RF Safety EMF measurement and simulation tools

table of contents

>Introduction

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>EME Guard

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>INSITE Box

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>EME Spy 140

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>INSITE Free

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>EME Spy
121/100

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>EMF Visual

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SATIMO 2010
Product specications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. Actual products may differ in appearance from images shown.

> Why do we measure exposure levels?

The continuous growth of wireless communication has in the recent past raised public awareness and concerns about the potential health hazards due to exposure to waves (electromagnetic elds). Two non-prot international bodies have been asked to address this concern: the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and the WHO (World Health Organization). In particular since 1992 WHO has been studying the potential risks associated with so called non-ionizing radiations and in 1998 the ICNIRP has published guidelines that each country should transpose into local laws and regulations. These guidelines are based on the effects that these radiations have on body temperature. Detailed information are available on WHO (www.who.int) and ICNIRP (www.icnirp.org) web sites.

Whenever there is electricity (voltage or current) an electromagnetic eld (EMF) arises. All types of wireless transmissions (radio/TV broadcasting, voice/data wireless communication) use electromagnetic elds. The generated eld propagates in waves and is all around us even if we cannot see it or hear it. The electromagnetic eld has two components: the Electric (E) Field and Magnetic (H) Field, and they are proportional with each other.

What are reference levels?

To protect people from potential hazards, limits have been xed by international organizations. These limits are called Reference Levels and are the maximum allowed E-eld for a given frequency. These levels are derived from limits on the maximum allowable body tissue temperature increase caused by the elds. The restrictions refer to the SAR values (Specic Absorption Rate) that quantify the rate at which RF (radio frequency) energy is absorbed by the body. SAR values correspond to a temperature increase in a localized area of tissues in the human body. SAR values are challenging to measure in real environments, which is why equivalent E-eld reference levels have been calculated.

ICNIRP - Reference levels for exposure to electric elds

measurement standards and protocols

The basic restrictions and reference levels dened by the ICNIRP are guidelines, which have been used as a basis by many countries to implement their own recommendations or laws and ensure that these levels are not exceeded. However, some countries or cities have decided to set their own limits independently from these guidelines.In order to compare the measured exposure levels to the regulatory limits, measurement protocols have been dened, such as: ECC/REC/(02)04, EN50383, EN 50492, or IEEE Std.C95.3 for in-situ measurements.

A complete range of radio frequency safety instruments

SATIMO has developed a range of instruments to measure the level of exposure to the electromagnetic eld and to address the following needs: To monitor actual levels and compare them to the regulatory limits. To address public concern through appropriate communication. To provide tools for occupational safety. To simulate EMF radiation in real environments. Common sources of electromagnetic elds are telecommunication and broadcasting antennas, working on the FM, TV, GSM, UMTS, WiFi bands and point-to-point or military transmission systems.

SATIMO EMF measurement product portfolio for RF safety

Measurement Occupational safety Broadband EME Guard BTS installer BTS maintenance CY Mobile phone operators Other operators (broadcast, PMR) R&D labs, universities Local and national authorities Regulators Certication bodies More information on this product Page 4 Page 8 Page 13 Page 16 General public Selectivity/ services EME Spy INSITE Box Selectivity/ channel INSITE Free

Simulation Both N/A EMF Visual

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> Occupational
safety

> EME Guard

The EME Guard is a robust device easily worn on a belt clip, in an outside pocket or in a harness. It is equipped with three independent alarms (vibrator, buzzer and warning light) that alert the wearer as soon as the measured eld level exceeds the predetermined exposure threshold. EME Guard comes with software that enables the user to customize alarm thresholds to requirements and to save measurement data for monitoring purposes.

main features
Product category Broadband personal exposure meter Measurement capabilities Continuously records the electromagnetic eld level and alerts user to potential over-exposure User prole Anyone working close to emitting antennas (broadcast, base station, radars ) Installation and maintenance staff, broadcast, PMR and mobile phone operators or regulatory bodies employees Frequency band 27 MHz to 40 GHz Related recommendations FCC 96-326 ICNIRP Safety Code 6 2004/40/EC Exposure thresholds are user-denable and can be adapted to any recommendation
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system conguration

>Software:
EME Guard Analysis on CD Rom

>Equipment:
Case Belt clip USB cable Battery charger

>Accessories:
Belt and holster Aquapac waterproof case

>Services:
Calibration report Initial calibration Additional calibration Training Extended warranty
Optional Included

A user friendly and exible instrument

The EME Guard Analysis software denes two user proles:

STEP 3: Dene the recording period. STEP 4: Start the device (ON/OFF button) and perform measurements. STEP 5: Import the measurements in the form of secure les using a USB cable and display the results.

