1 Scope and object
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 Equipment included in scope
Deletion:
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Replacement:
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This part of IEC 61010 specifies particular safety requirements for cabinet X-ray systems, which fall under
any of categories a), b) or c) below.
Addition:
Add the two following new paragraphs at the end of the subclause:
Equipment covered by this document can be both protectedequipment or partiallyprotectedequipment, with X-ray generator voltage up to 500 kV.
A cabinet X-ray system is a system that contains an X-ray tube installed in a cabinet,
which, independently of existing architectural structures except the floor on which
it may be placed, is intended to contain at least that portion of a material being
irradiated, provide radiation attenuation and prevent operator access to the radiation
beam, during generation of X-radiation.
These cabinet X-ray systems are used in industrial, commercial, and public environments,
for example, to inspect materials, to analyse materials, and to screen baggage.
1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope
Addition:
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aa) Equipment intended to apply X-radiation to humans or animals;
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bb) Equipment incorporating an X-ray tube but not incorporating complete shielding against X-radiation hazards, such as:
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– equipment intended to be used within a shielded room which excludes personnel during operation;
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– equipment intended to be used with separate portable or temporary shielding;
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– equipment intended to produce an emerging beam of X-radiation.
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