Laser Classes; Warning Labels For The Laser Classes - Viavi ONA-800 Getting Started Manual

Regulatory compliance
Laser Safety
•
FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10 – Performance standards for light-emitting products -
Laser products.
Due to the range of possible wavelengths, power values, and injection characteristics
of a laser beam, the risks inherent in its usage vary. The laser classes form groups
representing different safety thresholds.

Laser classes

Standards IEC 60825-1:2014 and FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10:
• VFL option: Class 2
• OTDR modules: Class 1, Class 1M
• All plug-in fiber optic transceiver modules: Class 1

Warning labels for the laser classes

Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not possible to attach the
required warning labels to them. In line with the provisions of Article 7.1 of the IEC
60825-1 standard, the laser class identification labels are shown below:
Reference
standard
Class 1
Class 1M
Class 2
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