Administrator mode, gives additional rights to congure the device to requirements (threshold denition).
User mode, enables download and visualization of measurements recorded in the embedded memory of the device.

STEP 1: Dene the reference threshold that will trigger the visual alarm. The 4 warning lights are activated as soon as exposure level attains 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the chosen reference threshold. STEP 2: Dene the thresholds that will trigger the audio and vibrating alarms: Over a 6 minute mean: the alarm is triggered as soon as the mean calculated over the preceding 6 minutes exceeds the predetermined threshold. This 6 minute calculation is the reference duration which conforms to the ICNIRP recommendations. Or: Instantaneous: as soon as a measurement exceeds the threshold, the alarms are triggered.

High performance probe for accurate measurements

The EME Guard is equipped with a triaxial probe which guarantees measurement isotropy. Each device comes with a calibration report. The performance of this sensor has been optimized to ensure maximum isotropy.

Isotropy at 1400 MHz

The measurement les are downloaded on the PCs hard disc as binary les, thus ensuring the safety of historical data.

Alarm front view

Isotropy at 2100 MHz

Occupational safety - EME Guard

The Administrator can customize the device according to the thresholds dened by his own guidelines. > Only the Administrator is given right of access to device conguration and customize.

A robust product
The device is equipped with an auto-test system which is launched when the device is switched on. This test ensures that the EME Guard is functioning normally and that battery level is sufcient. In any case, if the battery level is too low, an orange warning light alerts the user immediately. The case is metallic and ensures an IP55 Ingress Protection level, ideal for outdoor use.

Measurement conguration
Update period for display and alarms Measurement recording Recording capacity Recording period Duration of recording min. max. 1 mn Duration in mn = 30 000 points X recording period (sec) 60 1 sec Activated or de-activated 30 000 measurements MAX 1-255 sec

Technical characteristics
Frequency range Upper detection limit Lower detection limit 27 MHz 40 GHz 200 V/m 5 V/m

Conditions for use

Temperature, humidity Power supply of battery charger Battery Battery life Type of link -10 to 50C, 85% max. humidity 110 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz Lithium-Ion > 100 hours USB

Measurement uncertainty
Axial isotropy : Frequency response : +/- 1 dB at 1400 MHz +/- 2 dB at 2100 MHz 27 MHz - 2.5 GHz : +/- 3 dB 2.5 GHz - 6 GHz : + 6/0 dB 6 GHz - 10 GHz : + 12/+ 6 dB 10 GHz - 20 GHz : + 10/0 dB 20 GHz - 40 GHz : + 8/- 3 dB

Mechanical characteristics
Dimensions Weight Protection 172 x 60 x 35 mm (H, L, W) without belt clip 320 g IP 55

Alarm conguration
Reference threshold Alarm mode Visual alarm Congurable by the user 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 or 140 V/m Instantaneous or 6 min. mean 4 LEDs 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the reference threshold Activated (from 5 V/m to 137 V/m) or de-activated Activated (from 5 V/m to 137 V/m) or de-activated Orange LED

Hardware requirements
Processor Cable link Operating system Memory Free space on hard disk PC Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent USB Windows 98/2000/XP/7 256 MB RAM 100 MB

Audio alarm Vibrator Low battery indicator

> General Public

> EME Spy 140

* Than former EME Spy 121 version

Operational frequency band up to 6 GHz Detection threshold down to 0.005 V/m Compact and light-weight Faster downloading process* Better IP rating*

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EME Spy is a light and portable dosimeter which performs continuous measurements of the human exposure level to electromagnetic elds on predened frequency bands. This unique solution enables accurate selective measurements without incurring the costs of an integrated spectrum analyzer.

main features
Certication ICNIRP levels are used as a reference Measurement capabilities Continuously monitors personal exposure to electromagnetic elds, and identies the type of contributor User prole Research laboratories, universities, municipalities, governmental agencies, broadcast, PMR, and mobile phone operators, regulatory bodies Frequency band 14 selected frequency bands from 88 MHz to 5850 MHz Related recommendations ICNIRP levels are used as a reference Other reference levels can be used from the Excel results

product conguration

>Software:
EME SPY Analysis software

>Equipment:
Case USB cable

>Services:
Calibration report Calibration Installation Training Extended warranty
Optional Included

