General Rf Exposure Compliance - Cisco 8821 User Manual

Product Safety and Security
The exposure standard for these devices references a unit of measure known as SAR. The limit as set by the
FCC is 1.6W/kg. The tests for this emission level is done in an independent laboratory who employs test
methods and operating positions reviewed by the FCC and other agencies.
Before the phone was placed on the market, the product was tested and certified in accordance with the FCC
regulations to verify that the product did not exceed the FCC SAR requirements.
Additional information on SAR and RF Exposure can be obtained off the FCC website at:
oet/rfsafety
There is no conclusive proof that these mobile phones are or are not a health risk. The FDA and numerous
researchers are continuing studies of RF radiation and health issues. Additional information on this subject
can be obtained from the FDA web site at:
A recent Swedish study concluded that there is no link between the RF energy emitted from mobile phones
and cancer. For more information, refer to the article written by John Boice and Joseph McLaughlin entitled
"Epidemiological Studies of Cellular Telephones and Cancer Risk."
The Cisco Wireless IP Phone 882x Series operates at power levels that are 5 to 6 times lower than most
standard cellular, Personal Communications Service (PCS), or Global System for Mobile Communication
(GSM) phones. This lower power coupled with a lower transmitter duty cycle reduces the user's exposure to
the RF fields.
There are several suggested methods to reduce exposure for the user. Among those include:
1 Using a hands-free handset to increase the distance between the antenna and the head of the user.
2 Orienting the antenna away from the user.
Additional information can be obtained from the following documentation:
• Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at the following location:
www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/witc/ao340ap/prodlit/rfhr_wi.htm
• FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
• FCC Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
• FCC Bulletin 65C (01-01): Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields: Additional Information for Evaluating Compliance for Mobile
and Portable Devices with FCC limits for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Emission
Additional information can also be obtained from the following organizations:
• World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection at
www.who.int/emf
• United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at www.nrpb.org.uk
• Cellular Telecommunications Association at www.wow-com.com

General RF Exposure Compliance

This device has been evaluated and found compliant to the ICNIRP (International Committee on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection) limits for Human Exposure of RF Exposure.
http://www.fda.gov
Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 and 8821EX User Guide
Compliance Statements for the USA
http://www.fcc.gov/
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