Reed Instruments R9230 User manual

Instruction
Manual
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Multi-Field
EMF Meter
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Included...................................................................................................... 4
Specications..........................................................................................5-6
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 7
Display Description .................................................................................8-9
Operating Instructions...........................................................................9-13
Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 9
Electric Field Measurements.................................................................. 9
Magnetic Field Measurements............................................................. 10
RF Strength Measurements ................................................................. 10
Data Hold ............................................................................................. 11
Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings..................................... 11
Setting LCD Brightness ....................................................................... 11
Setup Mode.........................................................................................12-13
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power OFF (POWER OFF)............................ 12
Enabling/Disabling the Beeper (BUZZER)............................................ 12
Setting the Magnetic unit of Measurement (LF UNIT).......................... 13
Setting the RF Strength Unit of Measurement (EMF UNIT) ................. 13
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 14
Applications.............................................................................................. 14
Accessories .............................................................................................. 14
Product Care ............................................................................................ 14
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 15
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 15
Product Support....................................................................................... 15
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R9230, Multi-Field EMF Meter. Please
read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By
following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of
reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required, please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
• This meter measures electromagnetic elds. Do not use near medical
devices such as pacemakers, hearing aids, or insulin pumps.
• Do not use in explosive or ammable environments.
• Keep the meter away from water and other liquids to prevent damage to
the device and electrical shock.
• Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
• Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
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Features
• Magnetic field, electric field, and radio frequency (RF)
strength measurements
• 2.4"(50.8mm) (240 x 320 pixels) color TFT display
•Triple axis (X, Y, Z) RF, EMF and ELF sensor
• Audible alarm
• Data Hold and Min/Max functions
• Low battery indicator and auto shut-off
Included
• R9230 Multi-Field EMF Meter
• Batteries
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Specifications
RF Strength
Measuring Range: 30.0mV/m to 11.00V/m
0.02 to 32.0uW/cm²
2.3μW/m² to 320.9mW/m²
0.07 to 29.1mA/m
Accuracy: ±1dB at 1V/m and 900MHz
Resolution: 0.01, 0.1mV/m / 0.01V/m
0.01, 0.1μW/cm²
0.1, 1μW/m² / 0.1mW/m²
0.01, 0.1mA/m
Magnetic Field
Measuring Range: 200 to 2000mG
20 to 200μT
Accuracy: ±12% rdg +5 dgt
Resolution: 0.01μt, 0.1μT
0.1mG, 1mG
Electric Field
Measuring Range: 50V/m to 2000V/m
Accuracy: ±10% rdg + 60 dgt
Resolution: 1V/m
General Specifications
Sensor Type: Triple axis (X, Y, Z) RF, EMF
and ELF sensor
Display: 2.4" TFT LCD display
Data Hold: Yes
Min/Max Functions: Yes
Audible Alarm: Yes
Auto Shut-off: Yes (after 10 mins)
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
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Power Supply:
Product Certications:
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Operating Humidity Range:
Storage Humidity Range:
Maximum Operating Altitude:
Dimensions:
Weight:
3 x AAA
CE
32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
<80%
<70%
6561' (2000m)
4.2 x 2.4 x 1.0" (107 x 60 x 25mm)
0.2lbs (106g)
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Instrument Description
1. LCD Display
2. POWER Button
3. DATA HOLD Button
4. UP/SET Button
5. DOWN Button
6. RECORD/ENTER Button
7. RF Detector
8. Electric Field Detector
9. Wrist Strap
10. Battery Cover Screw
11. Battery Compartment Cover
12. Tripod Mounting Screw
13. ELF Detector
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Display Description
1. Low Battery Indicator
2. XYZ Axes Values
3. Electric Field Graph
4. RF Strength Graph
5. RF Strength
Measurement Value
6. RF Strength Alert
Level Indicator
7. Electric Field
Measurement Value
8. Electric Field Alert
Level Indicator
9. Magnetic Field
Measurement Value
10. Magnetic Field Alert
Level Indicator
11. Audible Alarm Indicator
12. LCD Brightness
Level Indicator
13. Auto Power Off Indicator
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Color Coded Alert Level Table (for reference purpose only)
Alert Level Magnetic
Fields
Electrical
Fields
RF Strength Bar Color
LOW <10.0mG <499V/m <10.0mW/m2Green
MEDIUM ≧10.0mG ≧499V/m ≧10.0mW/m2Yellow
HIGH ≧100.0mG ≧999V/m ≧99.9mW/m2Red
Note: Audible Alarm is triggered when readings enter the red region.
Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
To turn the meter ON or OFF press and hold the POWER button for
approx. 2 seconds.
Electric Field Measurements
The R9230 measures the electric eld (Electrical Power) in the atmosphere
of the sensor's surroundings.
1. Hold the meter at the bottom
and at arm's length.
2. Perform all tests according to
the indicated direction of the
electric eld sensor. (Fig. 1).
3. Hold the meter steady
during measurement.
4. The LCD will simultaneously
display the electric eld
measurement, the Electric Field historical graph and alert level
indicator based on the detected value.
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R9230
Multi-Field EMF Meter
Fig.1
R9230
Multi-Field EMF Meter
Fig.1
Détecteur de champ électrique
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Magnetic Field Measurements
Point the front section of the meter toward the desired electromagnetic
eld to take a measurement.
Due to environment related magnetic eld factors, this electromagnetic
eld (EMF) meter may display a reading of under 0.50mG prior to testing.
