Atec Nardalert-S3 User Manual

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Personal and Area Monitors

Nardalert S3
Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitor

♦ Field Replaceable Sensor Modules

♦ Color LCD Display

♦ Multi-Color Alarm LED’s

♦ USB Interface for Data and Charging

♦ Interchangeable Lanyard or Belt Clips

♦ Comprehensive Software Included

♦ Standard and Optioned Models

♦ Fiber Optic Port for Remote Monitoring

♦ Fail-Safe Design

Description

The professionals at Narda Safety Test Solutions have designed the next
generation of Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) Personal and Area monitor
– the Nardalert S3. The award winning designs of the Nardalert XT and
RadMan monitors have been extended to an entirely new product that
builds on years of safety product leadership. Sensor technology has been
improved in this series by re-designing not only the sensor itself, but also
by packaging it in a field replaceable package that contains all the elec­tronic data necessary to maintain calibrated operation. This new feature
allows your S3 to stay in service without costly logistics to keep multiple
units calibrated – a major advantage for any NIR Safety Program. Your
new Nardalert S3 will always be capable of supporting new standards or
guidance’s and even different fields or frequencies, allowing future ex­pandability and extending longevity.

LCD Display

Alarm events are always evident with visual LED’s combined with vibra­tion and audible notifications. However, to provide the user more accurate
information than just simple alarms we’ve incorporated a top mounted
LCD. The LCD simplifies operation, showing key data at start-up such as
battery state and sensor information that the operator needs. With RF/
microwave sensors attached, the display indicates to the user the bands
(<> 1 GHz) that are being detected. Optioned units use the display to pro­vide even more information such as exposure history, logged data, alarm
indications and more.

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Accuracy

Our engineers have designed the new Nardalert S3 to exceed
the accurate performance of our earlier models. Our cus­tomers know they can trust our designs to provide the same
or better performance when they are worn on the human
body, as it would perform in a calibration facility. All testing
is performed with the sensor in the housing in order to rep­licate normal day-to-day use and our new shaped-response
sensors more closely follow international standards and
guidance’s. Each sensor is individually calibrated and that in­formation is stored right in the sensor itself.

Housing

We packaged everything in a rugged plastic housing that
allows you to use it mounted in a common shirt pocket or
secure it with the supplied lanyard or belt-clip mounts. We
supply a strong silicon rubber skin that provides additional
shock protection as a standard accessory. The Nardalert S3
operates from a single standard Type RCR123A battery. This
battery is automatically recharged whenever it is plugged
into a computer and we supply a universal charger to accel­erate charging from any common AC source or mains plug.
Common automobile USB adapters can also be used, so your
monitor is always ready to work.

Sensors

Initial sensors available cover the most common international
exposure limits. We offer sensors to follow the RF/micro­wave frequency limits promoted by the US FCC, IEEE (C95.1),
Canada’s Safety Code 6 and ICNIRP. Many users around the
world will find that one of these limits meets their local
requirements for RF and microwave exposures. Future cover­age will include lower frequency ranges and flat frequency
response sensor modules to perform alternate tasks using
the same Nardalert S3 Mainframe.

Model Selection Guide

STANDARD / GUIDANCE

ACGIH 2271/111 2271/11
ARPANSA - RP3 2271/131 2271/31
Brazil - ANATEL 303 2271/131 2271/31

Canada Safety Code 6
(2009)

FCC 2271/101 2271/01
ICNIRP 2271/131 2271/31
IEEE C95.1 2271/111 2271/11
Japan RCR-38 2271/101 2271/01

*Requires Nardalert S3 Mainframe P/N 2270/01 to form operable set

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and Sensor System

2271/121 2271/21

Sensor Alone*

The Nardalert S3 is packaged in a rugged plastic
housing and is available with a strong silicon rubber
skin for additional shock protection.

