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FIG 1 The Portable System for EMF Measurements R&S TS-EMF fits in a carrying bag.
Providing a sound basis for the discus- Two methods have been available up to
sion about the effects of mobile radio now for measuring the effects of elec-
networks requires not only comprehen- tromagnetic fields on the environment
sive short-term and long-term measure- (EMCE), a broadband measurement with
ments of electromagnetic fields to be the aid of an isotropic sensor and a fre-
performed on site (e.g. when new sys- quency-selective measurement using a
tems are installed) but also statistical dipole or directional antenna. The new
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EMC / FIELD STRENGTH Measurement systems
Portable System for EMF Measurements Isotropic sensor simplifies long-term measurements with a station-
R&S TS-EMF from Rohde & Schwarz measurements ary sensor are to be performed, reliable
(FIG 1) combines the advantages of both: and frequency-selective field-strength
Frequency-selective measurements of The sensor comprises three orthogo- measurements can be conducted inde-
electromagnetic fields are performed nally arranged passive monopoles which pendently of direction and polarization.
with an isotropic sensor in the frequency are selectable by means of an inte- Even locating maximum field strength in
range 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz. grated PIN diode switch. The software spaces such as rooms merely requires
calculates the equivalent isotropic field scanning the room with the sensor in
In conjunction with software R&S RFEX, strength from the three measured values hand. The sensor can also be mounted
which has been specially designed for with the aid of an evaluation algorithm. on a tripod for long-term measurements.
environmental electromagnetic compat-
ibility applications, the system can be To obtain optimum isotropic characteris- The passive sensor offers considerably
used for accurate measurements and tics, the monopoles are symmetrical to higher sensitivity and a wider dynamic
statistical evaluation of electromagnetic the sensor handle. They are covered by a range than active, broadband field-
fields particularly in densely populated radome made of polystyrene for protec- strength sensors. The maximum field
areas. With the aid of this software, crit- tion against weather effects or mechan- strength of 100 V/m allows measure-
ical locations such as schools can be ical damage. ments in the vicinity of emitters with
monitored over an extended period of sufficient spacing from limit values.
time (days or weeks). The isotropic radiation pattern of the The minimum sensitivity of typically
sensor considerably simplifies measure- 1 mV/m also permits reliable measure-
With the R&S TS-EMF, electromagnetic ments since they need not be carried ments of low field strengths, as occur
fields caused by radiocommunication out with different polarizations and in further away from the field-strength
services such as GSM, CDMA, UMTS, different directions. Particularly when source.
DECT, Bluetooth™ or W-LAN, or by sound
and TV broadcasting can be measured.
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Highly specialized software A great variety of functions can be per- Summary
formed via simple menus:
The R&S RFEX software package has ◆ Use of predefined measurement The Portable System for EMF Measure-
been specially configured for the detec- packets (FIG 2) ments R&S TS-EMF is ideal for fast over-
tion and evaluation of electromagnetic ◆ Setting of instrument parameters all measurements as well as for accu-
fields. Using remote control, the required ◆ Short-term measurements (minutes) rate measurements and statistical evalu-
functions of the Spectrum Analyzer or long-term measurements (hours or ation of electromagnetic fields in the fre-
R&S FSH3 can be activated via RS-232-C days), FIG 3 quency range 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz.
and switchover between the sensor ◆ Averaging over time
antennas carried out via USB interfaces. ◆ Automatic switchover of sensor ele- The advantage of the favourably priced
Predefined measurement packets opti- ments, sensor correction and calcula- system over conventional measure-
mized for the signals to be measured tion of isotropic field strength ment methods is that frequency-selec-
are available for the most common emit- ◆ Automatic correction of cable loss tive measurements are performed with
ters so that measurement errors caused ◆ Data reduction (sum value with aver- the aid of an isotropic sensor. The sup-
by incorrect setting (e.g. integration age and peak value indication) plied R&S RFEX software package sim-
time for pulsed signals too short) can be ◆ Display referenced to limit value plifies measurements by providing pre-
avoided. This makes the system ideal ◆ Result display in table or graphical defined measurement packets and per-
even for non-experienced users. The format mits results to be evaluated with refer-
measurement packets can be edited and ◆ Export of measurement results for fur- ence to a limit line.
new ones can be created. ther processing, e.g. in Word or Excel Jürgen Kausche; Bernhard Rohowsky
for Windows™
FIG 3 Long-term measurement in frequency band GSM 900. Frequencies causing the essential part
of the measured electromagnetic fields can be seen at a glance. The diagram shows peak values of More information at
the measured field strength in parts per thousand of a limit value selectable by software. www.rohde-schwarz-com
(search term: TS-EMF)
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Peak values: GSM900
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