AS/NZS 2211.7:2002

This technical specification provides the requirements and specific guidance for the safe use of products that are within the scope of IEC 60825-1, which emit infrared optical radiation, where such products are used exclusively for wireless "free air" data transmission and surveillance.The peak wavelength for these products must be greater than 780 nm. This specification islimited to sources with NOHD less than 2,5 m. Also, Class 4-products are not covered by thisspecification and should be treated by the requirements of IEC 60825-1.NOTE Applications with nearly collimated beams (e.g. free space point to point transmission lines) are not covered by this specification. In most cases, the selected application group diode emitter sources, which cover laser diodes and infrared LEDs as well, will be used. However, throughout this specification, all sources covered by the scope are included whenever the word "diode emitter" is used.The object of this specification is as follows:– to protect persons from exposure to hazardous infrared optical radiation, resulting fromproducts used for free air infrared data transmission, remote control, surveillance;– to lay down requirements, for both user and manufacturer, to establish procedures andsupply information so that proper precautions can be adopted;– to ensure adequate warning to individuals of hazards associated with accessible opticalradiation from products with infrared optical sources, through signs, labels and instructions;– to reduce the possibility of injury by minimizing unnecessary accessible radiation, and to give improved control of the optical radiation emitted by products with infrared opticalsources, through protective features and also to provide safe usage of products.

First published as AS/NZS 2211.7:2002.