ASTM E2411

This specification covers the technical (system), mission (performance), and environmental requirements for the use of a chemical warfare vapor detector (CWVD) and relates each of the performance and electrical shock and fire parameters to a detector requirement. This specification also defines the interfaces between the CWVD, communication systems, service platforms, and power sources.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the technical and mission requirements for the use of a CWVD and relates each of the performance and electrical shock and fire parameters to a detector requirement. Refer to Table 1 for reference material correlation.

1.2 This specification also defines the interfaces between the CWVD, communication systems, service platforms, and power sources. Refer to Table 1 for reference material correlation.

1.3 The CWVD will be used to sample air and report concentrations of the following nerve and blister CWAs: GA, GB, GD, GF, VX, HD, L, and HN3. The CWVD is required to distinguish between agent types with the exception of G type agents. The CWVD may work in conjunction with other detection devices to provide a broader range of detection and identification.

1.4 The definitions in this specification apply only to this specification and shall be the determining factors(s) when interpreting any word or combination(s) of words. Definitions for selected terms are in Section 3. The reader is strongly encouraged to review these definitions before reading the requirements section.

1.5 The values given in SI units are to be considered the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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00-LC-S0314 Size and Weight
00-LC-S0315 Functional Mode, Setup, Initialization and Confidence Check
00-LC-S0316 Application Requirements
00-LC-S0317 Data/Communications and Communication Interface
00-LC-S0318 Embedded Training
00-LC-S0320 CWVD Security
00-LC-S0322 NRC Materials License Requirements
10 CFR 30 Rules of General Applicability to Domestic Licensing of Byproduct Material
10 CFR 31 General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material
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NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
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UL 1642 Standard for Lithium Batteries
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UL 2089 Standard for Vehicle Battery Adapters
UL 217 Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms
UL 498 Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles
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UL 746 Standard for Polymeric Materials
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UL 864 Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
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Index Terms

blister agents; chemical warfare agents; detect; identify; nerve agents; point detector; response time; survey instrument; vapor concentration; vapor detector; warn; ICS Number Code 95.020

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