ImpulseRadar PinPointR User Manual V1.5
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Appendix D
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Regulatory notices
The operation of GPR instruments is governed by various regulatory bodies and legislation depending
on geographic location as follows:
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Europe
ETSI EN 302 066-1&2 Vl.2.1
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US
FCC, Part 15.F
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Canada
IC RSS-220 limits
The CrossOver-systems meets the legislation requirements for each of these regulatory bodies.
A common requirement of these regulations is that GPR equipment should only be used by
professionals and those who adhere to the following rules of operation:
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UWB-transmitters should always be used near the ground or the material under investigation
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When not in use, the data collection should be stopped, and the unit/s switched off
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The transmitters should not be directed upwards, only towards the investigation body
Additional notes for users in Canada and the US
The operation of this Device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue officials, scientific
research institutes, commercial mining companies, and construction companies. Operation by any
other party is a violation of 47U.S.C.301 and the operator may be subject to legal penalties.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this Device may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the Device.
The operation of this Device shall only occur when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground.
RSS 220:
Ce dispositif radar à pénétration du sol ne doit être utilisé qu'en contact avec le sol ou à au plus
1 m du sol.
Ce dispositif radar à pénétration du sol ne doit être utilisé que par des organismes d'application
de la loi, des établissements de recherche scientifique, des sociétés minières commerciales, des
entreprises de construction, et des organismes d'intervention d'urgence ou de lutte contre les
incendies.
RSS GEN :
This Device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This Device may not cause interference.
