PRODUCT MANUAL. AGD Systems Limited 2017 Doc. Ref. 316 PM ISS6 ISO ISO 9001 Registered Quality Management. Registered Environmental Management

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1 ISO PRODUCT MANUAL ISO 9001 Registered Quality Management 015 Registered Environmental Management 015 AGD Systems Limited 2017 Doc. Ref. 316 PM ISS6

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Product & technology 3 Key features 3 Product range 3 Typical applications 4 Product overview 4 INSTALLATION Connecting power 5 Power & wiring 5 Power on test 6 Site requirements 7-8 Radar mounting & positioning 9-10 USER CONFIGURATION Installing the Livewire Graphical User Interface (GUI) 11 Detailed Livewire application setup 11 Connecting 11 Steps Coarse setup complete 15 Detection zone setup Livewire application setup - Examples 18 Zone examples 1, 2, 3 18 Zone example 4, 5, 6 19 Free flowing traffic 20 Road empty 20 Detect 20 Final configuration check 21 Tools 22 The enable/disable LED option 22 Bluetooth name change 22 Livewire application setup - Tools 23 Restore factory defaults 23 Reboot Advanced settings 23 Firmware update 23 CLI 23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product specification 24 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUFACTURING TEST PROCESS Hyperion test equipment 27 END OF LIFE DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS (EOL) 28 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety precautions 29 Low power non-ionising radio transmission and safety 30 DISCLAIMER 32 Warranty 32 2

3 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY 316 This product has been designed for the detection and monitoring of stationary vehicles at the stop-line of an intersection. The 316 FMCW radar operates in the K band at 24GHz. Approaching vehicles are tracked individually through the detection zone and will generate a detect state as they come to a stop. Non-intrusive vehicle stop-line radar detection Technically advanced detection platform Modern, compact stand-alone detector KEY FEATURES Detection of stationary vehicles at the stop-line Individual target tracking User configurable via Livewire application User adjustable zone position 12Vdc, 24Vac/dc or 230Vac supply options Connectivity via Bluetooth wireless technology Set-up video available on You Tube: PRODUCT RANGE Options Series X X 230Vac 12Vdc/24Vac/dc 3

4 INTRODUCTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Single lane stop-line detection PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front (Power On) Detect LED Pan and Tilt Mounting Foot 12/24V versions 230V versions Rear Detect LED Power and opto output Power Switched relay output 4

5 INSTALLATION CONNECTING POWER Set your power supply to the correct voltage, which can be found on the back of the unit. Connect the unit to the supply. Once powered the front and rear LED should flash after 15 seconds, five times whilst the radar performs its self check routines. POWER & WIRING 316 SINGLE 6 CORE CABLE 12/24Vdc & 24Vac (1m lead with Bulgin connector) Wire Colour Function Power Off Power On No Detect Power On Detect Red 12/24Vdc 24Vac Black 0V 24Vac White Opto Common Yellow Opto N/O N/C N/O Blue Opto N/C N/O N/C SINGLE 6 CORE CABLE 12/24Vdc & 24Vac (5m flying lead) Wire Colour Function Power Off Power On No Detect Power On Detect Red 12/24Vdc 24Vac Black 0V 24Vac White Opto Common Yellow Opto N/O N/C N/O Blue Opto N/C N/O N/C 5

6 INSTALLATION POWER & WIRING (CONTINUED) TWIN CABLES - 3 CORE & 2 CORE 230Vac (5m flying lead) Wire Colour Function Power Off Power On No Detect Power On Detect Brown 230Vac Live Blue 230Vac Neutral Red Relay Common Green Relay N/O N/C N/O Blue Relay N/C N/O N/C N/O = High Impedance switched output N/C = Low Impedance switched output Power Options 12Vdc 24Vdc 24Vac Vac Current 200mA 100mA 162mA 45-27mA Supply Tolerances 10V -14Vdc 19V - 29Vdc 19V - 29Vac 90V - 264Vac POWER ON TEST Power on test - after approx 15 seconds the rear and front LED flashes 5 times The front LED will flash regardless of customer setting ie ON/OFF during this test 6

7 INSTALLATION SITE REQUIREMENTS The 316 is a single lane detector which tracks the targets when they enter the beginning of the radars beam. Targets must enter the beginning of the radars beam to ensure they are detected and the target must travel all the way through the detection zones (beam) to ensure the radar sees the targets leaving the detection zones and the demand is cancelled. When selecting a site the following recommendations should be observed in order to optimise performance and ensure a smooth installation. Correct Installation A B }Distance: A to B (detector to stop-line) should be a minimum of 1m to a maximum of 10m. Correct installation: Targets are correctly entering at B and exiting the detection zones at A. A B Side view of correct mounting position 7

