SRM: WHEN SAFETY COUNTS

SRM-3006: SELECTIVE RADIATION METER

FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
UP TO 6 GHz
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Radio, TV, m obile phones, w ireless services: Electrom ag-
netic fields are the m edium w herever such form s of
com m unication are used. These fields affect everything
around them including the people that are m oving w it-
hin them . C om plete coverage w ould otherw ise be
im possible.
N ational and international authorities have fixed lim it
values for such fields to prevent harm ful effects. The
field strengths allow ed in the occupational environm ent
are usually higher than those for the general public,
because people w ho routinely w ork in electrom agnetic
fields are trained, aw are of the potential dangers, and
know w hat to do or have specific instructions w hich, for
exam ple, lim it exposure tim e to the field.
SAFETY?
AM FM DVB-T
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Legislators have laid the responsibility for ensuring
safety upon the operators of transm itting equipm ent
and the relevant authorities. These, in turn, can take
advantage of the m easurem ent services offered by
organizations and independent providers. There is real-
ly only one w ay to m ake sure everything is safe:
CHECK!
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W ideband m easuring equipm ent gives blanket covera-
ge of large frequency ranges, w hich could range from
the broadcast band to the m obile phone band and bey-
ond, for exam ple. W hen fitted w ith special probes, such
equipm ent can deliver results that are expressed auto-
m atically in term s of the applicable perm itted lim it valu-
es. These devices are usually easy to operate.
Selective devices such as spectrum analyzers break the
fields dow n into their individual frequency com ponents,
allow ing detailed analysis. They are m ore com plex to
operate and som e specialist know ledge is needed to
evaluate results.
The Selective Radiation M eter SRM -3006 from N arda
Safety Test Solutions com bines the analysis features of a
spectrum analyzer w ith the sim ple application of a
w ideband m easuring set. It w as developed specifically
to address safety concerns in electrom agnetic fields. In
contrast to a convertedspectrum analyzer, it provides
users w ith application-oriented operating m odes for
m easuring separate transm ission channels and services
such as analog or digital broadcasts (TV, D VB-T, D A B),
m obile phones (G SM , U M TS) or w ireless (W LA N ,
W iM A X). Results are displayed as individual values in
tables and as an overall total value, expressed in units of
field strength, pow er density, or sim ply as a percentage
of the perm itted lim it value. You dont need to be an
expert in spectrum analysis to use the SRM .
CHECK? HOW?
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The results can be show n in physical units, e.g. electric field strength
in V/m , m agnetic field strength in A /m , and pow er density in W /cm
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or directly as a percentage of the lim it values, for exam ple those
specified by IC N IRP. Im portant: The SRM can also subsequently
convert results to percentages, physical units or logarithm ic
quantities.
The Selective Radiation M eter and its
m easuring antennas are m atched.
A ny antenna and any instrum ent in the
range can be com bined to form a
handy unit. Plug and Play.
V/m A/m W/cm
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Legally airtight, trustw orthy results depend on m any
factors: The m easuring equipm ent m ust be calibrated.
The m easurem ent m ust com ply w ith standards, and it
m ust be m ade professionally and correctly.
The SRM from N arda Safety Test Solutions is calibrated
traceable to national and international standards. It
fulfills all the requirem ents of current hum an safety
standards. A nd it m akes correct, professional m easure-
m ents easy, such as tim e-averaged m easurem ents over
the standard six-m inute period or spatial averaging over
several m easurem ent points. W hen using the isotropic
m easuring antennas for the SRM , you dont need to
w orry about the direction of the field either; the instru-
m ent doesnt m iss a thing. A nd you can set up and save
m easurem ent routines in advance, ensuring reproduci-
ble results and elim inating incorrect settings.
The SRM can create m easurem ent reports on-site, so
theres no possibility of transm ission errors creeping in.
The instrum ent includes the underlying standard in the
result, records the date, tim e and G PS coordinates, and
also saves w ritten or voice com m ents, w hich can descri-
be e.g. the am bient conditions or any events that occur
during the m easurem ent. A ll this m eans that you
alw ays get dependable results.
