Philips Lifeline
AutoAlert Help Button
Instructions for Use
Model: FD100
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Welcome
The Lifeline Service allows you to summon assistance when you need
it by pushing the AutoAlert Help Button. The AutoAlert Help Button
provides an added level of protection by calling for help when it detects
a fall.
• If you are new to Lifeline and need to set up your service for the
rst time, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide which will walk you
through the steps to set up both your Help Button and your Lifeline
Communicator.
• If your Communicator has already been set up and you are replacing
an existing Help Button, please refer to the Instructions to activate your
replacement Personal Help Button.
Please read and save these instructions
This manual describes how the Lifeline Service with AutoAlert works
and provides important warnings and instructions on using the AutoAlert
Help Button. If you have questions, call Lifeline at any time. Please
remember that you can always push the AutoAlert Help Button or the
Help Button located on the side of your Communicator if you need help.
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Contents
Warnings and Cautions ..............................4
Warnings
Cautions
Overview of the Lifeline Service with AutoAlert .........9
What to expect when you push your button to call for help
What to expect when the AutoAlert Button detects a fall
Adjusting the neck cord
Explanation of symbols
Recommended Usage ...............................13
Compatible Communicators
Cleaning ..........................................15
Maintenance .......................................16
Troubleshooting ....................................17
Frequently Asked Questions .........................18
Regulatory Compliance .............................21
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Warnings and Cautions
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WARNINGS
Potentially hazardous situations which could result in injury,
death, or other serious adverse reactions if these instructions
are not followed.
Always push your AutoAlert Button if you need help
Push here to send a
Help Call to the Lifeline
Response Center.
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The AutoAlert Help Button may not detect every fall
• In certain situations, the AutoAlert Help Button may not detect a fall.
Some movements may not register as a fall and would not be detected.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
− A gradual slide such as from a seated position
− Lowering oneself slowly to the ground
(to brace the impact of a fall)
− A fall from a height of less than 20 inches (0.5 meters)
• Certain conditions can affect the ability of the AutoAlert Help Button
to detect a fall:
− If you live at an altitude above 6,600 feet (2000 meters)
− If you are less than 4 feet 6 inches in height (1.4 meters)
− If you weigh less than 88 pounds (40 kilograms)
However, the ability to send a help call by pressing the button is not
affected by such conditions.
Getting up from a fall will cancel the automatic Help Call
• If you get up in less than approximately 30 seconds of a fall being
detected, a Help Call will not be generated. Do not attempt to stand
up if you feel unable to. If you think you need assistance, push your
Help Button immediately to initiate the Help Call.
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Neck cord strangulation risk
• Any cord worn around the neck can pose a strangulation risk, including
the possibility of death and serious injuries. This may be of more
concern to wearers in wheelchairs, using walkers, using beds with guard
rails, or who might encounter other protruding objects upon which the
cord can become tangled.
• Philips Lifeline neck cords contain a special fuse designed
to breakaway under certain conditions to reduce the
remote risk of strangulation. If the neck cord breaks
apart, contact Philips Lifeline or your representative for a
replacement.
• Do not use any neck cord other than the one provided by Philips
Lifeline or your representative. Other neck cords may not provide the
feature to break apart therefore increasing the risk of strangulation.
• Do not tie a knot in your neck cord since this may prevent the break
away feature from working properly.
The AutoAlert Help Button will not work when outside the
coverage range of the Lifeline Communicator
• The AutoAlert Help Button is a radio frequency (RF) device that
transmits a signal to a compatible Lifeline Communicator. It is
important to test that the signal range covers all areas of your home
including the bathroom, basement, and garage. The Help Button will
not provide coverage outside of the range determined by the signal
range test. Refer to the Lifeline Communicator User Manual for
instructions on how to properly setup the AutoAlert Help Button with
the Communicator and test the coverage range.
• The signal range may be affected by environmental factors, including
building materials, large masses covering the AutoAlert Help Button
(e.g. a person falling on top of it) and submersion in liquid.
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CAUTIONS
CAUTION indicates the potential of device malfunction,
device failure, damage of the device, or damage to other
property. And, if these instructions are not followed, may
result in minor or moderate injury
Keep the vent hole clear of obstructions
The vent located on the back of the AutoAlert Help
Button is part of the fall detection sensor system and
needs to remain clear of obstructions (e.g., lint or
food products). A continuous ow of water (e.g., a
shower) hitting the vent directly may also temporarily
obstruct the vent. However, your AutoAlert Help
Button is waterproof and should be worn at all times
– even when bathing or showering.
