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This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves
The 1600 series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits
for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada
Safety Code 6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user.
It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum
distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to
reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
Health Canada states that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special
precautions for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further
reducing your exposure you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user, placing the
antennas at a greater separation distance than recommended, or lowering the transmitter power
output.
Additional Information on RF ExposureYou can find additional information on the subject at the following links:
•Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/witc/ao340ap/prodlit/rfhr_wi.htm
•FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
•FCC Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
•FCC Bulletin 65C (01-01): Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure
to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields: Additional Information for Evaluating Compliance
for Mobile and Portable Devices with FCC limits for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Emission
You can obtain additional information from the following organizations:
•World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection at this
URL: www.who.int/emf