8 } INSTALLATION SITE REQUIREMENTS Traffic Merging Traffic merging from the side road: in this scenario it is advisable to latch the demand from the side road 316 in the controller. This will prevent demands from being dropped when the traffic is crawling, due to the main road being blocked. Site Survey } B A X A In this scenario the vehicles labelled A in both diagrams are not entering the detection zone correctly and will not be tracked for a sufficient distance by the radar to generate a demand. Vehicle B has been detected entering the detection zone, but, it is exiting the detection zone incorrectly and the demand will not be cancelled, the vehicle needs to travel past the stop-line for the demand to be cancelled. When surveying a site it is important to be aware of the requirement for the target to enter and leave the detection zone correctly, to ensure optimum operation. In circumstances were the side road is seldom used and you decide to deploy the radar, demands that are not cleared and held, will be cancelled by, either: Vehicles driving through the detection zones correctly, will cancel the demand that has not been cleared. Setting the Presence Time (page 23) to 1 minute; any demands held and not dropped are then cancelled after 1 minute. 8

9 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Radar Mounting & Positioning Install the 316 on a suitable bracket ensuring that it has an unobstructed view of the stop-line and the lane required for detection, at a height that is between 3 and 5 metres from the ground. A height adjustment bracket (part number BR-129) is available for greater adjustment especially where the detector may be obscured by the signal head. Tighten the mounting nut sufficiently in order to hold the unit in position but to still be able to pan and tilt the 316 as required. Tilt and pan the 316 so that the center of the face of the unit is pointing down, 1m in front of the stop-line Not to scale Distance from pole to stop-line, from 1 to 9m Stop-Line Aim radar at this area 1m Detection zone, 1 metre in front of stop line It is also advisable to stand behind the mounting pole at ground level to confirm the pan angle is correct. 9

10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION X Stop-Line Mechanical Alignment to Carriageway Align the radar down the lane and not across the lane as shown below. X 10

11 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) DETAILED LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP To install the 316 Livewire interface visit: log in and select 316 from the downloads page, simply click and follow the on screen instructions. If you do not currently possess a Livewire account, please register on the website ( and request a Livewire access key. Insert Bluetooth dongle now. Launch the software by clicking the 316 Livewire icon and follow the steps shown below. Note: any laptop with an on-board Bluetooth device may require this device to be disabled in order to use the Ezurio dongle. The dongle is available from AGD, quote part number: MS The application will search for all Bluetooth devices within range and will display these once discovered. 2. Select the required 316 unit from the list and click continue. Note: that if this is the first time that the radar has been connected to, then the name shown will be the radars serial number. This can be changed to reflect a local layout or personal preference eg: AGD316 - Pole 01 (maximum 11 characters) this is discussed later on page 22. Connecting 3. This screen will appear once you have selected the required radar to connect to. The connection process should only take a few seconds. 4. If longer than this then you may be required to move closer to the unit and/or away from sources of interference. Alternatively, there may be an issue with the Bluetooth settings on your PC. 11

12 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) STEPS 1. Connect to the 316 via Bluetooth (page 11) 2. Once a connection is made you are presented with a number of options to form a representation of the road layout. This graphic is mimic of the road and used to give a visual representation of the road layout to aid set-up For example: Left Hand Side 1m IMPORTANT Detector pole to stop line distance i.e. 1m Cycle Box: Yes / No In the above example: Left hand side / 1 m to the stop line from the 316 mounting pole / no cycle box. 12

13 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) 3. You will be presented with the following screen. Help Bubble Suggestions 4. IMPORTANT Click reset graph. 5. Wait for multiple moving vehicles. The radar will show these vehicles as activity in the height bars within the range boxes as an average of the amount of reflected signal received from the target. The cream colour strips in the height bars represent average vehicle activity in the zones. 13

14 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) Typical activity that is seen in the range boxes. 6. Wait until at least 2 golden boxes highlighted in green. Move on to page 20 if you have the 2 golden boxes, if you do not have the golden boxes then follow steps 7 and If the boxes do not highlight green despite the passage of multiple vehicles, the height bars show little activity or the range boxes highlight red over a few cycles of the junction, then the angle of the radar may require adjustment. The suggestions at the bottom of GUI (Graphical User Interface) will aid in adjusting the angle of the radar. Adjust the angle of the radar and reset the graph, step 4, this is important. This will allow you to view the height bars in the range boxes containing the new readings that represent the new mechanical position of the radar. 8. Follow steps 5 to 6. 14