DEPENDABLE?
SRM: WHEN SAFETY COUNTS
GPS TIME DATE VOICE
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Im possible to falsify: Screenshot of a Safety Evaluationresult.
The calibration certificate
records the traceability
of the calibration of the
instrum ent and antenna
to recognized standards
w ith accreditation if
requested.
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Electrom agnetic fields alw ays consist of an electrical
and a m agnetic field com ponent. Lim it values are there-
fore specified for both the electric as w ell as the m ag-
netic field strength.
The electric and m agnetic field strengths at a distance
from the source are in a fixed relationship, so it is suffi-
cient to m easure just one of the tw o com ponents. This
relationship does not apply close to the source, so both
com ponents m ust be determ ined separately.
The w avelength of the radiation determ ines the locati-
on of the near-field and the far-field. The near-field of a
long w ave transm itter extends for several kilom eters.
The near-field for m obile phone antennas ends w ithin
the space of about one m eter.
N arda Safety Test Solutions has developed a thoroughly
researched range of m easuring antennas. They m ake
the SRM into a universal m easuring set for electric and
m agnetic fields from long w ave up to the latest gene-
ration of m obile phone frequencies.
SRM WHAT FOR?
SRM: FOR EVERYTHING
Inside the isotropic electric
field m easuring antenna,
show ing three dipoles
arranged at m utual right
angles.
The isotropic (three-axis) m ea-
suring antenna for electric
fields (E-fields) up to 3 G H z
is the all-round solution for
trouble-free m easurem ents
covering VSW to U M TS.
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Q uick and reliable because they are non-directional: The
isotropic antennas detect the field strengths in three
m utually perpendicular directions, and the SRM auto-
m atically calculates the resulting field strength. N ever-
theless, isotropic m easurem ents are also possible using
the single-axis antennas if you use a tripod and the
antenna holder, w hich allow s you to m ake successive
m easurem ents in three m utually perpendicular positi-
ons. The SRM supports this procedure by saving the
result for each of the three positions and then calcula-
ting the resulting field strength w ithout a PC .
A ll antennas and antenna cables are interchangeable
w ithout affecting accuracy: The calibration data for
each item is saved in the antenna or cable itself and is
read out and applied autom atically by the SRM Basic
U nit. A t the sam e tim e, the SRM blocks the frequency
ranges for w hich the antenna has not been calibrated.
This avoids incorrect m easurem ents.
ISOTROP SINGLE AXIS
ALL-PURPOSE MEASURING ANTENNAS
For rapid, non-directional
m easurem ents involving
latest generation w ireless
technologies: Three-axis
(isotropic) E-field antenna
for frequencies from
800 MHz bis6 GHz
For rapid, non-directional
m easurem ents, e.g. cove-
ring m obile phone fre-
quencies: Three-axis (iso-
tropic) E-field antenna for
frequencies from
27 MHz bis 3 GHz
For precision m easure-
m ents in the m obile
phone frequency range:
Single-axis E-field anten-
na for frequencies from
27 MHz bis 3 GHz
For precision electric field
m easurem ents on radio /
TV transm itters and indus-
trial equipm ent: Single-
axis E-field antenna for
frequencies from
9 kHz bis 300 MHz
For rapid, non-directional
m agnetic field m easure-
m ents in the near-field of
radio / TV transm itters
and industrial equipm ent:
Three-axis H -field antenna
for frequencies from
9 kHz bis 250 MHz
The single-axis antennas can be m ounted on a tripod and
adjusted to produce isotropic results by m aking m easure-
m ents in three m utually perpendicular positions. H and-held,
they are also ideal for locating m axim um values w ithin a
room using the so-called pendulum m ethod.
The m easuring antennas can be connected to the SRM Basic
U nit directly or via a cable. A n auxiliary control cable allow s
the Basic U nit to read out the m easuring antenna and
antenna cable data autom atically.
