EN 16237:2013
(Main)Classification of non-electrical sources of incoherent optical radiation
Classification of non-electrical sources of incoherent optical radiation
This European Standard provides a scheme for the classification of artificial non-electrical sources of incoherent optical radiation with regard to their radiation emissions. It helps users of the sources to easily carry out a risk assessment when people can be exposed to radiation from the sources.
This standard applies for sources emitting optical radiation in the wavelength between 180 nm and 3 000 nm.
This standard does not apply for electrically powered sources.
This standard does not apply for machinery, for laser devices and for lamps and lamp systems.
NOTE A classification for machinery is given in EN 12198-1 [9], a classification for laser devices is given in EN 60825-1 [11] and a classification for lamps and lamp systems is given in EN 62471 [12].
Klassifizierung nicht elektrisch betriebener Quellen inkohärenter optischer Strahlung
Diese Norm beschreibt ein Schema für die Klassifizierung von künstlichen nicht elektrischen Quellen inkohärenter optischer Strahlung im Hinblick auf ihre Strahlenemissionen. Sie dient zur Unterstützung der Anwender der Strahlungsquellen bei der einfachen Durchführung einer Risikobewertung, wenn Personen der Strahlung von diesen Quellen ausgesetzt sein können.
Diese Norm gilt für Strahlungsquellen, die optische Strahlung im Wellenlängenbereich zwischen 180 nm und 3 000 nm emittieren.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für elektrisch betriebene Strahlungsquellen.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Maschinen, Lasereinrichtungen sowie Lampen und Lampensysteme.
ANMERKUNG Eine Klassifizierung für Maschinen ist in EN 12198-1 [7], eine Klassifizierung für Lasereinrichtungen ist in EN 60825-1 [8] und eine Klassifizierung für Lampen und Lampensysteme ist in EN 62471 [9] angegeben.
Classification des sources non électriques de rayonnement optique incohérent
La présente Norme européenne fournit un principe de classification des sources non électriques artificielles de rayonnement optique incohérent par rapport à leurs émissions de rayonnements. Elle aide les utilisateurs des sources à effectuer facilement une évaluation des risques lorsqu'il existe un risque que des personnes soient exposées à des rayonnements émanant de sources.
La présente Norme s'applique aux sources émettant des rayonnements optiques dans la longueur d'onde comprise entre 180 nm et 3 000 nm.
La présente Norme ne s'applique pas à des sources alimentées électriquement.
La présente Norme ne s'applique pas aux machines, aux dispositifs à laser et aux lampes ainsi qu'aux appareils utilisant des lampes.
NOTE Une classification des machines est donnée dans l'EN 12198-1 [7], une classification des dispositifs à laser est donnée dans l'EN 60825-1 [8] et une classification des lampes et des appareils utilisant des lampes est donnée dans l'EN 62471 [9].
Klasifikacija neelektričnih virov inkoherentnega optičnega sevanja
Ta evropski standard določa shemo za klasifikacijo umetnih neelektričnih virov inkoherentnega optičnega sevanja v zvezi z njihovim oddajanjem sevanja. Uporabnikom virov pomaga, da preprosto izvedejo oceno tveganja, ko so ljudje lahko izpostavljeni sevanju iz virov. Ta standard se uporablja za vire, ki oddajajo optično sevanje na valovni dolžini med 180 nm in 3000 nm. Ta standard se ne uporablja za električno napajane vire. Ta standard se ne uporablja za stroje, laserske naprave ter svetilke in svetilne sisteme.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.DKlassifizierung nicht elektrisch betriebener Quellen inkohärenter optischer StrahlungClassification des sources non électriques de rayonnement optique incohérentClassification of non-electrical sources of incoherent optical radiation17.240Merjenje sevanjaRadiation measurements17.180.20Barve in merjenje svetlobeColours and measurement of lightICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16237:2013SIST EN 16237:2013en,fr,de01-maj-2013SIST EN 16237:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 16237
January 2013 ICS 17.180.20; 17.240 English Version
Classification of non-electrical sources of incoherent optical radiation
Classification des sources non électriques de rayonnement optique incohérent
Klassifizierung nicht elektrisch betriebener Quellen inkohärenter optischer Strahlung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 December 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Rationale for the radiation emission classification . 22 A.1 Background for the emission class specifications . 22 A.2 Use of the source classification in a risk assessment . 23 Annex B (informative)
Classification reference values related to skin burn hazards . 25 Annex C (informative)
Suitable methods for measurement of optical radiation emissions . 27 Bibliography . 29
People staying near to or working in the vicinity of such sources may be exposed to optical radiation. Depending on the level of exposure, injuries may occur to the skin and/or to the eyes. In order to avoid such injuries, European [1] and national legislation require the determination of exposures and the assessment of the associated risks in workplaces. In addition, maximum allowed optical radiation exposure limit values are set by legislation. Workers must not exceed these exposure limit values. If necessary, exposure reduction measures have to be applied. Optical radiation exposures can be determined by several procedures: measurements, calculations, derivations from source emission data, etc. Not all of these procedures are appropriate in every case. Exposure measurements can be made in accordance with EN 14255-1 and EN 14255-2, but are expensive and time consuming. Generally, it is preferable to carry out a risk assessment without expensive measurements, if possible. Calculations of exposures may be done with the aid of software such as Catrayon1) [3], but not in all cases. If quantitative emission data from the source are available, the user may in some cases estimate the possible exposure of people in the vicinity of the radiation source.
A simpler approach for risk assessment is the classification of the optical radiation emissions. If such an emission classification is available, the user may easily assess the risk from use of the source. Emission classifications are already provided by standards for laser devices (EN 60825-1) [8] and for machinery (EN 12198-1) [7] as well as for lamps and lamp systems (EN 62471) [9]. This present standard provides a specific emission classification for non-electrically powered optical radiation sources. The classification in this standard is intended to be user-friendly. The emission classes depend on the duration ûtmax beyond which the exposure limit values of the European directive on artificial optical radiation 2006/25/EC [1] may be exceeded. By comparing the actual exposure duration occurring at the workplace with ûtmax, the user can easily estimate if the exposure limit values may or may not be exceeded. Therefore, for a classified source, a risk assessment as required by Directive 2006/25/EC can easily be carried out. The measurement of the optical radiation emission for the classification of the source is always carried out at a standard distance and at greater distances if that is where emission is at the maximum. Therefore, this classification represents the worst case exposure. This is appropriate if people are likely to be in the vicinity. However, sources are often operated in such a way that people will be further away than the worst-case location. For these applications, a classification shall be made not only for the worst case, but in addition for normal use conditions. The source classification measurements shall then be made for several distances around the source including the normal operating distance(s). As a result, emission classes are produced depending on the distance or even iso-emission-class lines around the source. The user is then able to estimate more easily the maximum possible exposure under normal use conditions and also under worst case conditions.
1) Catrayon is an example of a suitable software available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN or CENELEC of this product. SIST EN 16237:2013
This standard applies for sources emitting optical radiation in the wavelength between 180 nm and 3 000 nm.
This standard does not apply for electrically powered sources. This standard does not apply for machinery, for laser devices and for lamps and lamp systems. NOTE A classification for machinery is given in EN 12198-1 [7], a classification for laser devices is given in EN 60825-1 [8] and a classification for lamps and lamp systems is given in EN 62471 [9]. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 14255-1:2005, Measurement and assessment of personal exposures to incoherent optical radiation — Part 1: Ultraviolet radiation
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