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Index

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FieldMan

Narda

TCP

Terms

Text comment

Activate

103

Add (Data Logger)

Set

Text markings

Time

Timer Logging

Undervaluation of the field strength

Unpacking

Update

111

USB connection

110

USB on/off

Use

Intended

Unintended

User interface, language

Voice comment

Activate

103

Set

Volume

Warnings

Structure

Warning words

WiFi, wireless interface

Zero

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Summary of Contents for FieldMan

Page 1: ...FieldMan Measurement Device for Electromagnetic Fields User manual...

Page 2: ...ingen Deutschland Names and Logo are registered trade marks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH Trade names are trademarks of the owners 2022 Order no 2460 98 21 Issue 01 10 2022 A Previous issue A Su...

Page 3: ...d use 12 2 4 Dangers due to electromagnetic fields 12 2 5 Correct handling of rechargeable batteries 13 3 About this operating manual 15 3 1 Structure of the operating instructions 16 3 2 Language of...

Page 4: ...rating steps 39 6 3 The display in measuring mode 42 7 Device settings 43 7 1 Setting types 44 7 2 Personalizing device settings 45 7 3 General Settings 45 7 4 Legal Notices 47 7 5 Expert Settings 47...

Page 5: ...measurement results 103 10 5 Alarm function 104 10 6 Acoustic intensity display HF probes only 105 10 7 Peak marker 106 10 8 Display of overdriven measured values 107 11 PC software and updates 109 11...

Page 6: ...6 FieldMan Narda...

Page 7: ...ter you will find some useful information about measuring electromagnetic fields about the Narda FieldMan and about the probes 1 1 About the measurement of electromagnetic fields page 8 1 2 About the...

Page 8: ...equency fields in medical and industrial applications to mobile phone frequencies and millimeter waves Both broadband HF probes with a flat frequency response and shaped probes are available which eva...

Page 9: ...sorber chambers for the verification of electromagnetic compatibility EMC 1 3 Supported probes A variety of isotropic field probes are available for the FieldMan All of them transmit their information...

Page 10: ...1 About this product 10 FieldMan Narda...

Page 11: ...e of the FieldMan You should therefore read this chapter carefully and follow the instructions given 2 1 Using these operating instructions page 12 2 2 Intended use page 12 2 3 Non intended use page 1...

Page 12: ...ludes the following Observe the national accident prevention regulations at the deployment location The device may only be operated by appropriately qualified and trained personnel 2 3 Non intended us...

Page 13: ...ernet at www narda sts com 2 5 Correct handling of rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries can overheat explode or ignite if handled incorrectly Observe the following notes when handling recharg...

Page 14: ...2 General safety instructions 14 FieldMan Narda...

Page 15: ...ing manual This chapter contains information on the structure and layout of the operating instructions 3 1 Structure of the operating instructions page 16 3 2 Language of the user interface page 16 3...

Page 16: ...des and the operating mode specific settings MEASUREMENT SETTINGS are described here DATA LOGGER In this chapter you will find all of the information about retrieving stored measurements Cross mode fu...

Page 17: ...tions All warnings are structured as follows In combination with the warning words CAUTION WARN ING and DANGER the general danger symbol warns of a risk of serious injuries Observe all the following i...

Page 18: ...is switched off Action Indicates a single action e g Switch on device 1 2 3 Sequence of actions Indicates a sequence of actions that must be performed in the specified order Result Indicates the resul...

Page 19: ...ions of the Narda FieldMan gives instructions for commissioning and describes the connection options 4 1 Unpacking page 20 4 2 Equipping the case page 21 4 3 Device overview page 22 4 4 Power supply r...

Page 20: ...le Bag with 5 colored marking rings for broadband probes PC software free download from www narda sts com General safety instructions Operating instructions on USB stick Calibration certificate for pr...

