IEC 61066:2006

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Units and symbols
5 General test procedures
   5.1 Basic test procedures
   5.2 Test procedures to be considered for every test
6 Performance requirements: summary
7 Capability of a dosimetry system
   7.1 General
   7.2 Measuring range and type of radiation
   7.3 Rated ranges of the influence quantities
   7.4 Maximum rated measurement time t[max]
   7.5 Reusability
   7.6 Model function
   7.7 Example for the characterization of a dosimetry system
8 Requirements in respect of the design of the dosimetry system
   8.1 General
   8.2 Indication of the dose value (dosimetry system)
   8.3 Assignment of the dose value to the dosemeter
         (dosimetry system)
   8.4 Information given on the instruments (reader
         and dosemeter)
   8.5 Retention and removal of radioactive contamination
         (dosemeter)
   8.6 Algorithm to evaluate the indicated value (dosimetry
         system)
   8.7 Use of dosemeters in mixed radiation fields (dosimetry
         system)
9 Radiation performance requirements and tests (dosimetry system)
   9.1 General
   9.2 Coefficient of variation
   9.3 Non-linear response
   9.4 Overload characteristics, after-effects, and reusability
   9.5 Radiation energy and angle of incidence for H[p](10)
         or H(10) dosemeters
   9.6 Radiation energy and angle of incidence for H[p](0,07)
         dosemeters
   9.7 Radiation incidence from the side of an H[p](10) or
         H[p](0,07) dosemeter
10 Additivity of the indicated value (dosimetry system)
   10.1 Requirements
   10.2 Method of test
   10.3 Interpretation of the results
11 Environmental performance requirements and tests
   11.1 General
   11.2 Ambient temperature and relative humidity (dosemeter)
   11.3 Light exposure (dosemeter)
   11.4 Dose build up, fading, self-irradiation and response
         to natural radiation (dosemeter)
   11.5 Sealing (dosemeter)
   11.6 Reader stability (reader)
   11.7 Ambient temperature (reader)
   11.8 Light exposure (reader)
   11.9 Primary power supply (reader)
   11.10 General interpretation of the results
12 Electromagnetic performance requirements and tests (dosimetry
   system)
   12.1 General
   12.2 Requirements
   12.3 Method of test
   12.4 Interpretation of the results
13 Mechanical performance requirements and tests
   13.1 General
   13.2 Drop (dosemeter)
   13.3 Vibration (dosemeter and reader with weight less
         than 15 kg)
   13.4 General interpretation of the results
14 Software, data and interfaces of the dosimetry system
   14.1 General
   14.2 Requirements
   14.3 Method of test
15 Instruction manual
   15.1 General
   15.2 Specification of the technical data
16 Documentation
   16.1 Type test report
   16.2 Certificate issued by the laboratory performing the
         type test
Annex A (normative) Confidence limits
Annex B (informative) Causal connection between readout signals,
                      indicated value and value of the measurand
Annex C (informative) Overview of the necessary actions that have
                      to be performed for a type test according
                      to this standard
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Applies to thermoluminescence dosimetry (TLD) systems that are used for measuring the personal dose equivalents Hp(10) or Hp(0,07) or the ambient dose equivalent H*(10) for external photon or beta radiation within the dose range from 0,01 mSv to 10 Sv. Specifies general characteristics, general test procedures and performance requirements, radiation characteristics as well as environmental, electrical, mechanical, software and safety characteristics.