IEEE PN42.38a/D1_May 2018
Based Portal Monitors Used for Homeland Security
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PN42.38a/D1_May 2018 is an inactive technical standard focused on based portal monitors used for homeland security, with relevance to components, circuits, devices, and systems in power, energy, and industrial applications. It helps define a common reference for equipment intended to detect and monitor security-related conditions at controlled access points. For organizations reviewing legacy specifications, PN42.38a/D1_May 2018 can support more consistent selection, evaluation, and documentation of portal monitoring equipment.
About PN42.38a/D1_May 2018
This standard addresses the technical framework for based portal monitors, which are commonly associated with homeland security screening and controlled-entry monitoring. PN42.38a/D1_May 2018 is useful when comparing equipment design, system behavior, and related requirements for monitoring applications where dependable detection and repeatable operation matter. Its placement within components, circuits, devices, and systems suggests attention to the electrical and functional aspects that influence performance, integration, and acceptance of the equipment.
Where is PN42.38a/D1_May 2018 used?
PN42.38a/D1_May 2018 is typically relevant in security checkpoints, facility entrances, and other monitored access locations where portal-based detection equipment is installed. It may also be used in engineering, procurement, and maintenance workflows for systems tied to homeland security screening. In practice, the standard can help teams align equipment selection and technical review for portal monitors used in regulated or controlled environments, especially where consistent response and clear system performance are important.
Importance in practice
For buyers, engineers, and compliance teams, PN42.38a/D1_May 2018 provides a structured point of reference when evaluating legacy portal monitor specifications. It can support better consistency in procurement, testing, and documentation while reducing ambiguity in system expectations. Because the standard is inactive, it is especially useful when assessing existing installations, maintaining older equipment, or comparing historical requirements against current needs. That kind of clarity can help limit technical risk and improve review efficiency.
- Based portal monitor requirements
- Homeland security screening context
- Legacy specification reference
- Equipment evaluation and procurement support
- Electrical and system-level technical focus
- Publication Date: 2018
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- New Version Available: PN42.38 (2022)
- Previous Version: PN42.38 (2022)
- This Version: PN42.38 (2018)
- Previous Version: PN42.38 (2016)
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