News From Rockwell Laser Industries
August, 2014 www.rli.com (800) 94-LASER
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All RLI Products, Training and Consulting Material Current With ANSI Z136.1-2014

With the release of the long-awaited update of the ANSI Z136.1-2014 parent standard for laser safety, RLI has been busy updating all products, literature, training material and publications to reflect the changes that the new standard has brought to the industry.

We are pleased to announce that our task is complete and all our offerings now reflect those changes.

An overview of changes to the new ANSI Z-136.1 Standard is available here.

Now is the time to update your training!!!

For more information regarding our training courses, please contact a training representative via email or or call us at (800) 94-LASER.
 
Laser Safety Training Courses
 
Developed and taught by many of the leading experts in the field, RLI training courses have been recognized as the best in the industry. RLI also offers Online Laser Safety Courses and On-site Laser Safety Courses that can be held at your facility.

For more information regarding our training courses, please contact a training representative via email or or call us at (800) 94-LASER.
 
Industrial Laser Safety Courses
  L-113 Principles of Lasers 1 Day  
  This one-day introductory course is designed for those responsible for operating and maintaining laser systems, providing a solid introduction to lasers. It also provides a knowledge base for those who plan to continue their professional development and will be attending the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) course. In addition, the course benefits those who have management responsibility for lasers and/or laser safety.
 
Course Dates:
 		  
    Sep 29, 2014   Cincinnati, OH    
    Nov 10, 2014   Phoenix, AZ    
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L-222 Laser Safety Officer 4 Days  
  This intermediate level course provides an in-depth, analytical review of the LSO duties and requirements of ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computation workshop that covers MPE, AEL, NHZ and OD factors.

Course Dates:
  		 
    Sep 16 - 19, 2014   Ft. Worth, TX    
    Sep 30 - Oct 03, 2014   Cincinnati, OH    
    Nov 11 - 14, 2014   Phoenix, AZ    
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L-250 Principles of Lasers & Laser Safety Officer Course 5 Days  
 

This five-day course is designed for those persons designated as the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for their facility who also need a solid introduction to lasers.

The first day of the course provides a general overview of types of lasers and how laser light differs from that produced by the sun and other "ordinary" light sources. The participant also learns about laser operation, terminology and beam properties. Common types of lasers including specific gas, solid-state, and diode lasers are discussed and an overview of laser optics and beam delivery systems is included. The discussion of basic laser operation emphasizes those laser characteristics that are important for the LSO to understand in order to perform the laser hazard evaluation.

The next four days of the course consist of an in-depth, analytical presentation of the LSO’s duties and requirements according to ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computational workshop that covers MPEs, AELs, NHZs and ODs. An in-depth discussion of the control of laser hazards is provided.

Course Dates:
  		 
    Sep 29 - Oct 03   Cincinnati, OH    
    Nov 10 - 14, 2014   Phoenix, AZ    
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L-322 Advanced Laser Safety Officer Course - Calculations Workshop 2 Days  
 

This advanced level course is designed for the experienced laser safety officer (LSO) and has been developed to reflect the changes in the new ANSI Z136.1-2014 Standard.

It is conducted in a special “student involvement” format consisting of both didactic and hands-on problem solving in a workshop format where specific, real-world, laser safety scenarios is evaluated. Focus will be on the significant changes to Section 8 and relevant tables/figures including: Correction factor CC, CP, CE, αmin, αmax, tmin as well as what is not changing with respect to MPEs and AELs, such as MPEs for UVR wavelengths, CW visible wavelengths, NIR CW lasers used in industry and CO2 lasers.

Course Dates:
  		 
    Sep 16 - 17, 2014   Phoenix, AZ    
  
Product Focus

The LAZAN™ Product Family

Simply enter a few laser operating parameters and LAZAN™ will perform calculations as outlined in the current ANSI Z-136.1 Standard, including MPE's, NHZ's and OD's.

Site licenses and software customization are available.

For more iFor more information on LAZAN™ Software, please contact an RLI sales representative by email or by phone at (800) 94-LASER.
 

