User’s Manual
TM-195
RF three-Axle Field Strength Meter
HB2TM1950000
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................... 1
2 Simple a method of operation .................................................. 1
3 Fundamentals ........................................................................... 1
3.1 Electric field strength (E): ................................................... 2
3.2 Magnetic field strength (H): ................................................ 2
3.3 Power density (S): .............................................................. 3
3.4 The characteristic of electromagnetic fields: ..................... 3
4 Application ................................................................................. 5
5 Features .................................................................................... 7
6 Identifying Parts ........................................................................ 9
7 LCD description ....................................................................... 11
8 Specifications .......................................................................... 12
8.1 General specifications ..................................................... 12
8.2 Electrical specifications .................................................... 15
8.3 Units of measurement ...................................................... 18
8.4 Result modes ................................................................... 18
9 Measurement Procedures and Preparation ........................... 20
9.1 POWER button ............................................................... 20
9.2 Data hold button: .............................................................. 20
9.3 Units button: .................................................................... 21
9.4 MAX / AVG Record: ......................................................... 22
9.5 Manual data memory storing .......................................... 22
9.6 Backlight Display and Reading in The Dark. ................... 23
9.7 XYZ/CALL: ....................................................................... 23
9.8 Alarm ON/OFF Setup ....................................................... 23
9.9 Viewing Data Records ..................................................... 24
9.10 Clock LCD Display ......................................................... 25
10 Setup Mode ........................................................................... 27
10.1 Clock Setup-1 ................................................................. 27
10.2 Setting the alarm limit value (ALARM)-2 ....................... 28
10.3 DEL data logger memorysetup-3 ................................... 30
10.4 Analogue bar graphsetup-4 ........................................... 30
10.5 Auto Power Off Time function setup-5 ........................... 31
10.6 Setting the calibration factor (CAL)-6 ............................ 32
11 Making measurements ........................................................ 34
12 Short-term measurements ................................................... 34
13 Long-term exposure measurements ................................... 36
14 SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................... 36
15 SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................... 38
16 Battery replacement .............................................................. 40
17 Safety Precaution ................................................................. 40
18 End of life .............................................................................. 41
1 Introduction
This meter is designed for measuring and monitoring Radio–
Frequency electromagnetic field strength. The meter is
calibrated precisely over the frequency range of 50Mz~3.5
GHZ.
2 Simple a method of operation
Press button to power on. To change measuring unit
(mV/m), push “ ”button to change the unit.Electric field
strength (V/m).Computed magnetic field strength (mA /m).
Computed power density (mW/m2).Computed power density
(μW/cm2).
Press this key to change sensor axis selector :”All axis” →
“X axis “→ “Y axis” → “Z axis”.
3 Fundamentals
Electromagnetic pollution:
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This meter is used to indicate electromagnetic pollution
generated artificially. Wherever there is a voltage or a current,
electric (E) and magnetic (H) fields arise. All types of radio
broadcasting and TV transmitters produce electromagnetic
fields, and they also arise in industry, business and the home,
where they affect us even if our sense organs perceive nothing.
3.1 Electric field strength (E):
A field vector quantity that represents the force (F) on an
infinitesimal unit positive test charge (q) at a point divided by
that charge. Electric field strength is expressed in units of volts
per meter (mV/m). This meter measures electric field strength
directly.
3.2 Magnetic field strength (H):
A field vector that is equal to the magnetic flux density divided
by the permeability of the medium. Magnetic field strength is
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expressed in units of amperes per meter (A/m). In far field
situations, one can calculate the magnetic field for the electric
field value. This meter can display the calculated magnetic field
strength.
3.3 Power density (S):
Power per unit area normal to the direction of propagation,
usually expressed in units of watts per square meter (W/m2) or,
for convenience, units such as mill watts per square centimeter
(mW/cm2).
3.4 The characteristic of electromagnetic fields:
Electromagnetic fields propagate as waves and travel at the
speed of light (C). The wavelength is proportional to the
frequency.