This is caused by the magnetic noise in the environment, rather than
meter failure.
If the sensor is moved quickly, excessive field strength values will be
displayed which do not reflect the actual field conditions. This effect is
caused by electrostatic charges.
1. Hold the meter at arm's length.
2. Point the front face of the meter toward the source of power.
3. Hold the meter steady during measurement.
4. Make several measurements at various locations. This is particularly
important if the eld conditions are unknown.
5. The LCD will simultaneously display the electromagnetic eld
readings of individual (XYZ), the combined Magnetic eld readings in
the units of measurement selected by the user (See Setting Magnetic
Unit of Measurement for additional details) and alert level indicator
based on the measured value.
RF Strength Measurements
Point the front face of the meter toward the desired
RF eld to take a measurement.
1. Hold the meter at arm's length.
2. Point the front face of the meter toward the
source of power. Fig. 2.
3. Hold the meter steady during the measurement.
4. The LCD will simultaneously display the
RF strength measurement in the units of
measurement selected by the user (See Setting
the RF Strength Unit of Measurement for
additional details), the RF strength historical
graph and alert level indicator based on the
measured value. continued...
R9230
R9230
Fig.2
Fig.2
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Data Hold
1. While taking a measurement, press the HOLD button to freeze the
current measurements on the display.
2. While in this mode a "HOLD" symbol will appear on the display.
3. Press the button again to resume normal operation.
Note: When the DATA HOLD feature is active all buttons except the
POWER button are disabled.
Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings
1. Press the REC button to enter recording mode as indicated by
"REC" on the LCD. The meter will now begin recording maximum
and minimum readings.
2. While in recording mode:
a) Press the REC button once and the maximum values will appear on
the display as indicated by "REC MAX".
b) Press the REC button again and the minimum values will appear on
the display as indicated by "REC MIN".
c) To exit recording mode and resume normal operation, press and hold
the REC button for two seconds.
When in recording mode the POWER button is disabled and the meter
cannot be turned off.
Setting LCD Brightness
After powering the meter ON, press the POWER button to set the LCD
brightness level as indicated by (Low, Medium, and High) on the meter
display.
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Setup Mode
1. Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter Setup Mode.
2. Use the and arrows to scroll through the following parameters:
Parameter Description
POWER OFF Enable or disable the auto-power off function
BUZZER Turn the beeper on or off
LF UNIT Setting the Magnetic unit of Measurement
EMF UNIT Setting the RF Strength Unit of Measurement
3. Once the appropriate parameter has been selected, follow the
instructions below.
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power OFF (POWER OFF)
1. Press the REC button when "POWER OFF" appears on the LCD.
2. Press the and buttons to select between YES (enabled) or NO
(disabled). With the Auto Power OFF feature enabled, the meter will
automatically switch OFF after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve
battery life.
3. Press the REC button to conrm selection and return to the Setup
Mode screen.
Note: At any time, you can press the POWER button to exit the Setup
Mode and resume normal operation.
Enabling/Disabling the Beeper (BUZZER)
1. Press the REC button when "BUZZER" appears on the LCD.
2. Press the and buttons to select between YES (enabled) or
NO (disabled).
3. Press the REC button to conrm selection and return to the Setup
Mode screen.
Note: At any time, you can press the POWER button to exit the Setup
Mode and resume normal operation.
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Setting the Magnetic unit of Measurement (LF UNIT)
1. Press the REC button when "LF UNIT" appears on the LCD.
2. Press the and buttons to select between uT (micro Tesla) and
mG (Milli Gauss).
3. Press the REC button to conrm selection and return to the Setup
Mode screen.
Note: At any time, you can press the POWER button to exit the Setup
Mode and resume normal operation.
Setting the RF Strength Unit of Measurement (EMF UNIT)
1. Press the REC button when "EMF UNIT" appears on the LCD.
2. Press the and buttons to select between
"mW/m^2 - μW/m^2", "μW/cm^2", "V/m - mV/m", "mA/m".
3. Press the REC button to conrm selection and return to the Setup
Mode screen.
Note: At any time, you can press the POWER button to exit the Setup
Mode and resume normal operation.
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Battery Replacement
When the low battery icon appears on the LCD, the battery needs to
be replaced.
1. Use a Flat head screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
2. Install (or replace) the 3 x AAA batteries.
3. Secure the battery cover back into place using the Flat
head screwdriver.
Applications
• Home Appliances
• Power Lines
• Electrical Appliances
• Industrial Devices
• Mobile/Cell Phones
• Base Stations
Accessories
CA-52A Small Soft Carrying Case
R1500 Tripod
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replacement parts visit your product page on www.REEDInstruments.com.
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Store your product in a clean, dry place.
• Change the battery as needed.
• If your instrument isn't being used for a period of one month or longer
please remove the battery.
• Clean your product and accessories with biodegradable cleaner. Do not
spray the cleaner directly on the instrument. Use on external parts only.
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Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects
in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of
shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or
replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be
defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal
use and maintenance. REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair
or replacement of the product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for
damages to goods, property, or persons due to improper use or through
attempts to utilize the instrument under conditions which exceed the
designed capabilities. In order to begin the warranty service process,
please contact us by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at
[email protected] to discuss the claim and determine the
appropriate steps to process the warranty.
Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument. Your product contains electronic components and must be
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized
REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected].
Please visit www.REEDInstruments.com for the most
up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying or reproduction of this
manual is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from
REED Instruments.
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