 Technical characteristics
FREQUENCY RANGES AXIAL ISOTROPY Min - Max Standard deviation 1.7 dB 1.3 dB 1.2 dB 0.4 dB 1.6 dB 1.5 dB 1.3 dB 1.4 dB 0.8 dB 0.6 dB 0.8 dB 1.5 dB 2.0 dB 0.5 dB

Measurement conguration
Number of data points Logging intervals 80 000 max 4 - 255 s

FM (88 108 MHz) TV3 (174 223 MHz) TETRA (380 - 390 MHz) TV4&5 (470 830 MHz) GSM Tx (880 915 MHz) GSM Rx (925 960 MHz) DCS Tx (1710 1785 MHz) DCS Rx (1805 1880 MHz) DECT (1880 1900 MHz) UMTS Tx (1920 1980 MHz) UMTS Rx (2110 2170 MHz) WiFi 2G (2400 2500 MHz) WiMAX (3400 3800 MHz) WiFI 5G (5150 5850 MHz)

2.6 dB 2.2 dB 2.5 dB 0.8 dB 2.6 dB 2.4 dB 2.3 dB 2.2 dB 1.2 dB 0.9 dB 1.3 dB 1.5 dB 2.9 dB 3.9 dB

EME Spy Analysis main window

Differentiating upload and download link is not only useful to assess the contribution of each transmitter, but also to avoid corruption of the results by phones emitting close to the dosimeter.

Operating conditions
Temperature, humidity Battery life* -10 to 50C, 85% of humidity 80 hours with a recording period of 60 sec 68 hours with a recording period of 30 sec 42 hours with a recording period of 10 sec 19 hours with a recording period of 4 sec

Vertical Polarization
3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 1,0 0,5 0,0

Horizontal Polarization
3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 1,0 0,5 0,0

* 2 rechargeable batteries

Mechanical characteristics
Dimensions Weight Protection 168.5 x 79 x 49.7 mm (H x L x W) 410 g IP 55

Hardware requirements
Probe characteristics
Processor Probe Sensitivity FM TETRA, TV4 & 5 GSM, DCS, DECT, UMTS, WiFi, 2G TV3, WiMAX, WiFi 5G Dynamic Tri-axial E-eld probe 80 MHz 6 GHz 0.05 V/m 0.01 V/m 0.005 V/m 0.02 V/m 60 dB (up to 5V/m) Cable link Operating system PC Pentium 500 MHz USB Port Windows 98/2000/XP/7*

Free space on hard disc 200 MB

* Currently undergoing evaluation

General Public - EME Spy 140

> EME Spy 121/100

EME Spy is a light and portable dosimeter which performs continuous measurements of the human exposure level to electromagnetic elds on predened frequency bands.

main features
Product category E-eld frequency selective personal exposure meter Measurement capabilities Continuously monitors personal exposure to electromagnetic elds, and identies the type of contributor User prole Research laboratories*, universities, municipalities, governmental agencies, broadcast, PMR, and mobile phone operators, regulatory bodies Frequency band EME SPY 121: From 88 MHz to 2.5 GHz EME Spy 100: From 88 MHz to 2.17 GHz Related recommendations ICNIRP levels are used as a reference Other reference levels can be used from the Excel results
* EME Spy (formerly DSP 090 and DSP 120) has been used for a number of scientic studies. For a complete list of our references, please contact us.

system conguration

>Software:
EME Spy Analysis on CD Rom

>Equipment:
Case Belt clip USB cable Battery charger

>Services:
Calibration report Initial calibration Additional calibration Training Extended warranty
Optional Included

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Differentiating upload and download link is not only useful to assess the contribution of each transmitter, but also to avoid corruption of the results by phones emitting close to the dosimeter.

The collected data can be post processed and presented in a clear and simple way
EME Spy Analysis post-processes the measurement data and presents statistical information in graphical form. The software allows the display of both the instantaneous value or the 6 minute mean value. The data can be exported to Excel and compiled with other measurement data.
EME Spy Analysis main window

The measurement les are downloaded on the PCs hard disc as binary les, thus ensuring the safeguard of historical data.

