SIST EN 62484:2016

Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material

This standard specifies the operational and performance requirements for spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material.  Spectroscopy-based portal monitors have the ability to detect gamma and neutron radiation and identify gamma-emitting radionuclides that may be present in or on persons, vehicles, containers, or packages in a static or transient mode of operation.
Operational requirements established by this standard include radiation detection and gamma-emitting radionuclide identification, and those requirements associated with the expected electrical, mechanical, and environmental conditions when a portal monitor is deployed.

Strahlenschutz-Messgeräte - Auf Spektroskopie basierende Portalmonitore für den Nachweis und die Identifikation des unerlaubten Handels mit radioaktiven Stoffen

Instrumentation pour la radioprotection - Moniteurs spectroscopiques pour portiques d'accès utilisés pour la détection et l'identification du trafic illicite des matières radioactives

La CEI 62484:2010 spécifie les exigences de fonctionnement et de performances des moniteurs spectroscopiques de portiques d'accès utilisés pour la détection et l'identification du trafic illicite des matières radioactives. Les moniteurs spectroscopiques de portiques d'accès ont la capacité de détecter des rayonnements gamma et neutroniques et d'identifier des radionucléides émettant un rayonnement gamma pouvant être présents dans ou sur des personnes, des véhicules, des conteneurs ou des colis dans un mode de fonctionnement statique ou en transit. Détermine des exigences de performances et donne des exemples de méthodes d'essai acceptables, spécifie des caractéristiques générales, des conditions d'essai générales, des caractéristiques de rayonnement, des caractéristiques de sécurité électrique et environnementales, afin de déterminer si un moniteur pour portique d'accès satisfait aux exigences de la présente norme.

Oprema za zaščito pred sevanjem - Spektroskopski vgrajeni monitorji sevanja za odkrivanje in identifikacijo ilegalnega prometa z radioaktivnim materialom

Ta standard določa operativne zahteve in zahteve za delovanje za spektroskopsko vgrajene monitorje sevanja za odkrivanje in identifikacijo ilegalnega prometa z radioaktivnim materialom.  Spektroskopski vgrajeni monitorji sevanja zaznavajo sevanje gama žarkov in nevtronov ter prepoznavajo radionuklide, ki sevajo gama žarke ter so lahko prisotni v osebah, vozilih, kontejnerjih ali paketih oziroma na njih, v statičnem ali prehodnem načinu delovanja.
Zahteve za delovanje, ki jih opredeljuje ta standard, vključujejo zaznavanje sevanja in prepoznavanje radionuklidov, ki sevajo gama žarke, ter zahteve, povezane s pričakovanimi električnimi, mehanskimi in okoljskimi pogoji uvedbe monitorja sevanja.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Feb-2016
• ICS: 13.280 - Radiation protection
• Technical Committee: I09 - Imaginarni 09
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 26-Nov-2015
• Due Date: 31-Jan-2016
• Completion Date: 09-Feb-2016
• Ref Project: EN 62484:2015 - Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN IEC 62484:2022 - Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectrometric radiation portal monitors (SRPMs) used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material (IEC 62484:2020)
• Effective Date: 07-Dec-2021
• Revised: SIST EN IEC 62484:2022 - Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectrometric radiation portal monitors (SRPMs) used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material (IEC 62484:2020)
• Effective Date: 11-May-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 62484:2016
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Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the
detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material
Strahlenschutz-Messgeräte - Auf Spektroskopie basierende Portalmonitore für den
Nachweis und die Identifikation des unerlaubten Handels mit radioaktiven Stoffen
Instrumentation pour la radioprotection - Moniteurs spectroscopiques pour portiques
d'accès utilisés pour la détection et l'identification du trafic illicite des matières
radioactives
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62484:2015
ICS:
13.280 Varstvo pred sevanjem Radiation protection
SIST EN 62484:2016 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 62484:2016


EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62484

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2015
ICS 13.280

English Version
Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based
portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit
trafficking of radioactive material
(IEC 62484:2010)
Instrumentation pour la radioprotection - Moniteurs Strahlenschutz-Messgeräte - Auf Spektroskopie basierende
spectroscopiques pour portiques d'accès utilisés pour la Portalmonitore für den Nachweis und die Identifikation des
détection et l'identification du trafic illicite des matières unerlaubten Handels mit radioaktiven Stoffen
radioactives (IEC 62484:2010)
(IEC 62484:2010)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-11-02. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.


