Electromagnetic Field Meter

SMP2
USER’S MANUAL

V 2.01

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Congratulations for your acquisition

of a Wavecontrol SMP2.

This Manual provides you with instructions

for using and handling your SMP2.

Please read this Manual carefully before

using your SMP2.

Disclaimer
Use of the product is controlled exclusively by the product manual (this document)
and the product warranty. Wavecontrol assumes no responsibility or liability of
any kind for errors or omissions in the contents of this document. Although the
information contained herein is correct to the best of Wavecontrol’s knowledge, it is
provided with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness
and without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. Wavecontrol provides all
content in this document “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS.” No use of this document
or its contents shall be permitted without Wavecontrol’s prior consent.

® Names and Logo are registered trademarks of Wavecontrol, S.L.

Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
© Wavecontrol, S.L. 2018

Product specifications and descriptions in this document depend on the

firmware version and are subject to change without notice.

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Index
1. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS...........................................................5

2. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................6

3. FIRST STEPS.............................................................................................7

4. GETTING STARTED..................................................................................8
4.1 Overview...........................................................................................8
4.2 Field probes...................................................................................10
4.2.1 Connector type....................................................................10
4.2.2 Screw connector.................................................................11
4.2.3 Push-pull connector...........................................................11
4.3 External connections...................................................................12
4.3.1 USB........................................................................................12
4.3.2 Fibre optic.............................................................................12

5. SMP2 – INITIAL USE.............................................................................13

5.1 Switching the apparatus on and off..........................................13
5.2 Main screen...................................................................................13
5.3 Menu screen..................................................................................16
5.4 MEASUREMENT OPTIONS screen...........................................16
5.5 MEASUREMENT LOG screen................................................... 20
5.6 GPS screen................................................................................... 23
5.7 SETTINGS screen....................................................................... 24

6. FUNCTIONS............................................................................................ 26
6.1 Measurement modes................................................................. 26
6.1.1 Time domain measurement............................................. 27
6.1.2 FFT mode - frequency domain measurements........... 29
6.1.3 Single frequency time mode............................................ 31
6.1.4 Spatial average.................................................................... 31
6.2 Time domain weighting............................................................. 32
6.3 Alarm............................................................................................. 32
6.4 GPS................................................................................................ 32

7. BATTERY INFORMATION..................................................................... 33
7.1 General information..................................................................... 33
7.2 Recharging.................................................................................... 33

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8. SMP2 READER SOFTWARE................................................................ 34

8.1 Installation..................................................................................... 34
8.2 System requirements................................................................. 35
8.3 Using the software...................................................................... 35
8.3.1 Measurements screen...................................................... 36
8.3.2 Screenshots screen........................................................... 37
8.3.3 Information screen............................................................ 37
8.3.4 Exporting spreadsheets ................................................... 37
8.3.5 Control centre screen........................................................ 39
8.4 Live measurements.................................................................... 40

9. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATES........................................... 41

9.1 SMP2 Reader (PC software) update........................................ 41
9.2 SMP2 firmware update.............................................................. 41

10. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 43
10.1 Cleaning the device and the screen....................................... 43
10.2 Handling the device.................................................................. 43
10.3 Regular recalibration................................................................ 43

11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................... 44

APPENDIX 1. AVAILABLE PROBES......................................................... 45

APPENDIX 2. APPLICATIONS................................................................. 46

APPENDIX 3. STATIC FIELD MEASUREMENTS: WPH-DC................ 49

APPENDIX 4. WEIGHTED PEAK METHOD........................................... 51

APPENDIX 5. RADAR MEASUREMENTS.............................................. 61

APPENDIX 6. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL..................................... 62

APPENDIX 7. WAVECONTROL INTRANET........................................... 68

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DOC).............................................. 69

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1. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

 Review this manual and become familiar Environmental information
with all the instructions for using and handling Disposal of your old product:
your SMP2.
Your product is designed and manufactured with
 Your SMP2 is a portable apparatus with high quality materials and components, which
a rechargeable battery. Before taking any can be recycled and reused.
measurement, make sure that the battery is
sufficiently charged for the time that you need When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
for the measurement. If it is not, recharge the attached to a product it means the product is
battery before. covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

 Your SMP2 is not watertight and it should be

protected from moisture, such as rain.

 Adjustment, maintenance or repair of the

equipment must be performed only by qualified Please get informed about the local separate
personnel. Please get in touch with Wavecontrol collection system for electrical and electronic
or your sales contact. products.

 Never overtighten when screwing the SMP2 Please act according to your local rules and
on the tripod since the thread engagement could do not dispose of your old products with your
break down. normal household waste. The correct disposal
of your old product will help prevent potential
The SMP2 is a professional measurement device negative consequences for the environment and
that must be calibrated to ensure that it works human health.
properly. Check to make sure that its calibration is
valid at all times.

If you are unsure or need to recalibrate, please

contact your distributor or contact us at
[email protected] (see section 10.3).

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2. INTRODUCTION
The SMP2 is an instrument for measuring Those measurements can be made quickly and
electromagnetic fields. Its frequency range is easily anywhere because the SMP2 is portable
determined by the field probe used. A range of and simple to handle and use.
compatible probes is available, from DC (0 Hz) to
40 GHz. The SMP2 can sample the field level continuously
and store that data automatically in its built-in
It combines three instruments in one: static field memory at user-configured intervals with a
measurements, broadband measurements and capacity of up to 1,000,000 samples.
selective measurements (FFT), including % direct
EMF exposure assessments to limit lines by using The data stored in the memory can be easily
the weighted peak method (WPM). downloaded to a computer via a USB or fiber
optics port for later processing.
We have developed the SMP2 to meet the needs
for personal safety assessment in connection with The SMP2 is also available with a built-in GPS
exposure to electromagnetic fields. Its versatility receiver (optional) to allow each measurement to
makes it a perfect measurement tool for many be associated automatically with the geographic
different sectors and industries such as Railway, location where it was taken.
Power, Manufacturing, Chemical, Medical, Defence,
RFID and EAS, Telecommunications, etc.

There are three basic SMP2 models:

• Broadband: used with broadband probes.

• Selective: used with selective probes.
• Dual: used with all types of probes as it
combines both features.

Appendix 1 shows information on all the available

type of probes.

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3. FIRST STEPS
This section contains instructions for unpacking • SMP2.
and checking the equipment when you receive it. • 1 or more electromagnetic field probes.
• Battery charger.
1) When you receive the equipment, check the • USB key containing the User’s Manual and
packaging to see if it has been damaged in any SMP2 software.
way. Make a description of any damage on the • USB – mini USB cable.
delivery note before you sign it. • Fibre optic link (optional).

2) Check that all the components of the SMP2

are there. The SMP2 is delivered in a compact If any of those components is missing, please
briefcase that should contain the following contact Wavecontrol at
components: [email protected]

Compartment for USB

cable, f.o. cable (optional),
documents, etc.

Field Probe

SMP2 (and battery

charger below)

Field Probe
Field Probe
USB-f.o. converter (optional)
USB key

Adjustable shoulder strap

Figure 1: Case

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4. GETTING STARTED

4.1 Overview
The front panel of the SMP2 contains the user
interface, made up of the screen and keypad.

The keyboard presents 8 standard buttons, 4

virtual buttons (below the screen) and 1 ON/OFF
button.

On/Off button

Main screen (see 5.2)

Virtual menu
Virtual buttons

Standard buttons

Figure 2: Front

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The 8 standard buttons are the following:

• : These arrows allow you to move • : always allows to come back to the main
through the menu options and the data stored screen (measuring screen).
in memory. • : allows to get back to an earlier menu or to
• : allows to validate an option or enter in a cancel a selection.
menu. • : allows to take print-screens anytime.

The top of the SMP2 holds the field probe

connector.

Probe connector

On/Off button

Integrated GPS patch

antenna

Light sensor

Status LED

Figure 3: Top

• Probe connector: (see 4.2).

• On / Off button: switches the equipment on
and off.
• Status LED: when the unit is off, red means
charging, green charged. When the unit is on,
green LED should be always on.
• Light sensor: allows to control the automatic
screen back-light intensity depending on
ambient light.

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The bottom of the SMP2 holds the other

connections of the equipment.

Mini USB connector

Charger connector

Tripod ¼’ screw

Fibre optic connector

Figure 4: Bottom

• Mini USB connector and fibre optics: allows 4.2.1 Connector type
connection to a PC in order to: There are two types of connector: push-pull and
• Download data stored in the SMP2 memory. screw.
• Update firmware for the equipment.
• Control the unit remotely.

• Battery charger connector: allows the SMP2

battery to be recharged using the charger
supplied with the equipment.
• ¼’ screw connector: takes a ¼’ screw, the
standard screw used for most tripods, allowing
the SMP2 to be mounted on a tripod.

