ETS-Lindgren HI-1501 User Manual

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HI-1501
Microwave Survey Meter
User's Manual
©
Copyright
1999 by Holaday Industries, Inc.
Manual #600010
3/99
$5.00

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  • Page 1 HI-1501 Microwave Survey Meter User's Manual © Copyright 1999 by Holaday Industries, Inc. Manual #600010 3/99 $5.00...
  • Page 3 Revision Record Manual #600010 1501 Microwave Survey Meter Revision Description Date Release 2/90 Revised, Reformatted 3/99...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Return Procedures ....8 3.0 HI-1501 SPECIFICATIONS ... . . 11 4.0 ACCEPTANCE .
  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Holaday Industries, Inc. warrants each model HI 1501 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the purchaser. This warranty extends to the original purchaser only, and does not apply to the batteries or to any products or parts subject to misuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized service or abnormal conditions of operation.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    1501 Manual Page — 1 INTRODUCTION The HI-1501 Microwave Survey Meter is a rugged, compact, portable instrument that is virtually immune to failure caused by excessive fields or physical abuse. This instrument is acceptable to the US Government Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH) for...
  • Page 10 Page — 2 1501 Manual Figure 1 HI-1501 Microwave Survey Meter...
  • Page 11: About The Hi N N 1501

    DHHS/CDRH standard for microwave survey instruments contained in CFR 1030.10. NOTE: The HI-1501 must not be used without the spacer cone in place. Using the instrument without the cone will result in reading errors and may damage the unit.
  • Page 12 Page — 4 1501 Manual Figure 2 HI-1501 Front Panel...
  • Page 13: Accuracy

    1501 Manual Page — 5 Accuracy The accuracy of this instrument is within ± 1 db (+25%, -20%) when used according these instructions: 1. Always use a clean Holaday spacer cone. Accuracy will be affected by wear of the cone and by dirt and metallic particles which may become imbedded in the EPS (expanded polystyrene - Styrofoam).
  • Page 14: Calibration Method

    Page — 6 1501 Manual Parameter Error (dB) 1 mW/cm Calibration - Precision +0.42, -0.16 - Accuracy ±0.09 Nonlinearity and AM response ±0.09 Near Field vs. Far Field ±0.29 Receiving Pattern -0.11 Temperature Response ±0.17 Frequency Response * ±0.04 Polarization * ±0.21 RFI * ±0.04...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Both items may be purchased from Holaday Industries, Inc. NOTE: Do not use the HI-1501 without the spacer in position. To maintain stated instrument accuracy, use only spacer cones provided by Holaday. Battery Replacement Turn the selector switch OFF.
  • Page 16: Recalibration Service

    (SAFT CS9T or equivalent) 5. NiCad Battery Charger (Holaday p/n 30AC22) (SAFT WC-4 or equivalent) Recalibration Service It is recommended that the HI-1501 be recalibrated every 12 months. Holaday Industries, Inc. will recalibrate and repair any damaged instrument for a nominal charge.
  • Page 17 1501 Manual Page — 9 whether the problem is constant or intermittent. If you have already talked to Holaday Customer Service about the problem, provide the date(s), the name of the service representative you spoke with, and the nature of the conversation. Include the serial number of the item.
  • Page 18 Page — 10 1501 Manual...
  • Page 19: Hi-1501 Specifications

    1501 Manual Page — 11 1501 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency: 2450 MHZ (± 50 MHZ) Power Range: 0 -100 mW/cm Accuracy: ± 1 dB Response Time: 2 - 3 seconds (SLOW) < 1 second (FAST) Overload Capacity: Continuous 2000 mW/cm Dimensions: 2.09 in. (5.3 cm) x 2.68 in. (6.8 cm) x 4.13 in.
  • Page 20 Page — 12 1501 Manual...
  • Page 21: Acceptance

    If you find any discrepancies, note them and call Holaday Customer Service for further instructions. Be sure that you are satisfied with the contents of your order and the condition of your equipment before using the HI-1501.
  • Page 22 Page — 14 1501 Manual...
  • Page 23: Getting Ready

    1501 Manual Page — 15 GETTING READY Introduction There are certain things that should be taken care of before testing your microwave oven. It is a good practice to follow these guidelines when using and testing any microwave oven: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A MICROWAVE OVEN WITH: Any object caught in the door.
  • Page 24: Preparing The Meter

    Page — 16 1501 Manual Preparing the Meter Remove the meter from the carrying case. Make sure the EPS (styrofoam) spacer cone is intact and firmly seated on the probe. Check the cone for signs of wear or contamination. Replace if worn or contaminated.
  • Page 25: 6.0 Making The Measurement

    6.0 MAKING THE MEASUREMENT Introduction This section outlines the steps that should be taken while measurements are actually taken with the HI-1501. Turn the oven on and proceed with the leakage measurement. Hold the probe by the red handle in one hand and hold the meter in the other hand.
  • Page 26 Page — 18 1501 Manual switch to the “SLOW” position. Return to the spot where you noticed the highest reading before. Hold the probe in place over the spot for at least five seconds and watch for the highest needle indication.
  • Page 27: What The Measurement Means

    1501 Manual Page — 19 WHAT THE MEASUREMENT MEANS Introduction The FDA/CDRH (Food and Drug Administration/Center for Devices and Radiological Health) has established the following requirements concerning microwave oven leakage: The power density (leakage) emitted by a microwave oven shall not exceed one milliwatt per square centimeter (1 mW/cm ) measured prior to acquisition by a purchaser, and thereafter, five milliwatts per...
  • Page 28 Page — 20 1501 Manual -- NOTES --...

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