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© 2015 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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EN 62484:2015
European foreword
This document (EN 62484:2015) consists of the text of IEC 62484:2010 prepared by SC 45B
"Radiation protection instrumentation" of IEC/TC 45 "Nuclear instrumentation".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at (dop) 2016-11-02
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2018-11-02
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62484:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60038 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60038.
IEC 60068-2-75 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60068-2-75.
IEC 60846 NOTE Harmonized in EN 60846 series.
IEC 61526:2010 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61526:2013 (modified).
IEC 62327:2006 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62327:2011 (modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-393 2003 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - - -
Part 393: Nuclear instrumentation -
Physical phenomena and basic concepts
IEC 60050-394 2007 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - - -
Part 394: Nuclear instrumentation -
Instruments, systems, equipment and
detectors
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code)
- -  + corrigendum May 1993
+ A1 1999 + A1 2000
IEC 61000-4-2 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-2 2009
Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrostatic discharge
immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3 2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-3 2006
Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency,
electromagnetic field immunity test
ISO 4037-1 1996 X and gamma reference radiation for - -
calibrating dosemeters and doserate
meters and for determining their response
as a function of photon energy -
Part 1: Radiation characteristics and
production methods
ISO 4037-2 1997 X and gamma reference radiation for - -
calibrating dosemeters and doserate
meters and for determining their response
as a function of photon energy -
Part 2: Dosimetry for radiation protection
over the energy ranges from 8 keV to
1,3 MeV and 4 MeV to 9 MeV
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Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
ISO 4037-3 1999 X and gamma reference radiation for - -
calibrating dosemeters and doserate
meters and for determining their response
as a function of photon energy -
Part 3: Calibration of area and personal
dosemeters and the measurement of their
response as a function of energy and angle
of incidence
ISO 8529-1 2001 Reference neutron radiations - - -
Part 1: Characteristics and methods of
production
ISO 8529-2 2000 Reference neutron radiations - - -
Part 2: Calibration fundamentals of
radiation protection devices related to the
basic quantities characterizing the radiation
field
ISO 8529-3 1998 Reference neutron radiations - - -
Part 3: Calibration of area and personal
dosimeters and determination of response
as a function of energy and angle of
incidence

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IEC 62484
®
Edition 1.0 2010-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE


Radiation protection instrumentation –
Spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of
illicit trafficking of radioactive material

Instrumentation pour la radioprotection –
Moniteurs spectroscopiques pour portiques d'accès utilisés pour la détection et
l'identification du trafic illicite des matières radioactives

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
1 Scope and object.7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions, abbreviations, quantities and units .8
3.1 Terms and definitions .8
3.2 Abbreviations .10
3.3 Quantities and units .11
4 Design requirements .12
4.1 General requirements.12
4.1.1 Pedestrian monitor .12
4.1.2 Vehicle monitor.13
4.1.3 Rail vehicle monitor (includes rail transported containers) .13
4.1.4 Package (or conveyor) monitor .13
4.2 Physical configuration .14
4.3 Spectral identification and count rate information .14
4.4 Indication features.15
4.5 Occupancy and speed sensors for vehicle monitors .15
4.6 Markings .15
4.7 Power supply.15
4.7.1 Requirements .15
4.7.2 Method of test .16
4.8 Protection of switches .16
4.9 Energy and count rate range .16
4.10 Communications protocol and data format.16
4.11 User interface.16
4.11.1 Guidance regarding alarm logic .16
4.11.2 Audible (sound) alarm .17
4.11.3 Visual indicators .17
4.11.4 Warning indicators.17
4.11.5 Basic indications and functions.17
4.11.6 Advanced indications and functions .18
5 Radiation detection and indication performance requirements .18
5.1 General test conditions.18
5.1.1 Nature of tests.18
5.1.2 Reference conditions and standard test conditions .18
5.1.3 Statistical fluctuations.18
5.2 Reference radiation .19
5.3 Alarm categorization.19
5.4 False alarms .19
5.4.1 Requirements .19
5.4.2 Method of test .19
5.5 Response to gamma radiation .19
5.5.1 Requirements .19
5.5.2 Method of test .19
5.6 Radiation intensity and identification alarm.20
5.6.1 Requirements .20

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5.6.2 Method of test .20
5.7 Response to neutron radiation.20
5.7.1 Requirements .20
5.7.2 Method of test .20
5.8 Over-range.20
5.8.1 Requirements .20
5.8.2 Method of test .21
5.9 Neutron indication in the presence of photons .21
5.9.1 Requirements .21
5.9.2 Method of test .21
5.10 Background effects.21
5.10.1 Requirements .21
5.10.2 Method of test .21
5.11 Radionuclide identification.22
5.11.1 Radionuclide categorization.22
5.11.2 Radionuclide identification qualification .22
5.11.3 General requirements for testing radionuclide identification ability.22
5.11.4 Single radionuclide identification .23
5.11.5 Identification of shielded radionuclides .24
5.11.6 Simultaneous radionuclide identification and masking.25
5.11.7 Over-range characteristics for identification.26
5.11.8 Pile-up effects .26
5.11.9 Radionuclide not in library .27
5.12 Environmental tests.27
5.12.1 Ambient temperature .27
5.12.2 Humidity tests.28
5.12.3 Dust and moisture resistance tests .28
5.13 Mechanical requirements.29
5.13.1 Vibration.29
5.13.2 Microphonics/Impact.30
5.14 Electromagnetic performance requirements.30
5.14.1 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) .30
5.14.2 Radio frequency .30
5.14.3 Radiated RF emissions .31
5.14.4 Conducted disturbances .31
5.14.5 Magnetic fields .31
5.14.6 Surges and oscillatory waves .32
6 Documentation .32
6.1 Type test report.32
6.2 Certificate .32
6.3 Operation and maintenance manuals.32
Annex A (informative) Identification of uranium isotopes .36
Bibliography.37