Page 21: ...g with marking rings 3 Shoulder strap 2244 90 49 4 EHP 50F 5 Suitable for all probes 6 HP 01 7 EHP HP 01 charging power supply with country adapter 2259 92 08 8 FieldMan charging power supply 2259 92...

Page 22: ...4 Connection and commissioning 22 FieldMan Narda 4 3 Device overview Fig 2 Device overview FieldMan 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 10 11 12 13...

Page 23: ...rt For connecting components e g EHP 50F G HP 01 8 Micro SD card For saving measurement data setups user standards and media files 9 Network connection Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection for remote contr...

Page 24: ...ble power bank PD 12 V 2 5 A BC1 2 and QC3 0 4 4 2 Operation with rechargeable battery Fully charge the rechargeable battery pack before commissioning Charging rechargeable batteries If the device is...

Page 25: ...are displayed for approx 1 minute Fast Charging Fast charging Charging Normal charging Activate the display again by pressing any key 4 5 Connect and test probe Probes can be connected directly to the...

Page 26: ...ect function If a fault is detected that could affect the measurement a corresponding message is displayed and measurements are not possible WARNING Probe is not working properly Due to a defective pr...

Page 27: ...to open the device settings 2 Under GENERAL SETTINGS Language select the language see 7 3 1 DISPLAY on page 45 4 6 3 Setting the local time and time zone 1 Press SK4 to open the device settings 2 Und...

Page 28: ...ct the country of use The device is being operated for the first time or a factory reset has been performed On the start screen select the country of use from the drop down menu and confirm with OK Ch...

Page 29: ...find descriptions of the device with its connections and keys as well as the display 5 1 Controls page 30 5 2 LED display page 32 5 3 Display overview page 33 5 4 Display of probe info on the display...

Page 30: ...5 Controls and display elements 30 FieldMan Narda 5 1 Controls 2 3 4 5 6 1...

Page 31: ...ains in HOLD mode display is paused A long key press resets the measured values Reset Results 5 Cross key Navigation in menus and input fields move marker horizontally change result type for large mea...

Page 32: ...ing to the following conditions USB connected USB not connected Device status Display Device off Red Device charging rechargeable battery Green Rechargeable battery is full Device on Red Device chargi...

Page 33: ...tegration time e g for radar signals 3 Information about the measured values Result type detector 4 Main display of the mea sured values Isotropic measured value RSS and measuring unit measured values...

Page 34: ...ome examples of the probe info field are explained below HF broadband probes EHP 50F G and HP 01 BFD 400 1 Probe model 2 Probe frequency range 3 Field type filter setting Pulse when pulse detection is...

Page 35: ...hargeable battery charge half full Bluetooth switched on Bluetooth connected Rechargeable battery charge low GNSS switched on no position yet GNSS position found Rechargeable battery charge critical S...

Page 36: ...d text com ment Measurement settings Axis selection Edit text com ment Menu Exit Upper case Pause Edit or rename Lower case Start Confirm Backspace Stop Delete Move data to an other project Marker on...

Page 37: ...rmation on the general operation of the FieldMan Operating mode specific operating instructions can be found in the descriptions of the respective operating mode 6 1 The operating concept page 38 6 2...

Page 38: ...asurement Display of the active function The symbol above a softkey always shows the function that is activated when the softkey is pressed i e not the one that is currently active e g 6 1 2 Functions...

Page 39: ...s to measure normally The screen saver can either be activated immediately by briefly pressing the Power key or configured via a timer in the device set tings Activate deactivate screen saver immediat...

Page 40: ...e key to select it For information on the menus and functions see the descriptions of the respective operating mode Simplified representation In the following descriptions this simplified representati...

Page 41: ...asic operating steps Narda FieldMan 41 6 2 9 Taking a screenshot Press the key for approx 2 s A message confirms that the screenshot has been taken To manage saved screenshots see 9 DATA LOGGER on pag...

Page 42: ...be found in the descriptions of the operating modes No Area Values 1 Selection field Display type ACTUAL AVERAGE Detector type RMS Peak 2 Main field Measured value display X Y Z only for ACTUAL the un...