The dosimeters battery will measure exposure levels for up to 20 days

Technical characteristics 88 MHz - 2.5 GHz
EME Spy Analysis software enables the dosimeter to be administrated through a USB cable. STEP 1: Set-up the device. Dene measurement period and duration. Check the device. Synchronise the date and time of the dosimeter and the computer. STEP 2: Start the device (ON button) and perform measurements. STEP 3: Import measurement data and present results. Once the dosimeter is connected to the PC, the software can import the measurement data. Each measurement datum (either the mean for the total eld or for each frequency range) is linked to a date and a time. If the ON button of the EME Spy is pressed at any point in time during the campaign, the measurement will be specically marked in the downloaded le.
EME SPY 121 FM TV3 TETRA TV4&5 GSM TX GSM RX DCS TX DCS RX DECT UMTS TX UMTS RX WIFI FREQUENCY RANGES 88 MHz 174 MHz 380MHz 470 MHz 880 MHz 925 MHz 1710 MHz 1805 MHz 1880 MHz 1920 MHz 2110 MHz 2400 MHz > 108 MHz > 223 MHz > 400MHz > 830 MHz > 915 MHz > 960 MHz > 1785 MHz > 1880 MHz > 1900MHz > 1980 MHz > 2170 MHz > 2500 MHz AXIAL ISOTROPY 1.3 dB 1.3 dB 1.2 dB 0.9 dB 1.8 dB 0.8 dB 1.4 dB 1.0 dB 1.3 dB 0.8 dB 1.8 dB 3.3 dB

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General public - EME Spy 121/100

Thanks to its dedicated software, EME Spy Analysis, the dosimeter is easy to program. When the measurement cycle has nished, the collected data can be directly transferred to dedicated software with a USB cable. The data can also be exported to Excel, analysed, and compared to the recommended maximum exposure levels (using ICNIRPs levels as a pre-dened reference).

Technical characteristics 88 MHz - 2.17 GHz

EME SPY 100 FM TV7 TETRA TV47 CDMA TX CDMA RX PCS TX PCS RX IMT-2000 TX IMT-2000 RX FREQUENCY RANGES 88 MHz 177 MHz 380MHz 473 MHz 824 MHz 869 MHz 1750 MHz 1840 MHz 1920 MHz 2110 MHz > 108 MHz > 213 MHz > 400MHz > 749 MHz > 848 MHz > 893 MHz > 1780 MHz > 1870 MHz > 1980 MHz > 2170 MHz AXIAL ISOTROPY 1.3 dB 1.3 dB 1.2 dB 0.9 dB 0.8 dB 1.0 dB 1.4 dB 1.0 dB 0.8 dB 1.8 dB

Probe characteristics
Probe Sensitivity Dynamic - EME Spy 121 Dynamic - EME Spy 100 Triaxial E-eld probe 0.05 V/m 46 dB (up to 10 V/m) 40 dB (up to 5 V/m)

Measurement conguration
Number of data points - EME Spy 121 Number of data points - EME Spy 100 Logging intervals 12540 7168 4-255s

Isotropy at 2140 MHz

Isotropy at 650 MHz

Conditions for use

Temperature, humidity Battery Battery life Power supply of battery charger -10 to 50C, 85% of humidity Lithium-Ion Up to 20 days 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz max. 0.9A

Mechanical characteristics
Dimensions Weight Protection 193 X 95.6 X 69.4 mm (H, L, W) 450 g IP 50

Hardware requirements
Processor Cable link Operating system Memory Free space on hard disc PC Pentium 500 MHz USB Port Windows 98/2000/XP/7 256 MB RAM 200 MB

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>

INSITE Box

S Congure our standard product to your own requirements and discover the full capabilities of our solutions in our Product features

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main features
Product category Remotely-operated E-eld frequency selective monitoring station Measurement capabilities Continuously monitors the electromagnetic eld within specic geographical areas User prole Municipalities, governmental agencies, mobile phone operators, regulatory bodies Frequency band A choice of up to 16 bands, see possible combinations in the table below Related recommendations ICNIRP levels are used as a reference; other reference levels can be used from the Excel results

system conguration

>Software:
INSITE Box Control on CD Rom INSITE Box Analysis on CD Rom

>Equipment:
RS 232 or USB cable Solar panel Ethernet cable* 3G card* Embedded PC } Free space on FTP site } SIM card with GPRS function activated

