Luminus Devices offers a wide range of IR products that output anywhere from 200 mW up to 13 W at typical current levels.
For the larger output power devices, care should be taken to prevent any IR damage to any users.
For example, depending the drive current and system temperature of a system utilizing the CBM-90, there are cases where a Risk Group 1 Classification may be likely under IEC-62471.
Keep in mind that damage from IR light does not occur instantly, but long term damage may arise in the eyes such as late onset formation of cataracts. Pupils do not contract to protect the eye being damaged from intense IR and NIR light, which typically forms from the biological/chemical processes.
We recommend the following precautions.
- Do not look at the device during operation. IR is invisible and there is no aversion response for dangerous levels of IR light.
- In cases where a user is required to work with the device operating or as a precautionary standard, you may utilize Z87.1 standard glasses with a high R rating.
One example would be the Pyramex Ztek Safety Glasses with 5.0 IR Lens (https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/pyramex-ztek-safety-glasses-with-5-0-ir-lens/) as it allows visible light to transmit, however provides a 99% blocking between 780-2000nm. - Face shields with a similar rating may also be utilized.
- If user is working physically close to the device, care shall be taken in regards to the heat generated with the LED during operation.
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