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λ (wavelength) = C (speed of light) / f (frequency)
If the distance to the field source is less than three wavelengths,
then we are usually in the near field. If the distance is more than
three wavelengths, the far-field conditions usually hold.
In near field conditions, the magnetic field value cannot be
calculated from the electric field value. This meter is designed
for reliable far field measurements only.
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4 Application
Quite often routine, maintenance and service work has to be
done in areas where active electromagnetic fields are
present, e.g. in broadcasting stations, etc. Additionally, other
employees may be exposed to electromagnetic radiation. In
such cases, it is essential that personnel be not exposed to
dangerous levels of electromagnetic radiation, such as:
High frequency(RF)electromagnetic wave field strength
measurement.
Mobile phone base station antenna radiation power density
measurement.
Wireless communication applications (CW, TDMA, GSM,
DECT).
RF power measurement for transmitters.
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Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) detection, installation.
Spy camera, wireless bug finder.
Cellular /Cordless phone radiation safety level. Microwave
oven leakage detection.
Personal living environment EMF safety.
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5 Features
The meter is a broadband device for monitoring high-
frequency radiation in the range from 50MHz to 3.5GHz
The non-directional electric field antenna and high sensitivity
also allow measurements of electric field strength in TEM
cells and absorber rooms.
The unit of measurement and the measurement types have
been selected to expressed in units of electrical and
magnetic field strength and power density.
At high frequencies, the power density is of particular
significance. It provides a measure of the power absorbed by
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a person exposed to the field. This power level must be kept
as low as possible at high frequencies.
The meter can be set to display the instantaneous value, the
maximum value measured or the average value.
Instantaneous and maximum value measurements are useful
for orientation, e.g. when first entering an exposed area.
For isotropic measurements of electromagnetic fields.
Non-directional (isotropic) measurement with three-channel
measurement sensor.
High dynamic range due to three- channel digital results
processing.
Configurable alarm threshold and memory function.
Easy & safe to use
Low battery detector “ ”.
Over load indication “OL”.
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6 Identifying Parts
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1. RF three-Axle Sensor.
2. Liquid-crystal LCD
3. MAX / AVG Button.
4. Record / Time Button.
5. Power Button.
6. UNIT / ENTER switch Button.
7. Hold / Up Button.
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8. Backlight/Down Button.
9. XYZ / MEM button.
10. Tripod mounting screw.
11. Battery cover.
7 LCD description
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1. Primary Display
2. Hold symbol
3. Analogue bar graph
4. MAX symbol
5. AVG symbol
6. Low battery symbol
7. x1x10x100 unit
8. X.Y.Z unit
9. ALARM unit
10. mV/m,V/m (E)
11. µA/m mA /m unit (H)
12. µW/m, µW/cm2unit
13. E symbol
14. Auto power off symbol
15. Time unit (month:day)
(hour: minute) (second)
16. MEM reading symbol
17. SET symbol
18. REC symbol
19. CAL symbol
20. Secondary Display
21. BUZZER symbol
22. Decimal point
8 Specifications
8.1 General specifications
Display type: Liquid-crystal (LCD), 4-1/2 digits maximum
reading 19999.
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Measurement method: Digital, triaxial measurement.
Directional characteristic: Isotropic, triaxial.
Measurement range selection: one continuous range.
Display resolution:0. 1mV/m, 0.1µA/m, 0.001µW/m2,
0.001µW/cm2
Setting time: typically 1.5s (0 to 90% measurement value.)
Sample rate: 1.5 times per second.
Audible alarm: Buzzer.
Units: mV/m, V/m, µA/m, mA/m, µW/m2, mW/m2, µW/cm2
Display value: Instantaneous measured value, maximum
value, average value, or maximum average value.
Alarm function: adjustable threshold with ON / OFF
Calibration factor CAL: adjustable
Manual data memory and read storage:200 data sets.
Batteries: 9V NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22 or JIS 006P
Battery life: Approximate 15 hours.
