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V 2.2
USER’S MANUAL
Electromagnetic Radiation
monitoring device
MonitEM-Lab®

Congratulations for your acquisition
of a Wavecontrol MonitEM-Lab.
This Manual provides you with instructions
for using and handling your MonitEM-Lab.
Please read this Manual carefully
before using your MonitEM-Lab.
Disclaimer
Use of the product is controlled exclusively by the Product Manual (this
document) and the Product Warranty. Wavecontrol assumes no responsibility
or liability of any kind for errors or omissions in the contents of this
document. Although the information contained herein is correct to the best of
Wavecontrol’s knowledge, it is provided with no guarantees of completeness,
accuracy, usefulness or timeliness and without any warranties of any kind,
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© Wavecontrol, S.L. 2020
Product specications and descriptions in this document depend on the
rmware version and are subject to change without notice.
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Index
1. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ 3
2. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4
3. PRESENTATION OF THE DEVICE ........................................................................... 5
3.1 Components ................................................................................................ 5
3.2 MonitEM-Lab details .................................................................................. 6
3.3 Changing the probe .................................................................................... 6
4. POWER SUPPLY (SMART POWER) ........................................................................ 7
4.1 AC power supply ......................................................................................... 7
4.2 USB mode .................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Switch ON / OFF ......................................................................................... 8
5. START-UP .................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Installing the software ............................................................................... 8
5.2 Using the software ................................................................................... 10
5.2.1 First connection ................................................................................ 10
5.2.2 Parameters ......................................................................................... 10
5.2.3 Visual and audible alarms ............................................................... 11
5.2.4 Actions ................................................................................................ 12
5.2.5 Online mode ....................................................................................... 12
5.2.6 Oine mode ....................................................................................... 13
5.2.7 Malfunctions ...................................................................................... 13
5.3 MonitEM-Lab Ethernet conguration ................................................... 13
5.3.1 Changing the IP of the MonitEM-Lab ............................................ 14
6. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL BY ETHERNET ................................................ 15
6.1 Serial ........................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Modbus TCP/IP ........................................................................................ 17
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 18
7.1 Unit .............................................................................................................. 18
7.2 Calibration .................................................................................................. 18
7.3 Update rmware ....................................................................................... 18
8. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX 1. PROBLEM WITH DRIVERS INSTALLATION .................................. 20
APPENDIX 2. LOG FORMAT ...................................................................................... 21
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) ................................................................ 22
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1. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Review this manual and become familiar with all the instructions for using
and handling your MonitEM-Lab.
Adjustment, maintenance, or repair of the equipment must be performed
only by qualied personnel. Please get in touch with Wavecontrol or your
sales contact.
Never overtighten when screwing the MonitEM-Lab top cover.
Environmental information
Disposal of your old product:
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product, it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2012/19/UE.
Please get informed about the local separate collection
system for electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old
product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health.
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2. INTRODUCTION
You have acquired a MonitEM-Lab electromagnetic radiation monitoring device.
MonitEM-Lab can measure the emissions of different sources of
electromagnetic radiation, such as mobile telephone base stations, in real
time. The device stores the measurement data and sends it via ethernet to the
Control Centre responsible for collecting and managing data from the different
devices making up the monitoring system.
The device can also be used without a Control Centre, using the MonitEM-Lab
Reader PC software to control and download data.
The device can also generate visual and audible alarms when it detects
eld values in excess of the limit established by the user and transmit them
immediately to the Control Centre.
This Manual explains how to install and use the MonitEM-Lab device.
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3. PRESENTATION OF THE DEVICE
3.1 Components
Red light
Probe
Ethernet
Micro SD card
Sound ON / OFF button
Tripod ¼’ screw
ON / OFF switch
Main supply (IEC C14 connector)
Alarm output
Micro USB
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3.2 MonitEM-Lab details
Below the unit, you can nd:
• IEC connector for the main power cord.
• Ethernet connector.
• Output alarm connector (internal relay up to 240 Vac or 30 Vdc, 5A current,
normally closed).
• Sound button (pressed = sound on, unpressed = sound off).
• ON / OFF button (explained in more detailed in 4.3).
• Micro USB to connect to the PC.
• Reset switch.
• 1/4'' nut for tripod.
• 3 LEDs.
The 3 LEDs show the status of the device.
• The Ethernet LED is off when connection is established with the server.
• The status LED:
• Blinks twice per second when in measurement mode.
• Is lit continuously when connected to a computer.
• Blinks intermittently when in communication mode.
• Blinks rapidly for 5 seconds after initial calls (if communication is
successful).
• The LED of the SD indicates that it is writing. Do not switch off the device if
this LED is lit, since this could damage the SD.
3.3 Changing the probe
It is important to bear in mind that the memory of the unit is divided depending
on the probe type (WPF3, WPF6, etc...). Therefore, it is very important to
download all the data stored in the device before changing probes, in order to
avoid losing any information.
The measurement device must be switched off before the probe is changed.
