ROM Elektronik ESM-2 User manual

Elektro-stress-meter ESM-2
Electro-stress measuring device
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Content
Operating Manual!3
ESM-2 Electro-stress measuring device!3
Application!3
Quick-operating manual!5
Device preparation!5
2. Person preparation!5
3. Measurement!5
Funktion der Tasten!6
Switch on and off!6
Sound!6
Ranges!6
Scope of delivery and technical data!7
Measurement preparations!8
Evaluation of the results of measurement!9
Discovering the causes of increased body voltages!9
Still an important reference:!11
Maintenance of the device and battery change!11
Liability and guarantee!12
Assistance and support!12
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Operating Manual
ESM-2 Electro-stress measuring device
Many thanks for deciding on the purchase of this device. You will be
enabled to measure the body voltage of a person located in an e-
lectrical alternating field simply and meaningfully, in order to introdu-
ce corresponding measures for its reduction according to the measu-
red value obtained.
With this operating manual, we would like to put you in a position
•to be able to operate the device without problems
•to assess the measured values for their biological effectiveness
•to carry out suitable remedial actions
Application
Persons who are in electrical fields are under voltage. The level of
this voltage is a measure of the stress acting on the body.
The ESM-2 electro-stress measuring device measures this a.c. vol-
tage against ground, using a hand-held sensor and displays its value
in a digital form which is easy to read off.
If the measured voltage exceeds certain values defined in the "e-
lectro-biological standard", then it can be reduced to uncritical values
through targeted measures, which are simple to carry out.
The ESM-2 always indicates the success of the respective measure
unambiguously in this case and helps you to undertake the correct
steps.
The objective should be to reduce the body voltage to almost zero,
especially in sleep and rest areas, so that persons located there are
not tense and stressed, rather are relaxed and recovered and capab-
le of dealing with everyday tasks.
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CAUTION
Employ the ESM-2 measuring device only for
the measurements described in these directi-
ons. Contraventions can result in destruction
of the measuring device.
➋
➌
➊
➏
➎
➍
➐
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Quick-operating manual
1. Device preparation
•Insert battery. Watch
the correct polarity.
Close battery com-
partment.
•Connect the hand-
held electrode with the
short cable with a so-
cket of the ESM-2 ➐
•Insert the green-yel-
low cable on a groun-
ded plug socket into the ESM-2 other socket ➏
•Switch device on by pushing ➋
2. Person preparation
•Lie down in your bed as usual
•Ensure that the green-yellow ground wire is not on, or
directly near, the person to be measured
3. Measurement
•IMPORTANT: Measure exclusively in daylight (elecrtical
lamps can influence the measurement!)
•Take the hand-held electrode securely in your hand
•Wait until the digital display displays a stable value and
read this off
•This value is somewhere between 0 und 19999
•Note down this value
•In this way, measure all persons in the relevant sleeping
locations
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Funktion der Tasten
Switch on and off
➋!a push on this button switches ESM-2 on and off.
Sound
➌!a push on this button switches the sound on and off.
The tone highth is proportional to the reading value. A
lower value generates a low frequency tone and high
reading generates a higher frequency.
Ranges
➍+➎If the reading is smaller than 1999 mV (in measu-
ring range of 20000 mV) or 199,9 mV (in measuring
range of 2000 mV) then (and only then!), it is possible
to change the measuring range to a lower range with
push button ➎. This is useful if a more porecixe mea-
suring is needed.
Through the high input impedance of the ESM-2 a high
measuring sensitivity is given. If no cable is insertet it
is possible, that it took a longer time until the reading in
the display is 0. It is also possible, that the reading of
the ESM-2 in the range 200,00 mV not reach zero.
This is normal and no failure!
With push butto ➍it is always possible to change the
range to a higher state.
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Decimal sign and Measuring -Ranges
Decimal sign and Measuring -Ranges
Decimal sign and Measuring -Ranges
200 mV
2000 mV
20000 mV
Scope of delivery and technical data
The ESM-2 electro-stress measuring device consists of the following
scope of delivery:
•ESM-2 E-stress measuring device
•Carrying case ready for use
•Ground wire with plug incorporating grounding contact; 3 m length
•Hand-held electrode of brass, chrome-plated
•Operating manual
Measuring ranges:!200,00 mV
!2000,0 mV
!20000 mV
!AC Voltage
!(±5% of end value ±6 digit)
!Digital display in rms value
!Audio generator
Frequency range:!10 Hz - 2.kHz (- 3 dB)
Power supply:!9 volt compound battery
With too low voltage!Doublepoint
Dimensions and weight:!150 x 85 x 30 mm; ca. 250 g
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Measurement preparations
The body voltage caused by electrical alternating fields of the power
supply (capacitive body coupling voltage) is basically measured bet-
ween the person located in the field and ground.
The approx. 3 m long grounding line is therefore provided with a mo-
dified grounding type plug, which connects the measuring device
with ground, via the protective ground conductor of the power supply,
on insertion into a plug socket.
The banana plug of the grounding line is inserted into a socket above
on the measuring device ➏.
The approx. 50 cm long test cable is inserted into the other socket.
The other end of the test cable is connected with the hand-held elec-
trode ➐.
If you carry out measurements in the open air, e.g. near a high-volta-
ge line, you must ensure the grounding contact via a metal strip at
least 30 cm long, which is inserted into the ground.
The measuring device is now switched on using the push button ➋
and is then ready for operation. The sound is switched on an off by
pushing ➌.
