| Spectrum ANALYSIS |
Real ANALYSIS:
Professional EMF measurement devices use a frequency
dependant measurement approach, the so-called
spectrum analysis. In a certain frequency range, the
individuals signals and their respective strengths are
being broken down, for example into a "bargraph" display
(see SPECTRAN® screenshot on the right). The height of
the individual bars represents the corresponding signal
strength. For the 3 strongest signal sources,
SPECTRAN® can automatically displays the frequency and
signal level, thanks to its "Auto Marker" feature. Of
course, you can also setup the filter width and the
frequency range to be analysed as you like.
In the EMF (LF) spectrum shown here, a frequency range
of approx. 20Hz to 60Hz from left to right is being
analysed. During analysis, the Auto Marker feature has
determined - fully automatic - two main signal sources:
Signal#1=30Hz at 45µT
Signal#2=50 (mains power) at 75µT
NOTE:
The very common low cost BROADBAND MEASUREMENT DEVICES
(especially common among novice users) do not give you too
valuable information at all. You do receive a measurement
result (for example, 500nT), but what is the frequency ? Of
how many radiation sources is this result composed? What
causes the radiation ? Are there multiple sources ? Is the
reading maybe even composed of several signal sources ?
What is the corresponding exposure limit for this reading ?
What IS the exposure limit if a mixture of several
frequencies is present ? Questions and yet more questions
WITHOUT an answer. In contrast, using a SPECTRUM ANALYSER,
you will ALSO consider the frequency of the signal sources,
as the frequency is JUST as important as the signal
strength itself. ONLY using the frequency information, a
radiation source can be isolated reliably, and ONLY using
the frequency, calculation of frequency-dependant exposure
limits can be accomplished.
Due to the MISSING frequency reference with low cost
broadband units, DRAMATIC misinterpretations can arise:
when exposure limits are calculated, these can be wrong by
MORE than a factor of 1000!! (this is NOT an error, we do
really mean ONE THOUSAND).
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LF spectrum display and automatic multi-marker display on the
digital screen of SPECTRAN® (Screenshot)
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| LONG-TERM MEASUREMENT (Data logging
feature) |
For SERIOUS measurements:
SPECTRAN® measurement devices with data logger allow
long-term recordings of measurement results over a
freely adjustable period of time. This is
particularly indispensable for SERIOUS evaluation of
exposure by appliances and machinery which have a changing
power consumption or radiation strength over time. Examples
for these include railroads, power lines and plants, but
also home appliances and their respective power cables, and
various high-frequency transmission facilities like mobile
phone transmission towers, mobile phones, radar etc.
Depending on the time of day, CONSIDERABLE variation of
exposure can occur (see attached graphics). WITHOUT
long-term recordings, MASSIVE misinterpretation of total
exposure can occur. With long-term data logging using
SPECTRAN®, the daily variation of exposure can be
recorded and analysed. Thus, the ACTUAL total exposure can
be evaluated precisely.
With this functionality, you can even discover sporadic EMC
problems which would otherwise be very hard to detect.
Even though SPECTRAN® units "only" last 4 or 7
(depending on model) hours with one battery charge, the
intelligent "Powerdown mode" enables much longer data
logging and measurement timespans. Finally, if this is not
enough, the external power supply can be used to extend the
recording timespan infinitely.
NOTE:
Long-term recording with SPECTRAN® units is
particularly INDISPENSIBLE with measurements of appliances
and their cabling if their power output or radiation varies
considerably with time. The attached screenshots show the
EXTREME variations which can occur in the course of a day.
This is a fact widely unknown by many users. In the
worst case, measured at the "wrong" time of day, very low
levels could be measured, even though the exposure, not to
talk about peak exposure, might be higher by a factor of
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (this is NOT an error) at a different
time of day. Great caution needs to be taken,
especially if measurement is performed as a commercial
service: The very common practice of short-term
measurements (being more cost-effective) often cannot
evaluate the ACTUAL daily level of exposure.