>Services:
Calibration report Initial calibration Additional calibration Training Extended warranty Product customization Alarms when predened level is exceeded sent per SMS or email
* Option only available with embedded PC

Optional

Included

} Required

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General public - INSITE Box

The INSITE Box is an area-monitoring device of personal exposure levels. As opposed to spot measurements (such as measurements made with spectral analysis portable systems), INSITE Box can be positioned in the vicinity of emitting antennas to monitor exposure over a period of time. Thanks to SATIMOs unique lter technology, it can differentiate the contributor and present measurement results for each pre-dened frequency band (Ex: GSM, UMTS etc). It can transfer data through a modem, a 3G card or an Ethernet cable, allowing remote control of the measurement campaign and direct publication of the data on a dedicated website.

Monitor exposure level within a geographical area and publish results on website
The INSITE Box is connected to a website or PC through a FTP site. Thus installation requires the user to provide a SIM card for the GSM/GPRS modem. STEP1: Input FTP details, SIM Card and congure cycle parameters. During the installation stage, the INSITE Box is connected to a PC (with RS 232 or USB cable), where INSITE Box Control software has been installed. STEP 2: After the rst cycle, use INSITE Box Analysis to download the results. The software enables either automatic or manual data importation from the FTP site. STEP 3: If required, use INSITE Box Analysis remote management features to send new conguration data to the station and modify measurement sequences (for instance if the measurement period needs to be changed).

than one specic area and can be moved from time to time to monitor other areas. Websites usually display a map, so that residents can easily identify where the stations are, and a calendar where information is presented (with daily, weekly and monthly statistics on exposure levels).

A tool that gives residents/public access to information

The data collected on the FTP site can feed a dedicated website where measurement information and results are presented. INSITE Box can easily be used to cover more

Technical characteristics
FREQUENCY BAND FREQUENCY RANGES INSITE BOX 080 Included Optional Product features INSITE BOX 070

AM HF FM TV3 TV7 TETRA TV4&5 TV 47 CDMA RX GSM TX GSM RX DCS TX DCS RX PCS RX DECT UMTS Tx UMTS Rx/ IMT-2000 RX WIFI WiMAX WiFI 5 G

525 KHz > 1605 KHz 3 > 30 MHz 88 > 108 MHz 174 > 223 MHz 177 > 213 MHz 380 > 400 MHz 470 > 830 MHz 473 > 749 MHz 869 > 893 MHz 880 > 915 MHz 925 > 960 MHz 1710 > 1785 MHz 1805 > 1880 MHz 1840 > 1870 MHz 1880 > 1900 MHz 1920 > 1980 MHz 2110 > 2170 MHz 2400 > 2500 MHz 3400 > 3800 MHz 5150 > 5850 MHz
Additional features

For additional possible combination, please contact us.

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Standard features

 Detection levels
Included Sensitivity Dynamic 0.05 V/m 40 dB (up to 5V/m) Optional Product features Down to 0.005 V/m Up to 60 dB Ex: 0.1-100 V/m

Isotropy at 650 MHz

Measurement conguration
Included Number of data points Logging interval 7168 4-255 s Optional Product features 7168 min 2 s min Isotropy at 940 MHz

Conditions for use

Temperature, humidity Electrical power supply Solar panel power supply (optional) -10 to 50C, 85% humidity 230 VAC, 50 Hz DC 12V, with an autonomy of 6 days in darkness

Typical technical characteristics

INSITE Box network installation Dimensions without solar panel 250 X 317 X 1350 mm (L,W,H ) 18 KG IP 54 with solar panel 320 X 520 X 1350 mm (L,W,H ) 22 KG

Total weight Protection

Hardware requirements
Processor Cable Link Operating system Memory Free space on hard disc PC Pentium 500 MHz RS 232 or USB Windows 98/2000/XP/7 256 MB RAM 200 MB

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General public - INSITE Box

> INSITE Free

INSITE Free is a compact measurement system for narrow band analysis. The system is composed of a probe connected to a switch/amplication box. The system also requires a spectrum analyzer. These elements can be operated either manually or remotely through INSITE Free software. The SW enables the user to dene measurement scenarios, analyze measurements, review the results graphically and automatically generate reports in Excel format. The switch enables successive selections of the three measurement axes to obtain an isotropic result without changing the position of the probe. As it is equipped with an amplier, the switch also improves the sensitivity of the system over the 100 KHz to 30 MHz frequency band.

