User's Manual Part 1

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Radio Frequency Environments
Table 1.2 summarizes the general electromagnetic environments and lists
the environments in which the system has been verified to operate. For
additional information, contact Mini Mitter Company, Inc.
Operation within environments other than those verified may cause loss of
data. Mini Mitter Company, Inc. is not responsible for customer operation
of the system within environments other than those verified.
Note
1
- Verified in accordance with 47 CFR Part 15.229
Note
2
- Verified in accordance with IEC60601-1-2 and tested in accordance with
MIL-STD 461E and MIL-STD 462E, Test CS114, and RS103
Note
3
- Tested in accordance with MIL-STD 461E and MIL-STD 462E, RE102
Note
4
- Tested in accordance with MIL-STD 461E and MIL-STD 462E, CS114
and RS103
Note
5
- Metal detectors may be activated by the VitalSense monitor. Anti-theft
security systems (such as found in retail stores and libraries) may be activated by
the VitalSense system.
Common Radio and Television Frequencies
Table 1.2 General Electromagnetic Environments
Environment Emissions Susceptibility
General Research Verified (Note
1
) Verified (Note
2
)
Clinical-Hospital Verified (Note
1
) Verified (Note
2
)
Ambulatory Verified (Note
1
) Verified (Note
2
and
Note
5
)
Battlefield Limited (Note
3
) Verified (Note
4
)
Helicopter Not verified Not verified
Ambulance Not verified Not verified
Shipboard Not verified Not verified
Aircraft Not verified Not verified
Although they may vary somewhat worldwide, the following are
commonly used frequencies in North America.
Table 1.3 Commonly Used Frequencies
Transmission
Type Frequency Range
AM Radio 535 kHz to 1605 kHz
FM Radio 88 MHz to 108 MHz
CB Radio 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
VHF Television 55.25 MHz to 83.25 MHz
175.25 MHz to 211.15 MHz
UHF Television 471.25 MHz to 801.25 MHz