Minimum performance specifications and testing 1 methods for the evaluation of personal radiation detectors, also known as PRDs, are contained in this standard. These PRDs are small instruments that are body-worn by the user. These instruments are primarily designed for a fast response when detecting radioactive materials emitting gamma rays. This document does not apply to the performance of radiation protection instrumentation which is covered in other standards such as ANSI/IEEE N42.20, ANSI/IEEE N42.17AC, IEC 61526 and IEC 60846-1. PRDs are not intended to provide an accurate measurement of exposure (X), personal (Hp(10)) or ambient (H*(10)) dose equivalent (rate).The specifications for general, radiological, environmental, electromagnetic and mechanical performance are given and the corresponding testing methods are described. The documentation to be provided by the manufacturer is listed as part of the requirements. A number of informative annexes that provide useful information and guidance in implementing this standard are also contained in this standard.
- Standard Committee
- IM/RNIS - TC45 - Radiation and Nuclear Instrumentation and Systems
- Status
- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2025-09-10
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- IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society
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- IM/RNIS - TC45 - Radiation and Nuclear Instrumentation and Systems
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N42.32 - N42.32 PRDs
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- Vanessa Lalitte
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- Leticia Pibida
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