laser product: __________________________________
7.1.1 Are the measurement results enclosed ? YES/NO/
N.A.
7.1.2 Are calculations of the accessible emission limit(s) (AEL) enclosed ? YES/NO/
N.A.
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8 Labelling for laser radiation (5)

8.0.1 For all labels for light emitting diodes, is the word "laser" replaced by YES/NO/

"LED"? N.A.
8.0.2 For output of the laser outside the visible range of 400 nm – 700 nm YES/NO/

wavelength, are the words "laser radiation" replaced by "invisible laser N.A.

radiation" ?
8.0.3 For output of the laser both inside and outside the visible range of YES/NO/

400 nm – 700 nm wavelength, are the words “laser radiation” N.A.

substituted by " visible and invisible laser radiation " ?
For a product classified on the basis of the lev
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