For precision m agnetic field m ea-
surem ents in the nearfield of
radio / TV transm itters and indus-
trial equipm ent: Single-axis H -field
antenna for frequencies from
9 kHz bis 300 MHz
E-FIELD
H-FIELD
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Broadcasting, m obile telephony, industrial equipm ent:
W hat proportion of the overall field is from w hich sour-
ce? The answ er is of interest to the relevant authorities
and safety representatives as w ell as to the operators
them selves. There is often a need to know w hat field
strength is em anating from w hich equipm ent, w hich
channel or w hich radio cell. This determ ines w ho m ust
reduce output pow er in the event that the lim it values
are exceeded, for exam ple. O n the other hand, the
overall field strength is m ore im portant w hen it com es
to hum an safety and environm ental protection.
The Selective Radiation M eter SRM is perfect for such
investigations, thanks to its application-oriented opera-
ting m odes. For exam ple: Safety Evaluationw ith auto-
m atic evaluation of individual services such as analog
TV, digital radio (D VB-T, D A B), m obiles (G SM , U M TS),
and w ireless (W LA N , W iM A X), as w ell as a sum m ary of
the results in the form of an overall value. O r Level
Recorderm ode, w hich can even record pulsed radar
signals as num erical values. O r Scopem ode, w hich dis-
plays the variation of the field over tim e.
Even the resolution bandw idths are tailored to the
applications. U sing these settings, the SRM can select
out a single narrow G SM channel or capture an entire
broad D VB-T channel.
WHO? WHAT?
SRM FOR DETAILS
O verview w ith Safety Evaluation:
The services to be checked are recor-
ded in editable tables. Theres no
com plicated evaluation needed in
Safety Evaluationm ode: The num e-
rical result show s the individual con-
tributions of the services as w ell as
the overall level in term s of the per-
m itted lim it value.
C lassical spectrum analysis: Result
evaluation using m arkers and delta
m arkers. The integration function can
be used to determ ine the channel
pow er level, for exam ple. Special
feature: Service identification by
m eans of pre-recorded service tables.
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
LEVEL RECORDER SCOPE
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W hich channels are occupied? The
bar graph display in Safety Evaluati-
onm ode show s m axim um , average,
and m inim um values sim ultaneously,
so you can clearly see w hats going on.
U M TS P-C PIC H D em odulation: The
SRM autom atically identifies every
received U M TS cell by m eans of its
scram bling code and m easures the
field strength or pow er density of the
associated pilot channel (P-C PIC H ) at
the sam e tim e. The SRM also show s
the sum of all P-C PIC H levels as an
overall value (Total). The analog m ea-
sured value for the frequency channel
is also show n for com parison. You
can also set a factor that the SRM
can use to extrapolate the field
strength that w ould result if all
channels w ere fully loaded.
View pulsed signals directly in Scope
m ode: The tim e dom ain display can
be set to cover a period of 24 hours
or can be m ore finely resolved, even
dow n to the m icrosecond level.
M easure pulsed signals easily in Level
Recorderm ode: The SRM com ple-
m ents the num erical display of m axi-
m um and m inim um values w ith a bar
graph therm om eterdisplay: A m ar-
ker rem ains on the m axim um level in
each case.
SAFETY EVALUATION UMTS P-CPICH DEMODULATION
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It doesnt take long to m easure the actual field exposu-
re level. But how does the level change over a period of
seconds, m inutes, hours, or even days?
The SRM -3006 records individual radio channels in real
tim e w ith m icrosecond resolution in Scopem ode; this
capability is needed in order to capture radar im pulses.
O n the other hand, the instrum ent can also be used for
long-term m easurem ents, such as a Safety Evaluation.
The flow of data doesnt have to becom e a flood,
though. The start and sequence of m easurem ents can
be tim er controlled or triggered w hen a threshold is
crossed. The SRM then sum m arizes the data sets in a
clear display.
Particularly convenient: The SRM determ ines the instan-
taneous, average, m axim um , and m inim um values at
the sam e tim e.
