ASTM E2738-23
(Practice)Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Computed Radiography (CR) Test Methods
Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Computed Radiography (CR) Test Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of computed radiography NDE data will use this practice. This practice will define a set of information modules that along with the Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard will provide a standard means to organize CR inspection data. The CR inspection data may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to the standard. Personnel wishing to view any CR inspection data stored in accordance with Practice E2339 may use this practice to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of computed radiography (CR) imaging and data acquisition equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This practice is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules and a data dictionary that are specific to computed radiography test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from CR test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all standard CR technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard manner regardless of changes in digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this practice.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2738 − 23
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Computed Radiography (CR) Test
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Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2738; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the
standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of computed
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be ex-
radiography (CR) imaging and data acquisition equipment by
pected from a system implemented by integrating a group of
specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in
devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
commonly accepted terms. This practice is intended to be used
in conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and 1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require
Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data
Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of NEMA that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units
PS3 ⁄ ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No
international standard for image data acquisition, review, other units of measurement are included in this practice.
storage, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE results on any
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing infor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
mation object definitions, information modules and a data
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
dictionary that are specific to computed radiography test
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
methods.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues
that arise when analyzing or archiving data from CR test
2. Referenced Documents
equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods.
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As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable 2.1 ASTM Standards:
through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in
where all standard CR technique parameters and test results are Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
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communicated and stored in a standard manner regardless of 2.2 Other Documentation:
changes in digital technology.
DICOM NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 Digital Imaging and
Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an imple-
3. Terminology
mentation’s conformance to the standard.
3.1 Definitions:
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 15, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2738 – 18. DOI: Available from National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300
10.1520/E2738-23. N. 17th St., Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209, http://www.dicomstandard.org/
*A Summary of Changes secti
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2738 − 18 E2738 − 23
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Computed Radiography (CR) Test
1
Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2738; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice facilitatescovers the interoperability of computed radiography (CR) imaging and data acquisition equipment by
specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This practice is intended to be used in
conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice
E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of the NEMA StandardsPS3 Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in
Medicine ⁄ ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage,
and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the
display and analysis of NDE results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339
provides a data dictionary and a set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements
Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules and a data dictionary that are specific to
computed radiography test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from CR test equipment
using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use
of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all standard CR
technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard manner regardless of changes in digital
technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation’s conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each
claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do
require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of
measurement are included in this practice.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital Imaging
and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018June 15, 2023. Published November 2018July 2023. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
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E2738 - 13E2738 . DOI: 10.1520/E2738-18. – 18. DOI: 10.1520/E2738-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
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2.2 Other Documentation:
DICOM NEMA
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