WAVECONTROL SMP2 User manual

SMP2
Portable Electromagnetic Field Monitoring System
User’s Manual
V1.11
WAVECONTROL
C/ Pallars 65-71 · 0 01 Barcelona (SPAIN)
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
www.wavecontrol.com

INDEX
1 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................3
2 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................
3 FIRST STEPS.......................................................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................6
4.2 Field probes......................................................................................................................
4.2.1 Connector type.....................................................................................................................................................................
4.2.2 Screw connector....................................................................................................................................................................
4.2.3 Push-pull connector...............................................................................................................................................................9
4.3 External connections.........................................................................................................9
4.3.1 USB.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.2 Fibre optic...........................................................................................................................................................................10
5 SMP2 – INITIAL USE........................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Switching the apparatus on and off.................................................................................10
5.2 Main screen....................................................................................................................10
5.3 Menu screen...................................................................................................................12
5.4 Measurement configuration screen.................................................................................13
5.5 Measurement log screen.................................................................................................14
5.6 GPS screen.....................................................................................................................14
5.7 Settings screen...............................................................................................................14
6 FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 15
6.1 Broadband - time domain measurements........................................................................15
6.1.1 Measurements according to ICNIRP procedures...................................................................................................................15
6.1.2 Low frequency time domain measurement with WP50 or WP400.......................................................................................16
6.2 Selective - frequency domain measurements....................................................................16
6.2.1 Scenarios.............................................................................................................................................................................17
6.3 Time domain weighting..................................................................................................1
6.4 Alarm............................................................................................................................. 1
6.5 GPS................................................................................................................................ 1
7 BATTERY INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 19
7.1 General information........................................................................................................19
7.2 Recharging.....................................................................................................................19
8 SOFTWARE......................................................................................................................................... 20
.1 Installing the software.....................................................................................................20
.2 System requirements.......................................................................................................21
.3 Using the PC software....................................................................................................21
.3.1 Measurements screen..........................................................................................................................................................21
.3.2 Screenshots screen..............................................................................................................................................................22
.3.3 Information screen..............................................................................................................................................................22
.3.4 Spreadsheet exporting.........................................................................................................................................................22
.3.5 Control centre screen..........................................................................................................................................................23
.4 Live screen......................................................................................................................24
9 FIRMWARE UPDATING...................................................................................................................... 2
10 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................ 25
10.1 Cleaning the apparatus and the screen..........................................................................25
10.2 Handling the equipment...............................................................................................25
10.3 Periodic re-calibrations..................................................................................................25
11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................26
12 WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................... 27
ANNEX 1: WP 00 PROBE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS..................................................................................28
ANNEX 2: COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL..........................................................................................30
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Congratulations for your acquisition of a Wavecontrol SMP2.
This manual provides you with instructions for using and handling your SMP2.
Please read this Manual carefully before using your SMP2.
1 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Review this manual and become familiar with all the instructions for using and handling
your SMP2.
Your SMP2 is a portable apparatus with a rechargeable battery. Before taking any
measurement, make sure that the battery is sufficiently charged for the time that you
need for the measurement. If it is not, recharge the battery before you begin.
Your SMP2 is not watertight and it should be protected from moisture, such as rain.
Adjustment, maintenance, or repair of the equipment must be performed only by
qualified personnel. Please contact Wavecontrol or your sales contact.
Never overtighten when screwing the SMP2 on the tripod since the thread engagement
could break down.
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 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself 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
The SMP2 Portable Electromagnetic Field Monitoring System can measure electromagnetic field
levels generated by any source within the frequency range of the probe attached to the system.
It combines 2 instruments in 1: Broadband measurements and selective measurements (FFT),
including % direct EMF exposure assessments to limit lines by using the weighted peak exposure
(WPE) technique.
The SMP2 has been developed to meet demanding customer requirements in the RF safety
measurements domain. Its versatility makes it a perfect measurement tool for many different
sectors and industries such as Railway, Power, Manufacturing, Chemical, Medical, Defence, RFID
and EAS, Telecommunications, etc.
Those measurements can be made quickly and easily anywhere because the SMP2 is portable
and simple to handle and use.
The SMP2 can sample the field level continuously and store that data automatically in its built-in
memory at user-configured intervals with a capacity of up to 1 000 000 samples.
The data stored in the memory can be easily downloaded to a computer via a USB or fiber optics
port for later processing.
The SMP2 is also available with a built-in GPS receiver to allow each measurement to be
associated automatically with the geographic location where it was taken.
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3 FIRST STEPS
This section contains instructions for unpacking and checking the equipment when you receive it.
1) When you receive the equipment, check the packaging to see if it has been damaged in any way.
Make a description of any damage on the delivery note before you sign it.
2) Check that all the components of the SMP2 are there. The SMP2 is delivered in a compact
briefcase that should contain the following components:
1. SMP2
2. 1 or more electromagnetic field probes
3. Battery charger
4. USB key containing the User’s Manual and SMP2 software
5. USB – mini USB cable
6. Fibre optic link (optional)
If any of those components is missing, please contact Wavecontrol.
Figure 1: Case
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SMP2
and USB cable
below
Battery
charger
Field Probe
Flash drive
Field Probe
Optional
fibre optic
link below

