The criteria contain the functional and design requirements for accident monitoring instrumentation for
nuclear power generating stations. This standard is intended for new plant designs. The guidance provided in
this standard may also prove useful for operating nuclear power stations desiring to perform design
modifications or design basis evaluations.
This standard contains guidance for the selection of variables and establishes design and performance
requirements. Guidance on the use of portable instrumentation and defining various display alternatives for
accident monitoring instrumentation is also included.