Auto power off: Default time 15 minutes. Adjustable threshold
0~99 minutes.
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Operating temperature range: 0°C to + 50°C
Operating humidity range: 25% to 75 % RH
Storage temperatures range: -10°C to +60°C
Storage humidity range: 0% to 80% RH
Dimensions: 60(L)*60(W)*195(H) mm.
Weight (including battery): Approx.200g.
Accessories: User’s manual, 9V battery, Carrying case.
EMC
This tester was designed in accordance with EMC Standards in
force and its compatibility has been tested in accordance with
EN61326-1 (2006).
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8.2 Electrical specifications
Unless otherwise stated,
the following specifications hold under the following conditions:
The meter is located in the
far field of a source; the sensor head is pointed towards the
source.
Ambient temperature: +23
°C ±3°C.
Relative air humidity
25%~75%
Sensor type: electrical field
(E).
Frequency range: 50MHz
~ 3.5GHz.
Specified measurement
range:
CW signal (f >50MHz):
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0.01V/m~ 20.0 V/m.
0.1mA/m ~ 532.6mA/m,
0.01W/m2~106.94mW/m2.
Dynamic range: Typically
75dB.
Absolute error at 1V/m and
2.45GHz: ± 1.0 dB.
Frequency response:
Sensor taking into account
the typical CAL factor:
± 2.4dB (50 MHz to 1.9
GHz).
±1.0 dB (1.9 GHz to
3.5GHz).
Isotropy deviation:
Typically ± 1.0 dB (f 2.45GHz).
Overload limit: 0.42
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mW/cm2 (11 V/m) per axis.
Overload limit: (0 to50°C):
± 0.2dB.
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8.3 Units of measurement
The meter measures the electrical component of the field; the
default units are those of electrical field strength (mV/m or V/m).
The meter converts the measurement values to the other units
of measurement, i.e. the corresponding magnetic field strength
units (µA/m or mA/m) and power density units (µW/m
2
, mW/m
2
or µW/cm
2
) using the standard far-field formulate for
electromagnetic radiation.
The conversion is invalid for near-field measurements, as there
is no generally valid relationship between electrical and
magnetic field strength in this situation. Always use the default
units of the sensor when making near-field measurements.
8.4 Result modes
The bar graph display always shows the instantaneous
measured dynamic range value. The digital display shows the
result according to one of three modes, which can be selected.
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Instantaneous: The display shows the last value measured
value measured by the sensor, no symbol is displayed.
Maximum instantaneous (MAX):The digital display shows the
highest instantaneous value measured, the “MAX “symbol is
displayed.
Average (AVG): The digital display shows the average value
measured, the “AVG” symbol is displayed.
Instantaneous mode is the default setting when the meter is
turned on. The following graph shows of Instantaneous (actual),
MAX (hold), AVG and MAX/AVG:
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9 Measurement Procedures and
Preparation
Battery loading: Remove the battery cover on the back and put
a 9V battery inside.
Battery replacement: When the symbol of “ ” appears on the
LCD display, the battery should be replaced with a new one.
The battery symbol will be displayed on the LCD, this is
a
battery low indicator.
9.1 POWER button：
Press button to power on. Again
Press button to power off.
9.2 Data hold button:
Press the “ ” button to go into hold mode, and “HOLD”
appears on the screen to allow you to read the data.
Press “ ”this button once again to deactivate it.
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9.3 Units button:
Change units with the “UNITS” key as follows.
Electric field strength (V/m)
Computed magnetic field strength (mA/m).
Computed power density (mW/m2).
Computed power density (μW/cm2).
Press
“ ” button and push “ ”button to change the
unit. Possible units: mV/m, V/m, µA/m , mA/m, µW/m2, mW/m2,
µW/cm
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9.4 MAX / AVG Record:
Press “ ” key to switch to the next display. The display
switches from MAX to AVG to MAX/AVG and back to MAX.