LAZAN™ Premium Version 6

With the release of the new ANSI Z136.1 (2014) standard, there have been a number of significant changes to the calculations, including MPE’s, and this new version of LAZAN™ Premium reflects those changes. Additionally, this new version of the software incorporates database management for your laser inventory and automatic downloading of updates.

LAZAN™ Premium performs hazard evaluation and classification, selectable according to the ANSI Z136.1 versions 2000, 2007, and 2014, and according to the IEC 60825-1 version 2007 and 2014. Beam diameter and divergence can be determined by measurements through apertures. Visual interference hazards and distances are also computed according to the ANSI Z136.6.

We are currently offering a $150 discount off the $2,495.00 list price to owners of LAZAN™ Premium Version 5 for your upgrade to this new version.

To take advantage of this offer, please contact Linda Follette via email, or call her at (800) 94-LASER.

LAZAN™ Standard Version 6

Safety calculations are quickly performed on your own PC using RLI's LAZAN™ Standard Hazard Analysis Software. Using formulas in the ANSI Z-136.1-2014, IEC 60825 and EN 207 standards, LAZAN™ Standard performs over 50 calculations including MPE's, NHZ's, OD's, and EN-207 L Numbers.

Data entry is made easy with features like user-defined groups, multiple exposure time fields, and context- sensitive help. LAZAN™ Standard can display either ANSI or IEC results with units of measurement set to either cm² or m² accordingly.

LAZAN™ Standard is networkable and features software updates via the Internet.

For more information, please contact Linda Follette via email, or call her at (800) 94-LASER.

LAZAN™ Lite Version 6

Safety calculations are quickly performed on your own PC using RLI's LAZAN™ Lite Hazard Analysis Software. Using formulas in the ANSI Z-136.1-2014, IEC 60825 and EN 207 standards, LAZAN™ Lite performs over 50 calculations including MPE's, NHZ's, OD's, and EN-207 L Numbers.

Data entry is made easy with features like the new Data Entry Wizard, multiple exposure time fields, and context- sensitive help. LAZAN™ Lite can display either ANSI or IEC results with units of measurement set to either cm² or m² accordingly.

LAZAN™ Lite features software updates via the Internet.

For more information, please contact Linda Follette via email, or call her at (800) 94-LASER.

SKYZAN™ Version 6

If you are involved in the use of lasers outdoors, then SKYZAN™ is the proper software selection. The hazard analysis in SKYZAN™ is based upon the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 70-1, and the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits and Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ) concepts as outlined in the ANSI Z136.1-2014 and ANSI Z136.6-2007 National Standards.

Calculations are performed for the for exposure zones: Normal Flight Zone Limit, Sensitive Flight Zone Limit, Critical Flight Zone Limit, and Laser/high intensity light free Flight Zone. Calculations include slant angle and vertical scanning range, as well as atmospheric conditions. Results include NOHD, AGL, and LHR.

Multiple lasers and atmospheric attenuation are supported. SKYZAN™ also features software updates via the Internet.

For more information, please contact Linda Follette via email, or call her at (800) 94-LASER.

LAZAN™ Product Line Comparison

Changes in 2014 ANSI LAZAN™ Lite LAZAN™ Standard LAZAN™ Premium
MPE (Eye) * * * *
MPE (Skin) * * * *
Maximum Optical Density (OD) * * * *
OD (Unaided & Optically Aided) * *
OD at Any Distance From Laser * *
L Numbers * *
NHZ's - Unaided Eye * * * *
NHZ's - Optically Aided Viewing * *
Barrier Separation Distances *
Intrabeam * * * *
Lens on Laser * * * *
Fiber Optics * * * *
Diffuse Reflections * * * *
Multilayered Pulse Groups * *
Customized Viewing Optics * *
Specify Beam Shapes * * *
Gaussian, Flat top Profile *
Extended Source (Diode) Lasers * *
Focused Beams * *
Use Measured Values *
Laser Barriers *
On Screen Graphic Illustration *
Record Save * *
ANSI Z136.1 Examples * *
Database Management * *
Print Reports * * *

 
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