SAFE LIVING Safe and Sound Pro mmWave RF Meter Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SAFE LIVING
Table of Contents
Safe and Sound Pro mmWave
Operation Manual
ABOUT
Safe Living Technologies is pleased to introduce the Safe and Sound Pro mmWave
RF Meter.
Designed to meet our professional standards of accuracy and reliability, the
Safe and Sound Pro mmWave features:
- A true ±6dB response from 20 GHz – 40 GHz with reduced tolerance down to 18 GHz
- Measurements range: 5 – 500,000 μW/m² (Omni) 0.5 – 30,000 μW/m² (Horn)
- Standard semi-omni “Stub” antenna included
- Optional high-gain horn antenna for increased sensitivity and direction finding for 25-40 GHz
- Optional 100x (20dB) attenuator for extreme levels
- Can display units of measure in μW/m² or V/m
- Long battery life: >6 hours with speaker on
- A clear display with PEAK, MAX & AVG readings
- Loud adjustable speaker sound output – 3 levels
- 1/8” stereo headphone jack
- Continuous operation via USB-C power
This sensitive meter is capable of measuring potentially harmful
mmWave radiation from any continuous or pulsed digital sources. To help
identify these various sources, the Safe and Sound Pro mmWave includes a built
in speaker with adjustable volume levels. Each mmWave source
has its own unique sound signature.
Click here to view our sound library.
BACKGROUND
Biological damage from microwave radiation at a cellular level occurs at
levels much lower than the current government safety standards. They only
consider the heating of tissue to be a health concern.
This meter reflects the latest science and Building Biology standards.
Environments with high levels of RF are often a reality now. The goal is to
reduce your exposure as much as possible. This is especially important in
sleeping areas.
Copyright: Institute of Building Biology+ Sustainability IBN:
www.buildingbiology.com Bau biolog ie Maes:
www.maes.de
OPERATION
First, attach the included semi – omni antenna, or optional high-gain horn
antenna to the RF input connector. Looking from above, turn the knob counter-
clockwise to tighten. For optimum frequency response using the semi – omni
antenna, the SLT Logo should face forward.
To turn ON the unit, simply push and hold the power button. The startup screen
will show the self calibration process and the approximate battery level in
percent remaining.
Next, select the antenna type that is attached with the mode button to move
the -> symbol. Push and hold the mode button to select that antenna.
You will now see the measurement screen.
Scan the area to record the highest max reading by moving the meter in all
directions while keeping it at least 30 cm or 1 foot from your body.
If the RF levels are at or below a safe, long-term exposure level for sleeping
areas, the green LED will be solid or flashing. To change display units from
μW/m² to V/m or vice versa, press and hold the max reset button down until the
units change. STARTUP SCREEN
ANTENNA SCREEN
MEASUREMENT SCREEN
QUICK VIEW INDICATOR LIGHTS
| RED: Extreme
Move away from this exposure.
Flashing indicates more than 10x extreme.
Fast flashing indicates more than 100x extreme.
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| ORANGE: High
Try to limit the time of your exposure at this level.
| ELLOW: Moderate
Reduce this level for long term exposure.
| GREEN: Slight
Good for sleeping areas and long term exposure.
Flashing indicates best and ideal conditions.
DISPLAY LEGEND
PEAK: Maximum instantaneous signal level.
MAX: Highest measured PEAK level.
AVG: Time averaged signal power density.
NOTES
The unit will shut down if extremely high RF power levels are detected to
protect itself from damage.
If this happens, please install the optional 100x (20dB) attenuator.
The unit will turn itself off after 30 minutes to conserve battery life.
To use the Safe and Sound Pro mmWave meter continuously, or without batteries,
connect a computer or 5V USB charger to the USB-C jack.
When headphones are connected to the 1/8” jack, the internal speaker is
automatically muted.
Press the ‘Max Reset’ button to clear the ‘MAX’ value or hold for 3 seconds to
toggle the measurement units between μW/m² or V/m.
Use AA Alkaline batteries only.
OMNI FREQUENCY RESPONSE
HORN FREQUENCY RESPONSE
RF / MICROWAVE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
- BUILDING BIOLOGY PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES (SBM-2015) For Sleeping Areas*
Power density (Peak)| No Concern| Slight Concern| Severe Concern| Extreme Concern
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microWatts per square meter pW/m2| < 0.1| 0.1 – 10| 10 -1000| > 1000
microWatts per square cm pW/cm2| < 0.000,01| 0.000,01 – 0.001| 0.001 – 0.1| > 0.1
milliWatts per square meter mW/m2| <0.000,1| 0.000,1 – 0.01| 0.01 – 1| > 1
Signal strength| | | |
Volts per meter V/m| < 0.006,14| 0.006,14 — 0.061,4| 0.061,4 — 0.614| > 0.614 - BIOINITIATIVE REPORT PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES (Dec 31, 2012) Updated 2014-2020 www.bioinitiative.org BioInitiative Working Group, Cindy Sage and David O. Carpenter, Editors. A Rationale for a Biologically-based Public Exposure Standard for Electromagnetic Radiation. Precautionary target level is 3 – 6 μW/m² or 0.000,3 – 0.000,6 μW/cm² (Peak)
- CANADA AND UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES (1999, 2009, 2019)
In Canada, guidelines for Radio Frequency Wave exposure lay under the jurisdiction of Health Canada. Safety code 6 was developed in 1999 and offers federal guidelines for safe RF exposure levels. These limits are in the range of 2,000,000 to 10,000,000 μW/m² or 200 to 1000 μW/cm² (Time Averaged) and are based solely on the short term thermal effects or the heating of body tissue. Adverse biological effects have been documented at levels far below Safety Code 6 guidelines. No Canadian biological exposure guidelines exist for long term exposure to low level Radio Frequency Radiation. This also holds true for the USA and their FCC guidelines.
CONTACT US
Safe Living Technologies Inc.
70 Watson Pkwy S, Unit 6
Guelph, ON N1L 0C3
1.888.814.2425
Support@SafeLivingTechnologies.com
www.SafeLivingTechnologies.com
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References
- BioInitiative Report: A Rationale for a Biologically-based Public Exposure Standard for Electromagnetic Fields (ELF and RF)
- Institute of Building Biology + Sustainability IBN
- Baubiologie Maes
- Safe Living Technologies
- Safe Living Technologies
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