Tenmars TM-195 Operation & User’s Manual

Table of Contents 9.9 Viewing Data Records ....... .. .......................... 17 1 Introduction ........................ .................................... 1 9.10 Clock LCD Display ......................................... 17 2 Simple method of operation ................................... 2 10 Setup Mode ................................ .......................... 18 3 Fundamentals......................................................... 3 10.1 Clock Setup-1 ................................................ 18 3.1 Electric fjeld strength (E): ................................. 3 10.2 Setting the alarm limit value (ALARM)-2 .. .... .. 19 3.2 Magnetic fjeld strength (H): .............................. 3 10.3 DEL data logger memorysetup-3 ................... 20 3.3 Power density (S): .......................... .................. 4 10.4 Analogue bar graphsetup-4 ........................... 21 3.4 The characteristic of electromagnetic fjelds: .... 4 10.5 Auto Power Off Time function setup-5 ........... 22 4 Application ..... ... .... ... ............................................... 5 10.6 Setting the calibration factor (CAL)-6 ............. 22 5 Features .............. .. ................................................. 6 11 Making measurements .................. ....................... 24 6 Identifying Parts ....................................... ............... 7 12 Short-term measurements .................................... 24 7 LCD description ...................................................... 8 13 Long-term exposure measurements .................... 25 8 Specifjcations ......................................................... 9 14 SAFETY INFORMATION .................................. ... 26 8.1 General specifications ..................................... 9 15 SAFETY INFORMATION .. ................................... 27 8.2 Electrical specifications .... .............................. 10 16 Battery replacemenl.. ................ ........................... 28 8.3 Units of measuremenl. .................................... 11 17 Safety Precaution .................................. ............... 28 8.4 Result modes .......... , ....................................... 12 18 End of life ....................................................... .. .... 28 9 Measurement Procedures and Preparation ......... 13 9.1 POWER button : ........................................... 13 9.2 Data hold button: ............................................ 13 9.3 Units button: ................................................... 14 9.4 MAX / AVG Record: ....................................... 14 9.5 Manual data memory storing ......................... 15 9.6 Backlight Display and Reading in The Dark ... 16 9.7 XYZlCALL: ..................................................... 16

This meter has many capabilities, including memory, alarm, date/time, average etc. which will require some study of the manual to use properly. However, you can quickly and easily begin making measurements right out of the box. Just follow these simple steps: 1. Insert 9V battery. 2. Turn meter on with GREEN button. 3. Press XYX/MEM button until all three (XYZ) letters are displayed on the screen (to the left of the main number. 4. Press UNIT/ENTER button until the desired units are displayed below the main number (we recommend using mV/m ... and we recommend a maximum level of 614 mV/m for prolonged exposure). You are now ready to make your first measurements! TENMARS TM-195 1 Introduction This meter is designed for measuring and monitoring Radio-Frequency electromagnetic field strength. The meter is calibrated precisely over the frequency range of 50Mz-3.5 GHZ. 2 Simple a method of operation Press ,,@>, button to power on . To change measuring unit (mV/m), push "@,, button to change the unit. Electric field strength (V/m). Computed magnetic field strength (mA Im). Computed power density (mW/m2) . Computed power density (j.JW/cm2) . Press "@ "this key to change sensor axis selector :"AII axis" -;. "X axis "-;. "Yaxis" -;. "Z axis". 2

pollution generated artificially. Wherever there is a voltage or a current, electric (E) and magnetic (H) fields arise. All types of radio broadcasting and TV transmitters produce electromagnetic fields, and they also arise in industry, business and the home, where they affect us even if our sense organs perceive nothing. 3.1 Electric field strength (E): A field vector quantity that represents the force (F) on an infinitesimal unit positive test charge (q) at a point divided by that charge. Electric field strength is expressed in units of volts per meter (mV/m). This meter measures electric field strength directly. 3.2 Magnetic field strength (H): A field vector that is equal to the magnetic flux density divided by the permeability of the medium. Magnetic field strength is expressed in units of amperes per meter (Alm). In far field situations, one can calculate the magnetic field from the electric field value. This meter can display the calculated magnetic field strength. 3 TeN MARS TM-195 3.3 Power density (5): Power per unit area normal (perpendicular) to the direction of propagation, usually expressed in units of Watts per square meter (W/m2) or, for convenience, units such as mill Watts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) . 3.4 The characteristic of electromagnetic fields: Electromagnetic fields propagate as waves and travel at the speed of light (C). The wavelength is proportional to the frequency. " (wavelength) = C (speed of light) / f (frequency) If the distance to the field source is less than three wavelengths, then we are usually in the near field . If the distance is more than three wavelengths, the far-field conditions usually hold. In near field conditions, the magnetic field value cannot be calculated from the electric field value. This meter is designed for reliable far field measurements on 1/ . 4

