AS/NZS IEC 60825.3:2016

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Scope

This part of IEC 60825, which is a technical report, gives guidance on the planning and
design, set-up and conduct of laser displays and shows that make use of high power lasers.
The laser power needed to produce effective theatrical or artistic displays in large spaces
such as theatres, arenas, or architectural sites is great enough to pose a severe accidental
exposure hazard, even when personal exposure is very brief. For this reason, subclause 4.1.5
of IEC/TR 60825-14 specifies that only laser products that are Class 1, Class 2 or visiblebeam
Class 3R should be used for demonstration, display or entertainment purposes in
unsupervised areas. Laser products of other classes should only be permitted under carefully
controlled conditions and under the control of a trained experienced operator.
The guidance provided in this technical report is not intended to include the display or
demonstration of scientific, medical or industrial laser products. However, many of the
principles in this guidance may be relevant. This guidance provides recommendations for
safety for those laser displays or demonstrations that are shows, artistic displays, advertising or light sculptures, or museum pieces used to demonstrate optical principles, etc.
Laser products available for use in a domestic environment or for use by people who cannot
be expected to have received a suitable level of training should be Class 1, Class 2 or visible
beam Class 3R. Therefore, such equipment is outside the scope of this guidance.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	SF-019
Supersedes	DR SA/SNZ TR IEC 60825.3:2016 CP AS/NZS 2211.3:2002