GETTING STARTED
4.1 Overview
The front panel of the SMP2 contains the user interface, made up of the screen and keypad.
Figure 2: Front
The keyboard presents standard buttons, 4 virtual buttons (below the screen) and 1 ON/OFF
button.
   : These arrows allow you to move through the menu options and the data
stored in memory.
: allows to validate an option or enter in a menu.
: always allows to come back to the main screen (measuring screen).
: allows to get back to an earlier menu or to cancel a selection.
: allows to take print-screens anywhere in the program.
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The top of the SMP2 holds the field probe connector.
Figure 3: Top
Probe connector: (see 4.2)
On / Off button: switches the equipment on and off.
Status LED: when the unit is off, red means charging, green charged. When the unit is on,
green LED should be always on.
Light sensor: allows to control the automatic screen back-light intensity depending on
ambient light.
The bottom of the SMP2 holds the other connections of the equipment.
Figure : Bottom
Mini USB connector and fibre optics: allows connection to a PC in order to:
oDownloading data stored in the SMP2 memory.
oUpdating firmware for the equipment.
oControlling the unit remotely
Battery charger connector: allows the SMP2 battery to be recharged using the
charger supplied with the equipment.
¼’ screw connector: takes a ¼’ screw, the standard screw used for most tripods,
allowing the SMP2 to be mounted on a tripod.
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Charger
connector
Mini USB
connector
Tripod
¼' screw
Probe
connector
On/off
button
Fiber optic
connector
Status
LED Light
sensor
Hidden
GPS
antenna

4.2 Field probes
The SMP2 is a highly versatile EMF measurement device that requires connection of the proper
field probe to obtain the best results for each application. Only Wavecontrol field probes will
work with the device.
If the device is switched on with no field probe attached, it will not show any field value and
therefore no measurement will be saved to memory. However, saved data and GPS positioning
functions will be available.
The SMP2 automatically detects the type of field probe and its calibration parameters.
.2.1 Connector type
There are two types of connector: push-pull and screw.
Figure 5: Screw connector Figure 6: Push-pull connector
.2.2 Screw connector
4.2.2.1 How to connect the field probe
Connect the field probe by inserting the male connector into the female connector with the tab
aligned. Once fully inserted, screw the connector until it is snug, without forcing it.
Figure 7: How to connect the field probe
4.2.2.2 How to disconnect the field probe
First unscrew the probe connector, then pull the connector to remove it.
Important: Pull the connector.
Do not try to twist or turn the probe tube.
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Sleeve to screw on
after inserting the
probe
Tab

.2.3 Push-pull connector
4.2.3.1 How to connect the push-pull probe
With a push-pull connector, the field probe is connected by inserting the male connector into the
female connector of the SMP2 until it stops. The polarity of the connector must be observed and
so the red marks on the male and female connectors must line up.
Figure 8: How to connect the field probe
4.2.3.2 How to disconnect the field probe
You do not need to switch the device off before you disconnect the field probe. Pull the
connector of the probe firmly with one hand (pulling with the thumb) while you hold the SMP2
with your other hand as shown in the pictures below:
Figure 9: How to disconnect the field probe
Important: Pull the connector. Don't pull any other part of the probe!
Don't try to twist or unscrew the probe.
4.3 External connections
.3.1 USB
A USB to mini USB cable is delivered with the SMP2. After installing the SMP2 software (First
install the software see .1) just plug the cable to the SMP2 and to the computer. You will be
able to download stored measurements to the computer or update the SMP2 firmware.
Note: it is not recommended to perform measurements while the USB is connected, it could affect the
quality of the readings.
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.3.2 Fibre optic
As an option a fibre optic link is available in order to
remotely control and see live readings of the instrument
from a PC without interfering with the measurements.
To connect the fibre optic link:
•plug the fibre to the SMP2 (respect the colour
code, grey side is looking up)
•plug the fibre to the USB to fibre converter
(respect the colour code)
•plug the USB of the converter to the PC.
Note: no need to install additional software, everything has been already installed with the main
software.
Note2: in case the connector does not fit into a small waveguide, you can brea the connector in 2
parts.
5SMP2 – INITIAL USE
The SMP2 is designed for simple and intuitive operation with 2 basic functions:
-Time or frequency domain field measurement.
-Storage of results in memory.
Several additional functions make the SMP2 a very complete field measurement system.
The SMP2 is controlled via the keypad and easy access to data is available through the different
screens.
5.1 Switching the apparatus on and off
The apparatus is switched on and off with the On / Off button located on the upper part of the
keyboard.
To power on the unit, click on the On/Off button. The status LED will stay in red for some
milliseconds before turning green. A welcome screen is displayed until the software completely
boots and shows the main screen.
To power off the unit, click once on the On/Off button. A pop-up will appear on the screen to
confirm the command. F1 and F2 buttons will confirm the action, F3 and F4 buttons will cancel
it. You can also select the option with the right and left arrows and click on OK to confirm.
Note: All device’s configurations (alarm level, units, type of measurement, measurement interval, etc.)
is saved when it is switched off and recovered automatically when it is switched on.
5.2 ain screen
The main screen provides instantaneous and continuous information on the electromagnetic field
being measured.
Date and time: date and time of the apparatus.
Icons: Several icons give some information on the state of the unit
Alarm is activated USB is connected Fiber connection available
Battery : battery charge level.
Battery discharged
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Breakable part
see Note2