11 Using The RF Exposure

Standards Feature

Application

The Model 8718B Meter is always set to reference a particular safety standard, regulation, or guidance.

The 8718B uses the referenced standard in two ways:

•The Alternate Measurement Display Screen displays additional information about the instantaneous measurement at a particular frequency. See Alternate Measurement Display Screen on page 20.

•Time-averaged measurements are made to conform to the referenced standard at the specified frequency.

Checking or Changing the Standard

To determine which standard the 8718B is currently set to

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1.Access the menu system by pressing the function key that corresponds to the legend below MENU on the bottom line of the display.

2.Press number 8 (NEXT) to select the Second Menu Screen.

3.Press number 6 to select STNDS.

4.A screen will appear that specifies the current standard. The specific level or tier will be specified for standards with more than a single tier.

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