Disconnect the power supply (mains cord) or use the switch off button. Once
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the device is switched off, remove the 3 screws around the unit, pull on the
radome (be careful to do it vertically to protect the probe inside) and then pull
on the probe connector (not the tube) to remove it. Then attach a different
probe and close the radome.
4. POWER SUPPLY (SMART POWER)
MonitEM-Lab is equipped with an intelligent controller that allows it to supply
the main board and detect its working mode to make a reset in case of an
emergency.
Important: Always disconnect the device from the mains before
manipulating it, since some internal parts may be hazardous.
4.1 AC power supply
The device is powered directly from an external power connection. A regulator
transforms 110- 240V AC (50-60Hz) into 12V DC.
4.2 USB mode
This power supply mode can only be used to change the parameters of the
device. The USB powers the microprocessor and the SD card so that it can
read and change the device’s data. It is not a normal operating mode. It can be
very useful as an initial connection, since in this mode the device will not make
connection to the server and will allow adjustment of all the desired values
before starting up in normal mode.
Note: if the USB is connected before or just after the MonitEM-Lab is connected to
a power supply, the system will start in USB mode, since the power supply controller
takes 2–3 seconds to power up the device. To get back in normal mode you can press
the restart button of the software or completely switch off the unit.
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4.3 Switch ON / OFF
• The ON / OFF switch is a software switch.
• If the probe is connected and you switch on the unit, MonitEM-Lab will start
to measure and send data as it was programmed before switching it off.
• When you switch off the unit, the system will do any pending tasks before
entering in the off mode. It can take some seconds to switch off if MonitEM-
Lab must terminate a communication with the server or must save some
data in the SD card.
• When connected with the USB, MonitEM-Lab will not shut down even with
the switch in OFF until you remove the USB connection with the computer.
5. START-UP
5.1 Installing the software
Insert the USB drive containing the software for the device, open the MonitEM
Setup le and follow the instructions on the screens (it will install the software
and drivers of the MonitEM-Lab):
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If Windows indicates that it cannot verify the digital signature for the driver,
continue with the installation anyway.
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Then connect the micro USB cord of the MonitEM-Lab to the computer. The
driver should be installed automatically.
If any problems occur with installation of the driver, consult the Appendix 1:
Problem with drivers Installation.
5.2 Using the software
5.2.1 First connection
We highly recommend connecting the device for the rst time using only
the USB so that you can check the principal parameters, such as the alarm
conguration.
The program for managing the MonitEM-Lab is very easy to use. Start the
program and connect the device’s USB cord (sequence is not important). The
program itself will detect the device and display the conguration screen.
5.2.2 Parameters
We can distinguish between different
parts of the program:
• General: this indicates the time to
which the device is set along with
its serial number and the serial
number of the connected probe.
• Status: gives information on:
• Type of power supply.
• Temperature of the system.
• Firmware version.
• Relay state.
• Measurement: allows denition of:
• The interval of recording in
minutes or seconds.
• The window averaging: European recommendation is 6 minutes = 360
seconds. 0 means no average is done.
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• Alarms:
• Activate and dene the alarms for EMF level and decide if this has to be
triggered on average or instant value.
• Dene the relay persistence. (When measuring a non-continuous EMF
source, like a rotating radar, you may want to dene the relay persistence
of the alarm output at least the time between 2 rotations).
• Change the value for the temperature alarms (only in Online mode).
• Field: allows display of the total eld and for each axis of the probe (does not
work with USB power mode or without a probe connected).
5.2.3 Visual and audible alarms
You can dene 3 parameters:
• Status light, that indicates unit
is working by ashing from time
to time. You can dene the blink
interval in seconds and you can
disable this by unchecking the
checkbox.
• The light and sound alarms are
dened by time On and time Off in tens of milliseconds. By default these
values are 30 and 70 which mean 300ms On and 700ms Off.
Note: the alarm triggers if the eld level measured is higher than the alarm level.
With the checkbox “Trigger on average eld”, you can choose if this alarm has to be
triggered on the average eld level or on the instant eld level.
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5.2.4 Actions
• Update values: When any value is modied, this eld is displayed in yellow,
indicating that this value has not been updated on the device. Pressing the
button will update the values.
• Restart unit: This allows, for example, going from USB mode to normal mode
when the general power supply is connected following a USB connection,
or to read from a probe that has been connected after the device has been
connected to the power supply.
• Refresh values: Reread the data for the device, e.g. time, temperature.
• Download measurements: Download the measurements saved in the SD
when in oine mode.
• Test Communication to server: Allows checking to see if the communication
parameters are correct with the Wavecontrol Control Centre web server.
A new screen will open to start the check. If the check is successful, it will
show that the server has accepted the communication.
5.2.5 Online mode (not compatible with ModBus TCP/IP protocol, see 6.2)
In this mode (checkbox "Send data to control center" ticked), the device
will transmit at intervals to the server. In this mode, the device will also send
warnings in the event of an alarm (for the alarms that are activated).
