1、Designation: E1390 12Standard Specification forIlluminators Used for Viewing Industrial Radiographs1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1390; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revisio
2、n. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 The function of the illuminator is to provide sufficientillumination and viewing capabilities for the purpose of iden-tification
3、and interpretation of radiographic images. This speci-fication provides the recommended minimum requirements forIndustrial Radiographic Illuminators used for viewing indus-trial radiographic films using transmitted light sources.1.2 The illuminator has to ensure the same safety forpersonnel, or user
4、s of any electric apparatus, as specified byelectrical standards applicable in the country in which theilluminator is used.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro
5、-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 Values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are provided forinformation only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E1316 Terminology f
6、or Nondestructive Examinations3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 diffusing screenthe screen that scatters the light suchthat the light appears the same brightness from any viewingangle.3.1.2 viewing screenthe port through which the light isprojected.3.2 For additional definitions of terms used in t
7、his specifi-cation, see Terminology E1316.4. Ordering Information4.1 This specification is intended to be used by the manu-facturers and purchasers of radiographic illuminators. Require-ments, if imposed on manufacturers, should be established bycontractual agreement or appropriate purchase document
8、.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 GeneralThe illuminator shall consist of a housingwith one or more of the sides containing a viewing screenilluminated from the inside of the housing. The viewing screenmay also be the diffusing screen. There shall be thermalprotection to prevent overheating, and subs
9、equent damage tothe radiographs placed on the viewing screen. The housing orsystem may or may not require ventilation. A rheostat orsuitable electrical circuit shall be provided to vary the lightintensity.6. Physical Properties6.1 GeneralThe illuminator shall be manufactured ofmaterials deemed suita
10、ble to withstand the environmentalconditions encountered under normal operating conditions.6.2 Viewing ScreenThe viewing screen shall be easy toclean and made of material which is resistant to scratches. Thesize of the screen shall allow the user to view the radiographwithout excessive glare. If the
11、 illuminator is to be used forviewing radiographs of various sizes, masks of various sizesand configurations should be provided. Alternately, an adjust-able aperture may be used.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 onNondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibil
12、ity of Subcommittee E07.01 onRadiology (X and Gamma) Method.Current edition approved June 15, 2012. Published July 2012. Originallyapproved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E1390 - 06. DOI:10.1520/E1390-12.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcont
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14、 Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.3 Color of LightThe color of the light used to illuminatethe radiograph shall be white, that is, color temperaturebetween 5000 and 6250K. However, illuminators using non-white or “colored” light may be used if they have beenrecommended by the film manufa
15、cturers.6.4 Diffusing ScreenIf the illuminator has a diffusingscreen, the light shall be sufficiently divergent in accordancewith 7.2.6.5 HousingThe external housing shall be constructed insuch a manner that no disturbing light hinders the viewing ofthe radiographs.6.6 Anti-Glare DeviceThe illuminat
16、or shall be fitted withan anti-glare switch or device that minimizes the probability ofthe operator being subjected to excessive glare when theradiograph is removed. This switch or device may be manual orautomatic.6.7 Illuminators Used for Viewing “Wet” RadiographsIlluminators manufactured for use i
17、n viewing “wet” radio-graphs shall be manufactured to prevent the penetration ofliquid into internal electrical components in such a manner thatsafe operation of the unit would be compromised.7. Performance Requirements7.1 Maximum Luminance outputThe luminance of thetransmitted light shall not be le
18、ss than 30 candelas per squaremetre for film densities equal to or less than 2.5 optical densityand not less than 10 candelas per square metre for filmdensities greater than 2.5 optical density.7.2 Divergence and Diffusion of LightIf the illuminatorhas a diffusing screen, the light shall be sufficie
19、ntly divergentso that both eyes of the observer receive rays from all parts ofthe screen. The divergence factor shall exceed 0.7.7.3 The viewing screen shall be uniformly illuminated withthe uniformity factor d being higher than 0.5.7.4 Appropriate precautions shall be taken by the manufac-turer to
