User's Manual

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SPRscan Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1 Design Aims
SPRscan is designed for electromagnetic compatibility with other electrical and
electronic equipment sharing its intended working environment. Under some
circumstances identified below, certain procedures may need to be adopted in
order to ensure that compatibility is maintained.
2 Intended Electromagnetic Environment
The SPRscan surface penetrating radar system has two basic modes of operation:-
a) As a portable radar data acquisition system for use in light industrial or
open areas. Any combination of CE marked peripherals and antennas is
permitted. Use within domestic or office environments is not an intended
environment for this mode of operation.
b) As a desktop data review and processing system in the office or domestic
environment. The essential feature of this mode of operation is that the radar head
and antenna are not connected to the controller unit. Use with any combination of
CE marked peripherals is permitted.
3 Assembly and Use
For SPRscan to comply with the essential EMC protection requirements, it must be
assembled and operated as specified in the User Manual and only within the
intended environment for each mode of operation.
4 Protection of Other Equipment from Interference
SPRscan is an intentional radiator of radio frequency energy. When operated in
accordance with the instructions for use in the intended electromagnetic
environment, SPRscan is unlikely to cause interference to other radio spectrum
users and electrical or electronic equipment.
To minimise the possibility of interference, SPRscan should be operated at a
minimum distance of 15 m from other electrical or electronic equipment. Closer
operating distances may be possible depending on the design of that equipment
and must be determined by careful practical testing at the user’s risk.
SPRscan should not be operated in areas such as hospitals where interference to
sensitive electronic equipment may endanger life.