Drive Medical Design Mobility Scooter Electromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources

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SAFETY NOTICE

EMI

This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur.

CAUTION: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your electric SCOOTER.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM

RADIO WAVE SOURCES

Powered vehicle may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and mobile phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered scooter’s control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called its “immunity level”. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This powered scooter model as shipped, with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warning listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.

The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1.Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “walkie talkie”, security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal communication devices.

NOTE: Some mobile telephones and similar transmit signal while they are ON, even when not being used.

2.Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle.

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