Press and hold “ ”key
for 3 seconds
to disable this
function.
The maximum storage is up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds
After this period of time, updating will be completed
automatically and then the LCD displays .
9.5 Manual data memory storing
Push“ ”button, the meter will save the current measured
result, and REC with a number 001~200 will appear.
Manual data
Manual data memory storing:
200 data sets.
Over load indication: “OL”.
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9.6 Backlight Display and Reading in The Dark.
Press “
”
key backlight light
on. Again Press
button to power off
.
Backlight light turns off automatically after 30 seconds.
9.7 XYZ/CALL:
Press this key to change sensor axis selector :”All axis” →
“X axis “→ “Y axis” → “Z axis”.
9.8 Alarm ON/OFF Setup
Press hold and key to switch the alarm function on
The “ALARM” symbols in the display indicates that the alarm
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function is on. Press hold and key
to turn off the
alarm function. When the Alarm is ON, the display shows .
9.9 Viewing Data Records
Press hold
“ ”button and press“ ”button to view the
saved data records
Use “ ” or “ ” button to see the next or previous records
Press key to close the setup, exit the mode.
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9.10 Clock LCD Display
Press hold and button for more than seconds to
select the display method of the Year, Month, Date, hour and
Second.
This meter’s clock uses 24 hour time setting.
Default time mode setting is
“2010/01/07 00: 02” “:00”.
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10 Setup Mode
Press hold “ ” button and “ ” button to enter the setup
mode.
Press “ ” button to change the setup function. (Setup
function see Note1)
Push “ ” button to save setup data
Note1: you can set up 6 different functions in setup mode
Clock Setup
setup 1 : Setting the alarm limit value (ALARM)
setup 2 : Clear data logger memory
setup 3 : Analogue bar graph X1.X10.X100
setup 4 : Auto Power Off Time
setup 5 : Setting the calibration factor (CAL)
10.1 Clock Setup-1
Press hold “ ” button and press “ ” button first
to enable Clock Setup
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This meter clock is 24 hour time setting.
Use “ ” or “ ” to select the digit you want to adjust
Use “ ” or “ ” button to change
digit(Hour→day→Month→year→Minute).
Press “ ” button to save the setting.
Date/Time default format:2009/12/21 12:12.
Year format: 2000~2099 display as 00 ~ 99.
10.2 Setting the alarm limit value (ALARM)-2
The alarm limit value is used to monitor the display value
automatically. It controls the alarm indication function. The
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alarm limit value can be edited in the displayed V/m unit. The
ALARM setting range is from 0.001 to 999.9V/m. ALARM
default is set at 999.9V/m.
Alarm limit function is only used for total three axial value
comparator.
Press and hold on “ ”button and press “ ” button to
Setup Mode
then press button twice to turn on the meter to enter the
alarm set ting mode, the ”V/m” unit is flashing displayed.
Press ““and “ ” button to change digit
Press “ key the one of four digit is flashing displayed.
Press “ ” key to select the desired setting value.
Press “ ” key to store the new setting value and exit.
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10.3 DEL data logger memorysetup-3
Press and hold on “ ”button and press “ ” button to
Setup Mode
Press button three times to clear data logger memory for
last record setting mode (3.SET).
Press” key in the display ‘’
’
’ Press key to clear
data logger memory for last record and exit the mode.
Press ” key “in the display Press key to clear
data logger memory for last record.
10.4 Analogue bar graphsetup-4
Press hold “ ” button and press “ ” button to Setup
Mode
Press button four times to: Analogue bar graph setting
mode the ” graph” unit is flashing displayed X1 X10 X100.
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Press“ ” “and “ “ ” to select the desired setting value X1
X10 X100
Press “ ” key to store the new setting value and exit.
10.5 Auto Power Off Time function setup-5
If you want to disable auto power off, please hold “ ” button
and press “ ”
button to Setup Mode
push “ ” button five times, the auto power off symbol will
not display on the LCD.
Press “ “and “ ” button to change digit.