main features
Product category E-eld narrow band measurement system with spectrum analyzer Measurement capabilities Performs in situ spot measurements User prole Regulation agencies, certication ofces, municipalities, broadcast, PMR and mobile phone operators, installers, research laboratories, administrative bodies and more. Frequency band 100 KHz to 6 GHz Related recommendations ECC/REC/(02)04, EN50383 and EN 50492

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system conguration

>Software:
INSITE Free on CD Rom with dongle key INSITE Free/ANFR on CD Rom with dongle key

>Equipment:
100 KHz to 3 GHz probe 700 MHz to 6 GHz probe } Spectrum analyzer Switch box (with battery charger) Probe holder Wooden tripod

Rohde & Schwarz: FSH3/6, FSH4/8, ZVL3, FSHP, FSV3, FSL6 WILLTEK: 9101/9102 AGILENT: E7495B, ESA series, 856xEC series, N9912A BIRD: Signal Hawk

>Accessories:
Cables

>Services:
General public - INSITE Free
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>Compatible spectrum analyzer*:

ANRITSU: MT8212B, MT8220A, MT8222A, MS2711A/D, MS2661B, MS2721B, MS2665C, MS2724B, MS2713E, S332D, S362E

Initial probe and cable calibration Additional calibration Training Extended warranty
* Drivers for additional analyzers can be added upon request

Optional

Included

} Required

Description of the measurement chain with 6 GHz measurement probe

RF link

Spectrum analyzer

Switch Probe

Computer

Measurement scenarios can be dened by the user to t specic requirements

INSITE Free SW is a exible tool that can be congured by the user to perform measurements and generate reports according to specic measurement protocols, in particular those recommended by ECC. In addition, for the French market, INSITE Free/ ANFR SW follows the protocol v2.1 of the French National Agency of Frequencies (ANFR) step by step.

STEP 3: Perform measurement analysis. The data collected for each band is presented on the main window of the software. Measurements corresponding to each of the three axes can be displayed in order to check the polarisation of the electric eld. Depending on the characteristics of the spectrum analyzer, the user can repeat the following analysis modes: CW Analysis: selection of peaks according to predened threshold. TDMA analysis: extrapolation of BCCH value. W-CDMA analysis: UMTS decoding (measurement and extrapolation of the CPICH value). The user can re-launch measurements using specic detection modes (positive peak, negative peak, sample) and measurement modes (Max. hold, Min. hold, and average) available with the spectrum analyzer.

STEP 1: Choose hardware conguration. In this rst phase, the user programs the measurement session according to his own hardware conguration: spectrum analyzer, GPS, probe, cable, UMTS scanner and switch. For this purpose, the probe, cable and switch calibration les are selected and loaded. INSITE Free works with all of the most frequently used spectrum analyzers. STEP 2: Dene measurement scenario Once the hardware has been congured, the user can program the measurement scenarios: Choose frequency bands to be measured from a list or create user-dened bands. Dene the channels or specic carriers. Dene channel width. Choose attenuation mode. Choose analysis mode (peaks, TDMA or W-CDMA). Choose automatic or manual denition of RBW/VBW.

TDMA Analysis

CW Analysis

W-CDMA Analysis

Selection of BCCH for TDMA Analysis

STEP 4: Visualize results. The results can be visualized with the following functions: Full scan or per frequency band. Zoom in with peak identication threshold. 3 types of scale for a better high and low band visualization. Quick view of elements properties. Sessions are saved in XML and results can be exported into Excel. The results can be compared to the reference levels given by specic guidelines. Two guidelines are available by default: ICNIRP Safety Code 6 (Other reference levels can be added upon request).

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high performance isotropic probes to cover the 100 KHz to 6 GHz frequency ranges
Two probes are available: from 100 KHz to 3 GHz and from 700 MHz to 6 GHz. Both probes are made of three orthogonal monopoles. The patented shape of each monopole optimizes the functioning and isotropy of the probe over the entire frequency range.

