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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-november-2012
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Workplace atmospheres - Pumps for personal sampling of chemical and biological
agents - Requirements and test methods (ISO/DIS 13137:2012)
Arbeitsplatzatmosphäre - Pumpen für die personenbezogene Probenahme von
chemischen und biologischen Arbeitsstoffen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
(ISO/DIS 13137:2012)
Air des lieux de travail - Pompes pour l'échantillonnage individuel des agents chimiques
et biologiques - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO/DIS 13137:2012)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 13137
ICS:
13.040.30 Kakovost zraka na delovnem Workplace atmospheres
mestu
23.080 ýUSDONH Pumps
oSIST prEN ISO 13137:2012 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN ISO 13137
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

August 2012
ICS 13.040.30 Will supersede EN 1232:1997, EN 12919:1999
English Version
Workplace atmospheres - Pumps for personal sampling of
chemical and biological agents - Requirements and test
methods (ISO/DIS 13137:2012)
Air des lieux de travail - Pompes pour le prélèvement Arbeitsplatzatmosphäre - Pumpen für die
individuel des agents chimiques et biologiques - Exigences personenbezogene Probenahme von chemischen und
et méthodes d'essai (ISO/DIS 13137:2012) biologischen Arbeitsstoffen - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren (ISO/DIS 13137:2012)
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Foreword
This document (prEN ISO 13137:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 146 "Air quality"
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 137 “Assessment of workplace exposure to chemical and
biological agents” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the parallel Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1232:1997, EN 12919:1999.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO/DIS 13137:2012 has been approved by CEN as a prEN ISO 13137:2012 without any
modification.
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ISO/TC 146/SC 2 Secretariat: ANSI
Voting begins on Voting terminates on

2012-04-26 2012-09-26
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Workplace atmospheres — Pumps for personal sampling of
chemical and biological agents — Requirements and test
methods
Air des lieux de travail — Pompes pour l'échantillonnage individuel des agents chimiques et biologiques —
Exigences et méthodes d'essai
ICS 13.040.30









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Contents Page
Foreword . v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Types of pumps . 3
5 Requirements . 3
5.1 Features . 3
5.2 Mass . 4
5.3 Design safety . 4
5.4 Operating time . 4
5.5 Start-up and long-term performance . 5
5.6 Short-term interruption of air flow . 5
5.7 Temperature dependence . 5
5.8 Mechanical strength . 5
5.9 Pulsation of flow rate (for type P pumps only) . 5
5.10 Flow rate stability under increasing pressure drop . 6
5.11 Timer accuracy . 6
5.12 Electromagnetic compatibility . 6
5.13 Explosion hazard . 6
6 Test conditions . 7
6.1 Number of test objects . 7
6.2 Test instruments . 7
6.3 Preconditioning and sequence of tests . 7
6.4 Adjustment of volumetric flow rate and pressure drop . 7
6.5 Test set-up and performance . 8
7 Test methods . 8
7.1 Features . 8
7.2 Mass . 9
7.3 Design safety . 9
7.4 Operating time . 9
7.5 Start-up and long-term performance . 9
7.6 Short-term interruption of air flow . 10
7.7 Temperature dependence . 10
7.8 Mechanical strength . 11
7.9 Pulsation of flow rate (for type P pumps only) . 13
7.10 Flow rate stability under increasing pressure drop . 15
7.11 Timer accuracy . 16
7.12 Electromagnetic compatibility . 16
7.13 Explosion hazard . 16
8 Test report . 16
9 Instructions for use . 16
10 Charger . 17
10.1 Requirements . 17
10.2 Testing . 17
11 Marking . 17
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Annex A (informative) Types of pump mechanisms and control systems . 18
Annex B (informative) Internal sensors of sampling pumps . 21
Annex C (informative) User tests for pumps and flow meters. 23
Annex D (informative) Pressure drop due to collection substrates . 26
Annex E (informative) Test instruments . 29
Bibliography . 30

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 13137 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 146, Air quality, Subcommittee SC 2, Workplace
atmospheres and by Technical Committee CEN/TC 137, Assessment of workplace exposure to chemical and
biological agents in collaboration.
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Introduction
Many different methods are used to determine the concentration of chemical and biological agents in
workplace air. Many of these methods involve the use of a pump and sampler connected by a flexible tube. Air
is drawn through the sampler and chemical and biological agents are trapped, for example, on a filter, sorbent
tube or long-term detector tube or in a gas washing bottle. In personal sampling, the pump and sampler are
attached to the worker so as to collect chemical and biological agents in the breathing zone.