AutoAlert Help Button is waterproof
• Your AutoAlert Help Button is waterproof and should be worn at all
times – even when bathing or showering.
• The AutoAlert Help Button has a water resistance rating of IPX7
which means that it can withstand being submerged up to a depth of
39 inches (1 meter) for 30 minutes.
Electromagnetic interference
• The AutoAlert Help Button may interfere with certain electrical
equipment, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) medical
equipment. It may also interfere with aircraft communications, so do
not take the AutoAlert Help Button aboard an airplane. You may pack
the AutoAlert Help Button in checked luggage.
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Model: FD100
FCC: BDZFD100
IC: 655C-FD100
S/N: 1000244671
DD.MM.YY
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Servicing the device
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the AutoAlert Help Button.
Do not attempt to open or modify the device.
Device battery
• The AutoAlert has a built-in lithium battery that provides a long
service life without the need for replacement or recharging by the
user. The user does not need to monitor the battery life as this is done
automatically by the AutoAlert Help Button. The AutoAlert Help
Button will automatically send a signal when the battery will soon
need to be replaced, and Lifeline will contact you to replace it with
a new button.
• To conserve battery power for Help Calls, the sensors that are used
to detect falls will be disabled when there are approximately 7 days
of battery life remaining. During this time, the AutoAlert Help Button
will not be able to detect falls but will continue to function as a Help
Button that you can push if needed.
• It is important to start using your replacement button as soon
as you receive it. Return your old button to Lifeline using the
envelope provided.
• The AutoAlert Help Button should never be exposed to ames
or intense heat and is not suitable for use in the presence of
ammable mixtures.
• The lithium battery within the AutoAlert Help Button must be
disposed of properly. Do not discard the Help Button in the trash.
Always return the AutoAlert Help Button to Lifeline for proper
disposal.
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Overview of the Lifeline Service
with AutoAlert
Push your AutoAlert Help Button whenever you need help
The Lifeline Medical Alert Service provides 24/7 access to Lifeline's
Response Center. To summon help, simply push your AutoAlert Help
Button to connect to a Lifeline Response Associate.
What to expect when you push your button to call for help
(a Help Call)
• Your Communicator will dial the Lifeline Response Center
• Once connected, a Personal Response Associate will access your
prole and assess the situation by speaking with you through the
Communicator.
• If help is needed, our associate will contact your list of Responders
(i.e., a caregiver, neighbor, loved one) or emergency services in
accordance with your request.
• The Response Center will then follow up to conrm that help
has arrived.
Push here to send a Help Call to
the Lifeline Response Center.
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The AutoAlert Help Button can detect most falls, providing
an added layer of protection
The AutoAlert Help Button provides an added layer of protection by
placing a Help Call if a fall is detected and you can’t push the button.
Note: not all falls can be detected. Please consult the “Warnings” section
for further details.
What to expect when the AutoAlert Button detects a fall
• A Help Call is automatically generated after approximately 30 seconds
of a fall being detected
• If the Help Button detects that you have gotten up within approximately
30 seconds of a fall being detected, a Help Call will not be generated.
• Do not attempt to stand if you feel unable to.
• If you think you need assistance, push your Help Button immediately to
initiate the Help Call. Pushing the Help Button generates the Help Call
immediately.
What to expect if voice communication with a Lifeline
Response Associate is not established
If we are not able to assess your condition because either you are not
able to speak or we cannot hear you, then our standard procedure is to
contact your Responders. If we cannot speak with you and have detected
a fall, then our standard procedure is to call emergency services rst.
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False “fall detected” alarms may occasionally occur
• While the AutoAlert Help Button is designed to have very few false
alarms, it might occasionally trigger a fall detected alarm when there
was not a fall (i.e., a false alarm)
• If this occurs, please simply tell the Response Associate that it was a
false alarm.
• Occasional false alarms do not indicate that the AutoAlert Help Button
is malfunctioning.
Adjusting the neck cord
To shorten: With a tab between your
rst nger and thumb of each hand,
slide both tabs apart in line with your
shoulders.
To lengthen: Pull one strand of the
neck cord while sliding the tab to the
back. Repeat on the other side.
