Trotec BR 16 User manual

TRT-BA-BR16-TC221118TTRT01-002-EN
BR 16
EN
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE RADIATION
MEASURING DEVICE

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the instructions .........................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................3
Transport and storage...........................................................4
Operation ...............................................................................5
Maintenance and repair ........................................................6
Errors and faults....................................................................6
Disposal .................................................................................7
Notes regarding the instructions
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
instructions must be observed.
You can download the current version of the instructions and
the EUdeclaration of conformity via the following link:
BR16
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=44636
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or
areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device.
• Never charge batteries that cannot be recharged.
• Different types of batteries and new and used batteries
must not be used together.
• Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according
to the correct polarity.
• Remove discharged batteries from the device. Batteries
contain materials hazardous to the environment. Dispose
of the batteries according to the national regulations.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you will not be
using the device for a longer period of time.
• Never short-circuit the supply terminal in the battery
compartment!
• Do not swallow batteries! If a battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns within2hours! These burns
can lead to death!
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
otherwise entered the body, seek medical attention
immediately!
• Keep new and used batteries and an open battery
compartment away from children.

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Intended use
Only use the device for indoor microwave radiation
measurements within the measuring range specified in the
technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Foreseeable misuse
Do not use the device in unsheltered outdoors areas, in
potentially explosive atmospheres or for measurements in
liquids.
Any unauthorised changes, modifications or alterations to the
device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the
Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Information about the device
Device description
Using the BR16 radiation measuring device, microwave
emissions from all high-frequency devices functioning on
2.45 GHz ISM band can be localized.
If the determined value exceeds the maximum limit value of
5mW/cm² recommended by the EMA / FDA, the BR16 radiation
measuring device automatically alerts the user by means of an
acoustic warning signal and additional warning indication on the
display.
The device is equipped with a maximum value and hold function
as well as a backlit display.
Device depiction
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3
4
5
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No. Operating element
1 Sensor
2 Display
3 LED (warning indication)
4 Power button
5ZERO button
6MAX button
7 Battery compartment

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Display
10
9
11
12
13
No. Operating element
9 Battery status indication
10 Measurement value display
11 Indication of the unit
12 MAX indication
13 HOLD indication
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model BR16
Measuring range 0 to 9.99mW/cm²
Accuracy ±1dB
Resolution [mW/cm²] 0.01
Alarm limit value 5.0mW/cm²
Frequency range Calibrated to 2.45 GHz
Display LCD monochrome
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122°F)
with 10% to 80%RH
Power supply 9 V battery
Switch-off After approx. 15minutes of
non-use.
Weight 155g
Dimensions
(lengthx widthx height)
141mmx 58mmx 33mm
Scope of delivery
• 1x device
• 1x 9 V battery
• 1x Device bag
• 1x manual
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device, use the bag included in the scope of
delivery in order to protect the device from external influences.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary
• the storage temperature complies with the values specified
in the Technical data
• Remove the battery from the device.

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Operation
Inserting the battery
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Loosen the screw at the battery compartment(7).
2. Open the cover of the battery compartment.
3. Use the battery clip to connect the new battery with correct
polarity.
4. Re-insert the cover of the battery compartment and secure
it using the screw.
Switching the device on
Note:
Note that moving from a cold area to a warm area can lead to
condensation forming on the device's circuit board. This
physical and unavoidable effect can falsify the measurement. In
this case, the display shows either no measured values or they
are incorrect. Wait a few minutes until the device has become
adjusted to the changed conditions before carrying out a
measurement.
1. Briefly press the Power button(4).
ðThe display will be switched on and the device ready for
operation.
Device calibration
Carry out the calibration in an environment that is free from
microwave radiation as far as possible. In this way it is ensured
that the measuring results will not be biassed by incorrect
calibration.
1. Press and hold the ZERO button(5) for approx. 3seconds
to calibrate the device.
ð"0" is indicated on the measurement value display.
ðYou can start the measurement process.
Preparing the measurement process
Prepare the measurement if you want to check a microwave
oven:
1. Place a glass of cold water into the microwave oven.
2. Set the control of the microwave oven to the highest power
level.
3. Keep the measuring device ready and switch on the
microwave oven for approx. 1minute.
Carrying out a measurement
1. Point the device at the area to be measured. Observe a
minimum distance of approx. 5cm.
2. If you are checking a microwave oven, slowly move the
sensor along the door seal and window of the microwave
oven at a distance of approx. 5cm.
ðThe measurement value display(10) indicates the
currently measured value in mW/cm2.
Info
If the limit value of 5mW/cm2 is exceeded, the LED(3)
flashes and a beep signal is emitted. In this case, clean
the door seals of the microwave oven using lukewarm
water and repeat the measurement process. Have the
microwave oven inspected by a technician if the
measured value exceeds the limit value again.
Warning of hot surface
Risk of scalding! Leave the glass inside the
microwave oven for some time. If necessary, use
suitable protective gloves to remove the glass. In case
of injuries caused by scalding apply cold water
immediately. Remove the wet clothes immediately and
let cold water run over the scalded skin parts. Consult
a doctor.
Displaying the maximum value
1. Briefly press the MAX button(6).
ðMAX(12) and HOLD(13) is shown on the display. The
"Indicate maximum value" function is now active. The
measurement value display(10) now shows the highest
value measured instead of the current value. The
indication will only change if new, higher values, are
measured.
2. Press the MAX button(6) again to stop the maximum value
indication.
Switching the background illumination on and off
1. Press the ZERO button(5) to switch on the background
illumination of the display.
ðThe background illumination switches on.
2. Press the ZERO button(5) again to switch off the
background illumination of the display.
ðThe display illumination switches off.
Switching the device off
1. Briefly press the Power button(4).
ðThe device is switched off.

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ðThe maximum value stored is reset. Maintenance and repair
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make
sure that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any
sprays, solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaners, but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Fault Remedy
Display segments are only
faintly visible or flicker.
The battery voltage is too low.
Exchange the batteries
immediately.
The device displays
implausible measured values.

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Disposal
Always dispose of packing materials in an environmentally
friendly manner and in accordance with the applicable local
disposal regulations.
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment is taken from Directive
2012/19/EU. It states that this device must not be disposed of
with the household waste at the end of its life. You will find
collection points for free return of waste electrical and electronic
equipment in your vicinity. The addresses can be obtained from
your municipality or local administration. You can also find out
about other return options that apply for many EU countries on
the website https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise,
please contact an official recycling centre for electronic and
electrical equipment authorised for your country.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must
not be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

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