There is no applicable radiocommunications standard for infra red (IR) transmitters, unlike the other “Items” listed in the Low Interference Potential Device (LIPD) Class License.  Item 57 of the LIPD is not replicated in Table 1 of AS/NZS 4268 (i.e. there is no “Row 57”).  As such, the device must simply comply with the conditions of the LIPD Class License – i.e. the radiated power from the IR transmitter (probably an infra red diode) must be no greater than 125 mW.

If a host device incorporates any radiocommunications transmitter (including an IR transmitter), and the host device is capable of performing any functions whilst the integral transmitter is disabled or inactive, EMC compliance for the host device must be established.  In this case the host device would have to carry a compliance label to indicate EMC compliance, typically to AS/NZS CISPR22 as an information technology product.

An IR receiver on the other hand, assuming it does not also transmit, is subject to the EMC requirements – as are any associated power supplies/battery chargers.  An IR receiver only device, and any associated power supply units/battery chargers, would need to carry a RCM compliance label to indicate EMC compliance.  The power supply units/battery chargers, if they are mains powered, would also have to meet any applicable electrical safety requirements and the compliance mark.

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