BS EN 61526:2007
Radiation protection instrumentation - Measurement of personal dose equivalents Hp(10) and Hp(0,07) for X, gamma, neutron and beta radiations - Direct reading personal dose equivalent meters and monitors

Standard No.
BS EN 61526:2007
Release Date
2007
Published By
British Standards Institution (BSI)
Status
 2013-06
Replace By
BS EN 61526:2013
Latest
BS EN 61526:2013
Scope
This International Standard applies to personal dose equivalent meters with the following characteristics: a) They are worn on the trunk or the extremities of the body. b) They measure the personal dose equivalents Hp (10) and Hp (0,07) from external X and gamma, neutron and beta radiations, and may measure the personal dose equivalent rates H& p (10) and H& p (0,07) . c) They have a digital indication. d) They may have alarm functions for the personal dose equivalents or personal dose equivalent rates. This standard is therefore applicable to the measurement of the following combinations of dose quantities (including the respective dose rates) and radiation 1) Hp(10) and Hp(0,07) from X and gamma radiations; 2) Hp(10) and Hp(0,07) from X, gamma and beta radiations; 3) Hp(10) from X and gamma radiations; 4) Hp(10) from neutron radiations; 5) Hp(10) from X, gamma and neutron radiations; 6) Hp(0,07) from X, gamma and beta radiations. This standard specifies, for the dosemeters described above, general characteristics, general test procedures, radiation characteristics as well as electrical, mechanical, safety and environmental characteristics. The only requirements specified for associated readout systems are those which affect its accuracy of readout of the personal dose equivalent and alarm settings and those which concern the influence of the reader on the dosemeter. This standard also specifies classes of personal dose equivalent meters in relation to retention of stored information (see 6.1). In addition, usage categories are given in Annex ZA with respect to different measuring capabilities. This standard does not cover special requirements for accidental or emergency dosimetry although the dosemeters may be used for this purpose. The standard does not apply to dosemeters used for measurement of pulsed radiation where the dose rate in the pulse exceeds the specification such as that emanating from linear accelerators or similar equipment.

BS EN 61526:2007 history

  • 2013 BS EN 61526:2013 Radiation protection instrumentation. Measurement of personal dose equivalents Hp(10) and Hp(0,07) for X, gamma, neutron and beta radiations. Direct reading personal dose equivalent meters
  • 2007 BS EN 61526:2007 Radiation protection instrumentation - Measurement of personal dose equivalents Hp(10) and Hp(0,07) for X, gamma, neutron and beta radiations - Direct reading personal dose equivalent meters and monitors



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