Year: 2014

LaserBee 6 now available

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LaserBee 6.0.0 is now available.  This version of LaserBee embodies the latest version of IEC 60825-1 released in May this year and just adopted as a British Standard BS EN 60825-1:2014.

Although the outward appearance of LaserBee is much the same, a major re-write has been required to incorporate all the requirements of the new standard. For example:

  • Users of the standard when looking up an AEL for a time which falls at a tabulation boundary are required to evaluate the AELs on either side of the boundary and choose the more restrictive.  LaserBee does this automatically.
  • When looking up a retinal MPE in the IR region users are required to check the skin MPE also to prevent damage to the anterior part of the eye. LaserBee does this automatically also.

When presenting its results, LaserBee explains its actions with reference to the published standard.

Why not request a demo version now to see it in action?

You can also buy it on-line.

Laser Safety

City & Guilds 3667 Continues

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City & Guilds Institute of London has now officially confirmed that their 3667 Communications Cabling qualification will continue beyond December 2014, when the current 5-year approval ends.

The City & Guilds 3667 qualifications in fibre optics and copper datacoms installation are recognised as the industry standard qualifications in the UK. The City & Guilds Institute are aware of this, and have reassured both Lucid and the Fibre Optics Industry Association that they are happy to continue the qualification for the foreseeable future. The qualification number may change to reflect future updates and industry developments, as when 3666 became 3667 in 2010, but the main objectives will remain the same.

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