Mechanical characteristics 100 KHz - 3 GHz probe

Dimension (without cable) Weight RF cable length Connector Protection Conditions for use (temperature, humidity) 406 mm 980 gr 3N IP 44 -10 to 50c, 85 % humidity 2m

Electrical characteristics 100 KHz - 3 GHz probe

Sensitivity at 900 MHz (Given for a spectrum analyzer sensitivity of -90 dBm) (Cable loss taken into account) Max. E-eld/900 MHz Isotropy at 900 MHz Isotropy at 1800 MHz 1 mV/m

200 V/m 1 dB 1,7 dB

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General public - INSITE Free

100 KHz - 3 GHz probe antenna factor

Axial Isotropy at 900 MHz

100 KHz - 3 GHz probe sensitivity without amplier

100 KHz - 30 MHz probe sensitivity with amplier

100 KHz - 3 GHz Axial Isotropy with horizontal polarization

100 KHz - 3 GHz Axial Isotropy with vertical polarization

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 Mechanical characteristics 700 MHz - 6 GHz probe

Dimension (without cable) Weight RF cable length Connector Protection Conditions for use (temperature, humidity) 70 mm 800 gr 2m 3N IP 44 10 to 50c, 85 % humidity

Electrical characteristics 700 MHz - 6 GHz probe

Sensitivity at 900 MHz (Given for a spectrum analyzer sensitivity of -90 dBm) (Cable loss taken into account) Max. E-eld/900 MHz Isotropy at 900 MHz Isotropy at 1800 MHz 3,5 mV/m

200 V/m +/- 1,6 dB +/- 2,5 dB

700 MHz - 6 GHz probe antenna factor

AF (dB)
70
90 deg 3.00 0.00 -3.00 -6.00

Axial Isotropy 3.6 GHz

60

-9.00 -12.00 -15.00 -18.00 180 deg 0 deg

50

40 700 1200 1700 2200 2700 3200 3700 4200 4700 5200 5700
270 deg

Frequency (MHz)
F1 F2 F3

700 MHz - 6 GHz probe sensitivity

90 deg 3.00 0.00 -3.00 -6.00 -9.00 -12.00 -15.00 -18.00 180 deg

Axial Isotropy 5.6 GHz

E (mV/m)
10

0 deg

0 700 1700 2700 3700 4700 5700

270 deg

Frequency (MHz)
PV PH

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General public - INSITE Free

Perform isotropic measurements without changing the position of the probe

INSITE Free System performs a measurement for each axis and over all predened bands. The power value measured on each axis is then converted into eld value.

For each Band

One scan for each axis Conversion in eld value Isotropic value calculation

[E] (dB V/m) = Pmes (dBm) 13 + |loss| + AF (dB m-1) AF : Antenna Factor loss: cable loss, switch loss [ETOT] (V/m) = ( [Ex]2 (V/m) + [Ey]2 (V/m) + [Ez]2 (V/m) )1/2

Switch box characteristics

Dimensions Battery life Protection N connections Interface Working conditions 100 mm x 200 mm x 50 mm 4 hours IP55 Output : 1 female Input : 3 female USB -10 to 50C, 85% humidity Frequency range Immunity Frequency range amplier Max power input for amplier Amplier gain Intermodulation 100 KHz 6 GHz 200 V/m 100 KHz 30 MHz -30 dBm 32 dB -30 dB @ -50 dBm -40 dB @ -60 dBm

Sketch of the switch

Transmission loss

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Antenna factor with or without amplier

Hardware requirements
Computer Cable link* Operating system Memory Free space PC Pentium 500 MHz 3 USB Port Windows 98/2000/XP/7 256 MB RAM 200 MB free space on hard disc

*Serial port, USB, Ethernet or GPIB may be necessary depending on the analyzer

Amplier gain

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General public - INSITE Free

> Simulation
software

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> EMF Visual

main features
Product category Electromagnetic exposure simulation software Simulation capabilities EMF Visual is a prediction, analysis and communication tool, which can accurately simulate exposure within a few hundred meters of the antennas while taking into account its environment User prole Broadcast, PMR and mobile phone operators and installers, municipalities, governmental agencies, regulatory and certication bodies

system conguration

>Software:
EMF Visual on CD Rom with dongle key BSA Synthesis n CD Rom with dongle key cote2emf n CD Rom with dongle key EMF2ascii n CD Rom with dongle key

>Services:
Demo version with short course Training Hotline
Optional Included

STEP 1: 3D Scenario construction. The EMF Visual software permits the creation of 3D scenes by importing 3D objects (*.wrl or *.dxf) from the EMF Visual generic database or using the Cote2emf module. This module allows the creation of a 3D scenario from a 2D map or by importing GIS les.

