{"id":214,"date":"2013-09-13T14:38:38","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T13:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/?page_id=214"},"modified":"2026-05-07T21:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:15:34","slug":"laserbee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lucidos.co.uk\/blog\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/","title":{"rendered":"LaserBee Laser Safety Software"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"Topofhomepage\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-33914ddc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-441c7c3b\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">LaserBee Laser Safety Software<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>   <\/p>\n\n\n<h4><em>Main Features of LaserBee<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/lucidos.co.uk\/photos\/laserbee5screenshot.gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lucidos.co.uk\/photos\/laserbee5screenshot250.gif\" alt=\"LaserBee 5.2 Front Page\" align=\"right\" border=\"5\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"5\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>LaserBee laser safety software is written in Java and hence can run on any platform supporting the Java runtime environment &#8211; Windows, Mac, Linux\u00a0etc. It is compatible with all recent versions of Windows &#8211; XP, Vista, 7 and 8.<\/p>\n<p>LaserBee&#8217;s main functionalities are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>it complies with current EN 60825-1, EN 60825-2, EN 60825-14,\u00a0EN 207, EN 208 and IEC or BS equivalents <strong>N.B. 60825-1 was revised in May 2014<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>it deals with CW, single pulse or repetitively pulsed freespace laser or fibre-optic sources over the complete range of wavelengths\u00a0and times specified in the above standards;<\/li>\n<li>it calculates Accessible Emission Limits (AEL), Maximum Permissible\u00a0Exposures (MPE), Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD); Extended\u00a0Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (ENOHD) and performs laser classification;<\/li>\n<li>it determines the scale number required for Eye Protectors (EN\u00a0207) and Alignment Goggles (EN 208) according to the latest (2009)\u00a0standards and also performs MPE based optical density calculations;<\/li>\n<li>it can perform extended source calculations of AELs, MPEs and\u00a0NOHDs;<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"LaserBee Capabilities Video\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/laserbee-capabilities-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click\u00a0here<\/a> for a short video showing LaserBee&#8217;s capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the standard Laser Safety calculations listed above LaserBee has a wide range of useful tools such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gaussian Beam\u00a0calculations.<\/li>\n<li>Aperture Calculations.<\/li>\n<li>Geometric calculations<\/li>\n<li>Flight zones calculations.<\/li>\n<li>Diffuse reflectance calculations.<\/li>\n<li>Conversions Lumens\u21d4Watts, dBloss\u21d4% Power, Watts\u21d4dBm etc..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The graphical interface keeps your laser parameters clearly in\u00a0view while you navigate between your different tasks using the intuitive\u00a0tabbed-pane interface and on-line help is incorporated at three different levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the familiar &#8216;honeycomb&#8217; gives the background\u00a0information required for a good understanding of laser safety issues<\/li>\n<li>the main laser safety tabs have a task-specific help panel explaining\u00a0how to perform the task in hand<\/li>\n<li>input boxes, radio buttons etc. have &#8216;tool tips&#8217; giving specific help for that component. <a title=\"LaserBee GUI Video\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/laserbee-gui-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demonstration of GUI and help. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Documenting and exploring your calculations is now made easy with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A one-click report generator producing\u00a0on-screen printable reports which\u00a0can be saved and loaded into a word processing program if required. Calculation\u00a0summaries can also be viewed and saved. <a title=\"LaserBee Reports Video\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/laserbee-reports-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demonstration of instant report and tab reports. <\/a><\/li>\n<li>An easy-to-use laser database facility\u00a0which\u00a0uses a comma separated\u00a0values format (.csv) file compatible with most database programs\u00a0such as Access or Excel etc.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Explanation&#8217;\u00a0panels which give specific details of calculations with parameters such\u00a0as CF5, T1 etc. clearly listed for comparison with the standard documentation.\u00a0Calculation summaries can be viewed separately for printing or inclusion\u00a0in reports etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Adaptive Computation Entry method (ACE) used by many of the tools significantly\u00a0enhance the usability and flexibility of LaserBee. With ACE, there are\u00a0no set inputs or outputs, fields can be either inputs or outputs depending\u00a0upon what the user chooses to enter. For example, on the early LaserBee\u00a0Pulse tab the pulse energy and pulse rate were user inputs and the average\u00a0power was a calculated output. Now, with ACE, any two of these parameters\u00a0can be given and the third will the be calculated. This is a simple example but\u00a0the aperture calculations tab is so powerful that it has to be seen\u00a0to be fully appreciated.\u00a0<a title=\"Request LaserBee Demo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/request-laserbee-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to request a demonstration copy of LaserBee.<\/p>\n<h3>Current version:\u00a0 LaserBee 6.1 incorporating 60825-1:2014 and BS 207:2017<\/h3>\n<p>LaserBee 6.1 is the new version of LaserBee which incorporates the latest version of the 60825-1 standard, IEC 60825-1 ed 3.0 (BS EN 60825-1:2014) and teh latest version of the eyewear standard BS EN 207:2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Request LaserBee Demo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/request-laserbee-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click\u00a0here<\/a> to request a demonstration copy of LaserBee 6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why should I buy LaserBee?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lucidos.co.uk\/photos\/laserbee5nohd.gif\" alt=\"LaserBee NOHD page\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" align=\"right\" border=\"5\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"5\" \/>LaserBee\u00a0has been purchased by many prestigious laser laboratories and high-technology\u00a0clients, and is fast becoming the market leader in laser safety software. Its interface is friendly and approachable to new users and experts\u00a0alike.