Figure 5: Push-pull connector

4.2 Field probes

The SMP2 is a highly versatile EMF measurement

device that requires connection of the proper

field probe to obtain the best results for each
application. Only Wavecontrol field probes will
work with the device.

If the device is switched on with no field probe

attached, it will not show any field value and
therefore no measurement will be saved
to memory. However, saved data and GPS Figure 6: Screw connector
positioning functions will be available.

The SMP2 automatically detects the type of field

probe and its calibration parameters.

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4.2.2 Screw connector

4.2.2.1 How to connect the field probe
Connect the field probe by inserting the male
connector into the female connector with the tab
aligned. Once fully inserted, screw the connector
until it is snug, without forcing it.

Sleeve to screw on after

inserting the probe

Tab

Figure 7: How to connect the field probe

4.2.2.2 How to disconnect the field probe

You do not need to switch the device off before
disconnecting the probe. First unscrew the probe
connector, then pull the connector to remove it.

 Important: pull the connector.

Do not try to twist or turn the probe tube.

4.2.3 Push-pull connector

4.2.3.1 How to connect the push-pull probe 4.2.3.2 How to disconnect the field probe
With a push-pull connector, the field probe is You do not need to switch the device off before
connected by inserting the male connector into disconnecting the probe. Pull the connector of the
the female connector of the SMP2 until it stops. probe firmly with one hand (pulling with the thumb)
The polarity of the connector must be observed while you hold the SMP2 with your other hand as
and so the red marks on the male and female. shown in the pictures below:
connectors must line up.

Figure 8: How to connect the field probe Figure 9: How to disconnect the field probe

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 Important: pull the connector. Don’t pull any

other part of the probe!
Don’t try to twist or unscrew the probe.

4.3 External connections

4.3.1 USB
A USB to mini USB cable is delivered with the
SMP2. After installing the SMP2 software (first
install the software see 8.1) just plug the cable to
the SMP2 and to the computer. You will be able to
download stored measurements to the computer
or update the SMP2 firmware.

Note: it is not recommended to perform

measurements while the USB is connected, it could
affect the quality of the readings.

4.3.2 Fibre optic

Breakable part see Note2

A fibre optic link is available as an option in order

to remotely control and see live readings of the
instrument from a PC without interfering with the
measurements. To connect the fibre optic link:
Note 1: no need to install additional software,
• Plug the fibre to the SMP2 (respect the colour everything has been already installed with the main
code, grey side is looking up). software.
• Plug the fibre to the USB to fibre converter
(respect the colour code). Note 2: in case the connector does not fit into a small
• Plug the USB of the converter to the PC. waveguide, you can break the connector in 2 parts.

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5. SMP2 – initial use

The SMP2 is designed for simple and intuitive Note: All the device’s configurations (alarm level,
operation with 2 basic functions: units, type of measurement, measurement interval,
etc.) are saved when it is switched off and recovered
• Time or frequency domain field measurement. automatically when it is switched on.
• Storage of results in memory.

Several additional functions make the SMP2 a 5.2 Main screen

very complete field measurement system. The main screen provides instantaneous and
continuous information on the electromagnetic
The SMP2 is controlled via the keypad and easy field being measured.
access to data is available through the different
settings. • Date and time: date and time of the apparatus.
• Icons: the below icons provide information
about the unit.
5.1 Switching the apparatus on and off
The apparatus is switched on and off with the Alarm is activated USB is connected
On / Off button located on the upper part of the
Fibre connection Scheduled measurement
keyboard.
available activated
CF Correction factors applied
To power on the unit, click on the On/Off
button. The status LED will stay in red for some
milliseconds before turning green. A welcome Note: CF means the connected field probe internal
screen is displayed until the software completely correction factors are being applied.
boots and shows the main screen.
• Battery : battery charge level.
To power off the unit, click once on the On/Off
button. A pop-up will appear on the screen to Battery discharged
confirm the command. F1 and F2 buttons will
Battery charging
confirm the action, F3 and F4 buttons will cancel
it. You can also select the option with the right Battery fully charged

and left arrows and click on OK to confirm. You

can also switch the device off by pressing and
holding the On/Off button. • Probe information: serial number of the
field probe attached to the apparatus and its
frequency information.

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Battery

Icons
Date and time

Probe information

Measurement information

Field information

Graph

GPS information

Functions

Figure 10: Main screen

Measurement information: Field information: (updated twice per second)

• Maximum, minimum and average values: these • Total field: instantaneous total field level.
values are initialized when beginning a new log Obtained, for three-axis probes as:
or can also be initialized with the virtual button
“Reset”. Average value is updated depending on • The quadratic sum of each axis field (for field
the type of averaging and interval chosen in the intensity units):
Measurement Options.
• Logging and average parameters: ETot = E X2 + EY2 + E Z2
1. Average window time.
2. Average type (sliding or tumbling). • The sum of each axis field (for power density
3. Logging time. units):

S Tot = S X + S Y + S Z

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• Field unit: unit of measurement of the field Functions:

value shown on the display. This unit applies These menus depend on the probe connected but
to the total field, the field on each axis and the general functions are as follows:
maximum, minimum and average values.
• Field on each axis: the field measured on each • Menu: access to the menu screen.
axis for isotropic three-axis probes. Updated • Log: start a new measurement.
twice per second. • Units: change the current units (this will reset
the min, max, average and graph). With the up
Graph: and down arrow you can select the unit. By
In the time domain: pressing OK the highlighted unit will be selected.
It shows a graphical view of the temporal • Reset: it resets the min, max, average and
evolution of the field. It represents the last graph.
measurements. This time scale can be modified • Keypad Arrows in frequency mode:
in the settings menu (graph timespan). • Right-left arrows shift the cursor by one step.
• Up-down arrows shift the cursor to the next
“MENU”  “SETTINGS”  “Graph timespan” right or left peak found in the FFT:

In the frequency domain:

it shows the frequency information of the signal Note: When there are more than 4 functions available,
(horizontal axies value depend on the span). the button on the right allows to show more functions
Also a vertical line represents the position of the available.
cursor (with the associated information on the
right top side of the graph).

GPS information:
Positioning information provided by the GPS
receiver. This information is only displayed when
the GPS is switched on.

• Lat: latitude.
• Lon: longitude.

On the right side a colour indicates the quality of

the position:

• Red: bad.
• Orange: average.
• Green: good.

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5.3 Menu screen 5.4 MEASUREMENT OPTIONS screen

This is the main screen to access sub menus. This screen is used to configure different
parameters related to measurement behaviour.
It appears as a menu with a scrolling bar.
The parameters to be configured are shown
on the left and the different options for each
parameter are shown on the right.

The keypad is used to move along the menu. The

process for changing the value of a parameter is:

• Run through the different parameters using the

arrows .
• To change a parameter, press Enter when the
cursor is on that parameter. A pop-up will
appear showing all the possible values.
• Run through the different values using the
arrows  and click on OK to select the
desired value. (you can cancel with the back
button).
• When finished you can either press back to
return to the menu screen or press the home
button to come back to the main screen.

• MEASUREMENT OPTIONS (allows to change all

the parameters related to measurement).
• MEASUREMENT LOG (allows to see the stored
measurements).
• GPS (allows to change GPS parameters).
• SETTINGS (allows to change general
parameters of the unit).
• MESSAGES (in case some events are available
this menu will appear).

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The following parameters can be configured: HF BROADBAND QUICK SET-UP

• Standard: List of preselected standards.
This will affect other parameters that will
not be editable. For example: if you choose
ICNIRP standard then all the parameters in
"MEASUREMENT BEHAVIOUR" section will not
be editable as they are defined by the standard.

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MEASUREMENT BEHAVIOUR POST-PROCESSING

• Measurement time: allows to define a This menu is only available with broadband
maximum time for the measurement. Available probes that have correction factors in memory. It
values are: not limited, 1 min, 5 min, 6 min, 10 has 3 parameters:
min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, or custom from 1 • Enable correction: allows correction of
second to 100 hours. the value measured at a given frequency
• Log interval: used to select the time interval for (Working frequency defined below) using the
storage of data in memory (see section 6.1.1). A factors measured during the latest laboratory
value will be stored every ‘Log interval’ seconds calibration.
(or minutes). The available intervals are 0.5 s, 1 • Limit value for results in %: allows direct
s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 1 min and 6 min. reading of the field as a % of a limit defined
• Average type: two types of average are on the main measurement screen. This is a
available, tumbling or sliding. Tumbling software calculation taking the limit value in
averages are taken at fixed intervals, while V/m and comparing it with the reading from
sliding averages are taken through sliding time the probe. You can select the lowest limit
window. By way of an example, imagine that we (minimum value) of the regulation (within
choose an average interval of 10 s. Since the the band width of the probe) or a specified
device takes 2 samples per second, in those 10 frequency (Working frequency defined below).
seconds we will have 20 samples. In the case
of tumbling averaging, we will have an average
of samples 1 to 20, another average of samples
21 to 40, and so on. In the case of sliding
averaging, we will have continuous averages
as the window advances over time. In other
words, we will have the same initial average
with samples 1 to 20, but then immediately
afterwards we will have another with samples
2 to 21, then another with samples 3 to 22, and
so on.
• Average interval: used to select the time
interval for calculation of the average. The
available intervals are 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2
min, 5 min, 6 min, 10 min, 15 min and 30 min.
• Spatial average: choice between a single
temporal log or several spatial measurements
that will be represented in a column graphical
chart (see 6.1.4).