Press “ ” key to store the new setting value and exit.the
symbol is displayed.
Maximum auto power off time:00~99 minutes.
Auto power off time default setting is 15 minutes.
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10.6 Setting the calibration factor (CAL)-6
please hold “ ” button and press “ ”
button to Setup
Mode
press “ ” button six times to turn on the meter to enter the
calibration factor, The CAL setting range is from 0.10 to 9.99.
Press “ “and “ ” button to change digit
Use “ ” or “ ” to select the desired setting value.
on the meter to enter the calibration factor setting mode, the “
CAL SET ” marks is displayed.
Press “ ” key to store the new setting value and exit.
Calibration factor (CAL)
The calibration factor CAL serves to calibrate the result display.
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The field strength value measured internally is multiplied by the
value of CAL that has been entered and the resulting value is
displayed. The CAL setting range is from 0.10 to 9.99.
The CAL factor is often used as a means of entering the
sensitivity of the field sensor in terms of its frequency response
in order to improve measurement accuracy.
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11 Making measurements
Important:
The following effect will be noted with all field strength meters:
If the sensor is moved quickly, excessive field strength values
could be displayed. This effect is caused by electrostatic
charges.
Recommendation:
Hold the meter steady during the measurement.
12 Short-term measurements
Application:
Use either the “instantaneous” or the “Max. instantaneous”
mode, if the characteristics and orientation of the field are
unknown when entering an area exposed to electromagnetic
radiation.
Procedure:
Hold the meter at arm’s length.
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Make several measurements at various locations around your
work place or the interested areas as described above. This is
particularly important is the field conditions are unknown.
Pay special attention to measuring the vicinity of possible
radiation sources. Apart from active sources, those components
connected to a source may also act as radiators. For example ,
the cables used in diathermy equipment may also radiate
electromagnetic energy. Note that metallic objects within the
field may locally concentrate or amplify the field from a distant
source.
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13 Long-term exposure measurements
Location
Place the meter between yourself and the suspected source of
radiation. Make measurements at those points where parts of
your body are nearest to the source of radiation.
Note: Use the “Average” or” Max average” modes only when
the instantaneous measurement values are fluctuating greatly.
You may fix the meter to a wooden or plastic tripod.
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CAUTION
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Before making a measurement, check if the low battery
symbol” ” is shown on the display as soon as the
meter is switched on. Change the battery if the symbol is
displayed.
In the case of prolonged storage, it is preferable to
remove the battery from the meter.
Avoid shaking the meter, particularly in the measurement
mode.
The specified limits outside and improper handling may
adversely affect the accuracy and function of the meter.
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15 SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
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In some cases, work in the vicinity of powerful
radiation sources can be a risk of your life.
Be aware that persons with electronic implants (e.g.
cardiac pacemakers) are subject to particular dangers
in some cases.
Observe the local safety regulations of the facility
operation.
Observe the operating instructions for equipment,
which is used to generate, conduct, or consumer
electromagnetic energy.
Be aware that secondary radiators (e.g. reflective
objects such as a metallic fence) can cause a local
amplification of the field.
Be aware that the field strength in the near vicinity of
radiators increases proportionally to the inverse cube
of the distance. This means that enormous field
strengths can result in the immediate vicinity of small
radiation sources (e.g. leak in wave guides, inductive
ovens)
Field strength measuring device can underrate pulsed
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16 Battery replacement
Turn off the instrument.
Remove the battery cover
Replace the battery.
Install the battery cover.
17 Safety Precaution
For cleaning the
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WARNING
If the symbol “ ” appears on the LCD, please
replace the battery immediately
instrument use a soft dry cloth. Never use a wet cloth, solvents
or water, etc..
Operation Altitude: Up to
2000M.
Operating Environment:
Indoors use. This instrument has been designed for being used
in an environment of pollution degree 2.
18 End of life
Caution: this symbol indicates that equipment
and its accessories shall be subject to a
separate collection and correct disposal
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