<\/p>\n<p>LaserBee has established an enviable track record as being a laser safety\u00a0software package that is not only user friendly, but can also be relied\u00a0upon. Extensive testing throughout its development and careful attention\u00a0to detail have resulted in a reputation for reliability that we believe\u00a0is second-to-none. Where standards are unclear or lacking, the standards\u00a0setters have been consulted and LaserBee clearly states its interpretation\u00a0and approach.<\/p>\n<h3>I already have LaserBee. Should I upgrade?<\/h3>\n<p>LaserBee is continually evolving with added functionality and ease of<br \/>use enhancements. To see how the latest version compares with your current\u00a0version why not <a title=\"Request LaserBee Demo\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/request-laserbee-demo\/\">request a demo copy<\/a>?\u00a0Alternatively,\u00a0<a title=\"LaserBee Version History\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/laserbee-version-history\/\">read a summary of\u00a0the capabilities of the different versions.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What makes LaserBee so good?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lucidos.co.uk\/photos\/laserbee5ael.gif\" alt=\"laser safety software made user-friendly\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" align=\"right\" border=\"5\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"5\" \/>Many\u00a0factors, but chief amongst them must be the graphical user interface that\u00a0is intuitive to use, and the illustrations and graphs that help to explain,\u00a0and guide the user through, the laser safety process.<\/p>\n<p>Laser safety experts like LaserBee because it can be asked to &#8216;explain&#8217;\u00a0its calculations. Explanations are given with reference to standards documentation\u00a0saying what has been done and why. Values of calculation parameters such\u00a0as C6, T1 etc. are shown so that the laser safety expert who has previously\u00a0done a calculation by hand can see where he has gone wrong when things\u00a0don&#8217;t agree and calculations can be summarised in a separate pane for printing\u00a0or inclusion in reports etc.<\/p>\n<p>Novices like LaserBee because informative advice is always on hand and<br \/>helpful warnings are given when situations arise where particular care<br \/>and attention is needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Keeping the best of the old<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lucidos.co.uk\/photos\/laserbee5classification.gif\" alt=\"laser safety product classifier aids product design\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" align=\"right\" border=\"5\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"5\" \/>We\u00a0hope that we have retained the best of the earlier versions of LaserBee.\u00a0This is illustrated by the &#8216;Laser Product Classifier&#8217; feature that was\u00a0developed for LaserBee Pro. This allows the user to adjust beam divergence\u00a0and laser power or pulse energy by way of slide controls, and see graphically,\u00a0in real-time, how the adjustment affects the product classification. The\u00a0possible classes and boundaries between them are changed in real-time too,\u00a0so that user can see exactly what combination of parameters will achieve\u00a0a desired classification.<\/p>\n<p>This feature proved popular with others not involved with the development\u00a0of laser products, as it is helpful in explaining the classification system.\u00a0It is also a very useful feature for training and one we use in our\u00a0own laser safety training courses.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I buy LaserBee ?<\/h3>\n<p>We would encourage you to buy through our distributors, they will be happy to help with a demo in person, local support, and any further laser related requirements.<\/p>\n<p>UK: directly from Lucid Optical Services &#8211; buy LaserBee online.<\/p>\n<p>Netherlands distributor: <a title=\"link to Te Lintelo Systems BV\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbv.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Te Lintelo Systems BV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland: <a title=\"link to GMP SA Laser &amp; Photonics\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmp.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GMP\u00a0SA Laser &amp; Photonics<\/a> in Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>Australia: Please <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/about-lucid\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, and for customers from the rest of the world, you can buy a copy for download <a title=\"Buy LaserBee online\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laserbee\/buy-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online direct\u00a0from Lucid &#8211; click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are based outside of UK and would like to sell or represent LaserBee\u00a0in your area, then please contact us at Lucid. LaserBee is a world-class\u00a0product. We are very proud of LaserBee\u00a0and are looking for enthusiastic sales people to help us reach a wider\u00a0market with this exciting software product.<\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<h3>Applicable Standards<\/h3>\n<p>LaserBee is based on the IEC 60825 series of standards. In Europe the<br \/>equivalent European versions of these international standards are known<br \/>as EN 60825, with the British versions, for example, coming under the BS<br \/>EN 60825 banner. <a title=\"Laser Safety Standards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lucidos.co.uk\/led-laser-safety\/laser-safety-standards\/\">More on laser safety standards.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The above standards are the International standards used by the majority\u00a0of countries except for the USA. We do not have a US\u00a0version of LaserBee, but we can supply LaserBee in the USA for companies\u00a0exporting to Europe or other countries outside the USA. There is now a\u00a0US directive that enables some lasers imported into the USA to be classified\u00a0and labelled according to the international (IEC 60825) laser safety standard. <span class=\"style6\">Information\u00a0on the US requirements for laser classification and labelling can be found\u00a0under the CDRH FDA laser notice 50 document which details conformance with\u00a0IEC 60825 and can be downloaded from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/cdrh\/comp\/guidance\/1346.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/cdrh\/comp\/guidance\/1346.pdf<\/a> . <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LaserBee Laser Safety Software Main Features of LaserBee LaserBee laser safety software is written in Java and hence can run [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":155,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"slim_seo":{"title":"LaserBee Laser Safety Software - 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