IEC 62484:2010 Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material
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.
IEC 62484:2010 history
2020IEC 62484:2020 Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectrometric radiation portal monitors (SRPMs) used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material
2010IEC 62484:2010 Radiation protection instrumentation - Spectroscopy-based portal monitors used for the detection and identification of illicit trafficking of radioactive material