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Daily variation of various radiation sources discloses
MASSIVE variation in exposure
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| HUGE digital LC display |
Pure luxury:
The huge, high resoution digital LC display more than 80x60
mm in size! It has been developed especially for
SPECTRAN® by Aaronia. Needless to say, is uses FSTN
quality for crystal clear display. It covers a vast amount
of display capabilities (listed from top to bottom):
- Big graphics display (pixel display) with 51x25
pixels (can be used for complex spectrum and exposure
limit display, convenient menu navigation, etc.)
- HUGE numeric display (4 digits, max. 9999)
- Large, high-resolution bargraph (50 segments) for
very responsive trend display
- Various function and mode indication display blocks
(AUDIO, MODE, MEMORY etc.)
- Large multi-function text display (6 text fields /
e.g. for displaying units, service information,
etc.)
- Three further big numeric displays (4 digits each,
each max. 9999 / e.g. for simultaneous display of MIN,
MAX, AVG values, 3 marker values, etc.)
- Triple multi-function text displays (Next to each of
the previously described numeric displays / 3x3 text
fields each / used e.g. for unit display for markers,
etc.)
- Three more multi-function text displays (directly
beneith the previously described displays / 3x6 text
fields each / e.g. ADDITIONAL values AND unit display for
markers, etc.)
- Battery status and charging display (incl. "CHARGING"
and "LOW")
- 6 numerical displays for flexible bargraph scaling
(incl. multiplication factor and percentage
display)
Thanks to the vast amount of flexible display options,
this device can display various readings, a bargraph AND a
spectral display (starting from NF-1010E resp. HF-2025E)
SIMULTANEOUSLY, without bothersome switching back and
forth.
Using SPECTRAN®, the user is supplied with
virtually ALL information AT ONCE, without the hassle of
switching back and forth. Where else can you find such
luxury at a similar price ?
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The COMPLETE digital multifunction display of SPECTRAN®
at a glance
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Overview of features SPECTRAN® EMF (NF)
Spectrum Analyzer APPLICATION
EXAMPLES: Measurement of traction power, power lines,
power cables, lamps, power supplies, transformer stations,
various appliances in households, offices and
manufacturing
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| SPECIFICATIONS base
unit* |
For the
NOVICE |
For the
INTERMEDIATE |
For the
PROFESSIONAL |
OUTDOOR |
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NF-1010* |
NF-1010E* |
NF-3010* |
NF-3020* |
NF-5010* |
NF-5030* |
NF-XFR* |
| Frequency range Min |
10Hz |
10Hz |
10Hz |
10Hz |
1Hz |
1Hz |
1Hz |
| Frequency range Max |
2kHz |
10kHz |
100kHz |
400kHz |
1MHz |
30MHz** |
30MHz** |
| Range electrical field [V/m]
(typical) Min (1D) |
1V/m |
1V/m |
0,1V/m |
0,1V/m |
0,1V/m |
0,1V/m |
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| Range electrical field [V/m]
(typical) Max (1D) |
2kV/m |
2kV/m |
5kV/m |
5kV/m |
5kV/m |
20kV/m |
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| Range magnetic field [Tesla]
(typical) Min (3D!) |
10nT |
10nT |
1nT |
1nT |
1nT |
1pT** |
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| Range magnetic field [Tesla]
(typical) Max (3D!) |
100µT |
100µT |
100µT |
100µT |
100µT |
2mT |
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| Range magnetic field [Gauss]
(typical) Min (3D!) |
100µG |
100µG |
10µG |
10µG |
10µG |
10nG** |
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| Range magnetic field [Gauss]
(typical) Max (3D!) |
1G |
1G |
1G |
1G |
1G |
20G |
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| Range Analog input (typical) Min |
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2µV |
2µV |
200nV |
200nV |
| Range Analog input (typical) Max |
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200mV |
200mV |
200mV |
200mV |
| Filter bandwidth Min |
5Hz |
5Hz |
1Hz |
1Hz |
1Hz |
1Hz |
1Hz |
| Filter bandwidth Max |
10kHz |
100kHz |
300kHz |
300kHz |
1MHz |
1MHz |
1MHz |
| Accuracy base unit (typical) |
5% |
5% |
5% |
3% |
3% |
3% |
3% |
| FFT (Resolution in points) |
64 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
1024 |
1024 |
1024 |
| Vector power measurement (I/Q)
and True RMS |
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| FEATURES |
| Standards conformant exp. limits
(ICNIRP, BGV B11, BlmSchV etc.) |
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| Extended full ICNIRP range |