Page 43: ...addition the menu allows access to user defined setups and stored measurement results in DATA LOGGER 7 1 Setting types page 44 7 2 Personalizing device settings page 45 7 3 GENERAL SETTINGS page 45 7...

Page 44: ...ttings Press SK4 For information on device settings see the following sections GENERAL SETTINGS on page 45 EXPERT SETTINGS on page 47 POSITION AND TIME on page 48 CONNECTIVITY on page 50 INFORMATION o...

Page 45: ...omatically 7 3 GENERAL SETTINGS In this submenu settings are made for the device behavior that affect the screen display acoustic notifications and the power on and power off behavior of the device 7...

Page 46: ...t Description Mute Off Muting of the speaker symbol in the status bar Sound Level 50 Playback volume Audible RF Indicator Off Acoustic intensity display with 3 sen sitivity settings parameter appears...

Page 47: ...piry or in ad vance or generally deactivated Factory Reset RESET Sets all adjustable parameters to the as delivered values In this submenu settings can be made for HF probes that require precise knowl...

Page 48: ...off Reference Frequency Fmin probe dependent Reference frequency for correction factor and for of standard of Standard Off Conversion to display in of stan dard for measured field strengths at a refe...

Page 49: ...nction automatically after device start GNSS Format DMS GNSS format Latitude 48 27 29 718 N Current latitude Longitude 9 13 49 425 E Current longitude Altitude MSL 440 m Current altitude Accuracy H V...

Page 50: ...r Default Description USB On USB on off Optical Interface Probe Optical interface selection Off Remote Remote control function Probe Probe connection Parameter Default Description TCP Remote Port 5025...

Page 51: ...ed out DHCP On If DHCP is enabled the following lines are grayed out IPv4 Address 192 168 128 128 Settings menu individually scrollable digit groups Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Settings menu default mas...

Page 52: ...er A 0051 Probe serial number Field Type E Field type Shaping Standard No shaping Standard Lower Frequency Limit 0 1 MHz Lower cutoff frequency Upper Frequency Limit 6000 MHz Upper cutoff frequency Fi...

Page 53: ...according to the 4 defined probe groups on the SD card of the device 7 9 1 SD card directory structure The information under Narda Calibration Date or Third Party Calibration Date most recent date co...

Page 54: ...ored in the Device Settings directory When the device is switched on these settings are loaded or if the file is missing the factory settings are loaded Without a probe connected only the probe indepe...

Page 55: ...t the setup title Cross key Navigate to the character area and select with the central key SK1 Cancel editing SK2 Switch upper lower case letters SK3 Delete character to the left of the cursor SK4 Acc...

Page 56: ...7 Device settings 56 FieldMan Narda 7 10 DATA LOGGER For a description of the settings for the DATA LOGGER see 9 DATA LOGGER on page 91...

Page 57: ...es you will find detailed information on each operating mode with the specific settings and the measurement procedures 8 1 Overview of operating modes and probe types page 58 8 2 FIELD STRENGTH page 6...

Page 58: ...strength values from multiple measurement positions and is mostly required for measuring thermal effects with HF probes Averaging is done via the square of the field strength values RMS averaging In a...

Page 59: ...ed frequency range with display of the frequency spectrum frequency marker evaluation and display of the broadband level With the unit selected a normalized representation of the frequency response is...

Page 60: ...erating mode Function1 Description Reset Results Reset measurement results Zero Offset correction HP 01 probe only See 10 3 Offset correction Zero on page 102 Frequency Span Frequency range Field Elec...

Page 61: ...ed values are recorded and displayed as peak values BFD 400 1 probe only Result type The result types are always displayed in the supplementary field To display them in the main field the result type...

Page 62: ...SPATIAL AVERAGE on page 67 for the formation of the moving average for the result types AVG and MAXAVG shifts continuously As long as not all measured values are available to fill the time win dow th...