The SRM can operate independently for about three
hours on fully charged batteries. The batteries can easi-
ly be replaced on-site, so theres no need to hunt for the
nearest pow er outlet.
KEEP CHECKING
SRM FOR LONG-TERM MONITORING
Long term m onitoring in the w orkplace: Even the W LA N connecti-
on to a laptop and the in-house w ireless telephones contribute
to the field exposure level. The SRM can be operated for hours
or days on end using an A C adapter.
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Safety Evaluationin a residential area:
Is it really only the m obile phone base
stations that are the source of the field?
Practical, on-site battery exchange: W ith a spare
set of batteries, you can run the equipm ent for
a w hole day w ithout needing A C line pow er.
ACT AVG MAX MIN MAX AVG MIN AVG
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There is a different field situation at each different m ea-
surem ent location. H ow ever, the m easurem ents them -
selves are repeated. N arda Safety Test Solutions has
equipped the SRM -3006 w ith program m able m easure-
m ent routines for this reason. The SRM runs through
specific setups in succession and perform s the necessa-
ry tasks. This saves tim e, avoids incorrect m easure-
m ents, and m eans that the results from different locati-
ons are com parable and reproducible.
The SRM can do a lot of things autom atically if you
w ant it to, such as setting a suitable m easurem ent
range and selecting the appropriate resolution band-
w idth. You can also easily perform m easurem ent steps
m anually, such as sw itching from the FM radio range to
the D VB-T range or from G SM -900 to G SM -1800.
EVERYDAY CHECKS
Prepare
M easure
Evaluate
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Sw itching betw een operating m odes also includes
som e clever features. For exam ple, if you determ ine the
center frequency of a U M TS frequency channel using
spectrum analysis, the SRM w ill continue m easuring at
exactly that frequency w hen you sw itch to U M TS P-
C PIC H D em odulation, Scope, or Level Recorder
m ode.
M eaningful m easurem ent involves a process, w hich
begins w ith configuring the instrum ent and ends w ith
the evaluation, docum entation, and m anagem ent of
the m easured data. The SRM -3006 TS PC softw are lets
you do all this easily.
You can also com bine instrum ent setups into m easure-
m ent routines and upload them to the SRM using the
PC softw are. C onversely, you can dow nload the results
from the SRM , evaluate, record, and discuss them w it-
hout any tim e-consum ing further processing on a PC .
ROUTINE WITH SRM
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A single spectrum captured using the SRM contains
thousands of m easurem ent points. D uring the course of
a norm al w orking day, the SRM m ay store m any such
spectra along w ith other results. W hich data is im por-
tant, w hat inform ation is relevant for assessing safety?
You dont need to be a spectrum analysis specialist to
use the SRM . N evertheless, experts can set all the para-
m eters for spectrum analysis individually and evaluate
the details m anually. For exam ple, you can zoom in on
individual lines in the spectrum , com pare spectral com -
ponents using the delta m arker, or read off the m axim a
and m inim a at a specific frequency. You can also select
a video bandw idth to sm ooth the trace, just as w ith a
laboratory spectrum analyzer. The original resolution is
still retained in the background.
Selective m easurem ent in the tim e dom ain is unique:
Pulsed signals can be displayed directly in Scopem ode
w ith tim e intervals ranging from hours right dow n to
m icroseconds. In Level Recorderm ode, the SRM -3006
displays the instantaneous peak and RM S values as w ell
INSIGHT
D etailed evaluation of a Spect-
rum A nalysisin the 1800 M H z
m obile phone range (G SM -
1800): U sing the D elta m arker,
spectral com ponents can be
com pared or the m axim a and
m inim a at a specific frequency
can be read out.
Safety Evaluationw ith bar
graph display: Professional users
can im m ediately see the diffe-
rence betw een traffic channels
(TC H ) and control channels
(BC C H ) w hen the m axim um ,
average, and m inim um values
are displayed sim ultaneously.