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Note: If the minimum value is selected, no working ADVANCED OPTIONS

frequency can be defined and therefore the correction • Wait time before start: delay before the
factors cannot be activated. measurement really starts (it allows the
technician to separate himself from the
• Working frequency: allows definition of the equipment). Available values are No delay, 5 s,
working frequency for correction factors or 10 s, 15 s, 20 s, 30 s, 1 min.
for calculation of the value as %. Where the • Shut down after measurement: useful option
lower limit of the regulation is selected, this to power off the unit when measurement is
parameter will show as “Not available”, since done. It avoids having to wait to power off the
it is not compatible with that selected mode. unit manually.
• Printscreen on last sample: Allows to take a
screenshot at the end of the measurement.
When performing, for example, a 6-minute
average measurement, this last sample
screenshot will show the final average result.
This image will be available for reporting with
the SMP2 Reader software.
• Save measurement name: permits to save
a name for each measurement. In case it is
activated, a pop-up will appear before the
measurement starts in order to indicate a name.
ERASE MEMORY
• Delete all measurements: will delete all
measurements as well as all the screenshots
related to these measurements. Depending on
the number of data in memory this operation
may last some time. We recommend you
avoid overloading the built-in memory, so that
the device can work more smoothly. To erase
measurements selectively, see section 5.5.

SCHEDULE MEASUREMENT
Allows to program a scheduled measurement in
the following 24 hours.

• Enabled: Yes/No
• Start time: Sets a start time. If the unit is off, it
will go on at the programmed time and will run
the measurement.

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5.5 MEASUREMENT LOG screen

This screen shows all the available From this menu you can use the “VIEW”
measurements. The  arrows are used to virtual button to view a specific measurement
select the next measurement or the preceding (by pressing OK), DELETE” to erase a single
measurement. The  arrows are used to select measurement, or “DELETE ALL” to erase all the
the next page or the preceding page. memorised data (this is the same as “erase
all measurements” on the measurement
configuration screen).

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When a measurement is entered, you can view a On the SAMPLES LOG screen, each rectangle
measurement summary screen. To view the data, represents a sample. You can use the up or left
use the “VIEW DATA” virtual button. To view the arrows to go directly to the latest sample. Where a
screenshots taken during the measurement press screenshot exists, you can display that image by
on "LIST IMAGES" to enter the SCREENSHOTS pressing OK on the selected sample.
LOG screen.

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5.6 GPS screen

This screen has the same layout and behavior as • Turn on at start up: defines the GPS state when
the MEASUREMENT OPTIONS screen. It allows to the unit starts up.
modify the GPS parameters. Those parameters • Turn on for current session: defines the GPS
are: state only for this session. That means that
next time you switch on the unit the GPS will
• Format: allows to select 3 standard format be in the state defined by “Turn on at start up”
for the latitude and longitude. You can choose parameter.
between:
• Degrees minutes seconds: example: 40° 26′
46″ N 79° 58′ 56″ W.
• Degrees decimal minutes: example: 40°
26.7671′ N 79° 58.9331′ W.
• Decimal degrees: example: +40.446 -79.982°.

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5.7 SETTINGS screen

This screen has the same layout and behavior as

the MEASUREMENT OPTIONS screen. It allows to
modify the general parameters of the SMP2.

The following parameters can be configured:

ALARM
allows to activate or deactivate the alarm. When
activated, you can define the alarm threshold
and units for electric and magnetic field (the 
arrows are used to select the figure to be changed
and the  arrows are used to change the figure
value).

DATE AND TIME

• Date: allows to change the date of the system.
• Time: allows to change the time of the system.

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GRAPHICS
• Zero based time plots: allow to scale the
graph between 0 and the maximum of the
measurement or between the minimum and
maximum to have a precise view of the time
variation of the field.
• Graph timespan: sets the duration of the
representation of the graph up to 12 min.

DISPLAY
• Language: sets the desired language.
• Adjust backlight automatically: if enabled
the SMP2 will adjust backlight depending on
ambient light.
• Backlight level: if automatic adjustment is
disabled, manual level can be selected from
1 to 4 (4 is the brightest).
• Screensaver delay: defines the time before
screen power off. When the screensaver is
active the instrument will not stop measuring.
To exit the screensaver just click any button.

SOUND
• Enable: enables or disables sound.

DEVICE
• Turn off after inactivity period: The instrument
turns off after the specified period of inactivity.
(Activity may be communicating with PC,
keyboard pressing key). When log is activated,
automatic turn off is disabled.
• System info: indicates the version of the SMP2
software. By clicking on OK, you will have
more information about the unit like disk space
available.
• Factory reset: will erase all measurement data
and restore configuration parameters to factory
settings.

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6. Functions
This section describes the main functions of the
SMP2, in addition to instantaneous measurement
of the electromagnetic field.

6.1 Measurement modes

There are several working modes, depending on
the probe being used. All probes have the time
mode (6.1.1) with spatial average (6.1.4), but only
the WP400, WP400-3 and WPH-DC have the FFT
mode (6.1.2) and the Frequency Log mode (6.1.3).
For these probes, on the main screen virtual
menu you can see the “MODE” function that
allows you to switch between modes:

• “Time”: Records changes in the total field value

over time (see section 6.1.1). This mode can
also be used to take spatial measurements.
To do so, select the option in MENU 
MEASUREMENT OPTIONS  Spatial average
(see section 6.1.4).
• “FFT”: Frequency mode. The main screen
shows the spectral analysis (FFT) for the
selected SPAN and the total field value (see
section 6.1.2).
• “Freq log”: Frequency log. Records changes in
the field level over time at a specific frequency.

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6.1.1 Time domain measurement Before starting the measurement, all the
If you are using a broadband probe, this is the parameters must be configured. This is done
default mode. If you are using a selective probe, through the virtual menu.
select this mode on the main screen virtual menu
(“MORE…”  "MODE”  "Time”). First of all, select “MENU”, then “MEASUREMENT
OPTIONS”. You will need to establish the
desired parameters for each option, basically
“Measurement time”, “Log interval”, "Average
type", "Average interval" and "Spatial average"
(see 5.4).

Return to the main screen by pressing the “Home”

button.

Select the rest of the measurement parameters

using the virtual menu:

• “FIELD”: E or H (if the probe allows).

• “LIMIT”: Normative limit.
• “UNIT”: Measurement units.

To start logging samples, press the “LOG” button

on the virtual menu. When logging starts, the
device creates a new measurement record
identified with its starting date.

To stop logging samples, press the “END” button.

Note: During logging, the parameters of the SMP2

Measurements in the time domain contain field cannot be changed.
samples. One sample is saved each log interval Important: To store position information along with the
as defined in section 5.4. For example, a 6-minute field values, the GPS receiver must be enabled before
measurement with a 0.5 s log interval will record logging is started.
720 samples. The log interval does not affect
the sampling rate of the probe, since the device
always uses 2 samples per second to calculate
the average.

Measurements are stored in an SQL database.

The memory of the SMP2 allows storage of up to
1,000 measurements and 1,000,000 samples.

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6.1.1.1 High frequency measurements 6.1.1.2 Low frequency time domain

International standards have specific requirements measurement with WP50, WP400 or WP400-3
for high frequency measurements. When you make With this type of probe, other additional functions
a selection on MENU  MEASUREMENT OPTIONS are available:
 Standard, the following parameters will be
adjusted to the pre-defined values: • “FIELD”: electric (E) or magnetic (H) field.
• “LIMIT”: select the standard to apply (see
• Measurement time section 6.2).
• Logging rate • None: No weighting will be applied and the
• Average type measurement will be displayed in the desired
• Average interval units.
• One of the limits: The measurements will be
Then you are ready to measure. Just press the weighted in accordance with the chosen limit
"Home" button and press the "LOG" button on the and result displayed as a % of that limit (over
virtual menu: 100% means the limit is being exceeded).