Standard and Optioned Models

The Nardalert S3 can be supplied in one of two different
capabilities. Standard units provide all of the basic perfor­mance necessary for normal operations. Alarm levels are
factory set at 50% and 200% of Reference levels and basic
screens provide all the information the user needs. Advanced
users and applications should consider the additional capa­bilities of the NS3 Option Key. By entering a software code
through the user software you can expand the operation of

your Nardalert to store, display
and download exposure data,
alter alarm modes and levels,
display historical data on the
Nardalert S3’s display and re­configure the interface for fiber
optic connections.

Nardalert S3 Mainframe shown
with interchangeable sensor.

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Software

The Nardalert S3 software (NS3-TS) is supplied standard
with every unit. Readings can be downloaded and dis­played numerically (Figure 1) or graphically (Figure 2)
by simply installing the software and plugging in the
supplied USB cable.

Users can download stored data into a database that is
stored in the software for future recall. The six major soft­ware controls are:

1. File – Allows file manipulation. Storing, sorting and
exporting.

2. Database – Database management of files stored
on computer (Figures 1 and 2)

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3. Device Memory – Data management of readings
stored on Nardalert (Figure 3)

4. Measurement – Displays real-time measurements
on computer (Figure 4)

5. Configuration – Configures Nardalert S3 for use. Set
alarm thresholds, logging rate, backlight time, etc.

6. Extras – sets unit up for regional preferences, installs
options, general settings

This software closely mimics the NBM-TS software that our
customers have used for the last few years. Keeping a
common interface allows new users to quickly get up to full
speed and explore all of the unit’s functions.

Figure1

Figure 3

Figure 2

Figure 4

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SubHead - Actual Product

Nardalert S3 NIR Monitor

Up to 8 NS3 monitors with,
or without NEMA enclosures

NBM-580

Fiber optic cables, up
to 50 meters, standard

Fixed Area Monitoring Applications

Nardalert monitors can be continuously powered through their USB interface while
field levels are read through the fiber optic interface. Optional NEMA 4X enclosures
and solar panels are also available for outdoor installations, as well as longer (> 50m)
cable solutions. The NBM-580 provides powerful alarm interface capabilities when
employing multiple sensors for a stand-alone monitoring system.

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Nardalert S3 Soft Carrying Case

Nardalert S3
Instruction Manual
and NS3-TS Software

Nardalert S3 connected to
laptop computer

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Specifications (for unit mounted on the human body facing the emier(s))

MONITOR 2271/101, FCC 2271/111, IEEE 2271/121, SC6 2271/131, ICNIRP

Frequency Range 100 kHz to 50 GHz 3 MHz to 50 GHz 100 kHz to 50 GHz 100 kHz to 50 GHz
Field Measured Electric Field, V2/m
Sensor Design Radial field, Diode-Dipole and Thermocouple Array

Alarm Accuracya
(Frequency Sensitivity and
Polarization Uncertainty)

Monitor Range
ELF Immunity 6 kV/m

Alarm Thresholds

Alarm 1, Default Setting
Range of Adjustment

Alarm 2, Default Setting
Range of Adjustment

Alarm Indications Visual (LCD and LED) with Audible and/or Vibrate
CW Overload 3000% of Standard or Guidance
Peak Overload 32 dB above Standard or Guidance
Battery Type/ Approximate Life RCR123A, Lithium (Re-chargeable) / 25 hours
Display Type TFT Transmissive
Display Size 1.77 inches, 28 x 35 mm, 128 x 160 pixels
Backlight White LED’s
Display Refresh Rate 250 msec.

Displayed Items on LCD

NS3 Option Key

Memory

Storage Rate

Storage Time

Remote Operation

USB

Optical Interface

Recommended
Calibration Intervals

Temperature Range

Humidity

Size 117.1 x 82.6 x 31.8 mm (4.61 x 3.25 x 1.25 in.)
Weight (including battery) 0.5 lbs. (0.23 kg), with sensor

