10. Safety, environment, licensing
10.1. Frequency
The radio modem must be operated only in accordance with the valid frequency license issued by na-
tional frequency authority and all radio parametres have to be set exactly as listed.
Important
Use of frequencies between 406.0 and 406.1 MHz is worldwide-allocated only for Interna-
tional Satellite Search and Rescue System. These frequencies are used for distress beacons
and are incessantly monitored by the ground and satellite Cospas-Sarsat system. Other
use of these frequencies is forbidden.
10.2. Safety distance
Do not stay in close vicinity of the antenna when the radio modem is in operation. The
safety distance with respect to the US health limits of the electromagnetic field intensity
are in table Minimum Safety Distance below. The distances apply for output power 10
W. Details can be found at www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins.
Tab. 10.1: Minimum Safety Distance
Antenna Gain
15 dBi
10 dBi
5 dBi
4 m
2 m
1 m
160 MHz
4 m
2 m
1 m
300 and 400 MHz
2 m
1 m
0.7 m
900 MHz
10.3. High temperature
If the RipEX is operated in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds
55 °C, the RipEX must be installed within a restricted access location to prevent human
contact with the enclosure heatsink.
10.4. RoHS and WEEE compliance
The RipEX is fully compliant with the European Commission
‟
s RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) environmental directives.
Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
The RoHS Directive prohibits the sale in the European Union of electronic equipment containing these
hazardous substances: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
(PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).
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