15 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) Coarse setup complete 1. This shows multiple green highlighted boxes and indicates that the radar is pointed accurately at the stop-line and the road. 2. Note that the GUI is stating Coarse angle setup complete further fine tuning may be required The image above shows the expected output in an ideal situation. Provided the radar has highlighted at least 2 boxes at your desired area of detection the next step can be actioned. If the radar has not detected activity or only detected a small amount, then the radar pointing angle and direction will need to be adjusted before further progress can be made, go to page 14 step Select the greyed out Continue icon, which will illuminate once the detector has determined the detection zone. Detection zone setup 1. After pressing the Continue icon you will be presented with a screen, similar to the one opposite. The exact position of the turquoise boxes will be dependent upon the site. 2. You can fine tune the detection zone to optimise site setup. 3. The detection zones (turquoise boxes) can be moved to optimise site setup using the zone set up icon. 15

16 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) 4. IMPORTANT There must be activity (page 13) in the zone at X, just before the turquoise boxes. If there is no activity in this zone there will be no detection of the targets. This zone is a trigger point that tells the radar algorithm to start tracking vehicles. X The amount of activity does not matter but there must be activity. 5. Auto zone setup will allow configuration of the detection zone. The prompt Would you like Livewire to automatically configure a valid zone? will be displayed and the user can select either yes or no. Note: that the software s auto setup will configure the zone based upon the information it has received since the last time the reset graph button was clicked. Selecting Yes the auto zone may configure a zone that may not directly reflect the actual site requirements in all cases and the zone may require further adjustment. The user is given the chance to make these adjustments after the auto zone set-up is complete. 6. If the auto zone set up option is used and the software has sufficient data to configure the zone, the following message will appear and the zone will be represented by the blue boxes. Note: that the software s auto setup will figure the zone based upon the information it has received during the coarse tune process. 16

17 USER CONFIGURATION INSTALLING THE LIVEWIRE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) 7. Selecting No will allow manual configuration off the zone, using the mouse, position mouse over zone to be moved, holding left click, this will allow movement of the selected zone left or right. 17

18 USER CONFIGURATION LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP - EXAMPLES Zone example 1 This shows the zone having been adjusted to boxes 2, 3 and 4. With the trigger point, box 5 having activity Zone example 2 This shows the zone having been adjusted to boxes 2, 3, 4 and 5. With the trigger point, box 6 having activity Zone example 3 1. The image right shows a shortened zone between boxes 3 and 4 to cover vehicles and not bikes. As per the previous instructions, as long as there is reliable activity in box 4 and the trigger point, box 5, the unit will detect queues If at this point you find that the unit isn t detecting moving or stationary traffic or is only showing activity over a small portion of the expected area, it is recommended that you re-enter the coarse setup and re-point the radar accordingly. 3. Alternatively, it may also be possible to achieve the same results by altering the radar angle and direction in small increments, and resetting the cream activity bars after each angle change in order to determine the most accurate pointing angle. Note that in this case, the zone boxes may require adjustment also. Note: If a vehicle is not detected in the furthest right-hand zone box (5 in the above example) then vehicles will not be detected. 18

19 USER CONFIGURATION LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP - EXAMPLES Zone example 4 The image right shows an example of a road with a right filter lane where detection is being setup for the lane indication straight on Zone example 5 The image right shows an example of detection of a filter left lane when setting up for multiple lane applications Zone example 6 The image right shows an application where the detector is positioned forward of a 10m stop-line

20 USER CONFIGURATION LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP - VALIDATION Free flowing traffic This shows a vehicle moving through the detection zone and is the expected visual representation of activity within the radars detection range Road empty This status should only be shown when there is an absence of traffic either moving or stationary. If this state occurs during setup when traffic is in the detection zone, then the radar may need to be re-angled Detect This shows the radar in the Detect state. Note the activity before and in the zone as shown by the activity bars and the Traffic Stationary road state Not used: For future development. The 316 is currently single lane.

