Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based alarming Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRD) for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material
This International Standard applies to Spectroscopy-based alarming Personal Radiation
Detectors (SPRD) which represent a new instrument category between alarming Personal
Radiation Devices (PRD) and Radionuclide Identification Devices (RID). SPRDs are advanced
PRDs that can be worn on a belt or in a pocket to alert the wearer of the presence of a
radiation source. They are not intended for accurate measurement of personal or ambient
dose equivalent (rate). In addition to the features of conventional PRDs, SPRDs provide rapid
simultaneous search and identification capability to locate and identify radiation sources.
They can discriminate innocent alarms such as Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
(NORM) or medical radionuclides against industrial sources or Special Nuclear Material
(SNM). Because of their limited sensitivity, SPRDs cannot replace RIDs. For first responders,
SPRDs can be particularly useful for immediate response measures.
This standard does not apply to the performance of radiation protection instrumentation which
is covered in IEC 61526 and IEC 62401.The object of this standard is to establish performance requirements, provide examples of
acceptable test methods and to specify general characteristics, general test conditions,
radiological, environmental, mechanical and electromagnetic characteristics that are used to
determine if an instrument meets the requirements of this standard. The results of tests
performed provide information to end-users and manufacturers on instrument capability for
reliable detection, localization and identification of radiation sources.
Obtaining operating performance that meets or exceeds the specifications as stated in this
standard depends upon properly establishing appropriate operating parameters, maintaining
calibration, implementing a suitable maintenance program, auditing compliance with quality
control requirements and providing proper training for operating personnel.
ΚΩΔΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΪΟΝΤΟΣ:
CYS EN 62618:2016
This International Standard applies to Spectroscopy-based alarming Personal Radiation
Detectors (SPRD) which represent a new instrument category between alarming Personal
Radiation Devices (PRD) and Radionuclide Identification Devices (RID). SPRDs are advanced
PRDs that can be worn on a belt or in a pocket to alert the wearer of the presence of a
radiation source. They are not intended for accurate measurement of personal or ambient
dose equivalent (rate). In addition to the features of conventional PRDs, SPRDs provide rapid
simultaneous search and identification capability to locate and identify radiation sources.
They can discriminate innocent alarms such as Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
(NORM) or medical radionuclides against industrial sources or Special Nuclear Material
(SNM). Because of their limited sensitivity, SPRDs cannot replace RIDs. For first responders,
SPRDs can be particularly useful for immediate response measures.
This standard does not apply to the performance of radiation protection instrumentation which
is covered in IEC 61526 and IEC 62401.The object of this standard is to establish performance requirements, provide examples of
acceptable test methods and to specify general characteristics, general test conditions,
radiological, environmental, mechanical and electromagnetic characteristics that are used to
determine if an instrument meets the requirements of this standard. The results of tests
performed provide information to end-users and manufacturers on instrument capability for
reliable detection, localization and identification of radiation sources.
Obtaining operating performance that meets or exceeds the specifications as stated in this
standard depends upon properly establishing appropriate operating parameters, maintaining
calibration, implementing a suitable maintenance program, auditing compliance with quality
control requirements and providing proper training for operating personnel.
