Hello Folks,
A question has come my way about a device with an integral laser pointer. This built-in laser pointer is used to aim a video camera and is automatically switched on briefly after power-on, long enough to allow aiming the camera based on the visible red dot. The device does not have a separate on/off switch for the laser. Rather, the ‘Aiming’ phase is part of the power-on sequence. This product has been proposed for sale in Japan as a consumer product, however, it seems that there is no separate classification for a product of this type and instead it has fallen under the requirements of a ‘Laser Pointer’ under the “Consumer Product Safety Act” and the relevant agency seems to be Ministry of Economy Trade, and Industry (METI). The name of law is "The Consumer Product Safety Act" This law includes the following stipulation for Laser function of products. 1. The length of battery must be over 8cm or more. 2. The weight of the battery must be over 40grams 3. The battery must be AA or AAA, AAAAA type 4. The battery must be over 2 or more. 5. The product must have power on-off indicator 6. The product must have laser power output stabilization circuit. 7. The product must have pushing switch to put on and off the laser function. The product that has laser pointer function must meet the above 7 conditions, and simultaneously under 1mW condition. I would like to hear from anyone that could offer insight into whether there might be an alternative classification or approach that could apply to this device, as it simply can’t meet some of these requirements (3,4,5,7) because of it’s intentional design. Thanks in advance. George Stults - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]> David Heald <[email protected]>