work has to be done in areas where active electromagnetic fields are present, e.g. in broadcasting stations, etc. Additionally, other employees may be exposed to electromagnetic radiation. In such cases, it is essential that personnel be not exposed to dangerous levels of electromagnetic radiation, such as: • High frequency (RF) electromagnetic wave field strength measurement. • Mobile phone base station antenna radiation power density measurement. • Wireless communication applications (CW, TDMA, GSM, DECT). • RF power measurement for transmitters. • Wireless lAN (Wi-Fi) detection, installation. • Spy camera, wireless bug finder. • Cellular /Cordless phone radiation safety level. Microwave oven leakage detection. • Personalliving environment EMF safety. 5 TeNMARS TM-195 5 Features • The meter is a broadband device for monitoring high- frequency radiation in the range from 50MHz to 3.5GHz • The non-directional electric field antenna and high sensitivity also allow measurements of electric field strength in TEM cells and absorber rooms. • The auto-ranging units of measurement and the measurement types have been selected to expressed in units of electrical and magnetic field strength and power density. • At high frequencies, the power density is of particular significance. It provides a measure of the power absorbed by a person exposed to the field. This power level must be kept as low as possible at high frequencies. • The meter can be set to display the instantaneous value, the maximum value measured or the average value. • Non-directional (isotropie) measurement with , three-axis measurement sensor. • High dynamic range due to three- channel digital results processing. • Configurable alarm threshold and memory function. ., "-. • Easy & safe to use' • low battery detector "1-+1". • Over load indication "Ol", 6

13. E symbol 1. RF three-Axle Sensor. 2. Hold symbol 14. Auto power off 2. Liquid-crystal LCD. 3. Analogue bar graph symbol 3. MAX I AVG I R Button. 4. MAX symbol 15. Time unit (month:day) 4. Record I Time I L Button. 5. AVG symbol (hour: minute) 5. Power Button. 6. Low battery symbol (second) 7. x1x10x100 unit 16. MEM reading symbol 6. UNIT I ENTER switch Button. 8. X.Y.Z unit '-. 17. SET symbol 7. Hold I ALARM on/off I Up Button. 9. ALARM unit 18. REC symbol 8. BacklighUSet 10. mV/m,V/m (E) 19. CAL symbol 9. XYZ I MEM I Down Button. 11 . !JA/rn mAlm unit (H) 20. Secondary Display 10. Tripod mounting screw. 12. !JW/m, !JW/cm2unit 21 . BUZZER symbol 11 . Battery cover . 22. Decimal point 7 8

maximum reading 19999. • Measurement method : Digital, triaxial measurement. • Directional characteristic : Isotropic (triaxial). • Measurement range selection: one continuous range. • Display resolution: 0.1mV/m, 0 . 1~Alm, 0.001~W/m2, 0.001~W/cm2 • Setting time: typically 1.5s (0 to 90% measurement value.) • Sam pie rate: 3 times per second. • Audible alarm: Buzzer. • Units: mV/rn, V/rn, ~Alm, mAlm, ~W/m2, mW/m2, ~W/cm2 • Display value : Instantaneous measured value, maximum value, average value, or maximum average value. • Alarm function : adjustable threshold with ON / OFF. • Calibration factor (,:AL : adjustable. • Manual data memory and read storage: 200 data sets. • Batteries: 9V NEDA 1604, IEC 6F 22 or JIS 006P. 9 TeN MARS TM-195 • Battery life : Approximate 15 hours. • Auto power off : Default time 15 minutes. Adjustable threshold 0-99 minutes. • Operating temperature range: O°C to + 50°C. • Operating humidity range: 25% to 75% RH. • Storage temperatures range: -10°C to +60°C. • Storage humidity range: 0% to 80% RH. • Dimensions: 60(L) X60(W) X195(H) mm. • Weight (including battery) : Approx. 200g. • Accessories : User's manual, 9V battery, Carrying case. EMC This tester was designed in accordance with EMC Standards in force and its compatibility has been tested in accordance with EN61326-1 (2006). 8.2 Electrical specifications • Unless otherwise stated, the following specifications hold under the following conditions: • The meter is located in the far field of a source; the sensor head ~pO i Qted towards the source. • Ambient temperature : +23°C ±3°C. • Relative air humidity 25%-75%3 • Sensor type: electrical field (E). • Frequency range: 50MHz - 3.5GHz. 10