After switch on, the measuring range is „20000 mV“ (=20 Volt). This
means that you can measure a max. body voltage of 20 volt in this
range.
If a higher body voltage is present, the display ➊shows [I 0] In this
case, the measurement is far over the recommendations of building
biology.
However, the range „20000 mV“ is the correct range for measu-
rements in most cases.
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Evaluation of the results of measurement
With the electro-biological evaluation of the results of measurement,
a distinction is made between the contamination loading at the sea-
ting area or workplace and at the sleeping area. During the rest pha-
se, the body should relax maximally stress-free and be able to rege-
nerate, so that more severe demands are placed on the sleeping
area.
The following standard values of body voltage are recommended for
sleeping areas:
Electro-biological Standard Values
Electro-biological Standard Values
Electro-biological Standard Values
Body voltage in Millivolt (mV)
Body voltage in Millivolt (mV)
Display in the 20000 mV
measurement range
No anomaly
below 10 mV
less than 00010
Weak anomaly
10 -100 mV
00010 - 00100
Strong anomaly
100 - 1000 mV
00100 - 01000
Extreme anomaly
more than 1000 mV
more than 01000
As far as possible, the value at seating and work areas should not be
above 500 mV
Discovering the causes of increased body voltages
In order to trace the causes of a too-high body voltage through e-
lectrical alternating fields, the following procedure e.g. in the sleep
area has proved itself. In case of measurements in other rooms, you
can proceed correspondingly:
✓Firstly switch on all electrical appliances and lamps in the be-
droom and also in the adjacent rooms (if possible also above and
below). Then measure the body voltage of the person concerned
as described. Note down the measured value.
✓If the value should be high according to the electro-biological re-
commendations, proceed as follows:
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✓Switch off all electrical appliances and lamps in the bedroom and
in the adjacent rooms one after another and pull out the plugs
from plug sockets in addition, where possible. Observe the chan-
ges of the electro-stress measured value on the measuring device
following every step and note down this value.
In this way you can find out the lines and devices which are main-
ly responsible for the high values. Pay attention as well to exten-
sion cables under or on the bed, and lay these out so that a ma-
ximum decrease of the measured value of the body voltage is
achieved. Whenever possible, dispense completely with electrical
devices and cables near your bed.
If you reach values through this procedure under 100 mV, corre-
sponding to 0.10 V, you can be already quite satisfied.
✓Frequently this value cannot be obtained through the switching off
devices and lamps and relaying extension cables. There is a high
probability that the cause of the increased body voltage is then
the power cables under voltage in the walls.
This can also be easily checked if you switch off one fuse after
another in the fuse box and note down the resulting values of the
body voltage in turn following every switch-off.
In the electric circuit, which on disconnection allowed the measu-
red values to drop below 100 mV, you can now have installed by
an electrician a so-called mains network or field-free switch which,
after the shutdown of the last consumer, e.g. the lighting, switches
this circuit automatically free of voltage.
✓You can still find further references in the enclosed "10 tips for
protection against electronic smog".
In addition, it is recommended to read the two books by Wulf-Diet-
rich Rose
"Electrical smog - electro-stress"
"I am under current"
Both have appeared as paperbacks from the publisher Kiepen-
heuer & Witsch, as well as
"Stress through current and radiation" from Wolfgang Maes.
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Still an important reference:
The ESM-2 electro-stress measuring device measures the body vol-
tages resulting from electrical alternating fields.
Except for this loading through electrical alternating fields, increased
values of magnetic alternating fields can also have an effect on the
body as stress e.g. through high-voltage lines, transformer stations,
roof current lines and different appliances, as well as through electri-
fied bus routes and, on a long-term basis, can also lead to serious
conditional disturbances and illnesses.
The Teslameter TriMag and DualField-2 has been developed for the
measurement of these magnetic alternating fields, about which ROM
Electronik GmbH would also be glad to inform you.
Maintenance of the device and battery change
For cleaning the device please use a slightly moistened cloth only.
Never treat the casing and the display with strong cleaning agents!
A necessary battery change is signaled through the symbols
"Doublepoint" in the display. Switch off the device then remove the
battery compartment cover on the reverse side, and take out the u-
sed battery. As a new battery, install a standard 9 volt battery (9 block
volt) and close the battery compartment with the cover. The device is
now ready for operation again.
Symbols for changing Battery
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Employ the ESM-2 measuring device only for
the measurements described in these directi-
ons. Contraventions can result in destruction
of the measuring device.
Liability and guarantee
Every liability which arises from application of the device is excluded.
The guarantee period is 24 months from delivery date. Within this
time, all deficiencies which cannot be attributed to inappropriate
handling, will be repaired immediately and clear of all charges. In the
case where a repair is required, please send the device to us with
the proof of purchase.
Assistance and support
Should you require assistance in the application of the device, then
you can reach us under the Fax No.: 08282-7305 or on Tel.: 08282-
7385 with operational questions about the device.
We wish you a lot of success with the ESM-2 electro-stress measu-
ring device, so that you and your family can again relax and live free
of electro-stress.
Measurements of the electromagnetic contamination of apart-
ments, offices and building sites etc. are carried out according
to the construction-biological standard by ROM Electronik and
construction biologists, who possess the necessary technical
measurement equipment.
More Informations under http://bundesverband-elektrosmog.de
or www.rom-electronic.com
ROM-Elektronik GmbH
Am Grund 13
86489 Deisenhausen
Tel.: [phone] Fax:[phone]
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