DIN EN 62694:2017-03

The standard applies to backpack-type radiation detectors (BRDs) that are used for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material. BRDs are portable instruments that are worn on the back during use. They may also be used as temporary area monitors in a stand-alone mode. BRDs shall be capable of detecting gamma radiation and may include neutron detection and/or the identification of gamma-ray emitting radionuclides. This standard establishes performance and testing requirements associated with radiation measurements and the expected electrical, mechanical, and environmental conditions while in use. The German standard published in 2015 as DIN IEC 62694 (VDE 0493-3-10) is to be adopted as European standard EN 62694 without any changes to the content and then republished as DIN EN 62694 (VDE 0493-3-10). The responsible committee is DKE/GUK 967.2 "Aktivitätsmessgeräte für den Strahlenschutz" ("Activity meters for radiation protection") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.