BS EN 62534 is a European standard on radiation protection instrumentation that discusses highly sensitive hand-held instruments for neutron detection of radioactive material to ensure radiation protection.
BS EN 62534 applies to hand-held instruments used for the detection and localization of neutron emitting radioactive material. These instruments are highly sensitive meaning that they are designed to detect slight variations in the range of usual background that may be caused by illicit trafficking or inadvertent movement of radioactive material. This high sensitivity allows scanning of larger volume items such as vehicles and containers. These instruments may also be used in fixed or temporally fixed unattended mode to monitor checkpoints or critical areas.
The results of tests performed under BS EN 62534 provide information to government agencies and other users on the capability of radiation detection instruments for reliably detecting neutron sources.
Obtaining operating performance that meets or exceeds the specifications as stated in BS EN 62534 depends upon properly establishing appropriate operating parameters, maintaining calibration, implementing a suitable response testing and maintenance program, auditing compliance with quality requirements, and providing proper training for operating personnel.
BS EN 62534 on highly sensitive hand-held instruments for neutron detection is useful for:
Radiation protection is the science and practice of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Radiation protection instruments help to prevent the occurrence of harmful deterministic effects and to reduce the probability of occurrence of stochastic effects (e.g., cancer and hereditary effects).
BS EN 62534 provides you with the performance requirements, examples of acceptable test methods, general characteristics, general test conditions, radiation characteristics, electrical safety, and environmental characteristics, that are used to determine if an instrument meets the requirements.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 62534 provide a means to detect photon radiation for personal protection, assist in improving the performance and quality of the highly sensitive hand-held instruments and ensure reduction against the risk of health issues due to radiation hazards.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 62534, you can enhance the efficacy of the highly sensitive hand-held instruments and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
EN 62534:2015