ISO 5580:2023
(Main)Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic illuminators — Minimum requirements
Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic illuminators — Minimum requirements
The function of an industrial radiographic illuminator is to provide sufficient diffuse light for viewing of developed radiographic films (radiographs). This document specifies the minimum requirements for industrial radiographic illuminators used for viewing radiographs.
Essais non-destructifs — Négatoscopes utilisés en radiographie industrielle — Exigences minimales
Un négatoscope utilisé en radiographie industrielle a pour fonction de fournir suffisamment de lumière diffuse pour permettre l’examen de films radiographiques développés (radiogrammes). Le présent document spécifie les exigences minimales applicables aux négatoscopes utilisés en radiographie industrielle pour observer les radiogrammes.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5580
Second edition
2023-11
Non-destructive testing — Industrial
radiographic illuminators —
Minimum requirements
Essais non destructifs — Négatoscopes utilisés en radiographie
industrielle — Exigences minimales
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Characteristics of radiographic illuminators . 1
4.1 Mechanical and electrical construction . 1
4.2 Viewing screen . 1
4.3 Luminance . 2
4.4 Colour of light . 3
4.5 Diffusion of light . 3
4.6 Uniformity of illumination . 3
4.7 Disturbing light . 3
4.8 Anti-glare device . 3
4.9 Heating. 3
5 Determination of certain characteristics . 3
5.1 General . 3
5.2 Divergence and dispersion of light of diffusing screens . 3
5.3 Uniformity of screen luminance . 4
5.4 Nominal power consumption . 5
6 Marking . . 5
7 Recommendations for use . 5
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 135, Non-destructive testing, Subcommittee
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 5580:1985), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— normative references added to Clause 2;
— exact specification for luminance measurement equipment required (4.3);
— statements on luminance control of illuminators added (4.3);
— range of permitted light colours has been added (4.4);
— “Lamps” replaced by “Light sources”, so that LEDs can be used too (7);
— “Film density” was replaced by “optical density” throughout the document;
— minor editorial corrections.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5580:2023(E)
Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic
illuminators — Minimum requirements
1 Scope
The function of an industrial radiographic illuminator is to provide sufficient diffuse light for viewing
of developed radiographic films (radiographs).
This document specifies the minimum requirements for industrial radiographic illuminators used for
viewing radiographs.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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CIE S 017/E, International Lighting Vocabulary, 2 Edition
ISO/CIE 19476, Characterization of the performance of illuminance
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