IEEE/ANSI N42.33-2006
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American National Standard for Portable Radiation Detection Instrumentation for Homeland Security
30-03-2023
English
22-01-2007
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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.
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Standards Association Standards Board
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Standard
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32
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Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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Withdrawn
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