Page 63: ...ted probe MIN and MAX are displayed as marker lines Activate the bar display To display the bar graph the time curve graph must be turned off MEASUREMENT SETTINGS Deactivate Time Curve Start and stop...

Page 64: ...with Time Curve Off the complete curves of ACTUAL and if ap plicable AVG since the last operating mode change or reset appear immediately Start and stop the measurement Press SK3 The display in detai...

Page 65: ...e time and measured value are indicated on the right above the diagram 3 Use the keys to move the marker 4 Press SK1 to turn the marker off again If the display was stopped via HOLD the measurement co...

Page 66: ...fter a run via the Single Run function Activate automatic stop MEASUREMENT SETTINGS Activate Single Run When activated the results memory is deleted and a measurement sequence is performed over the se...

Page 67: ...ition can be stopped automatically after a preset time or manually An adjustable delay allows the per son performing the measurement to leave the measurement site before the measure ment starts 8 3 1...

Page 68: ...t for the preselected time to elapse Even with automatic stop a measurement in progress can be stopped manually After the measurement has been completed a selection window appears Next Position Start...

Page 69: ...E operating mode RMS is always used Result type In the SPATIAL AVERAGE operating mode ACTUAL is always used The display in detail Fig 6 Numerical display in the SPATIAL AVERAGE operating mode 1 Result...

Page 70: ...tail Fig 7 Bar display in the SPATIAL AVERAGE operating mode 1 Average value of the respective position 2 Spatial average over all measured positions Evaluating the bar display The measurement is comp...

Page 71: ...Zero on page 102 Start Time Timer start time Timer Duration Timer runtime Storage Interval Storage interval Frequency Span Frequency range Field Electric or magnetic field Range Measuring range Unit D...

Page 72: ...vate timer Press SK3 When the comment function is activated the user is prompted for a voice com ment and or text input The device waits until the specified start time for the measurement The setting...

Page 73: ...t data are stored cyclically until the measuring duration Timer Duration is reached The following actions are possible during this time End measurement prematurely Press SK3 Even if the measurement is...

Page 74: ...d values are recorded and displayed as RMS values All probes Peak All measured values are recorded and displayed as peak values BFD 400 1 probe only Result type The result types are always displayed i...

Page 75: ...r selection in MEASUREMENT SETTINGS 3 Main field Left Result type ACTUAL The current isotropic value and the three axes are displayed Right Other result type here as an example AVERAGE The selected re...

Page 76: ...interval 5 Softkey for cancel stand by and start Softkey for stop When viewing saved results via the DATA LOGGER the results are displayed graphi cally as a progression over time In the process the up...

Page 77: ...hed on 3 Graphical display of the current values 4 Measuring duration in the format hh mm ss Using the marker 1 Press SK1 to turn on the marker A circle shows the marker position in the diagram the ti...

Page 78: ...Results Reset measurement results Zero Offset correction HP01 probe only See 10 3 Offset correction Zero on page 102 Result Type Result type see Result type on page 79 Frequency Span Frequency range F...

Page 79: ...epending on the selected result type and detection type Supplementary field Always displays statistical broadband values Detector A selection is only available for the BFD 400 1 probe For all other pr...

Page 80: ...ACTUAL The display in detail Fig 11 SPECTRUM operating mode Numerical display of the broadband values left and the highest spectral line in of the selected standard right 1 Selected result type select...

Page 81: ...rength is displayed on a logarithmic scale Measuring curve Representation Maximum of one measuring curve X Y Z axis or isotropic If standard is selected The associated limit value curve is additionall...

Page 82: ...n page 82 5 Values at the marker position 6 Limit curve of the selected standard 7 Spectrum Using the marker Use the keys to move the marker to the desired position on the measuring curve Using the pe...

Page 83: ...isplay a time curve graph can also be displayed 8 6 1 Measurement settings The SHAPED TIME DOMAIN operating mode is only available for the EHP 50F G and BFD 400 1 probes The MEASUREMENT SETTINGS menu...