The volume of air drawn by the pump during the sampling period is one of the quantities in the calculation of
the concentration of the chemical and biological agents in air. Therefore, the volume of air sampled should be
determined accurately and, in order to facilitate this, the flow rate should be maintained within acceptable
limits throughout the sampling period. For particle size selective sampling, the short-term fluctuation of the
flow rate should also be maintained within acceptable limits in order to ensure that the sampler exhibits the
required collection characteristics.
EN 482 specifies general performance criteria for methods for measuring the concentration of chemical and
biological agents in workplace air. These performance criteria include maximum values of expanded
uncertainty that are not to be exceeded under prescribed laboratory conditions. In addition, the performance
criteria should also be met under a wider variety of environmental influences, representative of workplace
conditions. The contribution of the sampling pump to measurement uncertainty should be kept to a minimum.
This International Standard should enable manufacturers and users of personal sampling pumps to adopt a
consistent approach to, and provide a framework for, the assessment of the specified performance criteria.
Manufacturers are urged to ensure that pumps meet the requirements laid down in this International Standard,
including environmental influences which can be expected to affect performance.
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Workplace atmospheres — Pumps for personal sampling of
chemical and biological agents — Requirements and test
methods
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies performance requirements for battery powered pumps used for personal
sampling of chemical and biological agents in workplace air. It also specifies test methods in order to
determine the performance characteristics of such pumps under prescribed laboratory conditions.
This International Standard is applicable to battery powered pumps having a nominal volumetric flow rate
-1
above 10 ml  min , as used with combinations of sampler and collection substrate for sampling of gases,
vapours, dusts, fumes, mists and fibres.
This International Standard is primarily intended for flow-controlled pumps.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-31:2008, Environmental testing – Part 2-31: Tests – Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily
for equipment-type specimens
IEC 60079-0, Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: Equipment – General requirements
IEC 61000-6-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-1: Generic standards – Immunity for residential,
commercial and light-industrial environments
IEC 61000-6-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-3: Generic standards – Emission standard for
residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
biological agent
bacteria, viruses, fungi and other micro-organisms or parts of them and their associated toxins, including
those which have been genetically modified, cell cultures or endoparasites which are potentially hazardous to
human health
Note 1 to entry Dusts of organic origin, for example pollen, flour dust and wood dust, are not considered to be
biological agents and are therefore not covered by this definition.
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 2.1.1]
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3.2
chemical agent
any chemical element or compound on its own or admixed as it occurs in the natural state or as produced,
used, or released, including release as waste, by any work activity, whether or not produced intentionally and
whether or not placed on the market
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 2.1.2]
3.3
airborne particles
fine matter, in solid or liquid form, dispersed in air
Note 1 to entry Smoke, fume, mist and fog consist of airborne particles.
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 2.2.3]
3.4
(air) sampler
device for separating chemical and/or biological agents from the surrounding air
Note 1 to entry (Air) samplers are generally designed for a particular purpose, for example, for sampling gases and
vapours or for sampling airborne particles.
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 3.2.1]
3.5
personal sampler
sampler, attached to a person, that collects gases, vapours or airborne particles in the breathing zone to
determine exposure to chemical and/or biological agents
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 3.2.2]
3.6
personal sampling
process of (air) sampling carried out using a personal sampler
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 3.3.3]
3.7
breathing zone
space around the nose and mouth from which breath is taken
Note 1 to entry Technically the breathing zone corresponds to a hemisphere (generally accepted to be 30 cm in
radius) extending in front of the human face, centred on the mid point of a line joining the ears. The base of the
hemisphere is a plane through this line, the top of the head and the larynx. This technical description is not applicable
when respiratory protective equipment is used.
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 2.4.5]
3.8
sorbent tube
device, usually made of metal or glass, containing a collection substrate such as a sorbent or a support
impregnated with reagent
Note 1 to entry Some sorbent tubes are intended for use as active samplers and some as passive samplers.
[SOURCE: EN 1540:2011, definition 3.2.5]
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3.9
pressure drop
difference between ambient pressure and the pressure at the inlet of the pump, for a
constant volumetric flow rate setting
Note 1 to entry The pressure drop, sometimes referred to as back pressure, is measured across the sampler, the
collection substrate and the tubing.
