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IEEE/ANSI N42.33-2006

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American National Standard for Portable Radiation Detection Instrumentation for Homeland Security

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Withdrawn date

30-03-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

22-01-2007

1 Overview
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General considerations
   4.1 Standard test conditions
   4.2 Units and uncertainties
   4.3 Special word usage
5 General requirements
   5.1 Documentation check
   5.2 Manufacturer, model and serial number
   5.3 Type of radiation detector
   5.4 Exposure rate range
   5.5 Functionality test
   5.6 Audible alarms
   5.7 Vibration alarms
   5.8 Mass
   5.9 Reference point marking
   5.10 Explosive atmospheres
   5.11 Batteries
   5.12 Data format
6 Radiological tests
   6.1 General test information
   6.2 Accuracy
   6.3 Photon energy response
   6.4 Response time
   6.5 Variation of response with angle of incidence of radiation
   6.6 Over-range response
7 Environmental performance requirements
   7.1 Temperature
   7.2 Temperature shock
   7.3 Humidity
   7.4 Moisture and dust protection
   7.5 Cold temperature start up
8 Electromagnetic performance requirements
   8.1 Electrostatic
   8.2 Radio frequency
   8.3 Magnetic fields
   8.4 Conducted immunity
   8.5 Radiated emissions
9 Mechanical performance requirements
   9.1 Vibration
   9.2 Mechanical shock
   9.3 Impact (microphonics)
10 Documentation
   10.1 Type test report
   10.2 Certificate
   10.3 Operation and maintenance manuals
Annex A (informative) Bibliography
      A.1 General
      A.2 Detectors
      A.3 Detection and identification instruments
      A.4 Radiological protection instruments
      A.5 Electromagnetic compatibility
      A.6 Units, qualities, calibrations
Annex B (informative) Detector tests
Annex C (informative) A comprehensive test program
      C.1 Classes of tests
Annex D (informative) Sample user interface evaluation technique

Describes performance criteria and test methods used to evaluate portable radiation detection instruments. These instruments are used for detection of photon-emitting radioactive materials and quantification of photon exposure rates. Instruments are used for the purposes of detection, interdiction, and prevention.

Committee
Standards Association Standards Board
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
32
PublisherName
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
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