GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual page 6

Sleep Mode Example ...................................................................................................... 81
8.5 User-Programmable I/O Functions ....................................................................................... 82
8.6 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 82
8.7 dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart ........................................................................................ 89
9.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................ 84
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RF Safety Notice
Concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard to
RF Exposure
humans. Do not allow people to come closer to the antenna than the distances
listed in the table below when the transmitter is operating. More information on
RF exposure can be found online at the following website:
www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins.
Antenna Gain vs. Minimum RF Safety Distance
Safety Distance (SD4)
Safety Distance (SD9)
Safety Distance (SD2)
Safety Distance
(Other SD models):
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Antenna Gain
0–5 dBi
0.79 meter
0.46 meter
For SD2, maintain an RF safety distance of
1.50 meters for a 7 dBd (9.15 dBi) antenna.
Use of higher gain antennas means
increasing the distance accordingly.
Consult factory prior to operation.
SD Series Technical Manual
5–10 dBi 10–16.5 dBi
1.41 meters 3.05 meters
.82 meters 1.74 meters
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. D