The measured data can be viewed directly from the Control Centre. The
recording interval and the communication interval can be changed from the
Control Centre. See the Manual for the Control Centre for further information.
Note: the "online mode" is only used to connect to the Control Centre. Deactivate it
when MonitEM Reader is used to connect with ethernet to the MonitEM-lab.
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5.2.6 Oine mode
In this mode (checkbox "Send data to control center" unticked), the device will
not make any communication to the Control Centre or send any alarms. Visual
and audible alarms still will work.
The program can be used to download the data stored in the device in TXT
format (see Appendix 2). Click the “Download measurement” button. Data must
be downloaded when the probe used to make the measurements is connected
and it cannot be downloaded when the device is in USB power mode.
5.2.7 Malfunctions
If you have any problem with the program or the device:
• Download the device log by clicking “Download unit Log” (if you use the
MonitEM-Lab in oine mode).
• Download the program session le by clicking the Tools Save Log menu.
• Send these les to your technical support contact.
Note: if the red light status (SD card) stays on all the time when the USB is connected,
please disconnect the USB and restart the unit.
5.3 MonitEM-Lab Ethernet conguration
MonitEM-Lab is congured by default to work with DHCP (automatic IP
conguration). In order to know what IP the device has, you can use the
MonitEM Reader software by going to File > Connect through Ethernet.
Note: First you need to switch on the MonitEM-Lab and connect it to the Ethernet.
In this new window you can do a search ("SEARCH" button) of the equipment in
your local network. The search can be automatic or you can dene an IP range.
It should show one or more IP corresponding to your equipments. They can be
connected by clicking on "Click to connect" from the list.
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5.3.1 Changing the IP of the MonitEM-Lab
If you want to assign a xed IP, open the Internet browser and enter the URL
address: http://IP_obtained (replace IP_obtained with the IP found by the
MonitEM Reader).
Note: if the browser asks for a user and password, leave them blank.
On this page, go to the “Network” menu and enable “Use the following IP
conguration:”, with the IP conguration that you want to assign to the device.
Then click on “Apply Setting”.
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6. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL BY ETHERNET
6.1 Serial
Commands may be terminated by “\r” (char 10) o “\r\n”. (char 10 and char 13).
Response is like: “COMMAND\r\nRESPONSE\r\n” (Response may use more
than 1 line), A response always ends with “\r\nOK\r\n or \r\nERROR\r\n”.
In case the unit does not recognize the command (in our example
"COMMAND_SENT"), response will be:
“COMMAND_SENT\r\nERROR\r\n”
Maximal command length is 1023 characters.
GET_SAMPLE[+W]\r
The unit, with external power and probe inserted, will take a measurement and
send the result.
When unit is in normal mode ("MODE+N\r"), it will send the last automatic
measurement, in setup mode "MODE+S\r" it will force a measurement.
Optional parameter +W
This parameter add information about the average windows processed by the
unit. (In setup mode it will return the last average calculated in normal mode
because in setup mode it does not make automatic measurement).
Examples:
GET_SAMPLE\r\n
VX;VY;VZ;FX;FY;FZ;F;T;B;V/m\r\n
OK\r\n
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GET_SAMPLE\r\n (Power problem or probe not inserted)
ERROR\r\n
Example with optional parameter "+W":
GET_SAMPLE+W\r\n
VX;VY;VZ;FX;FY;FZ;F;T;B;V/m\r\n (basic information)
FW;FWM;W;V/m;Window\r\n ( Average windows information)
OK\r\n
Explanation of response parameters:
• VX (Axe X voltage)
• VY (Axe Y voltage)
• VZ (Axe Z voltage)
• FX (Axe X eld value)
• FY (Axe Y eld value)
• FZ (Axe Z eld value)
• F (Total eld)
• T (Temperature)
• B (Battery level)
• FW (average eld)
• FWM (Maximum average eld for the current interval)
• W (Indicator if current average is valid (0 not complete, 1 Complete)
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6.2 Modbus TCP/IP
The MonitEM-Lab can be used with a PLC system by activating the TCP/IP
Modbus protocol. To do so, please activate by clicking on Options TCP/IP
Modbus menu.
To use with a PLC, please use the following conguration:
• Port: 10001
• Slave ID: 17
• Function code: 3
Registers to read the EMF eld in V/m:
• Address: 50512 (Hex: 0xC550)
• Length: 2 (the EMF eld value is sent with 2 registers of 16 bits = 32 bits)
Note: the MonitEM-Lab does not comply fully the TCP/IP modbus protocol but has
been tested with several system like Siemens under real condition.
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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 Unit
No special maintenance needs to be done. If the radome is dusty, clean it with
a humid dust-cloth. Do not use chemical product on it.
7.2 Calibration
Wavecontrol recommends to calibrate the unit and probe every 2 year.
7.3 Update rmware
If you have received a new rmware for the MonitEM-Lab, with the PC
software go to Tools Firmware update menu.
A new window will open. Click on "Update" and indicate the new rmware (hex
le). This procedure can last some minutes.
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