Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the bed
The bed is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF
disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the bed can help prevent
electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and
mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the bed as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Rated maximum output
power of transmitter
W
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in
metres (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the power of the transmitter, where P is the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1
At 80MHz and 800MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2
These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
150kHz to 80MHz
1 2 .
d
P
0.12
0.38
1.2
3.8
12
m
80MHz to 800MHz
1 2 .
d
P
0.12
0.38
1.2
3.8
12
800MHz to 2.5GHz
2.3
d
P
0.23
0.73
2.3
7.3
23
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