The criteria contain the functional and design requirements for accident monitoring instrumentation for
nuclear power generating stations. This standard is intended for new plant designs. The guidance provided in
this standard may also prove useful for operating nuclear power stations desiring to perform design
modifications or design basis evaluations.
This standard contains guidance for the selection of variables and establishes design and performance
requirements. Guidance on the use of portable instrumentation and defining various display alternatives for
accident monitoring instrumentation is also included.
IEEE 497-2002(R2008) history
2016IEEE 497-2016 Criteria for Accident Monitoring Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Generating Stations
2010IEEE 497-2010 Criteria for Accident Monitoring Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Generating Stations
0000 IEEE 497/COR 1-2007(R2008)
2007IEEE 497/COR 1-2007 Criteria for accident monitoring instrumentation for nuclear power generating stations - Corrigendum 1: Incorporations of user feedback through 2005
2003IEEE 497/COR-2003 Criteria for accident monitoring instrumentation for nuclear power generating stations; Errata
2002IEEE 497-2002 Standard Criteria for Accident Monitoring Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Generating Stations
1970IEEE 497-1981 IEEE Standard Criteria for Accident Monitoring Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Generating Stations
1970IEEE 497-1977 IEEE Trial Use Standard Criteria for Accident Monitoring Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Generating Stations