• The device will wait the time specified in "Wait

time before start" (see 5.4) before starting With the WP50 probe only two limits can be
the measurement to allow the technician to selected: ICNIRP 2010 public and ICNIRP 2010
move away. A beep will indicate the start of the workers. The figures are shown as an RMS value,
measurement. a % of the selected limit or in the selected units
• It will log samples for [Measurement time] if no limit is chosen. The WP50 probe is not
minutes. suitable for analysis of pulsed signals because it
• The measurement will stop automatically and is not equipped with the peak analysis function
the alarm will sound. The device will calculate described below.
the average, display it on the screen and store
the data in the memory. With the WP400 and WP400-3 probes, when a
limit is activated, the weighted peak method is
applied, as described by ICNIRP and recognized
The measurement can be stopped pressing the as the most suitable method for analysing
STOP button. complex non-sinusoidal and pulsed signals. In
this case, the main value displayed is the % of
the peak field value compared with the selected
limit. The RMS value is also given. As a rule, at
low frequencies the standards limit the peak field
value, which is the one most likely to exceed the
limit, although verification of the RMS value is
also requested. If no limit is selected, the main
value displayed by default is the RMS value, and
the secondary value is the peak value.

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6.1.2 FFT mode - frequency domain

measurements
This function is only available with a selective
probe, such as the WP400, WP400-3 or the
WPH-DC.

Frequency domain measurements contain

frequency information on the analysed field,
obtained through calculation of the FFT of the
signal.

Total value (span independent)

FFT graph (span dependent)

Each frequency measurement (FFT) contains 400 In frequency mode the parameters of the
points. The capacity of the SMP2 allows storage “MEASUREMENT OPTIONS” menu have no
of over 1,000 frequency measurements. effect. All parameters have to be chosen from the
virtual menu of the main screen:
Note: In this mode the FFT graph is shown on
the screen and you can use the cursor to select a • “MODE”: Time, FFT or Freq. log (see section 6.1).
frequency. The total RMS and peak field values are • “FIELD”: electric (E) or magnetic (H) field
shown above the graph. Those values represent the (H-field only available for WPH-DC).
whole field across the full bandwidth of the probe. The • “SPAN”: select the frequency range available
selected SPAN only affects the display of the FFT graph depending on the probe (affects only the FFT):
and does not affect the total shown on the screen. • 40 Hz (0.1 Hz resolution)

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• 400 Hz (1 Hz resolution) 6.1.2.1 Case scenarios

• 4 kHz (10 Hz resolution) This section sets out recommendations for using
• 40 kHz (100 Hz resolution) the selective system in different situations:
• 400 kHz (1 kHz resolution)
• “LIMIT”: allows selection of desired standard • Checking harmonic content of power lines:
(see section 6.2). Select:
• None: No weighting will be applied and the • “MODE”: FFT
measurement will be displayed in the desired • “SPAN”: 400 Hz
units. • “FILTER”: 10 Hz
• One of the limits: The measurements will be
weighted in accordance with the chosen limit You will obtain an FFT showing 50 Hz and the
and result displayed as a % of that limit (over main harmonics within the frequency domain (10
100% means the limit is being exceeded). to 400 Hz). You can switch between the electric
• “HOLD”: and magnetic fields using the “FIELD” option.
• Off: no “Max Hold” applied. FFT values
updated on screen every half second. • Measurement of power lines
• Max: “Max Hold” applied. All values keep Select:
the maximum level detected. This option • “MODE”: Time
is recommended for taking a single • “FILTER”: 10 Hz
measurement to check compliance with a
limit: just select the desired limit, activate In this mode you will obtain the total field value, as
“Max Hold”, wait the appropriate time and with a broadband probe. Repeat for the magnetic
press Log to save the maximum peak, RMS and electric fields.
and FFT values.
• “AXIS”: useful for applications where finding the • Measurement when the field type is unknown:
source of the emission is important. • We recommend always using a filter of 10 Hz
• T: shows the FFT for the total field value. or higher, because below 10Hz any movement
• X: FFT of the X axis. of the device or in its vicinity can affect the
• Y: FFT of the Y axis. measurement. If you are not sure that there is
• Z: FFT of the Z axis. no field below 10 Hz, use a filter of 1 Hz, and
in this case always take the measurement
with the device set on a tripod to prevent
Note: iIf data is downloaded to a PC, the FFTs for all movement.
the axes and the total field can be displayed in a single • If you only need to check compliance in % of a
graph.. standard, the time mode is suitable. This will
give a complete and instantaneous result as a
To save an FFT, go to the main screen (direct % of the limit.
access available by pressing the “Home” button) • If you need to check the frequency content
and press the “LOG” function. The device will save of the field, use the FFT mode. First select
the current FFT. the highest SPAN (400 kHz). If no field is
detected above 40 kHz, change the SPAN to
40 kHz. If no field is detected above 4 kHz,
change the SPAN to 4 kHz. Finally, if no field is
detected above 400 Hz, change the SPAN to

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400 Hz. This reduction of the SPAN, wherever SPAN in order to choose the desired frequency),
possible, will provide better frequency then change to the Frequency Log mode.
resolution to analyse the signal. When you
have the suitable SPAN, press “LOG” to save b) Directly in the Frequency Log mode, using the
the FFT. SPAN and FREQ functions. With a SPAN of 400 Hz
you can select frequencies with 1 Hz resolution,
with a SPAN of 4 kHz with 10 Hz resolution, with a
Note: In the FFT mode as well, the total field value, SPAN of 40 kHz with 100 Hz resolution, and with a
values for the axes, maximum, minimum and peak SPAN of 400 kHz with 1 kHz resolution.
values are updated every half second, representing the
field values over the full frequency range.. Note that in this mode, even if you have selected a
limit to obtain a value directly as a %, only the RMS
6.1.3 Single frequency time mode will be given and not the peak value.

6.1.4 Spatial average

In this mode, a log is kept of the changes in a

single frequency over time. An example is shown in
the figure above. There are two ways to select the Activate this option through MENU 
frequency: MEASUREMENT OPTIONS  Spatial average.

a) In the FFT mode, place the cursor on the This mode can be used along with the Time
desired frequency (you may need to change the mode and the Frequency Log mode.

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With this mode you can automate the process 6.3 Alarm
if you need to take several measurements at The alarm function allows the person taking
different positions. The screen does not show the measurements to define a warning level.
changes over time but rather the average at each When that level is exceeded, the device will give
position on a bar graph. an audible warning. The alarm will only sound
if the alarm function has been activated on the
When a log is launched, the measurement will configuration screen and the sound is switched on.
be taken at the first position. At the end of each
measurement a window will ask whether to
continue with a new position, repeat the previous 6.4 GPS
position or end the measurements. The SMP2 has a built-in state-of-the-art GPS that
allows it to display and memorize the position
The number of positions measured and the of the device when taking measurements. The
cumulative spatial average are shown at the top incorporation of ublox functions makes the
of the graph, as seen in the figure to the left. receiver highly sensitive and accurate, allowing
exact positioning even in areas with poor satellite
Note: You will need to configure the “Measurement visibility.
time” parameter before launching a measurement (see
section 5.4). The GPS is enabled and disabled through the
configuration menu as explained in section 5.6.

6.2 Time domain weighting If the position obtained by the GPS is invalid, the
Some probes, such as the WP50, the WP400, the main screen displays the message “Searching”.
WP400-3 and the WPH-DC can assess exposure If the position obtained by the receiver is valid,
by comparing it with the reference limit. the latitude and longitude are shown on the
screen with a colour indicator of the quality of the
To do so, the WP400, WP400-3 and WPH-DC position.
probes use the weighted peak method, which
weights the field using digital processing Note: Enabling the GPS increases power consumption
techniques applying a filter function related to the and reduces autonomy. It is important to keep it
limit of the applicable standard. With the WP50 disabled when not in use, to avoid unnecessary drain
probe, an analogue filter is applied related to the on the battery.
limits, but without a peak detector.

The result is a % where 100% represents the

reference limit. Over 100% means that the current
field exceeds the limit specified by the selected
standard.

Note: This function is available for time and frequency

domain measurements and the results are displayed
as a % rather than the customary electric or magnetic
fields units.