Pulsed fields in Scopem ode:
A s w ith an oscilloscope, you
can m easure im pulse lengths
and period durations. A nd you
can also set triggers: M easure
once w hen the threshold is
exceeded, or each tim e the
threshold is exceeded or by
tim er control.
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as the m axim um peak and RM S values that occurred
during the m easurem ent. W ith a resolution bandw idth
extending up to 32 M H z, the SRM -3006 is also fully
equipped to handle the next generation of m obile com -
m unications system s.
Expert users dont need to put up w ith inconvenience,
either. The SRM autom atically generates a list, even
from the m ost detailed spectrum . This Peak Tablegives
access to im portant details.
OVERVIEW
Keep it sim ple: Evaluation of a
Spectrum A nalysisusing the
Peak Table. The list of the hig-
hest field strengths and their
corresponding frequencies, ser-
vice nam es and even the nam es
of the service providers if these
have been recorded in service
tables is particularly convenient.
Item s in the table can be sorted
according to various criteria.
Safety Evaluationin the U M TS
range: The individual channels
w ith their channel num bers are
show n next to each other in the
bar graph display, just like a
textbook. The Tbar on the
extrem e right show s the total
pow er density. The O bar
show s the contributions from
the frequency gaps (others) bet-
w een the services.
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H andy enough for on-site w ork but w ith high-end spe-
cifications suitable for laboratory use the SRM offers
both.
The Basic U nit has a footprint w hich is about the sam e
size as this brochure. Together w ith the m easuring
antenna, it form s a unit that can easily be carried up any
tow er. The com bination is ergonom ically designed,
m echanically robust, and splash proof. The casing is
electrically resistant to field strengths of up to 200 V/m .
This m eans that you can still m easure the field strength
in areas w here m ost other instrum ents have long cea-
sed to function. M any of its features show their real
w orth in difficult environm ents: the voice recorder for
spoken com m ents, the rough textured rear panel ensu-
ring you have a good grip, and the large area keypad
that can still be operated even if you are w earing glo-
ves.
N evertheless, the specifications of the SRM -3006 are
such that it can double as a laboratory instrum ent: A n
unusually high m axim um bandw idth of 32 M H z, a sig-
nal to noise ratio that is excellent for a hand-held devi-
ce, and the standard N connector that can be used to
connect cables and antennas from other m anufactu-
rers.
ON-SITE OR LAB?
ON-SITE AND LAB
Everything on hand: M easuring w orkplace safety using the SRM Basic U nit and m easuring antenna.
Photo reproduced by kind perm ission of O RS
sterreichische Rundfunksender G m bH & C o KG
A ustrian Broadcasting Services, w w w .ors.at
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occupational
general public
The advantage of a specialized
device: If required, the SRM
evaluates directly according to
safety standards. Show n here:
IC N IRP occupational and gene-
ral public lim it value curves.
Ergonom ics for the lab: The SRM can
be set at a tilt so it is easy to operate
and read.
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VERSIONS AND FUNCTIONS
The Selective Radiation M eter SRM -3006 is available
packaged in various sets of equipm ent; for exam ple:
Basic U nit w ith isotropic (three-axis) E-field m easuring
antenna up to 6 G H z or Basic U nit w ith isotropic
(three-axis) E-field m easuring antennas up to 3 G H z and
6 G H z. Each set also includes the SRM -3006 Tools PC
softw are, U SB cable, A C adapter / charger, w rist strap
and carry strap. The equipm ent is fitted in a choice of
either a soft case or a rigid shell case.
A ll these com ponents as w ell as other equipm ent can
be supplied as accessories.
Please refer to the latest data sheet at w w w .srm 3006.com
for detailed specifications.