3.10
flow-controlled pump
pump with nominally constant flow rate provided by an automatic flow control system
3.11
nominal flow rate range
range of volumetric flow rate values, adjustable at the pump, at which the manufacturer claims that the pump
can operate at a constant flow rate up to the maximum value of the required pressure drop range for the
operating time
3.12
operating time
period during which the pump can be operated at specified flow rate and pressure drop without recharging or
replacing the battery
3.13
pulsation
short-term relative variation of volumetric flow rate at a given flow rate
4 Types of pumps
Sampling pumps are classified according to their intended use as follows:
 type P: pumps for personal sampling of airborne particles;
 type G: pumps for personal sampling of gases and vapours.
NOTE 1 Type P pumps can be used for personal sampling of gases and vapours as long as they comply with the
type G pump requirements.
NOTE 2 For types of pump mechanisms and control systems see Annex A.
5 Requirements
5.1 Features
The pump shall have the following features:
a) an automatic control which keeps the volumetric flow rate nominally constant;
b) a means to reduce the likelihood of unintentional or unauthorized adjustment of any pump control, such
that it is concealed beneath a cover, can only be actuated with the aid of a tool or requires specialized
knowledge for operation;
c) either a malfunction indicator which, following completion of sampling, indicates that the air flow has been
reduced or interrupted during sampling, or an automatic cut-out which stops the pump if the flow rate is
reduced or interrupted;
d) a fuse or resettable breaker which interrupts the current in the electrical circuit of the pump in the case of
excessive current drain;
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e) a filter which prevents particles from being drawn into the pump's mechanism;
f) a means to secure the pump on a person (integrated or available as an accessory).
NOTE Some pumps use internal sensors to provide atmospheric, pressure and air flow data. Information on the use
of these sensors is given in Annex B.
5.2 Mass
The mass of the pump, including batteries and integral holders, shall not exceed 1,2 kg for sampling pumps
-1
with a flow rate of less or equal than 5 l  min and 2,5 kg for sampling pumps with a flow rate above
-1
5 l  min .
5.3 Design safety
The outer case of the pump shall be so designed that there are no sharp corners or other uncomfortable
protruding parts.
5.4 Operating time
The operating time shall be at least 1 h and should preferably be greater than 8 h. This applies to the
complete nominal flow rate range against a specified pressure drop at (5 ± 2) °C.
NOTE The capacity of a battery increases with temperature. Therefore, the test is performed towards the lower end
of the temperature range the pump is likely to be used.
For the duration of the operating time, the flow rate shall not deviate by more than 5 % from the initial value.
The manufacturer shall report, in the instructions for use, the operating time at the specified pressure drop
according to 5.10 for the flow rates given in Table 1 at (5 ± 2) °C.
Table 1 – Flow rates for manufacturer’s reporting of the operating time
Pump type Nominal flow rate range Flow rate setting
-1 -1
ml  min ml  min
type P ≤ 5 000 2 000
Maximum value of the pump's
nominal flow rate range
> 5 000 Minimum value of the pump's
nominal flow rate range
Maximum value of the pump's
nominal flow rate range
type G ≤ 300 50
Maximum value of the pump's
nominal flow rate range
> 300 300
Maximum value of the pump's
nominal flow rate range
NOTE For regular user tests to maintain pumps and flow meters see Annex C.
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5.5 Start-up and long-term performance
During operation of the pump at (5 ± 2) °C and in the range from 20 °C to 25 °C, the flow rate shall not deviate
by more than 5 % from the value measured at the start of the determination of the long-term performance.
5.6 Short-term interruption of air flow
When the air flow is fully blocked, the pump shall cut out or the malfunction indicator activate. The pump may
try to restart automatically within (120 ± 10) s of the airflow becoming blocked. If the air flow is blocked for
more than (120 ± 10) s, the pump shall not restart automatically or the malfunction indicator shall remain
activated until reset.
5.7 Temperature dependence
When the flow rate is set within the temperature range from 20 °C to 25°C in accordance with 7.7, it shall not
deviate by more than 5 % after running for a period of (60 ± 1) min when the temperature is changed to the
next (fixed) value within the range from 5 °C to 40 °C as stated in 7.7.3.
5.8 Mechanical strength
The general function of the pump shall not be impaired by shock treatment (see 7.8). No me
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