IEC TR 60825-3:2008
Safety of laser products - Part 3: Guidance for laser displays and shows

Standard No.

IEC TR 60825-3:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

IEC TR 60825-3:2022

Latest

IEC TR 60825-3:2022

Replace

IEC/TR3 60825-3:1995 IEC 76/371/DTR:2007

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 visible-beam 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.

IEC TR 60825-3:2008 Referenced Document

• IEC 60825-1:2007 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements

IEC TR 60825-3:2008 history

• 2022 IEC TR 60825-3:2022 Safety of laser products - Part 3: Guidance for laser displays and shows
• 2008 IEC TR 60825-3:2008 Safety of laser products - Part 3: Guidance for laser displays and shows
• 1995 IEC TR 60825-3:1995 Safety of laser products - Part 3: Guidance for laser displays and shows (Edition 1.0)