21 USER CONFIGURATION LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP - VALIDATION Final Configuration Check 1. If the detection zone is next to a pavement / parallel footpath, a WALK TEST is required. This is illustrated in the set-up video available on You Tube: youtube.com/watch?v=aslpfogobh0 This is to ensure that pedestrians do not interfere with the detection, by causing false detects and cancelling the demand By walking down the edge of the pavement from a distance of 10m from the stop line towards the detector ensure you are not being picked up by the radar. 3. If there is no queue detection, save the current settings, if queue detection occurs, then rotate the radar slightly away from the kerb and test again. 4. If you have a road layout like the one opposite, observe the right turning traffic, if the traffic is causing false detects and cancelling demands then adjust the radar slightly away from the right turn lane and test again If the there is no queue detection then follow step Fully tighten the mounting nut and test for a final time. 21

22 USER CONFIGURATION LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP - TOOLS Tools The tools menu can be accessed by clicking on the following symbol Within the tools menu, the following options exist as shown by the image opposite. 1. The enable / disable LED option Allows the user to define the status of the detect LED on the front panel of the radar. If the LED is enabled, then the LED will activate when a valid target is detected and vice versa when disabled. 2. Bluetooth name change In order to change the Bluetooth device name of the radar, the user is required to click the Change Bluetooth Name option, at which point, the Livewire application will interrogate the radar and will display the following screen. Once the software has determined the Bluetooth name, the user can alter this accordingly and save by clicking update. Maximum number of characters is limited to 11. Once the name change has been actioned, you should be presented with the following message of confirmation, if not, the bluetooth signal may be weak so re-adjust your position and try again. Note: Windows remembers the Bluetooth name in order to enable a quick connection and Windows will need to be re-started to refresh with the new name. Till you refresh, the old name will still be shown. 22

23 USER CONFIGURATION LIVEWIRE APPLICATION SETUP - TOOLS 3. Restore factory defaults This option allows the user to restore the radar to its factory default settings. Note that this option will delete any configuration setup that has previously been saved and that the radar will require configuration before it can be used. 4. Reboot 316 The following image shows the process of a reboot. The Bluetooth connection will remain active and the configuration will be held during this process. This will only take a few seconds. 5. Advanced settings Under the Advanced settings option within the tools menu, it is possible to alter the detection timeout. The default setting is 3 minutes. If you have problems with the radar holding the demand then a reduction in this value from its default of 3 mins is recommended. 6. Firmware update The 316 Livewire will come with a default version of firmware (the latest at the time of release) if the user wishes to upload a version that is not the default please contact AGD for further instruction. 7. CLI The Command Line Interface or CLI icon opens a password protected terminal window through which debugging and fault finding can be performed. This option is normally restricted to users, but access may be granted by permission of AGD Systems. 23

24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 159mm 163.5mm 163.5mm 78mm SPECIFICATIONS Technology Frequency Band Width Range/Zone FMCW Radar K-band 24GHz 75MHz User adjustable zone position Mounting Height 3-5m nominal (see installation guide on page 6) Direction Weight Housing Material Housing Finish Sealing Operating Temperature Power Supply Detect Output Configuration Interface Approach only 575g nominal Polycarbonate (UL94 V-2) Medium Textured Black IP65-30 C to +60 C 12Vdc /24Vac/dc (Option for 230Vac) Opto-Isolator (12V and 24V versions) Relay (230V version) Bluetooth wireless technology EMC Specification ETSI EN and BS EN Radio Specification Electrical Safety EN ETSI , FCC CFR47 Part 15, RSS210 HA Approval Topas reference: 2015/0054 MTBF Based on a similar product for which we have field data from 1100 units installed over 4 years we are able to provide with a 90% confidence that the AGD 316 will achieve an MTBF of greater than 20 years. Owing to the company s policy of continuous improvement, AGD Systems Limited reserves the right to change their specification or design without notice. RoHS COMPLIANT Restriction on Hazardous Substances 24