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7. BATTERY information
7.1 General information 7.2 Recharging
The SMP2 includes a rechargeable Li-ion battery The battery charge time is 5-7 hours. We
allowing the device to run for over 20 hours (in recommend switching the SMP2 off before
selective mode that time is reduced to just over 6.5 charging the battery. The procedure is as follows:
hours). You can check the battery charge level at
any time in the upper right-hand corner of the main • Plug the charger into an electrical outlet (110-
screen 240 V AC).
• Connect the charger to the SMP2. The red LED
Li-ion batteries have no “memory effect” and will light up. If it does not light up, the charger is
so there is no need to let the battery run down not properly connected.
completely. We recommend charging the battery • The battery is fully charged when the LED
completely before its first use. shows green. Disconnect the charger from the
SMP2 and unplug it from the mains.
• Always switch the device off when it is not in
use.
Battery charging icon
• Recharge the battery regularly (e.g. every 2
months) even if the device goes for long periods The SMP2 has a battery charge controller so
with no use. you can leave the device charging for longer than
the recommended 7 hours without harming the
The battery of the SMP2 should be recharged battery.
when the indicator shows the minimum level:
Note 1: We recommend fully charging the battery
from time to time to ensure that the battery is properly
 Measurements should be taken without calibrated.
the charger or the USB connected, to avoid any
alteration of the results. Note 2: If the red light begins blinking during the
charge, it means that the battery is too warm to be
The battery will function normally at temperatures charged properly. Disconnect the charger, wait for at
between -20ºC and + 45ºC. However, we least one hour and then reconnect the charger. If the
recommend avoiding low temperatures to prevent problem persists, it could mean that the battery is
its useful life from being shortened. damaged.

 We recommend using only the battery

charger supplied by Wavecontrol to recharge the
battery of the SMP2.

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8. SMP2 Reader Software

8.1 Installation During the process the Setup file will install the
The software is available in the USB memory software and all the necessary drivers.
included with the device. You will find the most
recent version on the Wavecontrol intranet When the installation is complete, connect
(exclusive service for registered customers, see the SMP2 and Windows will install the drivers
chapter 9 and appendix 7). automatically.

Before connecting the SMP2 to your PC, run the The following images show the full process:
Setup file.

Figure 11: Installation of the program

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8.2 System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 7 or later.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (4.5
recommended).
• RAM: 2 GB.

8.3 Using the software

When running the software and connecting the
SMP2 for the first time, a pop-up window will
open to allow you to register to the Wavecontrol
intranet. This is required for free software and
firmware updates (see chapter 9 for updates and
appendix 7 for the intranet).

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Main features of the SMP2 Reader software: direct access to the screenshots associated with
the measurement. With an Internet connection, a
• Download stored measurements map will also appear with a position indicator if the
• Display measurements as graphs and tables GPS was switched on during the measurement.
• Access to stored screenshots.
• Export measurements and screenshots to If you select a sample from the table, the program
Excel will trace a vertical red line in the graph, and if
• Access to general information on the SMP2 you click on a point in the graph, the vertical line
• Send measurements directly to a web server. will move to the position of the cursor and the
corresponding sample will be highlighted in the
8.3.1 Measurements screen table. You can use this to find maximum values,
Measurements are loaded automatically when ordering samples by value, by clicking on the Field
the SMP2 is connected by USB. A list will appear heading.
on the left with the measurements stored in the
SMP2. When you select a measurement, a table Note: If the GPS was switched on during the
and a graph will appear on the right with all the measurements, the position data will also appear in the
field samples taken. A window will open to the table.
left of the table with general information on the
measurement. This window includes a button for

SMP2 measurements list Measurement info Graph Samples table

Figure 12: SMP2 software measurement screen with map

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At the bottom of the window showing the Below, there are two buttons:
measurements, you will find the following options: • Save
• Delete
• Export: export all the measurements that you Select one or more boxes from the list before
have selected. clicking on either of those buttons.
• Delete: delete all the selected measurements.
This will take several minutes if a large number 8.3.3 Information screen
of measurements are to be erased. If you wish This tab shows internal SMP2 information, such as
to delete all the measurements, we recommend the firmware version, storage capacity, and so on.
doing so from the SMP2 directly (MENU
 MEASUREMENT OPTIONS  Delete all
measurements).
• Send to Control Centre: only compatible
measurements can be sent, i.e. broadband
averaged measurements. Select a
measurement and click on this button. A new
window will open where you can review and
complete the information to be sent to the
control centre. See section 8.3.5 for further
details.
Figure 13: SMP2 information screen

Note: Only measurements with 6-minute averages are 8.3.4 Exporting spreadsheets
compatible with this function. On the Measurements screen you can click on
“Export” to start downloading and exporting to
an Excel file. One or more files will be created
8.3.2 Screenshots screen for each measurement, depending on your
In this tab you can display and download SMP2 preferences.
screenshots. Select a measurement from the list to
view the associated screenshots. The downloaded files use the Open XML format
and so they can be opened with Office (2007 or
Each line contains: a selection box, the date of the later), LibreOffice or OpenOffice (version 3.3 or
screenshot and the sample reference. This last later), for example.
parameter gives the internal database ID of the
sample. This is used to know which screenshot On the menu “Tools”  “Parameters” in the
corresponds to which measurement (if the “Export” tab you can select different options,
screenshot was taken with logging activated). including the type of report (page format or no
The next column, “Action”, allows access to the format), whether to export all the measurements
measurements associated with a screenshot. Click to a single file or to a file for each measurement,
on “Click here for measurements” to download the to export screenshots, to create a graph or to
data from the SMP2 and display it on the screen. paste a position map using the GPS coordinates.

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Figure 14: SMP2 Export parameters

In the exported report, the “Report” tab of the

page format report shows the main data of the
measure, the associated graph, the GPS position
with a map, and the final screenshot (if any),
depending on the configuration (see figures 14
and 15).

The first lines show information on the software,

the device, the probe and the measurement
parameters.

The data for all the samples are found in the

“Data” tab.

If there are additional screenshots, they will be

saved in the “Screenshots” tab. Figure 15: Example of export in page format

The template for this report is found in the The no format report has only two tabs. In the
program installation file in the “Template” first, “Report” you will have the general data,
directory (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\ graph, map and table with all the samples. You
Wavecontrol\SMP2 reader\template). It can be will find all the screenshots in the “Screenshots”
copied to another folder and changed (e.g. to tab.
change the logo). In this case you will need to tell
the program where to find it. Note: Generating graphs can take some time,
especially in the case of measurements with a large
number of samples.

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8.3.5 Control centre screen In the measurements screen, first click on the
If you have access to a Wavecontrol measurement to upload the data, then click on
Control Centre for managing MonitEM and “Send to Control Centre”.
SMP2 devices, you can upload your SMP2
measurements directly to the Control Centre. A new window will open with a new tab “Control
Centre” (Figure 17), where you can:
Note: You can only upload one measurement at a time.
You will need an Internet connection to use this feature. • Find the co-ordinates using an address.
• Find the address using the co-ordinates.
• Adjust the actual position of the measurement
Make sure that you have entered a valid URL, a by dragging the position icon on the map.
user name and a password in the Settings menu • Upload a photograph associated with the
(see Figure 16). measurement. When this is done, click on
“Send to Control Centre”.

Figure 16: Settings screen Figure 17: Settings screen to upload data to a control centre

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8.4 Live measurements At the top on the left you will see the
This screen is only available with a fibre optic instantaneous field value for each axis and,
connection (see section 4.3.2). It provides a depending on which probe you are using,
real-time display on your PC screen of the data several options to change measurement
being measured by the SMP2. It also allows you parameters.
to change settings for the device, such as:
You can start or stop logging data and take
• Measurement mode (time, frequency or time at screenshots.
one frequency).
• Field type (electric or magnetic). In the frequency mode, you will see a graph
• Limit, span, filter (for WP400 and WP400-3). with the FFT of the signal. Click on the graph to
position the cursor, which will show the value
for that frequency.

Note: With the Control button pressed, you can also

use the arrows on the keyboard to move the cursor on
the graph in the same way as the arrows of the SMP2
keypad.

When the GPS is switched on with a fixed

position, a map will show the position of the
SMP2 (this requires an Internet connection).
Figure 18: live screen
Note: The software in live measurement mode is not
compatible with the spatial average mode. You cannot
launch a measurement in that mode.

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9. Software and firmware updates

9.1 SMP2 Reader (PC software) update 9.2 SMP2 firmware update.
You can update the SMP2 Reader by downloading Please follow these steps:
the most recent version from the Wavecontrol
intranet: www.wavecontrol.com, Home  Log-in. 1. Update SMP2 Reader (please follow the
instruction in 9.1).
Step 1: Registration 2. Run the SMP2 Reader software
3. Connect the SMP2 to the PC using the USB
You can register with the intranet in one of these cable.
two ways:
The SMP2 Reader will automatically detect
• from www.wavecontrol.com (Home  Create whether a more recent version of the firmware or
an account), or the expansion board firmware is available.
• when connecting the SMP2 with the software
(see 8.3). 4. Click on “Update”.

Step 2: Download and install If the latest version of the firmware or expansion
board firmware was delivered to you by hand, you
Once registered, please go to: can update it by:
www.wavecontrol.com  Home  login, and
enter your login and password. You will be • Following steps 1 to 3,
directed to the download page. • going to Tools Update  Update Firmware
(or Update Expansion Board Firmware), and
Once in the download page, click on SMP2  • selecting “Update” and locating the firmware
SMP2 software. Download and install the file: file to update.
SMP2_software.zip.

