DIN EN 61207-6 E 2015-02 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN 61207-6 E 2015-02 — Expression of performance of gas analyzers — Part 6: Photometric analyzers. This document is the European adoption (EN 61207-6:2015) of the IEC technical specification IEC 61207-6:2014 and describes terminology, test methods and requirements for expressing the functional performance of gas analyzers that use photometric techniques (absorption, emission or derivative methods) for continuous concentration measurement of one or more components in gas or vapor mixtures.

Abstract

This part of the 61207 series standardizes how manufacturers and test laboratories state and verify the performance of photometric gas analyzers. It defines key terms and performance parameters (e.g. sensitivity, detection limit, linearity, uncertainty, response time, drift, cross-sensitivity), specifies test procedures and reporting formats, and aligns performance statements with quality-assurance practices. It is intended to be used together with the general Part 1 of the 61207 series.

General information

• Status: Published (EN adoption published Feb 2015; based on IEC 61207-6:2014).
• Publication date: EN adoption: February 2015 (EN 61207-6:2015). IEC base edition: 25 November 2014 (IEC 61207-6:2014).
• Publisher: CENELEC / national standards bodies (adopted from IEC by national bodies such as DIN — German Institute for Standardization — in their national catalogues).
• ICS / categories: 19.080; 71.040.40 (electrical/electronic testing; chemical analysis).
• Edition / version: EN 61207-6:2015 (based on IEC 61207-6:2014, 2nd edition).
• Number of pages: National EN publications commonly run about 23–26 pages; the IEC base publication (IEC 61207-6:2014) is longer (around 45 pages). Exact page count depends on the edition and national-language publication.

Scope

This part applies to all aspects of analyzers using photometric techniques (non‑dispersive and dispersive wavelength selection, absorption, emission and wavelength-derivative methods) for continuous measurement of gas or vapor concentrations. It covers analyzers receiving conditioned or unconditioned samples, including in‑situ and sample‑handling systems. The standard specifies terminology and definitions related to functional performance, unifies methods used for making and verifying performance statements, and details which tests should be performed and how to perform them to determine functional characteristics.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology specific to photometric gas analyzers.
• Performance parameters: sensitivity, repeatability, linearity, range, detection limit and lower reporting limit.
• Uncertainty treatment (replacement of older "error" concepts with measurement uncertainty language).
• Test procedures for verification of functional performance (calibration gas procedures, influence tests, span/zero checks).
• Response time, dynamic behaviour and settling characteristics.
• Drift, stability and recommended calibration/maintenance intervals.
• Cross‑sensitivity and interference assessment.
• Requirements for reporting performance statements and format of manufacturer declarations.
• Guidance to support quality management (e.g., use in ISO 9001 contexts).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of photometric gas analyzers to prepare and declare performance specifications; by independent test and calibration laboratories to verify declared performance; by procurement and quality engineers in industry and environmental monitoring to compare instruments; and by regulatory bodies and standards committees when defining measurement and compliance procedures. Typical application sectors include process industries, emissions monitoring, environmental and ambient air monitoring, and laboratory measurement systems.

Related standards

Key related documents include IEC/EN 61207-1 (Expression of performance of gas analyzers — Part 1: General) and other parts of the IEC 61207 series that address different analyzer technologies (for example paramagnetic, electrochemical, laser-based instruments). General metrology and uncertainty standards and quality-system standards (e.g., ISO/IEC documents and ISO 9001) are also relevant for implementation and reporting of results.

Keywords

photometric analyzers, gas analyzers, performance expression, measurement uncertainty, detection limit, response time, calibration, cross-sensitivity, drift, IEC 61207, EN 61207-6

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is EN 61207-6:2015 — the European adoption of IEC 61207-6:2014 — specifying how to express and verify the performance of photometric gas analyzers.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Terminology, performance parameters, test methods and reporting requirements for photometric (optical) gas analyzers used for continuous measurement of gas or vapor concentrations, plus guidance on uncertainty and quality-related documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Instrument manufacturers, test and calibration laboratories, procurement and quality engineers, environmental and process monitoring professionals, and regulators.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the EN adoption published in early 2015 and is based on IEC 61207-6:2014 (2nd edition). As of the publication of this product page the IEC 2014 edition is the established base document; users should check their national standards body for any later national amendments, confirmations or replacements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 6 of the IEC/EN 61207 series "Expression of performance of gas analyzers". Part 1 (general) is a normative companion and other parts cover different analyzer technologies.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Photometric analyzers; gas analyzers; performance expression; measurement uncertainty; detection limit; calibration; response time; cross-sensitivity; drift; IEC 61207.