ETS-Lindgren HI-1501 User Manual

HI-1501

Microwave Survey Meter

User's Manual

Copyright

Manual #600010 3/99 $5.00

1999 by Holaday Industries, Inc.

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Revision Record

Manual #600010

HIn1501 Microwave Survey Meter

Revision Description Date

--- Release 2/90
A Revised, Reformatted 3/99

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1

2.0 ABOUT THE HInn1501 ................. 3

Description ......................... 3

Unique Features ..................... 3

Accuracy .......................... 5

Calibration Method ................... 6

Maintenance ........................ 7

Battery Replacement .............. 7

Spacer Cone Replacement ........... 7

Recalibration Service .................. 8

Service Centers ..................... 8

Return Procedures .................... 8

3.0 HI-1501 SPECIFICATIONS ............. 11

4.0 ACCEPTANCE ..................... 13

Introduction ....................... 13

Unpacking and Acceptance ............ 13

5.0 GETTING READY ................... 15

Introduction ....................... 15

Preparing the Oven .................. 15

Preparing the Meter .................. 16

6.0 MAKING THE MEASUREMENT .......... 17

Introduction ....................... 17

7.0 WHAT THE MEASUREMENT MEANS ...... 19

Introduction ....................... 19

Limited Warranty

Holaday Industries, Inc. warrants each model HIn1501 to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment to the purchaser. This warranty
extends to the original purchaser only, and does not apply to the
batteries or to any products or parts subject to misuse, neglect,
accident, unauthorized service or abnormal conditions of
operation.

In the event an instrument covered by this warranty fails,
Holaday Industries, Inc. will, without charge, repair and
recalibrate the instrument if returned to their factory within one
year of the original purchase—provided that Holaday Industries'
examination discloses, to its satisfaction, that the product is
defective. Holaday Industries, Inc. may, at its option, replace the
product in lieu of repair. If the defect was caused by misuse,
neglect, accident, unauthorized service or abnormal conditions of
operation, repairs will be billed at a nominal cost. In such cases,
an estimate will be provided before work is started, if requested
by the purchaser.

For warranty service, contact Holaday Industries, Inc. Provide
the serial number of the instrument and complete details
regarding the failure mode. You will then be given either service
information or shipping instructions. Return the instrument to
the factory, transportation prepaid. Repairs will be made at the
factory and the instrument will be returned to you, transportation
prepaid. Holaday Industries, Inc., assumes no responsibility for
loss of, or damage to, products in transit.

Warning!

EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN WORKING IN
ENVIRONMENTS WHERE HIGH-INTENSITY ELECTROMAGNETIC
FIELDS MAY EXIST AND WHERE CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGE
OR HIGH CURRENT CIRCUITS OR APPARATUS IS POSSIBLE.
ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH OBJECTS OR CIRCUITS OPERATING
AT HIGH VOLTAGES OR HIGH CURRENTS CAN BE LETHAL!
HOLADAY INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
DAMAGES OR PERSONAL INJURY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM

HIn1501 Manual Page — 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The HI-1501 Microwave Survey Meter is a rugged,
compact, portable instrument that is virtually immune to
failure caused by excessive fields or physical abuse. This
instrument is acceptable to the US Government Center
for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH) for
compliance testing of microwave ovens and to all major
microwave oven manufacturers for testing ovens in use
and after repair.

This easy to use meter, and the step-by-step instructions
in this manual will enable you to easily and accurately
measure leakage from your microwave oven.

This manual is divided into six sections:

1. About the HI-1501

2. Specifications

3. Acceptance

4. Getting Ready

5. Making the Measurement

6. What the Measurement Means