This International Standard applies to centralized systems intended for continuous monitoring of radiation and/or levels of radioactivity in nuclear facilities, primarily in support of radiological protection in the working areas.
More specifically, it applies to centralized data processing systems, data links, and equipment siting and layout. It also applies to indications displayed locally and centrally.
This standard does not apply to cnticality alarm systems. These should conform to IEC 860.
It does not directly apply to the design and testing of detection and measurement assemblies and subassemblies. These should, wherever practical, conform to relevant IEC specifications.
It gives general guidance to the specification, operation, and testing of computers for the centralized monitoring function.
This standard specifies general characteristics, general test procedures, radiation, electrical, safety, and environmental characteristics and the identification certificate for the assemblies defined above.