What is BS EN 61040 - Laser radiation measuring specifications about?
Lasers are widely used in laser printers, optical disc drives, fibre-optic, barcode scanners, DNA sequencing instruments, military and law enforcement, laser surgery and skin treatments, semiconducting chip manufacturing, free-space optical communication, cutting and welding materials and devices for marking targets and measuring. BS EN 61040 applies to instruments and equipment measuring the laser radiant power and laser radiant energy in the optical spectral range (with wavelength from100 nm to 1 mm). BS EN 61040 also applies to detectors if they are offered separately.
The object of BS EN 61040 is to lay down definitions and minimum requirements as well as suitable test procedures for the characteristics and the manufacturing standards for detectors, instruments and equipment for the measurement of power and energy of laser radiation. For the electrical safety of indicators and equipment, see IEC 1010-1.
Who is BS EN 61040 - Laser radiation measuring specifications for?
BS EN BS EN 61040 on laser radiation measuring specifications is useful for:
- Manufacturers of laser products
- Laser product users
- Employers with laser equipment on their premises
- Laser safety advisors and consultants
- Laser lightning shows
- Entertainment programs for children
- Research laboratories
- Consumers of laser pointers
- Consumers of Toys that contain laser device
- Fault management teams
- Quality control personnel
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61040 - Laser radiation measuring specifications?
Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The laser emits a mixture of visible and invisible light waves. These waves produce different types of light such as ultraviolet, blue, green, and red which can be harmful to you. As laser products improve the quality, precision, and accuracy, of many products but to realize the benefit, the risk of laser exposure must be managed.
BS EN 61040 discusses terminology that depicts a user-friendly idea of detectors, instruments and equipment used for measuring laser radiation. BS EN 61040 provides users with requirements for the detectors, instruments and equipment which contribute to their performance characteristics, ensuring their reliability. BS EN 61040 walks users through test methods that help improve safety and protection from laser radiation. The guidelines in BS EN 61040 help you to perceive the laser radiation measuring specifications that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.