Import of VRML/Open Inventor or DXF 3D objects

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Simulation software - EMF Visual

Cote2emf module: build & export 3D scenes from 2D map images or GIS les. Denition of building and ground oor outlines with graphic tools. Special GIS le format for automatic denition of the outlines (*.shp les from 3 types: Type 5: polygon Type 3: polyline Type 15: polygonZ ). Denition of element types: buildings, houses, trees, roads, pavement. Random generation of buildings for large areas.

Complete range of graphical tools to adjust the 3D object properties.

Grouping of objects: create, move, copy and paste objects in group; translate or rotate a group. Wide choice of 3D objects to represent ground, buildings, houses, masts, towers, indoor objects.

Tools for assignment of the electromagnetic properties to materials.

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 Advanced texture mapping of faces from a bitmap image.

BSA Synthesis Module: dene antenna characteristics and create customized antennas. BSA Synthesis computes magnitude and phase for each unit cell to generate an antenna model that ts with far eld radiation pattern: - vertical and horizontal -3dB beam width and frequency. - rst upper side lobe suppression. - number of cell units or antenna length. - front to back ratio. Analysis of antenna model from unit cell magnitude and phase data (1D and 2D array antenna). Polar and Cartesian display of the radiation pattern. Exportation of the antenna model to the EMF Visual database. STEP 2: Antenna selection and installation. The EMF Visual software permits the use of antenna models from the EMF Visual generic database or a custom antenna using BSA Synthesis modules. A library of antenna models. A complete database of generic models of the most current antennas in GSM, DCS and UMTS networks. A KATHREIN database for GSM, DCS and UMTS networks. An additional database of FM and Wi antennas Possible integration of an ambient electromagnetic eld at a specied frequency.

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Antenna conguration tools. Geometric visualization of the antenna main beam cone in the scene together with graphic tools for adjusting position, tilt, azimuth and power.

STEP 3: Computation. After dening the computation volume around the area of interest, the electromagnetic eld level calculation is launched. The calculation is based on optical geometry (ray tracing). It allows simulation to be performed over a wide area in terms of wavelength and the interactions with the environment of the radiating sources to be taken into account. Accurate representations of the near eld by considering the contribution of each sub-cell of the antenna.

STEP 4: Result display. Once the computation is nished, the user can use isosurface or cut plane tools to display the level of exposure in the vicinity of the 3D environment.

Iso-surface

Vertical cut plane

Denition of a computation volume around the area of interest.

Horizontal cut plane

Selection of the active antenna. Adjustment of the mesh step (number of computation points). Non-uniform grid to improve resolution around the antennas and to speed up the calculations.

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 Selection of the active antennas and adjustment of the input power of antennas to analyse co-sitting interactions.

STEP 5: Result exportation (optional).

EMF2ascii module allows for the conversion of the binary result les into an ASCII Txt le (permits result to be loaded in Excel, Matlab ). Creates ASCII le that contains the E-eld value (V/m) computed with EMF Visual. Displays the E-eld values for each antenna with the corresponding Cartesian coordinates.

Hardware requirements
Computer PC interface Operating system PC Pentium > 1 GHz X 64 or USB port Windows 98/2000/NT/XP/7/Vista > 256 MB RAM 200 MB free space on hard disc

Multiple cut plane and multiple distance measuring possibilities for security perimeter denition. Evaluates the levels of exposure in terms of E-eld (V/m), H-eld (A/m), Power Density (W/m), % of the E-eld or % of the Power for multi-frequency sources. Determines the safety distances with respect to standards or recommendations (EU recommendation, ICNIRP, and so on ). Visual post-processing of the results: choice of colour or transparency.

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About SATIMO
SATIMO specializes in the design and manufacture of electromagnetic eld measurement systems in the microwave frequency range. For over 20 years, SATIMO has developed high speed antenna measurement systems, including Over the Air (OTA) measurement solutions for mobile telecommunication equipment. With the newly acquired SAR & HAC portfolio, SATIMO offers the wireless industry a unique combination of solutions for both antenna radiation pattern and SAR measurements. SATIMO and ORBIT/FR are part of Microwave Vision SA, which also includes AEMI.

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