USER MANUAL EMF Meter Model EMF510 Additional User Manual Translations available at www.extech.
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Extech EMF510 EMF Meter. This instrument measures electromagnetic field radiation levels near power lines, appliances and industrial devices. Electromagnetic radiation is a ubiquitous type of energy that takes many forms such as radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, and gamma rays. The EMF510 measures radiation from voltage, current, electrical, and magnetic fields.
Meter Description 1. LCD Display 2. ON/OFF button 3. Up arrow/Backlight button 4. Range button 5. Unit button 6. Down arrow/SET button 7. MAX/MIN Record button 8. Display Hold button 9. EMF Sensor LCD Description 1. MAX/MIN Record Icon 2. MAX Display 3. MIN Display 4. Display Hold 5. Low Battery Indicator 6. Auto Power OFF 7. Unit of Measure and EMF Reading 8. Selected EMF Range 3 EMF510-en-GB_V1.
Operation Taking a Measurement The EMF510 is a single axis meter. To get an indication of all three axes you must take one reading for each plane. 1. Short press the power button. If the LCD does not switch on, check the batteries located in the rear battery compartment. 2. Press the UNIT button to select the desired unit of measure. 3. Press the R (range) button to select the desired range. 4. Position the sensor (top of the meter) at different angles toward the source and observe the EMF signals. 5.
4. The meter will return to normal operating mode after approximately 10 seconds. Note: APO is not operational in record mode. MAX/MIN Record Function In this mode, the meter records the maximum and minimum values over time. 1. Press the R (record) button to start recording. The display. 2. Press the R (record) button again to display the maximum value recorded. The appear on the display. icon will 3. Press the R (record) button again to display the minimum value recorded.
Specifications General Display Backlit LCD 35 x 30mm (1.38 x 1.18”) Band width 30 to 300 Hz Axis Single Axis Measurements Electromagnetic field tester (EMF) Tripod mount On back of meter Operating Humidity 80% RH Max Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Over Limit Display “- - - -“ Power Supply 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries Power Consumption Approximately 5mA DC Weight 100g (3.5oz) Dimensions (HxWxD) 107x 58x 25mm (4.2 x 2.3 x 1.0 inch) EMF Units Range Resolution uT 0.00 to 20.