• CW signal (f >50MHz) : 38mV/m to 20.00 V/m, 53.0uAlm to 53.74mAlm ,0.1uW/m2t01 .089W/m2 , 0.001 uW/cm2-1 08.9uW/cm2 • Dynamic range: Typically 75dB. • Absolute error at 1V/m and 2.45GHz : ±1.0 dB. • Frequency response : • Sensor taking into account the typical CAL factor : ±2.4dB (50 MHz to 1.9 GHz). ±1 .0 dB (1.9 GHz to 3.5GHz). • Isotropy deviation : Typically ±1 .0 dB (f 2.45GHz). • Overload limit : 0.42 mW/cm2 (11 V/m) per axis. • Overload limit: (0 to 50°C): ±0.2dB. 8.3 Units of measurement The meter measures the electrical component of the field; the default units are those of electrical field strength (mV/m or V/rn). The meter converts the measurement values to the other units of rneasurement, i.e. the corresponding magnetic 11 TeNMARS TM-195 field strength units (!JA1m or mAlm) and power density units (!JW/m2, mW/m20r !JW/cm2) using the standard far-field formulae for electromagnetic radiation. 8.4 Result modes The bar graph display always shows the instantaneous measured dynamic range value. The digital display shows the result according to one of three modes, which can be selected. Instantaneous : The display shows the last value measured by the sensor, no symbol is displayed. Instantaneous mode is the default setting when the meter is turned on. Maximum instantaneous (MAX) : The digital display shows the highest instantaneous value measured so far, the "MAX "symbol is displayed. Average (AVG) : The digital display shows the average value meas"l!Jed the "AVG" symbol is displayed. . The following graph shows of Instantaneous (actual), MAX (hold), AVG and MAX/AVG: 12

Preparation Battery loading : Remove the battery cover on the back and put a 9V battery inside. Battery replacement: When the low battery symbol of "rE:D' appears on the LCD display, the battery should be replaced with a new one. 9.1 POWER button : Press"®"button to power on. Press"®"button to power off. 9.2 Data hold button: Press the "(jj!3,, button to go into hold mode, and "HOLD" appears on the screen to allow you to read the data. 13 TENMARS TM-195 Press the "(jj!3,, button on ce again to deactivate it. ~HOLD ~'Dnnn b .:t.UUU XYZ oClB:ClB 9.3 Units button: Change units with the "UNITS" key as folIows. Electric field strength (V/m) Computed magnetic field strength (mNm). Computed power density (mW/m\ Computed power density (j.JW/cm\ Press "@,, button to change the unit. Possible units : mV/m, V/m, j.JNm , mNm, j.JW/m2, mW/m2, j.JW/cm2 1,"nn"~,"nn"l,n"" ,"""" 1fUUU.uÜUU.UU Uu.uU Uu.uU XYZ _XVZ .... XYZ • ..... XYZ. ..... .arms .arms .DasS .DasS 9.4 MAX I AVG Record: Press "~,, key to switch to the next display. The display switches fram MAX to AVG to MAXIAVG 14

Press and hold "~"key for 3 seconds to disable this function . The maximum averaging storage is up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. After this period of time, updating will stop automatically and the lCD displays [I. 9.5 Manual data memory storing Push"~"button, the meter will save the current measured result, and REC with a number 001-200 will appear. Manual data memory storing: 200 data sets. Over load indication : "Ol". nn I nn~ " Me UU, " ~!C uuc G "' UL. 15 TENMARS TM-195 9.6 Backlight Display and Reading in The Dark. Press "<.1> key backlight light on. Again Press , button to power off. Backlight light turns off automatically after 30 seconds. 9.7 XYZ: Press" @" this key to change sensor axis selector : "AII axis" -- "X axis "-- "Y axis" -- "Z axis". /IJIUUUU UUUJJ UUUAJ UUUAJ XYZ -x _ y _ z If"""" '""""Ü"""""U"""" oD ::DB .D ros oD ros oD ros 9.8 Alarm ON/OFF Setup Press and hold ,<~>, then press "(fj!ft,, key to switch the alarm funcJio~n. The "ALARM" symbols in the display indicates that the alarm function is on. Press and hold "®,, and "(fj!ft,, key to turn off the alarm function. When the Alarm 16