Accessories Included

NOTES: a Accuracy specified as the mean of the radial and vertical orientations (10 to 1600 MHz) and mean of the vertical and horizontal orientations (1600 MHz to 50 GHz).
b Percentages related to the highest (Controlled, Occupational) exposures allowed by Standard or Guidance

c

b

Standard is two alarms. May be programmed through NS3-TS for one alarm

All units display Model Information, Self Test Results, Calibration Date

Allows access to stored data from NS3-TS and/or LCD screen. Additional items made available include

Alarm Mode, Alarm Set, Backlight, Data Log, Fiber Optic Interface, and History (P/N 2270/90.01)

c

4 per second, 1 per second, 1 per 5 seconds, 1 per 10 seconds, 1 per 20 seconds, 1 per 60 seconds

Variable - from 4.3 hours (4 per second), to 43 Days (1 per 60 seconds).

Serial, Full Duplex, 57600 baud (virtual com port), multi-function plug connector

Serial. Full Duplex, 57600 baud, no parity, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit

4 Years for Mainframe (P/N 2270/01) and 2 Years for Sensors (2271/X1)

≤29 g/m³ absolute humidity (IEC 60721-3-2 class 7K2)

AC Charger with Plugs, Charger/Data cable (USB), Carrying Case, Belt Clip, Lanyard Clip,

Memory function only available to “Optioned” units.

+4.5 / -3.0 dB (100 kHz to 30 GHz)

+2.5 / -6.0 dB (30 to 50 GHz)

+2.5 / -6.0 dB (50 to 100 GHz, Typical)
5% to 200% of Standard or Guidance

50% of Standard or Guidance

10% to 100% (in 5% increments) and OFF

200% of Standard or Guidance

20% to 200% (in 5% increments)

and real-time readings during operation.

62,000 events

Via USB or Optical RS-232 Interface

Operational: -10°C to +50°C

Non-Operational: -30°C to +70°C

5 to 95% relative humidity, no condensation;

Manual, NS3-TS Software, Calibration Certificate

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3.25 in.

(82.6 mm)

4.61 in.

(117.1 mm)

1.65 in.

(41.9 mm)

1.25 in.

(31.8 mm)

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Ordering Information

Nardalert S3 Part Number

NARDALERT S3 NIR MONITOR INCLUDES:
Nardalert S3 Mainframe, including battery (2270/01)
Carrying case, holds monitor, charger and accessories (2400/90.06)
Power supply 5 VDC, 100 V-240 VAC (70890000)
Belt Clip, non-conductive (11229310)
Lanyard Clip, non-conductive (11229312)
Cable, USB interface for NS3, 1 m (70889004)
Software, NS3-TS, PC transfer (2270/93.01)
Operating manual NS3 (43067900)
Certificate of calibration

AND YOUR CHOICE of SENSOR MODULE:

with FCC Sensor Module 2271/101
with IEEE Sensor Module 2271/111
with SC6 Sensor Module 2271/121
with ICNIRP Sensor Module 2271/131

Nardalert S3 Optioned Model (enables Data Logging, Histogram and Alarm Varying)

NS3 Option Key 2270/90.01

Individual Sensor Modules (without Nardalert S3 Mainframe)

Sensor Module, FCC 1997 “Occupational/Controlled” 2271/01
Sensor Module, IEEE C95.1-2005, “Controlled” 2271/11
Sensor Module, Safety Code 6, “Controlled” 2271/21
Sensor Module, ICNIRP 1998, “Occupational” 2271/31

Optional Accessories

Cable, optical fiber, duplex (1000 μm) RP-02, 2 m 2260/91.02
Cable, optical fiber, duplex (1000 μm) RP-02, 20 m 2260/91.03
Cable, optical fiber, duplex (1000 μm) RP-02, 50 m 2260/91.04
Cable, optical fiber, duplex, F-SMA to RP-02, 0.3 m 2260/91.01
Fiber Optic converter RS232, RP-02/DB9 2260/90.06
Fiber Optic converter USB, RP-02/USB 2260/90.07
Cable, adapter, USB 2.0 - RS232, 0.8 m 2260/90.53
Mounting Bracket for Nardalert S3 (Supports Area Monitoring) 11232200

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