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Model: FD100
FCC: BDZFD100
IC: 655C-FD100
S/N: 1000244671
DD.MM.YY
Explanation of symbols
AutoAlert Code: Report
this code if you ever have
to replace the unit
Refer to Instruction Manual/
Booklet. Follow Instructions
for Use.
Industry Canada ID
Serial Number
Federal Communications
Commission ID
Date of manufacturing
(day-month-year)
Type BF Applied Part. This symbol indicates this product complies with
requirements for the BF type applied part according to IEC 60601-1.
Interference to electronic
equipment may occur
in the vicinity of devices
marked with this symbol
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Recommended Usage
• Push your AutoAlert Help Button any time you need help.
• If you fall and are able to, you should still push the AutoAlert button to
send a Help Call right away.
• Always wear the AutoAlert Help Button. It is waterproof and should
be worn in the shower or bath. The bathroom is often a place where
people fall and need help.
• You may continue to wear your AutoAlert Help Button when leaving
your home. However, the Help Button will not be able to place a Help
Call if it is outside the range of the Lifeline Communicator.
• If you move to a new or second home and want to transfer your Lifeline
Service to it, please contact Lifeline to ensure you’re able to get help
sent to the right location when you need it.
• You may order additional AutoAlert Help Buttons for other members of
your household. For more information, please contact Lifeline.
• Do not put your AutoAlert Help Button through the clothes washer
or dryer as this may damage the device. Do not use a hair dryer on the
Help Button or put it in an oven of any kind.
• Handle your AutoAlert Button with care. Do not throw or toss the
AutoAlert Button onto a bed, table, or other surface because it may
accidentally send a Help Call.
• Your AutoAlert Help Button is not a microphone, so you don’t talk into
it. Instead, push the AutoAlert Help Button and speak in the direction of
your Communicator.
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Recommended environmental conditions
Operating Temperature 32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F (-20°C) to 158°F (70°C)
Humidity 10% to 90%
Compatible Communicators
The AutoAlert Help Button is only compatible with the following Philips
Lifeline Communicators:
• DT1000 series Philips Lifeline Cordless Phone Communicator
• 6900 series Philips Lifeline CarePartner Communicator
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Cleaning
Your AutoAlert Help Button is completely waterproof, so you can
submerge it in warm water for easy cleaning.
1. Wash your neck cord with a mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
2. Wash the AutoAlert Help Button under warm running water, being
careful not to accidentally press the Help Button. You may also gently
wipe your AutoAlert Help Button with an isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
wipe or a cotton pad moistened with alcohol. However, do not soak it
in the alcohol.
3. Blot excess moisture with a towel and allow the AutoAlert Help
Button to nish air-drying while you’re wearing it.
4. If you accidentally push your AutoAlert Help Button during cleaning
and a Help Call is placed, please simply tell the Personal Response
Associate that you accidentally pressed the button.
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Maintenance
Batteries
The AutoAlert Help Button has a non-rechargeable battery that can only
be replaced at the factory.
The AutoAlert Help Button monitors its own battery level and will
send a low battery signal to Lifeline when there are approximately
30 days of battery life remaining. Lifeline will contact you to arrange for a
replacement.
To conserve battery power for Help Calls, the sensors that are used
to detect falls will be disabled when there are approximately 7 days of
battery life remaining. During this time, the AutoAlert Help Button will
not be able to detect falls but will continue to function as a Help Button
that you can push if needed.
Equipment service
The Communicator and the AutoAlert Help Button are manufactured
to high quality standards. Philips Lifeline equipment can only be factory-
serviced by Philips Lifeline. For information on obtaining service or repairs,
please call Lifeline.
Neck cord
The neck cord provided on the AutoAlert Help Button is designed to
break apart under certain conditions to reduce the risk of strangulation.
If the neck cord does ever break apart it cannot be reused and you will
need to immediately contact Lifeline for a replacement.
The fall detection feature of the AutoAlert Help Button is dependent on
the device being worn around the neck.
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Troubleshooting
The Communicator and AutoAlert Help Button conduct self-tests
on a regular basis. If a problem is identied, the Reset button on the
Communicator will start to blink. To nd out what is wrong, push the
Reset button. The Communicator will announce the problem and tell you
what to do.