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The SMP2 firmware will update in three steps:

• Firmware transfer to the SMP2.
• Firmware integrity check.
• Firmware recording to the SMP2.

Note 1: Depending on the type of update the process

may take from 10 to 30 minutes.

Note 2: In case the SMP2 cannot be connected to the

mains, please be sure there is enough battery.

Note 3: It is recommended to update the firmware

without any field probe connected to the SMP2.

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10. MAINTENANCE
The SMP2 requires very little maintenance, 10.3 Regular recalibration
although it should be handled with care, as with Wavecontrol recommends that the SMP2 and
any professional measurement equipment. its probes should be recalibrated every 2 years.
This is strictly a recommendation and it is up
Maintenance by the user is limited to the outside to the owner of the device to decide how often
of the device, its connections and management to recalibrate. That decision may depend on a
of regular calibrations. Any maintenance or repair number of factors. For example, if the device
for which the device needs to be opened must be is used very frequently, it may be advisable to
carried out by Wavecontrol to avoid invalidating recalibrate it more often, as would also be the
the warranty. case if the device has had any accident that
might make its accuracy questionable, or where
specific regulations require a stipulated regularity
10.1 Cleaning the device and the screen for recalibration, or simply at the request of the
To avoid damaging the surface, use a soft anti- organisation or client for which the device is being
static cloth to clean the device and the screen. used, among other circumstances.
Use extra care when cleaning the screen to avoid
scratching it. To recalibrate your equipment, please contact
your local distributor or Wavecontrol at
[email protected].
10.2 Handling the device
The SMP2 and its field probes are not watertight. Wavecontrol offers ISO 17025 accredited
When using them outdoors, protect them from calibrations at its LabCal Wavecontrol laboratory.
rain.
We are aware of the importance of recalibration to
The device and the probes must also be protected the management of your operations. We strive to
from heavy vibrations or blows. offer you the best service in terms of quality, price
and delivery time. If you have a special need, we
will do our best to help you.

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11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement Functions

Measurement field probes Interchangeable; automatic probe detection and recognition system

Measurement units V/m, kV/m, µW/cm2, mW/cm2, W/m2, A/m, nT, µT, mT, T, mG, G, %

Acquisition time 2 samples per second

Measurement display Total field and axis field value (X, Y, Z), maximum, minimum and average

Average type Sliding (continuous, normative) or Tumbling (fixed)

Averaging time 10s, 15s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 6min, 10min, 15min, 30min

Alarm audible signal, 2800 Hz; adjustable threshold

Memory

Sample acquisition adjustable period 0,5s, 1s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 1min, 6min

Capacity 1 000 000 samples Up to 1000 measurements

Interfaces

Probe Automatic detection and recognition

Data download Mini USB connector / Fiber optic

Firmware update Mini USB connector

Battery charger coaxial jack connector + LED

Display

Display type TFT 4,3’’ (272 x 480 pixels)

Backlight White LED

GPS (optional)

Chip set 56-channel u-blox 7 engine, embedded

Position accuracy Position 2.5 m CEP / 4.0 m

Sensitivity Tracking: –162 dBm / –158 dBm

SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation
WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS support
System)
Geodetic system WGS 84

General Specifications

Battery rechargeable Li-ion battery

Operation time > 20 hours broadband probes >6 hours 30 minutes for WP400 probes

Standby time > 3 years

Recharge time 5 – 7 hours at 20ºC (68 ºF)

Temperature range -10 ºC to +50 ºC (14 ºF to 122 ºF)

Size (without field probe) 100 x 215 x 40 mm (3.94 x 8.46 x 1.57 in)

Weight (without probe) 630 g (1.39 lb) including the internal GPS receiver
Hardcase, battery charger, USB-mini USB cable,
Accessories
SMP2 Reader software, user manual, probe calibration certificate

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Appendix 1. Available probes

The SMP2 has a wide range of probes that make
it adaptable to every sector and application. They
include probes for the electric field, magnetic
field, electric and magnetic fields, low or high
frequencies, high sensitivity or high power,
broadband or selective.

The probes available as of the date of this

version of the Manual are:
Field Probe Field Frequency Measurement Type

WP50 E/H 10 Hz – 3 kHz Broadband

WP400 E/H 1 Hz – 400 kHz Selective & Broadband

WP400-3 E/H 1 Hz – 400 kHz Selective & Broadband

WPF3 E 100 kHz – 3 GHz Broadband

WPF6 E 100 kHz – 6 GHz Broadband

WPF8 E 100 kHz – 8 GHz Broadband

WPF18 E 300 kHz – 18 GHz Broadband

WPF40 E 20 MHz – 40 GHz Broadband

WPT E Mobile frequencies Broadband selective

WPH-DC H DC – 40 kHz Selective & Broadband

WPH60 H 300 kHz – 60 MHz Broadband

WPH1000 H 30 MHz – 1000 MHz Broadband

You can always find up-to-date technical information at:

http://www.wavecontrol.com/rfsafety/en/products/probes

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Appendix 2. Applications
The SMP2 is an ideal measurement system for
analysing electric and magnetic fields in public
spaces and workplaces. The wide range of
probes that can be used with the SMP2 make
a unique system that can easily and accurately
measure low and high frequency fields as well as
static fields.

The SMP2 can be used to take measurements

in accordance with many international exposure
standards applicable to different industrial
sectors. In order to get the most out of your
SMP2, it is important to choose the proper
configuration, so that it will be suitable to the
characteristics of the field to be measured.

The table below shows some normal applications

where the general public or workers may be
exposed to EMFs. For each application, the
table shows the general field characteristics, the
normal working frequency range, the standards
for the sector and the suitable combination of
device and probe.

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Application Type of field Frequency range Standard SMP2 + probe configuration

Broadcast Electric and Tens to hundreds of IEC 62577 • Broadband measurement.

magnetic fields. MHz. EN 50420 • Spatial average.
EN 50421 • Probes: WPF3, WPF6, WPF8, WPH60
EN 50475 y WPH1000

EN 50476
EN 50496
EN 50554
IEEE Std C95.1
IEEE Std C95.3

Wireless Electric and kHz - 40 GHz IEC/EN 62232 • Broadband measurement.

telecommunication magnetic fields. EN 50385 • Spatial average.
networks
EN 50400 • Probes: WPF3 WPF6, WPF8, WPF18,
EN 50401 WPF40 y WPH1000

EN 50492
IEEE Std C95.1
IEEE Std C95.3

Resistance and arc Magnetic fields. 0 - 10 MHz, pulsed EN 50505 • Broadband measurement and
welding IEC/EN 62822-1 weighted measurement.

IEC/EN 62822-2 • Probes: WPH-DC, WP400, WP400-3

IEC/EN 62822-3
IEEE Std C95.1
IEEE Std C95.3.1
IEEE Std C95.6

Induction heating / Magnetic fields. 50 Hz to 20 kHz EN 50519 • Broadband measurement and

smelting IEEE Std C95.1 weighted measurement.

IEEE Std C95.3.1 • Probes: WP400

IEEE Std C95.6

Household Magnetic fields. 50 Hz IEC/EN 62233 • Broadband measurement and

appliances IEEE Std C95.3.1 weighted measurement.

IEEE Std C95.6 • Probes: WP400, WP400-3

Microwave ovens Electric fields. 2.45 GHz IEC/EN 62233 • Broadband measurement.
IEEE Std C95.1 • Probes: WPF3, WPF6, WPF8, WPF18,
IEEE Std C95.3 WPF40

RF industrial ovens Electric fields. 27.12 MHz IEEE Std C95.1 • Broadband measurement.
EN 50413 • Probes: WPF3, WPF6, WPF8, WPF18
IEEE Std C95.3

Energy Electric and 50/60 Hz IEC/EN 62110 • Broadband measurement and

magnetic fields. IEEE Std 644 weighted measurement.
• Probes: WP400 or WP50

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EAS/ RFID Magnetic fields. LF: 1Hz – 500 kHz EN 50364 • Broadband measurement and
MF: 2-30 MHz IEC/EN 62369-1 weighted measurement.

HF: few GHz IEEE Std C95.1 • LF: WP400

IEEE Std C95.3 • MF: WPH60

IEEE Std C95.3.1 • HF: WPH1000

IEEE Std C95.6

Medical Electric and MRI: DC – 60 kHz IEC/EN 60601 • Broadband measurement and
magnetic fields. Diathermy: 27 MHz IEEE Std C95.1 weighted measurement.

Electrosurgery: 300- IEEE Std C95.3 • Probes: WPH-DC, WP400 and WPF8
600 kHz, 13 MHz, 27 IEEE Std C95.3.1
MHz
IEEE Std C95.6

Railway Magnetic fields. DC - 20 kHz EN 50500 • Broadband measurement and

IEEE Std C95.3.1 weighted measurement.