Page 84: ...6 1 Measurement settings on page 83 Method Evaluation curve The limits to be used for calculating the exposure index are determined by selecting a standard see 8 6 1 Measurement settings on page 83 We...

Page 85: ...2 Selected detector selection in MEASUREMENT SETTINGS 3 Selected evaluation standard 4 Main field Left Result type ACTUAL The current isotropic value and the three axes are displayed Right Other resu...

Page 86: ...ed as marker lines Activate the bar display To display the bar graph the time curve graph must be turned off MEASUREMENT SETTINGS Select Time Curve Off The display in detail Fig 14 Bar display in the...

Page 87: ...REMENT SETTINGS Activate Time Curve Since the curve memory is always active in the SHAPED TIME DOMAIN operat ing mode even with Time Curve Off the complete curve progression since the last operating m...

Page 88: ...K1 Switch marker on off 2 Movement symbols for standard markers 3 Measured values at the marker position 4 Marker position 5 SK4 Switch peak marker on off If the display was stopped via Hold the measu...

Page 89: ...after a run via the Single Run function Activate automatic stop MEASUREMENT SETTINGS Activate Single Run When activated the results memory is deleted and a measurement sequence is performed over the...

Page 90: ...8 Operating modes 90 FieldMan Narda...

Page 91: ...ta can be displayed and evaluated with the Data Viewer All acquired data is stored on the SD card of the device organized by projects 9 1 Structure of the DATA LOGGER page 92 9 2 Managing projects PRO...

Page 92: ...content can be selected Open the data memory The device is in the measuring mode of any operating mode Open the device settings with SK4 then select DATA LOGGER The main menu opens Fig 17 Main menu DA...

Page 93: ...o 99 1 Select the project and press SK2 2 Change the project title in the editor To do this use the and keys to select the desired characters in the character area and accept them with the key Move th...

Page 94: ...comment Add a voice comment Delete the measurement 9 3 1 Open and evaluate a measurement Open the marked measurement with the or key The measurement is displayed Additional functions are available vi...

Page 95: ...aracters in the character area and accept them with the key 3 Press SK4 to save the comment Move the cursor in the title window Move one character to the left in the title window Move one character to...

Page 96: ...y Show previous screenshot SK4 key Show next screenshot Press the Back key to return to the menu Delete the marked screenshot 1 Press SK1 2 Confirm deletion with SK4 or cancel with SK1 9 5 Managing me...

Page 97: ...odes or are not mode specific 10 1 Post Processing page 98 10 2 Selection of a standard page 100 10 3 Offset correction Zero page 102 10 4 Commenting on measurement results page 103 10 5 Alarm functio...

Page 98: ...rrection Factor CF On then the measuring error is taken into account in the measurement result and thus a higher measurement accuracy is achieved However the correction can only be applied meaningfull...

Page 99: ...uency value is selected and is then deleted again HF probes are broadband probes and cannot measure selectively at the set frequency In the case of incorrect frequency specification or multifrequency...

Page 100: ...re marked on the device with a preceding asterisk Predefined standards on the other hand are stored in the FieldMan The standards for evaluative measurements of the SHAPED TIME DOMAIN operating mode a...

Page 101: ...tion Standard1 Frequency range 2013 35 EU LAL 1 Hz to 10 MHz 2013 35 EU HAL 1 Hz to 10 MHz 2013 35 EU Limbs 1 Hz to 10 MHz 2013 35 EU Thermal 100 kHz to 300 GHz 26 BImSchV 2013 1a 1 Hz to 10 MHz 26 BI...

Page 102: ...s only required for the HP 01 probe The correction process is started by triggering Zero in the measurement settings and is recommended before mea suring small static fields For offset correction of t...

Page 103: ...tor In the TIMER LOGGING operating mode the prompt for entering a voice or text comment already appears after pressing Enable Timer i e before the actual start of measurement 10 4 1 Activating voice c...