If you have any questions about your Communicator, AutoAlert Help
Button, or other aspects of the Lifeline Service, please push your
AutoAlert Help Button or call Lifeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than one AutoAlert Help Button for myself?
No, we have learned that subscribers are best served by having one
AutoAlert Help Button.
Can I wear my AutoAlert Help Button in the shower or bath?
Yes, the AutoAlert Help Button is completely waterproof and should
be worn at all times. However, please note that when the AutoAlert
Help Button is fully submerged, the signal is weakened and may not be
received by the Communicator.
Can I wear my AutoAlert Help Button in bed?
Yes, we ask that you wear your AutoAlert Help Button at all times when
you are in your home. The button was designed to provide adequate
protection against sending an accidental signal, even if you roll over on it.
Can I wear my AutoAlert Help Button under my clothes?
Yes, you can wear the AutoAlert Help Button under your clothes, but
please make sure that you can easily reach it in case you need to call for
help.
What if I accidentally hit my AutoAlert Help Button?
If you accidentally push your AutoAlert Help Button, a Personal Response
Associate will respond to your call to make sure that everything is okay.
Just tell the Associate that it was pushed accidentally and that you do not
need assistance. Don’t be concerned that you are bothering Lifeline; we
just want to be sure that you are all right.
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Will my AutoAlert Help Button call Lifeline if I accidentally drop it?
In most situations, the AutoAlert Help Button sensors can tell that it has
been dropped, and it will not generate a Help Call. However, if a Help
Call is sent, tell the Personal Response Associate that the Help Button
was dropped and that you do not need assistance.
Does the AutoAlert Help Button have a battery?
Yes, the AutoAlert Help Button has a battery that can only be replaced
at the factory. The AutoAlert Help Button will send a signal to Lifeline
when the battery needs to be replaced, and your Lifeline provider will
contact you about the replacement.
Can I get the AutoAlert Help Button on a wrist strap?
No, the AutoAlert Help Button is only available as a pendant.
Do I use the AutoAlert Help Button to speak with Lifeline?
No, the AutoAlert Help Button is not a microphone. You do not speak
into it. Rather, the button sends a signal to the Communicator, which
then calls Lifeline. You should speak in the direction of the Communicator.
What happens if I make a Help Call and the Response Center
can’t hear me?
The Personal Response Associate will probably be able to hear you
through the highly sensitive microphone of your Communicator.
However, if you cannot be heard or if you cannot speak, Lifeline will place
a telephone call to your home. If no one answers, help will be contacted.
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What happens if I push my AutoAlert Help Button and can’t hear the
Response Associate?
Stay where you are. The Personal Response Associate will probably be
able to hear you, but if not, he or she will place a telephone call to your
home. If no one answers, help will be contacted.
If I fall and stand up, will the button automatically send a Help Call?
It might. The AutoAlert Help Button is designed to provide time for you
to recover from falls that are not serious. However, if you do not stand
up within 30 seconds, a Help Call will be automatically sent. If you do not
need help, tell the Personal Response Associate that you have fallen but
that you are okay.
What if I’ve fallen but do not need help?
If a Help Call has been automatically sent, tell the Personal Response
Associate that you have fallen but that you do not need help.
Can I wear my AutoAlert Help Button outside of my home?
Yes, but the Lifeline Service will be unavailable to you if you are outside
the range of your Home Communicator.
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Regulatory compliance
Safety standards
The AutoAlert Help Button complies with the following safety standards
for medical devices and home healthcare equipment:
UL1637 – Home Healthcare Signaling Equipment
CSA C22.2 NO 205-M1983 – Signal Equipment
IEC60601-1:2005 (3rd Edition) – Medical Electrical Equipment –
General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance
CA/EN/US National Differences
IEC60601-1-2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility
RSS-210 - Low-Power License-Exempt Radiocommunication Device
IEC regulations
The AutoAlert Help Button is medical electrical (ME) equipment.
Medical electrical equipment can either generate or receive
electromagnetic interference. This product has been evaluated for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with the appropriate accessories
according to IEC 60601-1-2:2007, the international standard for EMC for
medical electrical equipment.
The AutoAlert Help Button must emit electromagnetic energy in
order to perform its intended function. Nearby electronic equipment
may be affected.
