PCE Instruments PCE-EMF 30 Users guide

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PCE-EMF 30 Electromagnetic Field Meter

User Manual

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Delivery contents .................................................................................. 2

3 Technical data ....................................................................................... 2

4 Description ............................................................................................ 2

4.1 Device description ............................................................................................................ 2

4.2 Display description ........................................................................................................... 3

5 Operation ............................................................................................... 3

5.1 Turning the meter on/off ................................................................................................... 3

5.2 Backlight and colour setting .............................................................................................. 3

5.3 Measurement mode ......................................................................................................... 4

5.4 Average / maximum / peak value mode ............................................................................ 4

5.5 Changing the unit ............................................................................................................. 4

5.6 Graphical view.................................................................................................................. 4

5.7 Hold data.......................................................................................................................... 5

5.8 Zero setting (EF-and MF measurements only).................................................................. 5

6 Overload information ............................................................................ 5

7 Alarm display ......................................................................................... 6

7.1 Alarm sound ..................................................................................................................... 6

8 Battery .................................................................................................... 6

9 Contact ................................................................................................... 6

10 Disposal ................................................................................................. 6

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• Never use any pointed objects to press the keys.

• Store the meter in a cool, dry place. No vibration should occur at the place of storage.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

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2 Delivery contents

1 x electromagnetic field meter PCE-EMF 30
1 x user manual

3 Technical data

RF

EF

MF

Unit

mW/m²

V/m

mG/µT

Resolution

0.01 mW/m²

1 V/m

0.1 mG / 0.01 µT

Measurement range

0.01 … 1800 mW/m²

1 … 1999 V/ m

0.1 … 999.9 mG

0.01 … 99.99 µT

Bandwidth

1 MHz … 10 GHz

5 Hz … 3500 MHz

Measuring distance

The best measuring distance is within 0 … 60 cm from the

measured object. You can also measure beyond this range but

deviations may occur.

Measuring duration

0.7 s

Operating temperature

0 … 50 °C

Operating humidity

<80% RH

Operating voltage

3.7 V

Dimensions (L x W x H)

147 x 69 x 31

Weight

147 g

4 Description

The PCE-EMF 30 measures electric fields (EF), magnetic fields (MF), and radio frequency fields
(RF). The default mode is the EF mode when the instrument turns on and the readings are shown
on the LCD.
The instrument is equipped with a built-in electromagnetic radiation sensor and displays the
radiation value on an LCD screen.
You can take effective prevention measures toward electromagnetic radiation according to the
test result.

4.1 Device description

A = EF / MF detection area
B = LC display
C = UNIT key
D = Average / peak key
E = On/off / HOLD key
F = GRAPH key
G = SOUND key
H = MODE key (EF / MF / RF)
I = Charging socket
J = RF detection area

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4.2 Display description

a = Auto off display
b = Audio display
c = Paramter display
d = Average / maximum value indication
e = Evaluation
f = Data hold
g = Signal direction
h = Reading
i = Unit
j = Maximum value

5 Operation

5.1 Turning the meter on/off

Short press the HOLD key to turn on the meter. Press and hold the key to turn off the meter.

After power on, auto power off will be on by default and the icon will be displayed. Without
any operation in about 15 minutes, the meter will automatically shut down. Press and hold the
MODE key to deactivate the function.

Note:
Due to possible electromagnetic field interference in the environment, the meter may show a small
value after powering on. This does not mean that the instrument is defective.

5.2 Backlight and colour setting

Press and hold the MG/UT key (UNIT) to switch the backlight brightness between constant light
and high light (default: constant light).

Press and hold the GRAPH key to switch between white and black display.

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5.3 Measurement mode

For a standard EF measurement after power on, hold the instrument with the front sensing area
slowly approaching the electromagnetic radiation source to be tested. The measured value is
displayed if the radiation value is within the specified range.

Short press the MODE key to switch between the measurement modes EF/MF/RF.
Notes:

Do not cover the sensors at the top of the meter with your hand or other objects.
Measure from a safe distance when high-pressure facilities are involved!

5.4 Average / maximum / peak value mode

Short press the average / peak key to switch between average and maximum value. The peak
value is displayed at the bottom.

AVG: the average of 40 measurement at a sampling frequency of about 1000 Hz
MAX: the maximum value measured after power-on
Peak: the measured peak value within 3 seconds

5.5 Changing the unit

Short press the MG/UT key (UNIT) to switch the magnetic field unit between µT and mG.

5.6 Graphical view

Short press the GRAPH key to switch between measurement and graphical view. The
measurement view displays the measured value and peak value and the graphical view displays
the current measured value and the 30 values measured in the past in a bar graph which is
updated in real time.

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5.7 Hold data

Short press the HOLD key to hold/freeze the data. The HOLD icon will be displayed on the screen.
Press the key again to exit HOLD mode.

5.8 Zero setting (EF-and MF measurements only)

Press and hold the SOUND key. The "Zero Cal" icon will be displayed. At the same time, short
press the HOLD key to finish the zero setting. „Zero Done" will now be displayed.

Notes:
The electric field zero setting is limited to measurement values below 10 V/m.
The magnetic field zero setting is limited to measurement values of 0.1 µT or below.

6 Overload information

When the measured value exceeds the maximum range, “OL" will be displayed, see below.

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7 Alarm display

Radiation value
evaluation

Good

Slight

Severe

Extreme

RF (mW/m')

0 …1

1 … 5

5 … 20

20 … 1800

EF (V/m)

0 … 40

40 … 75

75 … 100

100 … 1999

MF (mG)

0 … 4

4 … 10

10 … 50

50 … 999.9

Colour of reading

Black/white

Black/white

Red

Red

Colour in the bar graph

Green

Blue

Orange

Red

7.1 Alarm sound

The sound is turned off by default when the meter is powered on. Short press the SOUND key to
turn the sound on/off. When turning on the sound, the icon will be displayed.

When the measured value reaches the "slight" level, the meter will give an alarm. The intensity of
sound changes according to the measured value.

8 Battery

When the rechargeable battery is going flat, charge it in time. The charging indicator displays 100
% when the battery is fully charged.

9 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact
us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

10 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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