25 TROUBLESHOOTING Please refer to the safety warning at the end of this manual. LED stays on permanently on power up 1. The unit has failed to boot up and will try again, if it still fails to power up correctly try unplugging the unit for a few moments and reconnect. Continued failure to boot up will require returning the unit to AGD. Power on LEDs do not flash during start-up 1. Make sure the unit is wired correctly to the power source. An incorrect connection may cause unexpected or dangerous behaviour. 2. Operating voltages are labelled at the top or rear of the unit. Ensure the power source is able to output a suitable voltage. 3. Where applicable, ensure the power source is current limited to a reasonable value. The unit may draw twice the typical operating current during start-up. 4. Successfully powering a known serviceable unit may confirm a fault with another. Please contact AGD for further advice. Unit does not detect vehicles 1. Ensure the unit is powered on. Check the front power-on LED flashes after 15 seconds, 5 times during start-up. 2. The rear detect LED will always illuminate during detect. This should be used as a reference for when the unit is in detect. The front detect LED is configurable and may not be enabled. 3. When monitoring an opto / relay output, ensure they are connected correctly to external equipment. The common line must always be used whether normally open or normally closed is required. Check that the outputs toggle when the rear detect LED changes. 4. Ensure that the radar is mounted and angled correctly and that the GUI has been configured for the location. 5. Ensure the radar has been configured correctly using the 316 Livewire application. 6. If there are still issues with detecting vehicles: Reset detector using default mode. Follow the installation instructions on pages Followed by setup on pages 11 to 17. Radar is not clearing detect state when vehicles have left the zone 1. Check angle of declination of radar as it may need to be angled a little further down so that it can see targets leaving the area. 2. Please see page 8-10 Unit enters detect without any targets / intermittently 1. Check the immediate mounting area for potential sources of interference. Unwanted noise may be caused by high-power radio / telecommunication transmissions or very high current / voltage sources. 2. Carry out a walk test, page 21, final configuration test. 25

26 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit cancels demand without any targets / intermittently 1. Ensure the field of view is free from obstruction. In particular, swaying cables or branches may cause intermittent detection. 2. Extreme weather may affect radar performance. Hail, snow and heavy rain make it more difficult for the detection algorithms to make accurate decisions. 3. Fast-moving pedestrians, joggers and runners may appear as valid targets to the radar. A walk test may be required in order to confirm the radar pointing angle is correct - see page 21. Cyclists 1. Cyclists can be detected but they tend to move while waiting for the signals to change and therefore the performance may not be as expected with demands being falsely cancelled. 26

27 INTELLIGENT DETECTION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING TEST PROCESS TEST EQUIPMENT: PRODUCT TEST: TEST FUNCTION: HYPERION TM True range simulation of target Radar target processing optimisation Test cycle time 9 minutes Verification of communication protocols HYPERION was designed and developed by AGD Systems Hyperion is a bespoke set of test equipment designed and developed by AGD Systems. It is dedicated to the testing of the AGD portfolio of ranging FMCW vehicle radars. 100% of the 316 units manufactured at AGD are Certified by Hyperion. FULL RANGE HYPERION is dedicated to the testing of the AGD portfolio of ranging FMCW vehicle radars. It provides true range simulation and both target speed and direction simulation at a given range LIFETIME PRODUCT TRACEABILITY There are clearly defined pass and fail criteria at all stages within the Hyperion test process. The test results in association with the product build revision are recorded on a product serial number basis. The full suite of test measurements is instantly sent to the dedicated product database within the AGD secure server facility, providing full traceability during the product lifetime. The AGD Certified symbol is your mark of assured performance. The key test functions performed by Hyperion to Certify the premium performance of your Intelligent Detection System are: True range simulation of target Target speed and direction simulation at a given range Radar target processing optimisation Transmitted radar power and frequency modulation measurement Radar signal to noise level measurement Verification of interface and communication protocols Test cycle time of 9 minutes The radar test sequences performed by Hyperion on the radar under test provides a thorough examination of the performance of the 316 radar and specifically the ranging measurement capability provided by the FMCW technology deployed. This gives full control of simulated targets signal size, speed, direction and range. Optimisation of frequency signals on Hyperion ensures full compatibility with country requirements within the 24GHz radar operating band. 27

28 IMPORTANT END OF LIFE DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS (EOL) AGD316 RADAR TRAFFIC DETECTOR Item Qty Material 1 4 Nylon 2 4 Steel 3 4 Brass 4 4 Vulcanised Fibre 5 4 Steel 6 1 Neoprene 7 1 Polycarbonate 8 10 Steel 9 1 Polyester 10 1 Polyester (Incinerate) 11 1 Electronic Assembly - Mixed metal and printed circuit board 12 2 Nylon 13 1 Electronic Assy 14 3 Nylon Item Qty Material 15 1 Printed Circuit Board 16 1 Electronic Assy 17 1 Printed Circuit Board 18 1 Polycarbonate 19 1 Polyester 20 2 Nylon 21 2 Silicone 22 1 Aluminium 23 1 Metal, Nylon + PVC 24 1 Polycarbonate 25 1 Nylon 26 1 Steel 27 1 Nitrile 28 1 Steel 29 1 Steel 28 Reuse / Recycle Separate & Recycle Downcycle Hazardous Recovery Non -Recyclable This document serves as a guideline only for EOL procedures and further guidance may need to be sought from the appropriate authority or agency.

