IEEE N42.49B-2013
alarming Personal Emergency Radiation Detectors (PERDs) for Exposure Control
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N42.49B-2013 defines requirements for alarming Personal Emergency Radiation Detectors (PERDs) used for exposure control in radiation-related environments. It is a focused technical standard for devices that must detect radiation conditions and provide a clear alarm when exposure levels may warrant immediate attention. In practical terms, N42.49B-2013 helps support safer use of portable detection equipment in settings where timely warning and consistent performance are important.
Overview of N42.49B-2013
This standard addresses alarming PERDs as a specific class of radiation monitoring equipment, with emphasis on exposure control rather than general-purpose measurement. It fits within the broader fields of electromagnetics, devices, and power applications by dealing with instrument behavior, detector response, and alarm functionality. N42.49B-2013 is useful when selecting or evaluating equipment that needs a dependable warning mechanism and a defined technical basis for performance and use.
Typical use cases
N42.49B-2013 is commonly relevant for personal radiation alert devices worn by workers or responders who may enter controlled or potentially exposed areas. It may be used in procurement, product design, acceptance testing, or operational procedures for PERDs intended to provide audible or otherwise alarming notification. Typical settings include field monitoring, equipment support roles, and radiation safety workflows where quick awareness of exposure conditions is important.
Why it matters
For organizations that depend on personal radiation detection, this standard helps bring consistency to product expectations and exposure-control practices. N42.49B-2013 supports clearer design targets, more meaningful testing, and better purchasing decisions by defining the expected function of alarming PERDs. That can reduce uncertainty when comparing devices and improve confidence that equipment will behave predictably in safety-critical situations.
- Alarming personal radiation detection
- Exposure-control applications
- Portable safety monitoring equipment
- Performance and alarm functionality
- Publication Date: 2014
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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