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BS 7522-1:1992

Superseded

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Low vision aids Specification for hand and stand magnifiers, including magnifiers with an integral source of illumination

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

15-11-2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1992

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Classification
4. Testing requirements
5. Optical characteristics
6. Mechanical characteristics
7. Electrical characteristics
8. Ignitability resistance
9. Marking, packaging and instructions for use
Appendices
A. Derivation of trade magnification
B. Recommendations regarding subjective
     characteristics of hand and stand magnifiers
C. Determination of equivalent power
D. Determination of distortion
E. Determination of diffusion
F. Determination of transmittance
G. Impact resistance test
H. Determination of ignitability (heated rod test)
Table
1. Permissible levels of distortion
Figures
1. Derivation of trade magnification
2. Recommended system for visually inspecting for
     defects
3. Distortion assessment charts
4. Arrangement for the determination of distortion
5. Diffusion angles
6. Arrangement of apparatus for measurement of
     diffusion

Specifies requirements, both optical and mechanical, for hand-held and stand-mounted magnifying appliances for use as near vision aids. Includes simple and compound magnifiers.

Committee
CH/172
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5043(1973) and 91/50790 DC (05/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
0
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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