29 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All work must be performed in accordance with company working practices, in-line with adequate risk assessments. Only skilled and instructed persons should carry out work with the product. Experience and safety procedures in the following areas may be relevant: Working with mains power The installer must ensure that mains-supply versions must be supplied via an appropriate over-current protection device and safety isolator to allow all-pole disconnection for servicing. The installer must ensure that mains-supply versions must be installed using appropriately rated and approved supply cable. All cables are to be routed and/or installed to be inaccessible during normal use. Appropriate isolation devices/switches etc should be used if access is required to the cabling Working with modern electronic/electrical equipment Working at height Working at the roadside or highways 1. This product is compliant to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS - European Union directive 2011/65/EU). 2. The product must be correctly connected to the specified power supply. All connections must be made whilst the power supply is off or suitably isolated. Safety must take always take precedence and power must only be applied when deemed safe to do so. 3. No user-maintainable parts are contained within the product. Removing or opening the outer casing is deemed dangerous and will void all warranties. 4. Under no circumstances should a product suspected of damage be powered on. Internal damage may be suggested by unusual behaviour, an unusual odour or damage to the outer casing. Please contact AGD for further advice. 29

30 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT INFORMATION Low Power Non-Ionising Radio Transmission and Safety Concern has been expressed in some quarters that low power Radio Frequency transmission may constitute a health hazard. The transmission characteristics of low power radio devices is a highly regulated environment for the assurance of safe use. There are strict limits on continuous emission power levels and these are reflected in the testing specifications that the products are approved to. These Type Approval limits are reflected in the product specifications required for a typical geographic area such as those for the EU (ETS300:440), for the USA (FCC part 15c) and for Australia/ New Zealand (AS/NZS 4268). The limits adopted in these specifications are typically replicated in many other localized specifications. The level of safe human exposure to radio transmission is given by the generally accepted guidelines issued by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). This body has issued guidance for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz) which are quoted below. Power (mw EIRP) Max Power Density (mw/cm2) Field Strength (V/m) at 3m Radar and ICNIRP limit comparison Radar Transmitted Level (Note 4) <100mW (<20dBm) 3.18µW/cm2 at 50cm (Note 3) <0.58V/m (5.8mV/cm) (Note 1) ICNIRP Limit (Table 6) Typical Informative Limits for Radar Transmission Approval Exposure Margin ETS300:440 FCC (part15c) AS/NZS 4268 N/A N/A 100mW (20dBm) <50W/m2 (5mW/cm2) (Note 2) <137V/m (1370mV/cm) 0.42% 1875mW (Note 1) 100mW (20dBm) 0.064% N/A N/A N/A 0.58V/m (5.8mV/cm) (Note 1) 2500mV/m (25mV/cm) 0.58V/m (5.8mV/cm) (Note 1) Note 1 Values are calculated conversions for comparison purposes. Note 2 Other equivalent limits include; Medical Research Council Limit of 10mW/cm 2, IACP limit of 5mW/cm 2 (at 5cm) and UK CAST limit of 5mW/cm 2 Note 3 Calculation is made on the assumption antenna is a point source therefore the actual value is likely to be significantly less than that quoted. Note that a theoretical max level at a 5cm distance (which gives 0.318mW/cm 2 ) is at a point in the field where the radar beam is not properly formed. Note 4 Comparison for product model 316 operating in the band typically GHz to GHz From the table it can be seen that it is extremely unlikely that a potentially hazardous situation could occur owing to the use of such low power devices. It is considered to be good practice not to subject humans to radiation levels higher than is necessary. In a works environment where multiple equipment on soak test are to be encountered then it is considered good practice to contain the equipment in an appropriate enclosure lined with radar absorbing material. 30

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32 DISCLAIMER While we (AGD Systems) endeavour to keep the information in this manual correct at the time of print, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained herein for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this manual. WARRANTY All AGD products are covered by a 12 month return to factory warranty. Products falling outside this period may be returned to AGD Systems for evaluation, repair, update or re-calibration, any of which may be chargeable. AGD Systems Limited White Lion House T: +44 (0) Gloucester Road, F: +44 (0) Staverton, Cheltenham E: sales@agd-systems.com Gloucestershire, GL51 0TF, UK W: agd-systems.com ISO 9001 Registered Quality Management 015 ISO Registered Environmental Management 015 AGD Systems Limited 2017 Doc. Ref. 316 PM ISS6