IEEE Std C95.6 • Probes: WPH-DC, WP400

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Appendix 3. Static field measurements: WPH-DC

Warning: To be able to measure the static fields very
precisely, you have to use the DC mode. This
• Under high field conditions (above 30 mT), it is also allows not to take into account the noise or
not recommended to connect the SMP2 directly signals that may exist above 1 Hz.
to the WPH-DC probe as the SMP2 contains
ferromagnetic elements. In these cases, you
must use the 5-meter extension cable to keep
the SMP2 as far away as possible.

Important note: if it is suspected that the measuring

point may perhaps have an elevated field, it is
recommended to carry out a preliminary assessment
around that point, approaching progressively. If it
is found that the field is close to 30 mT, where the
SMP2 will be placed to take the final measurement,
precautions should be taken to prevent the SMP2 from
moving, or using the extension cable as mentioned
previously.

• The WPH-DC probe integrates hall sensor

technology that allows very high fields to be
measured (up to 10 T) but these sensors have
a residual voltage (without the presence of a
magnetic field) that must be compensated to
perform an accurate measurement. For this,
you would have to use the "zero Gauss" camera
delivered with the equipment and make the Zero: this function allows to make the zeroing of
zeroing of the probe. (More detail below). the hall sensor integrated in the probe. It is very
important to do this operation before making an
accurate measurement or to correct a deviation in
Special functions: temperature. How to proceed:

DC/AC: Allows to choose between static field DC • Turn on the equipment with the probe
(0 Hz), variable AC (without the static component) connected and get into the desired mode (DC,
or DC + AC (static and variable). AC or DC+AC).

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• Wait 2 minutes (even more if the equipment Filter: allows you to define the best filter for each
was at a temperature different from the place of measurement. The available values depend on
measurement). the type of field you want to measure (static,
• Position the tip of the probe in the Zero Gauss variable or both).
chamber.
• Press the "Zero" button in the SMP2 menu.
• Repeat these last 2 operations each time
you want to compensate for any change in
temperature.

Range: selects the behavior of the measurement

range of the probe.

• Auto: range will increase and decrease

depending on the field to be measured.
• Auto-increasing: range will only increase.
This is important when measuring sporadic
peaks. This option should be used when high
level single peaks occur at more than 1 second
separation. To reset range, press the reset
button.

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Appendix 4. Weighted Peak Method

Introduction
The SMP2 + WP400 or WP400-3 field probe The choice of option will depend upon the specific
combination is the most complete and compact application and the objective of the measurement
available on the market for evaluation of human or evaluation.
exposure to low frequency electromagnetic fields.
It allows evaluation of the electric field (E) and This document also describes the Weighted Peak
the magnetic field (H) using a single probe, over a Method (WPM), which may be used with any of
frequency range of 1 Hz to 400 kHz. those three options.

In addition, using the WPH-DC you can measure

static magnetic fields (0 Hz) and variable fields up
to 40 kHz.

This document describes the different

measurement options available:

• Broadband
• Selective (FFT)
• Single frequency evaluation

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Measurement methods
The SMP2 + any of the selective field probe The “MEASUREMENT OPTIONS” menu is used to
(WP400, WP400-3 or WPH-DC) combination select the measurement time, the log interval, the
allows you to choose any of 3 measurement average interval and the average type, as shown
methods. in the figure below. Spatial averages may also be
made using the "Spatial average" option:
1. Broadband measurement:
Broadband measurements may be made of the
electric field (E) and the magnetic field (H). In
this case, the device takes the full spectrum into
account, measuring all the energy present within
the 1 Hz to 400 kHz frequency range range (up
to 40 kHz for the WPH-DC probe). The result is
a single value in units of electric field intensity
or magnetic flux density, for aggregate exposure
across the full range.

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Once the measurement behavior is defined, the To start the measurement, now all that you need
next step is to choose the “Time” option on the to do is select “LOG” on the dynamic menu:
“MODE” dynamic menu:

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2. Selective measurement (FFT): The spectrum then appears on the SMP2 display.
The SMP2 + WP400 (or WP400-3 or WPH-DC) You may now select the desired span:
allows you to make selective measurements by
means of real-time FFT-based signal analysis
using digital signal processing techniques. This
can be done for both the E field and the H field,
over different frequency spans: 40 Hz, 400 Hz, 4
kHz, 40 kHz or 400 kHz (depending on the probe).

First of all, select the “FFT” option on the “MODE”

dynamic menu:

If you then press “LOG” on the dynamic menu, the

FFT of the signal will be saved:

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3. Single frequency evaluation: • Select the “Freq. log” mode directly on the
This measurement mode allows you to track “MODE” menu, then specify the desired
changes in a given frequency over time. The frequency:
display shows the values in real time as they are
obtained (each second).

This tracking can be done in two ways:

• In FFT mode place the cursor on the desired

frequency and change to “Freq. log” on the
“MODE” menu:

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Weighted Peak Method

In the area of low frequencies considered Weighted measurements using WPM can
here, which affects a wide variety of industrial be taken with any of the three measurement
processes, it is normal to find complex non- methods mentioned above. All you need to do is
sinusoidal signals that are difficult to measure. select the reference limit from the list of available
limits, then take the measurement as indicated for
The Weighted Peak Method (WPM) is the each method. To choose a limit, select “LIMIT” on
most appropriate method to obtain the best the dynamic menu, as shown below:
results. There are other methods, such as the
multifrequency fields summation method, which
may give gross overestimates, since they fail to
take signal phase into account.

WPM performs inverse digital filtering, using a

function that is the complement or inverse of
the reference limits curve that we wish to use
(selectable). This gives a result directly as a
percentage (%) of the limits for which we are
measuring exposure.

The SMP2 offers an extensive list of limits

corresponding to the different standards or laws
of different countries. You can use WPM for any
existing limits.

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The figure below shows the weighted result for

the broadband electric field in respect of the
“Low AL” limits of Directive 2013/35/EU.

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Simplified block diagram of RMS-Peak-FFT analysis

1 M Samples/s
for SPAN 400 kHz

100 k Samples/s
for SPAN 40 kHz
10 
Real time
10 k Samples/s FFT FFT
for SPAN 4 kHz Axes and Output
total value
10 

1 k Samples/s
for SPAN 400 Hz
10 

Digital Square- RMS

Bx Sensor ADC Square Average
Filter root x

Digital Square- RMS

By Sensor ADC Square Average
Filter root y

Digital Square- RMS

Bz Sensor ADC Square Average
Filter root z

Square- RMS
root Value
+

Peak Square- Peak

Detector root Value

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Special functions of the WP400 and WP400-3 probes

These probes have certain specific functions, • FILTER: Select the high pass filter
given their spectral analysis capacity. • 1 Hz. No filter is applied. Using this option
requires special care. In this mode all
• RANGE: Select how the probe will adapt to field operations are slower due to the integration
levels. With changes in levels, the electronics time required for having the RMS value at
processing the signal must adapt to high or low 1 Hz. The device will take longer to adapt
levels in order to give accurate results under to changes in the field, so any movements
both conditions. That adaptation takes time, must be slower or the device should remain
which needs to be taken into account in special still for several moments at those positions
cases. where you want to take a reading. Another
• Automatic: the measurement range of the effect is that if a static field is present and you
probe adapts automatically to the signal, take measurements moving the device, that
with either increase or decrease in the level. movement will make the probe detect the field
Suitable in most cases. as dynamic and it will contribute to the end
• Auto-increase: the range will only increase, result. In both cases, we recommend using a
adapting to higher levels detected and tripod and keeping anyone at a distance when
maintaining those conditions for accurate taking measurements.
immediate reading of high levels. This is • 10 Hz (-3dB at 10 Hz). Recommended if you
very important in the case of signals with know there are no signals under 10 Hz (true in
non-repeating high levels, e.g. signals with most cases).
sporadic peaks (at intervals of more than one • 25 Hz (-3dB at 25 Hz). To attenuate readings
second). If they are very fast and short with below 25 Hz.
high levels, the device might not have time to • 100 Hz (-3dB at 100 Hz, < -18dB at 50Hz).
adapt to the first pulses and could measure Useful for attenuating the signal at 50/60
a level lower than the actual level. If this Hz. Gives a better signal-to-noise ratio for
function is activated, the device will already measuring harmonics in mains or measuring
be adapted to measure the following pulses weak signals at high frequencies without the
correctly. This function could be useful, for fundamental overloading the dynamic range.
example, to measure pulses generated by
welding equipment.

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Response with the different filters, slightly different if a limit has been selected or not.

