Lutron Electronics EMF-823 User manual

ELECTROMAGNETIC
FIELD TESTER
(EMF TESTER) Model : EMF-823

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES...............................................................
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2. APPLICATIONS......................................................... 1
3. CAUTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
EXPOSURE............................................................... 1
4. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................2
5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION....................................
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5-1 Display..............................................................3
5-2 EMF Sensor Position..........................................
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5-3 Off/Ran
g
e Switch..............................................
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5-4 Battery Cover/Compartment...............................3
6. MEASURING PROCEDURE.........................................
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7. RECOMMENDATION..................................................5
8. BATTERY REPLACEMENT..........................................
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1. FEATURES
* The EMF tester is designed to provide user a quick,
reliable and easy way to measure electromagnetic field
radiation levels around power lines, home appliances
and industrial devices.
* Wide measuring ranges, 3 ranges of 20 micro Tesla,
200 micro Tesla & 2000 micro Tesla.
* The EMF tester is a cost effective, hand-held instrument
designed and calibrated to measure electromagnetic field
radiation at different bandwidths down to 50 Hz/60 Hz.
2. APPLICATIONS
This EMF tester is specifically designed to determine the
magnitude of electromagnetic field radiation generated by
power lines, computer's monitor, TV sets, video machinery
and many other similar devices.
3. CAUTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD
EXPOSURE
Claims by some scientists that long term exposure to
electromagnetic field may be the cause of childhood
leukemia & other forms of cancer.
Complete answers to any of these and related
questions are not currently available. At the present time
the most common practice is to avoid excess exposure
over long period of time.
"Prudent Avoidance" as stated by the Environmental
Protection Agency(EPA) USA is recommended.
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4. SPECIFICATIONS
Display 13mm (0.5") LCD, 3 1/2 digits.
Max. indication 199.9.
Range /Resolution 20 micro Tesla/0.01 micro Tesla
200 micro Tesla/0.1 micro Tesla
2000 micro Tesla/1 micro Tesla
* 1 micro Tesla = 10 mili-Gauss
Band width 30 Hz to 300 Hz.
Number of Axes Single axis.
Accuracy (4 % + 3 d) - 20 micro Tesla range.
(5 % + 3 d) - 200 micro Tesla range.
(10 % + 5 d) - 2000 micro Tesla range.
* Spec. accuracy tested under 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Over-input Display shows '1' .
Sampling Time Approx. 0.4 second.
Battery DC 9 V battery (006P, 6F22).
Power Current Approx. DC 2 mA.
Operating Temp. 0 蚓to 50 蚓(32 蚌to 122 蚌).
Operating Max. 90% RH(0蚓to 35蚓).
Humidity Max. 80% RH(35蚓to 50蚓).
Weight 215 g/0.48 LB (including battery).
Dimension H.W.D. - 163 x 68 x 24 mm
(6.4 x 2.7 x 0.9 inch).
Accessories Operation Manual................... 1 PC.
Included
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5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1
5-1 Display
5-2 EMF Sensor Position
5-3 Off/Range Switch
5-4 Battery Cover/Compartment
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6. MEASURING PROCEDURE
1)Place the " Off/Range Switch " (5-3, Fig. 1) to the suitable
range. For the unknown EMF measurement, start with
the highest range and keep decreasing until the higher
resolution's reading is obtained.
Due to the electromagnetic interference of the
environment, the display reading may show
small values before testing, for example less
than 0.05 micro Tesla. This is not malfunction of
the tester.
2)With the tester in hand, move slowly towards to the
object under measurement until it is physically touched.
* Notice how the field intensity increases as you move
closer to the object.
3) Position the EMF tester at different angles to the
object under measurement and observe how this may
affect your reading.
4) By trying different angles approaching the object under
measurement, recorder the highest value shown on the
display.
If the object under measurement is turned off
during the measurement, the EMF tester
reading should then return to zero, unless a
field from other sources are detected.
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5)The meter LV designed to read the display unit of " micro
Tesla " directly. However if intend to know the
measurement reading value by " mili-Gauss ", then just
multiply the factor by " 10 "
For example :
*If display reading is 11.43 micro Tesla. Then the reading
value for " mili- Gauss " will be 114.3 (11.4 x 10).
*If display reading is 118.2 micro Tesla. Then the reading
value for " mili- Gauss " will be 1182 (118.2 x 10).
7. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended to measure the presence of the
electromagnetic field inside and outside of your home
and business locations regularly.
As "hot spots" are detected by the EMF tester,
re-arrangement of the living and working areas is
lightly recommended. Always try the best to avoid long
term exposure to strong electromagnetic field.
8. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1)When the left corner of the LCD display shows "LO
BAT", it indicates the battery output less than 6.5 V -
7.5 V.
Replacement of the battery is then needed. However
measurement could still be taken for another few hours
before the tester becomes inaccurate.
2) Open the Battery Cover (5-4, Fig 1) at the back of
tester and remove the battery.
3) Replace with a 9V battery and reinstate the cover.
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