Unication Co U3-UHF-MID UHF PTT HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER WITH GPS AND BLUETOOTH User Manual RF Exposure Booklet

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Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure
for Unication Two-Way Portable Radios
Booklet
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information
contained in user guides published prior to August 2010.
U3 Radio Safety Booklet
English Version
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH
CONTAINS
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFE
USAGES AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION
AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF
ENERGY
EXPOSURE
LIMITS
IN
APPLICABLE
NATIONAL
AND
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
ALSO PLEASE READ THE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE
USAGE. FOR RADIOS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS INTRINSICALLY
SAFE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON INTRINSIC
SAFETY ON PAGE 11 OF THIS BOOKLET.
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RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and
Operational Instructions for Occupational Use
NOTICE:
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions where
users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over
their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC and International
standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population
consumer use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to
provide communications between two or more users over a distance.
It applies radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive voice calls or
data. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited
to, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of
electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high
levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to
develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended
levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF
exposure levels include substantial margins of protection.
All Unication two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet
government-established RF exposure levels. Additionally, manufacturers also recommend
specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are essential as
they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control
it.
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Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and
how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for
portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are
used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able
to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be
facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information.
Your Unication two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Unication user
manual or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to
control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Unication two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and
International standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure
limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors
of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In
terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with these exposure guidelines, your radio
generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when
it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
NOTE:
The approved batteries, supplied with this radio, are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor
(5% talk - 5% listen - 90% standby) even though this radio complies with FCC
occupational exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk.
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Your Unication two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:
•
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;
47CFR part 2 sub-part J
•
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
•
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
•
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
•
Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300
GHz, 1999
•
Australian Communications Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard, 2003
•
ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of limitation of
exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency
range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from July
2, 2002"
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RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
•
Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
•
User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other
users.
•
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not
met.
Operating Instructions
•
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the
Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of
the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy
exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
•
Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of the face with the microphone (and other parts
of the radio including the antenna) at least one inch (2.54 centimeters) away from the nose
or lips. Antenna should be kept away from the eye. Keeping the radio at a proper distance
is important since RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna.
•
When worn on the body, always place the radio in the Unication-approved belt clip for this
product. Using approved bodyworn accessories is important because the use of
non-Unication-approved accessories may cause exposure levels, which exceed the FCC
occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
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If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended-use
position in front of the face (one inch away), ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least
0.75 inches (1.9 centimeters) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a proper
distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the
antenna.
Approved Accessories
•
Use only Unication-approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and
accessories. Use of Non-Unication approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may
exceed the FCC (IEEE) and ICNIRP RF exposure guidelines.
•
For a list of Unication-approved accessories, visit the following website, which lists
approved accessories for your radio model or contact our local agents and distributors for
more information:
http://www.uni.com.tw/U32wayradio.html
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Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
NOTE:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any
facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must
be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices
Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and
a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
•
ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) from their
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
•
Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
•
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
•
Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference
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is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If any other personal medical devices are used, please consult the manufacturer of your device
to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist
you in obtaining this information.
Use of Communication Devices While Driving
Always check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the areas where you drive.
•
Give full attention to driving and to the road.
•
Use hands-free operation, if available.
•
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving
conditions or regulations so require.
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Operational Warnings
For Vehicle with Air Bags:
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to
avoid interference with air bag wiring.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag
deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous
gas, vapors, or dusts.) Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere unless it is a portable radio type especially qualified for use in
such areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC).
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling
areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal
powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always,
posted.
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are
near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way
radio." Obey all signs and instructions.
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Operational Cautions
Antennas
•
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
•
Do not hold onto the antenna when the radio is powered on. Always keep
the antenna at least 0.5 inches (1.9 cm) away from the body and 1 inch
(2.54 cm) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed
terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short
circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal
objects.
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information
The Intrinsically safe approval unit refers to a product that has been approved as intrinsically
safe by an approval agency (for example FM Approvals, CSA, UL, or Cenelec) and certifies
that a particular product meets the Agency's applicable intrinsic safety standards for specific
types of hazardous classified locations. A portable radio that has been approved for intrinsic
safety will have Approval label attached to the radio to identify the unit as being approved for
specified hazardous atmospheres. This label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/Group
along with the part number of the battery that must be used. The Intrinsically Safe Approval
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Label will be located on the portable radio unit.
Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe Equipment
•
Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous
atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified (for example, FM, UL,
CSA, or CENELEC approved). An explosion or fire may result.
•
Do not operate a radio unit that has been approved as intrinsically safe
product in a hazardous atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (for
example, cracked housing). An explosion or fire may result.
•
Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an
explosion or fire.
Warnings for Radios Approved as Intrinsically Safe
Radios must ship from the Unication manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere
capability and the intrinsic safety approval labeling (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC). Radios will not
be upgraded to this capability and labeled once they have been shipped to the field.
A modification changes the unit’s hardware from its original design configuration.
Modifications can only be made by the original product manufacturer.
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Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere.
Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and
cause an explosion or fire.
•
Turn the radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory.
•
Do not disassemble an intrinsically safe product in any way that exposes
the internal circuits of the unit.
•
Failure to use an intrinsically safe approved battery or Approved
accessories specifically approved for the radio unit may result in the
dangerously unsafe condition of an unapproved radio combination being
used in a hazardous location.
•
Unauthorized or incorrect modification of the intrinsically safe approved
Product will negate the approval rating of the product.
•
Incorrect repair or relabeling of any intrinsically safe Agency approved
radio could adversely affect the Approval rating of the unit.
•
Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a hazardous atmosphere
could result in serious injury or death.
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Repair
REPAIRS FOR UNICATION PRODUCTS WITH INTRINSICALLY SAFE
APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.
Repairs to a Unication FM approved radio product should only be done at a
location that has been FM audited under the FM 3605 repairs and service
standard.
Contact Unication for assistance regarding repairs and service of Unication
intrinsically safe equipment.
A repair constitutes something done internally to the unit that would bring it back to its original
condition.
Items not considered as repairs are those in which an action is performed on a unit which does
not require the outer casing of the unit to be opened in a manner that exposes the internal
electrical circuits of the unit.
Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories
The Unication communications equipment certified as intrinsically safe by the approving
agency, (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC) is tested as a complete system which consists of the listed
agency Approved portable, Approved battery, and Approved accessories or options, or both.
This Approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed. There must be no
substitution of items, even if the substitute has been previously Approved with a different
Unication communications equipment unit. Approved configurations are listed by the
Approving Agency (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC).
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The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label affixed to radio refers to the intrinsically safe classification
of that radio product, and the approved batteries that can be used with that system.
The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label identifies the approved
Accessories and or options that can be used with that portable radio unit.
Using a non Unication intrinsically safe battery and or accessory with the Unication approved
radio unit will void the intrinsically safe approval of that radio unit.
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Corporate Headquarters
Unication Co., Ltd.
Tel.:+886‐2‐2299‐9678
Address: 5F., No.6, Wu‐Kung 5Rd., Hsinchuang City, Taipei, Taiwan
Email: salesenquiry@uni.com.tw
•
Dallas Office
Unication USA Inc.
Tel.:+1‐817‐303‐9320
Address: 1901 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006, U.S.A.
Email: sales@unication.com
Unication Logo, Unication, U3 Logo and the U3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unication.
©2010 Unication Co., Ltd.
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