1 88B 1 88.8 )tu.... xvz.... ___ .S!IBS .S!IBS 9.9 Viewing Data Records Press hold "®,, button andpress "@,, button to view the saved data records Use "@,, or "@,, button to see the next or previous records Press "@,, key to close the setup, exit the mode. i SDDi BBBl BBB 9.10 Clock LCD Display Press hold "®,, and "~,, button to select the display method of the Year, Month, Date, Hour and Second. This meter's clock uses 24 hour time setting. Default time mode setting is "2010/01/07 00 : 02" ":00". 17 TEN MARS TM-195 10 Setup Mode While the meter is on, press hold "®,, button and "(!),, button to enter the setup mode. Press "(!),, button to scroll through the setup function. ~ Push "~" button to save setup data. Note1 : you can set up 6 different functions in setup mode Defau lt Glock Setup setup 1 : Setting the alarm limit value (ALARM). setup 2 : Glear data logger memory. setup 3: Analogue bar graph x1 x10 x100. setup 4 : Auto Power Off Time. setup 5 : Setting the calibration factor (GAL). 10.1 Clock Setup-1 ' .... Press hold "®,, button and press ,,(!).. button first to enable Glock Setup. This meter clock is 24 hour time setting. 18

Month--+year--+ Minute). se u~" U "~,, ~ or ~ to select the digit you want to adjust. Press "@,, button to save the setting. DateITime default format: 2009/12/21 12:12. Year format: 2000-2099 displayas 00 - 99. '23' '23' '21' aS:l~~a~ aS:1S22aa~ aCJ:1Q;~n~ .ee. . ~ . .ee. 11CJ:3S"'2nng 11CJ:3S"'2nng 11CJ:3S"'2nng 1 0.2 Setting the alarm limit value (ALARM)-2 The alarm limit value determines the level at wh ich the alarm wil sound. The alarm limit value can be edited only in the V/m unit. The ALARM setting range is fram 0.001 to 999.9 V/rn. ALARM default is set at 999.9 V/mo Alarm limit function is only used for total three axial value. 19 TENMARS TM-195 While the meter in ON, press and hold ,<~>, button and press "C!)u button to enter Setup Mode. Press "C!)" button 1 more time to enter the alarm setting mode, the readout value is flashing and "V/m" unit is displayed. ~ . Press "~" key to move declmal. Press "~,, key to select the desired digit. Press "~,, and "@,, button to change digit. Press "@,, key to store the new setting value and exit. ALARM AlARM ALARM 9.999 99.99 999.9 XYZ "'- XYZ -.xYZ _ ggfg g9fg gggg gg~ XYZ ... XYZ ...XYZ ... XYZ ... 10.3 DEL data log~e r memorysetup-3 While the meter in ON, press and hold on ,,@> button and press "C!)" button to enter Setup Mode. 20

""0 data logger memory mode (3.SET) ... DSS will show on the display. To exit without clearing memorv. press "@,, key To clear the memory, press "@,, then press "@,, 1 0.4 Analog bar graph setup-4 While the meter in ON, press hold "®,, button and press ,, button 3 more times to : enter analogue bar gra ph setting mode. The "graph" unit is flashing. Current setting of x1 , x10, or x1 00 is displayed at bottom of graph. X1 is normal setting. X10 is 10 times more sensitive, x100 is 100 times more sensitive. rress .@. 0' ·@·to select the desired val"e, • Xi if SET 21 TENMARS TM-195 Press "@,, key to store the new setting value and exit. 10.5 Auto Power Off Time fu nction setup-5 While the meter is on, press and hold ,{~>, button and press ,, , button to enter the auto power off Setup Mode. Press ,, button 4 more times. Press "@,, and "@,, button to change the value. Auto power off time default setting is 15 minutes. Maximum auto power off time : 99 minutes. Set value to 00 to disable auto power off. Press "@,, key to store the new setting value and exit. The symbol 0 is displayed. ·0CI SET .. · 'SSET." n. ...t;t 10.6 Setting the calibration factor (CAL)-6 Press hold ,<~> button and press ,,(~> button to enter Setup Mode. 22