20、ensure that temperature of the housing does not exceed60C (140F) at the usual contact surfaces after one hour ofoperation at a 50 % duty cycle.7.5 A radiograph having a density of 2.0 optical densitywhen placed onto the illuminator viewing surface shall notwarp or curl after one minute of continuous
21、 viewing time andone hour of operation of the illuminator at a 50 % duty cycle.8. Scope8.1 The following tests shall be utilized to verify theperformance requirements specified in 7.1 through 7.3 of thisspecification.8.1.1 Maximum illuminator luminance shall be determinedusing a calibrated photomete
22、r placed at the center of theviewing surface, and shall be measured in accordance with thedirections specified by the photometers manufacturer.8.1.2 Maximum illuminator luminance measurements are totake place in a room with less than 20 lux (approximately 2footcandles) of background light. Light esc
23、aping from theilluminator even when the viewing screen is completelymasked shall not affect the measurements.8.2 Divergence and Diffusion of LightIf the illuminatorhas a diffusing screen, the light shall be sufficiently divergentso that both eyes of the observer receive rays from all parts ofthe scr
24、een. The divergence factor shall exceed 0.7.8.2.1 The luminance shall be measured on a semi-circle, thecenter of which is center of the screen.8.2.2 The diameter of the circle is approximately the sameas the maximum dimension of the screen (the diagonal). Theradius of this semi-circle should be at l
25、east 25 cm (10 in.).8.2.3 The luminance is measured with the aid of an appro-priate luminance photometer whose sensitive surface is tangentto the curve of the circle (see Fig. 1). These measurements shallbe made at angles of 5 (L5), 20 (L20), and 45 (L45) relativeto the normal (L0) to the diffusing
26、screen. The divergencefactor, s, shall be calculated according to the followingequation:s 5L451 L202 L58.3 The viewing screen shall be uniformly illuminated withthe uniformity factor d being higher than 0.5, and calculated inthe following manner:8.3.1 The measurements shall be made with the aid of a
27、nillumination photometer or other suitable instrument.8.3.2 If the screen is rectangular, it shall be divided intosquares, each side of the squares measuring 3.5 cm, theluminance of each being measured separately. If the screen iscircular, the same basic procedure shall be followed. In bothcases, th
28、e network of the squares shall be so arranged that themiddle square is centered in the middle of the screen.8.3.3 The average of the four highest and the average of thefour lowest results shall be found, which give the averagearithmetical values of the luminance Lmaxand Lmin. Theuniformity factor g
29、shall then be calculated according to theformula:d5LminLmax9. Certification9.1 The manufacturer is responsible for certifying that theilluminator conforms to the requirements of this specificationprior to shipping to customer.FIG. 1 Measurement Angles of Diversion and Dispersion of LightE1390 1229.2
30、 At the request of the customer, the manufacturer of theilluminator shall provide a written statement indicating confor-mance to the requirements of this specification and test resultsif requested.10. Product Marking10.1 Each illuminator will have the following informationpermanently affixed by the
31、manufacturer:10.1.1 Nominal operating voltage or permissible voltagerange.10.1.2 Nominal line frequency or permissible frequencyrange.10.1.3 Whether direct, alternating current, or both may beused.10.1.4 Whether designed for use with “wet” film viewing.10.1.5 Nominal power consumption.10.1.6 Maximum
32、 brightness in candelas per square metre ascalculated during factory acceptance tests.10.1.7 Lamp type.11. Packaging and Package Marking11.1 Each illuminator will be provided with operatinginstructions that address the following:11.1.1 Safety precautions to be expected during the normaloperating con
33、ditions.11.1.2 Operating conditions.11.1.3 Instructions for mounting and replacements of lampsand screens.11.1.4 Care and recommended maintenance procedures.11.1.5 Replacement lamp and screen identification and sup-plier contact information.12. Quality Assurance12.1 The manufacturer is responsible f
34、or testing and certi-fying that the illuminator conforms to the requirements of thisspecification prior to shipping to customer.13. Keywords13.1 illuminator; luminance; radiographSUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee E07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (E1
35、390 - 06)that may impact the use of this standard. (June 15, 2012)(1) Added definitions for viewing screen and diffusing screen3.1.1.(2) Added “additional” to last sentence in 3.2.(3) Changed from “masks shall be provided” to “masks shouldbe provided” in 6.2.(4) Changed from “sufficiently divergent
36、so that both eyes ofthe observer receive rays from all parts of the screen” to“sufficiently divergent per the requirements of 8.2” in 6.4.(5) Changed punctuation error at end of sentence in 7.3.(6) Changed brightness to luminance as proper terminology in8.2.1.(7) Changed brightness to luminance as p
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