BS EN 60522:1999

What is this BS EN 60522 - Determination of permanent filtration of X-ray tube assemblies about?

BS EN 60522 discusses the determination of the permanent filtration of X-ray tube assemblies. BS EN 60522 applies to X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis and radiotherapy.

BS EN 60522 defines the concept of permanent filtration in X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis and radiotherapy and describes a method for its determination.

BS EN 60522 contains requirements for statements of compliance for accompanying documents and for markings on X-ray tube assemblies. Methods are given to determine the permanent filtration in X-ray tube assemblies with an accuracy that is sufficient to enable the appropriate additional filtration to be provided in order to attain the desired total filtration.

Note1: BS EN 60522 does not contain requirements for any specific values of permanent filtration or total filtration to be provided. For X-ray tube assemblies and X-ray equipment used for diagnostic purposes, appropriate requirements are given in IEC 60601-1-3.

Note2: The method of determination described in this standard is suitable as a type test. It is not intended as a test to be applied by the user.

Who is BS EN 60522 - Determination of permanent filtration of X-ray tube assemblies for?

BS EN 60522 on the determination of permanent filtration of X-ray tube assemblies is useful for:

• X-ray tube assemblies’ manufacturers
• X-ray tube assemblies’ test personnel
• Quality assurance departments

Why should you use BS EN 60522 - Determination of permanent filtration of X-ray tube assemblies?

The permanent filtration is determined by measuring the quality equivalent filtration of samples of the permanently fixed materials, used in the construction of the X-RAY tube assembly, that intercept the X-ray beam.

The permanent filtration is to be expressed in terms of the actual filtering material (e.g., beryllium), the nature and thickness of the material present to be determined or verified by inspection.

BS EN 60522 provides you with guidance on the terminology, degree of requirements, Measurement of permanent filtration, generation of the X-ray beam for measurement composition of reference materials, method of measurement, etc.

The requirements and methods provided by BS EN 60522 assist you in the determination of permanent filtration of X-ray tube assemblies and improving the performance of the X-ray assemblies.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60522, you can enhance X-ray tube assemblies’ effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized product.