SAFETY EVALUATION
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
For a rapid overview of
thefield exposure level
as a graph, a table, or
a total value
For analyzing the field exposure level
in detail, as a graph or table,
w ith display of individual values
and calculation of the exposure
due to entire frequency ranges
LEVEL RECORDER
UMTS (OPTION)
SCOPE (OPTION)
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
For a rapid overview of
tim e-variable fields, w ith
num erical display of
peak and RM S
values
Pilot channel (P-C PIC H )
dem odulation and extrapolation
to the m axim um possible
field exposure level
For detailed real tim e
recording and
evaluation of
tim e-variable fields
Tim e or event controlled recording
U ser-defined configuration
Im portation of calibration data
M easurem ent routines, setups
Spatial averaging
Voice recorder
G PS
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ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
A ntennas
Three-axis E-field antenna up to 6 G H z
Three-axis E-field antenna up to 3 G H z
Three-axis H -field antenna up to 250 M H z
Single-axis E-field antenna up to 3 G H z
Single-axis E-field antenna up to 300 M H z
Single-axis H -field antenna up to 300 M H z
A ntenna cables
RF cable, 1.5 m
RF cable, 5 m
Tripod
Tripod adapter for single- and three-axis antennas
Tripod adapter for three-axis antennas
Transport
Soft case or rigid shell case
Shoulder bag
C arry strap
Pow er supply
Spare batteries
Battery charging station
Softw are
SRM -3006 TS PC softw are w ith com prehensive data
m anagem ent features
C are Packages w ith extended w arranty and calibration
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LOW FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
M easuring devices for electric and m agnetic fields from D C up to several
hundred kilohertz. For pow er utilities, electric railroads, and industry. Stan-
dard-com pliant evaluations, e.g. according to the D om estic A ppliance
standard IEC 62233.
WIDEBAND HIGH FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
N BM -500: The instrum ent range that covers practically every application
betw een 100 kH z and 60 G H z.
N arda Safety Test Solutions is a global leader in the
developm ent and production of m easuring equipm ent
for electric, m agnetic, and electrom agnetic fields. This is
borne out by our ow ning som e 95% of all the publis-
hed patents for m easuring such fields. N arda instru-
m ents are the products of a highly innovative com pany
that specializes in EM F m easurem ents for safety in
electrom agnetic fields and w hich is continually expan-
ding its position in this sector.
O ur three facilities are located at H auppauge, Long
Island / U SA , Pfullingen / G erm any and C isano / Italy. It
is our aim to provide all our custom ers w ith tailor-m ade,
high-tech products of the highest quality.
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SELECTIVE HIGH FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
SRM -3006: The instrum ent that selectively identifies and
m easures every source in the frequency range from 9 kH z
to 6 G H z w ith a sensitivity that can detect individual tele-
com m unications channels even w ithin a building.
PERSONAL MONITORS
W orn or carried on the person,
these devices give reliable w ar-
ning of excessive radiation levels.
AREA MONITORING STATIONS
For perm anent m onitoring of the field strength
situation. Frequency selective or w ideband. D ata
transm ission via m obile phone link.
The com prehensive product portfolio for hum an safety
in electrom agnetic fields (EM F) includes w ideband and
frequency-selective m easuring devices, m onitoring sta-
tions and personal m onitors. U nder the PM M brand, w e
offer instrum ents for assessing the electrom agnetic
com patibility (EM C ) of devices. O ur range of custom er
services also includes servicing, calibration, and training.
OUR COMPLETE RANGE
Narda Safety Test Solutions Srl
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 21/23
20090 Segrate (M ilano), Italy
Phone: +39 02 2699871
Fax: +39 02 26998700
E-m ail: support@ narda-sts.it
w w w .narda-sts.it
N arda Safety Test Solutions 2009
The nam e and logo are registered trade-
m arks of N arda Safety Test Solutions G m bH
and L3 C om m unications H oldings, Inc.
Trade nam es are tradem arks of their respecti-
ve ow ners.
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Sandw iesenstrasse 7
72793 Pfullingen, G erm any
Phone: +49 (0) 7121-97 32-777
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E-m ail: support@ narda-sts.de
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Narda Safety Test Solutions
435 M oreland Road
H auppauge, N Y 11788, U SA
Phone: +1 631 231-1700
Fax: +1 631 231-1711
E-m ail: N ardaSTS@ L-3C O M .com
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