Figure 19: Filter response when a limit is applied

Figure 20: Filter response when no limit is applied

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Appendix 5. Radar measurements

The high frequency field probes produced since • Normal RMS: obtain the RMS value for the field
April 2016 (WPF18 and over) have a special with normal integration time. Suitable for most
feature called Max Fast RMS. It can be activated applications.
on the main screen with the “MODE” button. • Max fast RMS: allows measurement of the
maximum RMS for the field over a very short
This function affects the integration time of the integration time (4 ms). The maximum RMS
probe, i.e. the time needed to take the reading value measured is displayed every 0.5 sec.
of the field level. Under normal conditions, the
probes of this type available on the market take
several hundred milliseconds. This unique feature Note 1: The Max fast RMS is very useful e.g. for
allows an integration time of just 4 milliseconds. measuring radiation from a rotating radar antenna to
determine its radiated power.
MODE: select the sampling mode for the probe
Note 2: Max fast RMS does not allow averaging, since
the value obtained every 0.5 sec is the maximum value.

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Appendix 6. Communication Protocol

This communication protocol is valid for USB or Format of commands and responses
fibre. The main difference between the two is the Communication is done through the exchange of
port settings. strings with the XML format. The SMP2 checks
the frames received and rejects them if not well
formed.
Ports
USB: it emulates a serial port service with CDC, The XML format accepted by the SMP2 parser is
automatically negotiated rate, 8 bits, no parity,1 as follows :
bit stop. The Vendor ID and Product 0x1FC9 ID
0x807B of the USB may be used to find the port
number opened by the driver.

Fibre: 230400 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 bit stop. The

0x0403 Vendor ID and Product ID 0x6001 may be
used to find the number of communication port
opened by the FTDI driver.

Command:
General format of commands
PC  SMP2

<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”ISO-8859-1”?>

<cmd>
<instruction>[String to identify the command]</instruction>
<params>
[Settings needed by the command]
</params>
<timeout_msec>[optional; max time to run the command]</timeout_msec>
<md5>
[MD5 of string from “<?xml” to the character previous to tag “<md5>”, in ASCII hex]
</md5>
</cmd>

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There are 5 characters that can not be used in

the XML content and must be replaced by the
following syntax.
Character Syntax

“ &quot;

& &amp;

‘ &apos;

< &lt;

The XML format used by SMP2 is as follows:

Response:
OK General format of the correct reply
PC  SMP2

<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”ISO-8859-1”?>

<reply>
<result>
<instruction>[String that identifies the command]</instruction>
[Specific results of the command]
</result>
<md5>
[MD5 of the string from “<?xml” to the previous character of the “<md5>”, tag in ASCII hex]
</md5>
</reply>

Response:
ERROR General format of the error reply
PC  SMP2

<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”ISO-8859-1”?>

<reply>
<error>
<code>[Numeric code of error]</code>
<msg>[Error description]</msg>
</error>
<md5>
[MD5 of the string from “<?xml” to the previous character of the “<md5>”, tag in ASCII hex]
</md5>
</reply>

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Commands and Responses

Instruction Parameters Response

GET_SAMPLE field_type: 0 electric, 1 magnetic

get the field measured value: field in V/m or uT
unit: units displayed on the screen (see Units
section)
x, y, z: field in axis
avg: average field
peak: peak value of WP400 probe
gps_lat_deg: latitude in decimal degrees
gps_lon_deg: longitude in decimal degrees
gps_height: height in meters

GET_TIME local_time: time in format YYYY-MM-DD

get time HH:mm:ss

SET_TIME new_date_time: time in format local_time: time in format YYYY-MM-DD

set time YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss HH:mm:ss

INFO_SYSTEM device: identify device SMP2

get info about device serial_micro: unique ID of micro crontoler
firmware_version: firmware version
serial_device: device serial number
hardware_version: hardware version

MEASURE_START
start measurement

MEASURE_STOP
stop measurement

SET_DATA_TYPE data: time or freq data: time or freq

to select time or frequency
measurement mode

KEY key: PRINTSCREEN

take a screenshot

BATTERY_INFO capacity_mAh: capacity in mA/h

get battery level charge_mAh: current charge in mA/h

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Units
Below it is described in c# the units of SMP2
with the identification number that the command
GET_SAMPLE returns.

enum E_FieldUnits
{
E_FIELD_V_m = 0, // E - V/m
E_FIELD_kV_m = 1, // E - kV/m
E_FIELD_uW_cm2 = 2, // E - uW/cm2
E_FIELD_mW_cm2 = 3, // E - mW/cm2
E_FIELD_W_m2 = 4, // E - W/m2
E_FIELD_A_m = 5, // E - A/m
E_FIELD_PERCENT = 6, // E - %
} ;
enum H_FieldUnits
{
H_FIELD_A_m = 7, // H - A/m
H_FIELD_uT = 8, // H - uT
H_FIELD_nT = 9, // H - nT
H_FIELD_mT = 10, // H - mT
H_FIELD_T = 11, // H - T
H_FIELD_PERCENT = 12, // H - %
H_FIELD_mG = 13,
} ;

Limitations and Timeout

The XML commands from the PC to the SMP2
can be up to 32768 bytes. The SMP2 expects
to receive complete commands in less than 3
seconds (counting from the time of receipt of the
first byte); If after this time it does not have a full
and valid response, an error message is sent and
discards the information received so far. If you
send a message without the initial “ < “ XML tag,
the SMP2 will not send any response.

When connecting the USB to the computer, the

SMP2 will interrupt listening the fibre port.

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Example of Commands
These examples have been automatically generated by the software SMP2 and should be sent
unformatted (ie no spaces and line breaks between tags).

System info
<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”ISO-8859-1”?> <cmd><instruction>INFO_SYSTEM</
md5>c1c0060ec77a5b477c8e164012df8e4f
</md5></cmd>

SMP2 time
<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”ISO-8859-1”?> <cmd><instruction>GET_TIME</
on><md5>81c73f231ba30eca41b76577ad6f7f9f
</md5></cmd>

Field level
<?xml version=”1.0” encoding=”ISO-8859-1”?> <cmd><instruction>GET_SAMPLE</
md5>d8dd6be74a3df920ca20b397a0f49bc0
</ md5></cmd>

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Example c# code to generate the MD5

using System;
using System.text;
using System.Security.Cryptography;

private string AddMd5(string cmd)

{
String formatted_xml = cmd;
String result = string.Empty;
string[] string_parts;
/* Add a <md5>MD5_VALUE</md5> tag before the closing </cmd> tag. */
if (!formatted_xml.Contains(“<md5>”))
{
/* Split result: before “</cmd>” and after “</cmd>”: */
string[] tokenizer = new string[1];
tokenizer[0] = “</cmd>”;
string_parts = formatted_xml.Split(tokenizer, 3,
StringSplitOptions.None);
if (string_parts.Length == 2)
{
//Calculate MD5 of the chunk before “</cmd>
using (var md5 = MD5.Create())
{
string md5_str = BitConverter.ToString(md5.
ComputeHash(Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(string_parts[0]))).Replace(“-”, “”).ToLower();
//Add it to the result
result = string_parts[0] + “<md5>” + md5_str + “</md5></
cmd>”;
}
}
}
return result;
}

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Appendix 7. Wavecontrol intranet

Wavecontrol provides an exclusive intranet space
for its customers with pertinent information
on its products, such as specification sheets,
application notes, etc.

One of the important things that you can do via

the intranet is keep your SMP2 device always up
to date. Wavecontrol offers you regular updates
of the SMP2 firmware and the SMP2 Reader
software, free of charge. Those updates may
contain:

• Error corrections You can enter the intranet through the

• Operating improvements Wavecontrol web page. You will have to register
• New features with the system through the Home menu:

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC)

Manufacturer: Wavecontrol, S.L. C/ Pallars, 65-71
08018 Barcelona (Spain)

Object of the declaration: SMP2 Electromagnetic Field Meter

The above mentioned product complies with the essential requirements, which are specified in
the 2004/108/EC Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.
The product of the declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the following
specifications:

Documents-No. and description:

IEC-EN 61326-1:2013
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
EN 55011:2011 + A1:2011
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement.
IEC-EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2010 + A2:2010
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16 A per phase).
IEC-EN 61000-3-3:2009
Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for
equipment with rated current <= 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection.
IEC-EN 61000-4-2:2010
Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
IEC-EN 61000-4-3:2007 + A1:2008 + A2:2011
Testing and measurement techniques- Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.
IEC-EN 61000-4-4:2005 + CORR:2010 + A1:2010
Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
IEC-EN 61000-4-5:2007 + CORR:2010
Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test.
IEC-EN 61000-4-6:2009
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to
conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields.
IEC-EN 61000-4-8:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-8: Testing and measurement techniques - Power
frequency magnetic field immunity test.

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