Figure 1 – Diagram of mounting dimensions for radionuclide identifying portal monitors .9

Table 1 – Speed of moving sources .33
Table 2 – Evaluation distances for different applications .33

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Table 3 – Reference and standard test conditions.34
Table 4 – Approximate activity values for gamma-ray and neutron sources.34
Table 5 – Example of alarm categorizations.35
Table 6 – Emission limits .35
Table A.1 – Uranium detection and identification guidance .36

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RADIATION PROTECTION INSTRUMENTATION –
SPECTROSCOPY-BASED PORTAL MONITORS USED
FOR THE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ILLICIT
TRAFFICKING OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL


FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62484 has been prepared by subcommittee 45B: Radiation
protection instrumentation, of IEC technical committee 45: Nuclear instrumentation.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
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45B/634/FDIS 45B/644/RVD

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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
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RADIATION PROTECTION INSTRUMENTATION –
SPECTROSCOPY-BASED PORTAL MONITORS USED
FOR THE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ILLICIT
TRAFFICKING OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL



1 Scope and object
This International Standard specifies the operational and performance requirements for
spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking
of radioactive material. Spectroscopy-based portal monitors have the ability to detect gamma
and neutron radiation and identify gamma-emitting radionuclides that may be present in or on
persons, vehicles, containers, or packages in a static or transient mode of operation.
Operational requirements established by this standard include radiation detection and
gamma-emitting radionuclide identification, and those requirements associated with the
expected electrical, mechanical, and environmental conditions when a portal monitor is
deployed.
The object of this standard is to establish performance requirements and to give examples of
acceptable test methods, and to specify general characteristics, general test conditions,
radiation characteristics, electrical safety, and environmental characteristics to determine if a
portal monitor meets the requirements of this standard.
Special applications, which may include a monitor’s operation under weather conditions or for
detection needs not addressed by this standard, shall require additional testing.
Obtaining operating performance that meets or exceeds the specifications as stated in this
standard depends upon properly installing the monitor, establishing appropriate operating
parameters, providing security for the monitor, maintaining calibration, implementing a
suitable response testing and maintenance program, auditing compliance with quality
requirements, and providing proper training for operating personnel.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
IEC 60050-393:2003, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 393: Nuclear
instrumentation – Physical phenomena and basic concepts
IEC 60050-394:2007, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 394: Nuclear
instrumentation – Instruments, systems, equipment and detectors
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 61000-4-2:2008, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measure-
ment techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3:2006, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measure-
ment techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test

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ISO 4037-1:1996, X and gamma reference radiation for calibrating dosemeters and doserate
meters and for determining their response as a function of photon energy – Part 1: Radiation
characteristics and production methods
ISO 4037-2:1997, X and gamma reference radiation for calibrating dosemeters and doserate
meters and for determining their response as a function of photon energy – Part 2: Dosimetry
for radiation protection over the energy ranges from 8 keV to 1,3 MeV and 4 MeV to 9 MeV
ISO 4037-3:1999, X and gamma reference radiation for calibrating dosemeters and doserate
meters and for determining their response as a function of photon energy – Part 3: Calibration
of area and personal dosemeters and the measurement of their response as a function of
energy and angle of incidence
ISO 8529-1:2001, Reference neutron radiations – Part 1: Characteristics and methods of
production
ISO 8529-2:2000, Reference neutron radiations – Part 2: Calibration fundamentals of
radiation protection devices related to the basic quantities characterizing the radiation field
ISO 8529-3:1998, Reference neutron radiations – Part 3: Calibration of area and personal
dosimeters and determination of response as a function of neutron energy and angle of
incidence
th
International Bureau of Weights and Measures: The International System of Units, 8 edition,
2006
3 Terms and definitions, abbreviations, quantities and units
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions, as well as those given
in IEC 60050-393 and IEC 60050-394 apply.
3.1.1
acceptable (or correct) identification
when a monitor identifies the radionuclide(s) that are present
3.1.2
alarm
an audible, visual, or other signal activated when the instrument reading exceeds a preset
value, falls outside of a preset range, or when the instrument detects and/or identifies the
presence of the source of radiation according to a preset condition
[IEV 393-18-03, modified]
3.1.3
alarm criteria
conditions that cause a monitor to alarm
3.1.4
confidence indication
an indication provided by the monitor on the reliability assigned to the determined
identification

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