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Appendix G: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations
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Appendix G: GPR Emissions, Interference and
Regulations
All governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic
apparatus can emit. The objective is to assure that one apparatus or device does not interfere
with any other apparatus or device in such a way as to make the other apparatus non-
functional.
The manufacturer tests their GPR products using independent professional testing houses and
comply with latest regulations of the USA, Canada, European Community, and other major
jurisdictions on the matter of emissions.
Electronic devices have not always been designed for proper immunity. If a GPR instrument is
placed in close proximity to an electronic device, interference may occur. While there have
been no substantiated reports of interference to date, if any unusual behavior is observed on
nearby devices, test if the disturbance starts and stops when the GPR instrument is turned on
and off. If interference is confirmed, stop using the GPR.
Where specific jurisdictions have specific GPR guidelines, these are described below.
F-1 FCC Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules. Operation in the USA is subject to the following two conditions:
this device may not cause harmful interference and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Part 15
– User Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
where applicable, and for an ultra-wide bandwidth (UWB) device where applicable, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Certification of this equipment has been carried out using approved cables and peripheral
devices. The use of non-approved or modified cables and peripheral devices constitutes a
Change or Modification outlined in the warning above.
Operating Restrictions
Operation of this device is limited to purposes associated with law enforcement, firefighting,
emergency rescue, scientific research, commercial mining, or construction. Parties operating
this equipment must be eligible for licensing under the provisions of Part 90 of this chapter.
FCC Interpretation of Operation Restrictions issued July 12, 2002