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| Isotropic (3D) AC magnetic field
measurement |
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| Supports custom P-Code software |
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| ADVANCED HOLD mode (HOLD
function) |
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| INTERNAL data logger (long-term
measurements) |
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120GB harddisk |
| FLASH memory including firmware update
(over the Internet) |
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16K |
64K |
64K |
64K |
64K |
64K |
| “Clear text” signal
identification with direct frequency display |
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| Integrated battery charging
circuitry |
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| Internal speaker |
Piezo |
Piezo |
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| Audio demodulation |
AM |
AM |
AM |
AM |
AM&FM |
AM&FM |
AM & FM |
| DISPLAY |
| Fast FFT or DFT spectrum analysis |
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| Limit calculation with
simultaneous percentage display |
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| X, Y, Z Axis display or Vectorproduct
(only M.-Field) |
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| Main display in V/m, Tesla, Gauss or
A/m (switchable) |
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V / dBµV |
| High-resolution 50 segment bargraph
(trend display) |
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14" Display |
| 3fold marker display (ex. 3x field
strength & frequency at once) |
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10fold |
| INTERFACES /
CONNECTORS |
| Fast USB 2.0 interface (computer
connection) |
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2x |
| Audio output |
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| DC input (max. 15V) for external power
supply |
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| External ultra sensetive signal input
(SMA input) with max. 0,2V |
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| Jog Dial (Multi-functional dial) for
"one-hand operation" |
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Key- & Touchpad |
| OPTIONS
(extra charge) |
| Option 001 (1MB memory
expansion) |
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harddisk |
| Option 005 (12Bit DDC /
offers ultra high sensetivity up to 1pT) |
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inclusive |
| Option 006 (Measure 3D
static magnetic fields)* |
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| Option 009 (Ultra high 24Bit
resolution on static magnetic fields) |
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| Option 010 (Expanded
frequency range up to 30MHz e.g. RFID) |
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20MHz incl. |
| INCLUDED
ACCESSORIES in addition to the base unit |
| Aaronia 7,2V high-performance battery
(1300mAh) + charger |
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6 cell battery |
| Aluminum design transport case incl.
padding inlays |
opt. |
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backpack |
| PROFESSIONAL PC analysis software
(Windows, downloadable) |
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installed |
| List
price plus shipping |
€ 299,95 |
€ 349,95 |
€ 399,95 |
€ 449,95 |
€ 549,95 |
€ 599,95 |
€ 8980,00 |
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*Preliminary specifications
as of 03.04.2009. NF and XFR series are available with latest
BETA-Firmware. ALL options are available for the NF series.
The BETA firmware is in continuous development. Some
functionality may still be limited and not fully to
specifications (BETA status). By regularly checking our
homepage for updates, you can always keep your measurement
device up-to-date. As soon as version 1.0 of the firmware is
released, all functionality and features will be fully
available.
Range and accuracy can change depending on frequency, sensor
and used parameters. Precision values are based on Aaronia
calibration-reference and only valid under specific test
conditions. Unless otherwise stated, these specifications
apply for the reference condition: ambient temperature
22±3°C, relative air humidity 40% to 60%,
continuous wave signal (CW), RMS detection
Option 006 offers a range of 100µG-6G (10nT-600µT).
You can "zero" the static field sensor (Option 006) by using
our "Zero Gauss" chamber.
**Standard: 1MHz. Only with option 010 up to 30MHz. /
Standard: 1nT. Only with option 005 up to 1pT.
© Aaronia AG, DE-54597 Euscheid, Germany,
www.spectran.com, Tel. ++49(0)6556-93033
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