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FCC regulations
The AutoAlert Help Button complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The AutoAlert
Help Button may not cause harmful interference, and (2) the AutoAlert
Help Button must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC
Rules, any changes or modications to this equipment not expressly
approved by Philips Lifeline could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Essential performance
The AutoAlert Help Button provides essential performance (EP) under
normal operating conditions (includes EMC exposure) only as a complete
system, consisting of the AutoAlert Help Button and the DT1000 series
or 6900 series CarePartner Communicator. The system achieves its
essential performance by sending Help Calls to the Lifeline Response
Center. If the system is incapable of sending Help Calls, it will periodically
send a status alarm to the Lifeline Response Center.
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System classication
The AutoAlert Help Button is an FDA Class II device. It is an internally
powered device for continuous operation.
Radio specications
The AutoAlert Help Button has a radiofrequency transmitter with the
following characteristics: maximum power over an antenna load: 12 dBm,
frequency: 312 MHz ± 75 KHz, modulation: OOK. It fully complies with
FCC Part 15, Section 15.231 for periodic operation above 70 MHz.
Collateral standards for IEC 60601-1
60601-1-2:2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1. Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC
and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC
information provided in the Accompanying Documents.
2. Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment can affect Medical
Electrical Equipment.
3. The use of accessories, transducers and/or cables other than those
specied, with the exception of those sold by the manufacturer as
replacement parts for internal components, may result in increased
emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment or system.
4. The equipment or system should not be used adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment and that if adjacent or stacked use is necessary,
the equipment or system should be observed to verify normal
operation in the conguration in which it will be used.
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Informational tables
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Emissions
The AutoAlert is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment
specied below. The customer or user of the AutoAlert should ensure
that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment – Guidance
RF Emissions
CISPR 11
Group 2 The AutoAlert must emit Electromagnetic
energy in order to perform its intended
function. Nearby electronic equipment may be
affected.
RF Emissions
CISPR 11
Class B
Harmonics
IEC 61000-3-2
N/A The EUT is Battery Powered
The AutoAlert is suitable for use in all
establishments, including domestic, and those
directly connected to the public low-voltage
power supply network that supplies buildings
used for domestic purposes.
Flicker
IEC 61000-3-3
Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration – Immunity
The AutoAlert is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment
specied below. The customer or user of the AutoAlert should ensure
that it is used in such an environment.
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Immunity Test EN/IEC 60601
Test Level
Compliance
Level
Electromagnetic
Environment – Guidance
Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD)
EN/IEC 61000-4-2
6kVContact
8kV Air
6kV
Contact
8kV Air
Floors should be wood,
concrete or ceramic tile.
If floors are synthetic the
relative humidity should be
at least 30%
Power Frequency
50/60Hz
Magnetic Field
EN/IEC 61000-4-8
3A/m 3A/m Power frequency magnetic
fields should be that of
a typical commercial or
hospital environment
Conducted RF
EN/IEC 61000-4-6
3 Vrms
150 kHz
to 80 MHz
not
applicable
D=1.17√P
D=0.35√P
80 to 800 MHz
D=0.70√P
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Radiated RF
EN/IEC 61000-4-3
10 V/m
80 MHz
to 2.5 GHz
10V/m Portable and mobile
communications equipment
should be separated
from the AutoAlert by
no less than the distances
calculated/ listed below*:
D=(3.5/V1)(√P)
D=(3.5/E1)(√P)
80 to 800 MHz
D=(7/Eq)(√P)
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
NOTE: Conducted RF Immunity does not apply to an internal battery
operated device.
* P is the max power in watts and D is the recommended separation distance
in meters.
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site
survey, should be less than the compliance levels (V1 and E1).
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment containing a transmitter.
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Recommended Separations Distances for the AutoAlert
The AutoAlert is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in
which radiated disturbances are controlled. The customer or user of the
AuotAlert can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining
a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF Communication
Equipment and AutoAlert as recommended below, according to the
maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Max Output
Power (Watts)
Separation (m)
150kHz to 80MHz
d = 1.17√P
Separation (m)
80 to 800MHz
d = 0.35√P
Separation (m)
800MHz to 2.5GHz
d = 0.70√P
0.01 N/A .035 .07
0.1 N/A .11068 .22136
1 N/A .35 .7
10 N/A 1.1068 2.2136
100 N/A 3.5 7
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above,
the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated
using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where
P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher
frequency range applies.
NOTE: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic
propagation is affected by absorption and reection from structures,
objects, and people.
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