Page 104: ...and the alarm function can be activated After activating the alarm function an alarm symbol appears in the status bar of the display When the alarm threshold is exceeded a conspicuous acoustic signal...

Page 105: ...e sensitivity can be adjusted by selecting the gain In principle the audio frequency increases as the field strength level increases in order to be able to detect field maxima or leaks on HF lines Set...

Page 106: ...ue The selected peak value is displayed within the cross key symbol Marker type On Off Symbols Representa tion on the display Control via cross key Off On Marker SK1 Peak Marker SK4 Use the Peak Marke...

Page 107: ...and thus recorded as too low Measurement data stored in data records are identified by override symbols A currently overdriven state is indicated by a red instead of a yellow display field in con nec...

Page 108: ...10 Cross mode functions 108 FieldMan Narda...

Page 109: ...da FieldMan 109 11 PC software and updates In this chapter you will find instructions for using the Narda TSX PC software as well as for updating the firmware of the Narda FieldMan 11 1 Narda TSX PC s...

Page 110: ...upply and connection to a PC Establish a USB connection 1 Under GENERAL SETTINGS CONNECTIVITY SERIAL INTERFACE activate the USB function 2 Connect the device at the USB C port see Fig 2 6 to a USB por...

Page 111: ...onnection is much better suited for this purpose However for remote mea surements with HF probes the optical connection via fiber optic cable and optical electri cal converter to USB is the best solut...

Page 112: ...11 PC software and updates 112 FieldMan Narda...

Page 113: ...113 12 Care maintenance and disposal This chapter describes how to clean the device and replace the rechargeable batteries 12 1 Cleaning the device page 114 12 2 Replacing removing rechargeable batter...

Page 114: ...id detergent has been added 2 To avoid streaks and stains wipe the still damp parts of the device with a dry cloth ATTENTION Penetrating liquids Liquids that get inside can damage or destroy the devic...

Page 115: ...e CAUTION Defective rechargeable battery A defective rechargeable battery can lead to injuries and damage to the device Do not operate the device if the rechargeable battery is damaged Replace a defec...

Page 116: ...hased from Narda after August 13 2005 can be returned at the end of their useful life Further information is available from your Narda sales partner 12 3 2 Disposal of removable batteries Batteries mu...

Page 117: ...is chapter you will find important information on declarations of conformity and approvals 13 1 EU Declaration of Conformity page 118 13 2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity page 118 13 3 Regulatory Compl...

Page 118: ...N 301 489 1 V2 2 3 EN 301 489 17 V3 2 4 EN 61326 1 2021 EN 61010 1 2010 and the following regulations Radio Equipment Regulations Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations The Restriction of the Use of...

Page 119: ...radio communication the device option 2460 95 12 must be purchased and enabled For initial setup and country configuration see 4 6 Initial commissioning on page 27 13 6 Technical data Country Approval...

Page 120: ...13 Conformity 120 FieldMan Narda...

Page 121: ...al 111 USB 110 Controls 30 Correction factor Apply 98 Settings 47 Create setup 55 Create manage setups 55 D Dangers Measurement error 13 Strong fields 12 Undervaluation of the field strength 13 Data L...

Page 122: ...splay 33 LED display 32 Longitude 49 M MAC address 51 Manage measurements 94 Manage media 96 Manage projects 93 Manage screenshots 96 Manage setup 55 Measurement Delete Data Logger 96 Save 40 Start st...

Page 123: ...equency 47 Reset settings 44 Resetting settings 44 S Screen saver Settings 45 Use 39 Screenshot Take automatically 46 Take manually 41 SD card directory structure 53 SD card structure 53 SD card struc...

Page 124: ...18 Time 49 Timer Logging 71 U Undervaluation of the field strength 13 Unpacking 20 Update 111 USB connection 110 USB on off 50 Use Intended 12 Unintended 12 User interface language 16 V Voice comment...

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