3D H/E fieldmeter ESM-100

Patented Measuring
of Electric- and
Magnetic Fields

Personal protection application

In nearly all areas of our lives, electricity plays a more and
more important role. One of the side effects of this
development are the electromagnetic fields that, in turn are
the cause of fears amongst the population. The legislative
body has reacted to this with various norms and laws like for
example EN V 50166, EN 50366, 26. BImschV, DIN VDE
0848, BGV B11 and with these, it underlines the necessity to
act and do research in this young branch of modern
technology.
Due to these norms, here are the following considerations for
measuring instruments:
To establish the actual strain of a person, the isotropic and
simultaneous evaluation of electric and magnetic fields is
imperative, since both also create a simultaneous current
conduction in the body.

Magnetic field in nT
10 000 000

Germany: workplace
BGV B11
1358 000 nT (EB1)

Electric field in V/m

100 000
Germany: workplace
BGV B11
21 320 V/m (EB 1)

1 000 000

10 000

BGV B11
424 400 nT (EB2)
IRPA, WHO
100 000
Germany: gerneral
population 26. BImSchV
Switzerland: NISV
100 000 nT

10 000

1 000

BGV B11
6 666 V/m (EB 2)
IRPA, WHO
Germany: gerneral
population 26. BImSchV
Switzerland: NISV
5000 V/m

100

MPR-II 25 V/m

Measuring coils should be small so that they can deliver

precise enough measuring results even at close range to a
magnetic field source.
Because fields can greatly fluctuate and many limiting values
depend on the amount of time spent there, it might be
sensible to carry out a continues 24-hour long-term
recording. In such cases the operating time and sufficient
memory capacity play a decisive role. It is an advantage if it is
possible to carry out long term recordings without a
computer.

1 000

10

NISV (Switzerland)
5 V/m

MPR-II 250 nT
TCO 200 nT
Dr. Becker (USA)
100 nT
Bio-constructional
20 nT
BUND (Germany)
10 nT

TCO 10 V/m

100

Bio-constructional
1 V/m
BUND (Germany)
0.5 V/m

10

0,1

Limiting values of various institutions at 50 Hz

Trouble shooting application

Electric Engineering today is constantly revolutionized by new
developments in power electronics and microprocessors. They
allow for high-speed processing, efficient utilization of
electrical energy and entirely new application fields.
Disturbances to sensitive controls increase rapidly as the
currentintensity and speed raises. Electric and magnetic field
measuring meters are very useful instruments, when it comes
to tracking them down. In these cases, simultaneous
measuring of electric and magnetic fields plays an important
role too, since both components can change independently
and unpredictably of each other, resulting in additional
interferences.
A spectrum analyser connected to the ESM-100 shows the
magnetic component of a computer monitor.

The meter
The 3D H/E fieldmeter ESM-100 is a patented, unique hand
held measuring instrument. It can easily measure electric
and magnetic alternating fields simultaneously, independent
of their direction, and at one point. With this piece of
equipment it is possible for anybody, to carry out quick,
professional and error-free measurements, right from the
beginning.
With a small sensor, short-range sources of interference can
be measured precisely without the values being falsified by
averaging. In comparison to instruments which measure the
magnetic and electric fields separately, the measuring times

are halved. Even if for example, today only the magnetic

field appears to be of interest, the electric field is measured
automatically as well and tomorrow it is available, with just
the touch of a key, for all those saved readings.
The frequency range of 5Hz-400kHz covers the main part
of the electric and magnetic fields created by power
electronics. Very low and very high field intensities as, for
example in the operative range, can be measured. Thanks
to the possibility of being able to carry out electric field
measurements holding the ESM-100 in ones hand, polluted
areas can be found very quickly.

Special features

Simultaneous isotropic measurement of E and H fields

Frequency range from 5Hz 400kHz
Measuring range 1nT 20mT and 0.1V/m - 100kV/m
Simple and intuitive operation to avoid measurement errors
Possibility of handheld E-Field measurements
High precision 5% and high long time stability
Standardized measurements according to e.g.: EN V 50166, DIN VDE 0848
Long Term Recording over 24 h, independent of mains and computer
Tripod connection for use as active measuring head
Long Term Memory capacity for 1800 readings in the meter
Four selectable filters
Possibility of switching over to 1D measurement
Programmable signal tone
Well laid out display with illumination
30 hours of continuous operation
Splash-proof and dust-proof according to IP65
Developed and made in Germany

The software
The Graph ESM-100 enables communication between
computers and ESM-100 meters, as well as its remote
control It is ideal to document the measurements.
It was developed specifically for the ESM-100 measuring
instrument and was adapted to the needs and specifications
of EMC metering.
With one mouse click, you can create graphs, tables
or movable 3-D field distribution diagrams.

Special features

Cartography of the measured values

Online display as real time graphs
Easy and intuitive to operate
Display as table
Remark space for every value
Insertion of limiting values
Downloading ESM-100s Memory
Recording with event triggering
Snapshot function
Magnetic field work load correction
Remote control of ESM-100
Export of graphics and tables
Integrated, extensive help
Windowstm compatible

The scaling and lettering of the axes is automatic. By means

of a simple selection of the appropriate tab control you can
follow the measured values similarly to on the meters display
or you can display them on the scope as a graph in real time.
Special functions, such as a work load correction when taking
measurements of transformers, make the measurements
easier within the framework of the standards.

Technical Data
Range:
Display range:

Resolution:
Range selection:
Frequency Range:

Accuracy:
Measuring rate:
Operation:
Display:
Functions:
Long time recording:
Period:
Time interval:
Analogue outputs:
Battery operation:
Durability:
Mains operation:
PC connections:
Remote operation:
Temperature range:
Dimensions:
Weight:

1nT - 20mT
0,1V/m - 100kV/m
(>100kHz up to 20T and 2kV/m)
0nT - 20mT
0,0V/m - 100kV/m
(Filter 50 or 16,7)
10nT - 20mT
1,0V/m - 100kV/m
(Filter high or low)
15nT - 20mT
1,5V/m - 100kV/m
(Filter all)
1nT
100mV/m
automatic (auto-range)
5Hz - 400kHz (-3dB Limit)
Filter all
5Hz - 400 kHz
Filter high
2kHz - 400kHz
Filter low
5Hz - 2kHz
Filter 50
50Hz band-pass 12dB
Filter 16
16,7Hz band-pass 12dB
5% (sine, 50nT-20mT, 5V/m-100kV/m), 5 Digits
Decimal display 2Hz, Bargraph 10 Hz with 3 sec Peak hold
H-field: coils, isotropic
E-field: field plates, isotropic
True RMS
Liquid crystal display with illumination
H and E fields displayed simultaneously in 3 dimensional values
Minimum and maximum value memory, one dimensional measurement (1D)
Charge control and Battery-fail display
1800 samples (6 channels and set functions)
1h, 8h, 24h, 48h, 168h snapshot
2, 16, 48, 96, 336 sec. snapshot and cartography
4 x 0-600 mVrms (input impedance >100kOhm) Hx, Ex (instead of Hy / Hz also Ey / Ez)
Nickel-metal-hydrid batteries (Ni-MH 6V/1,5 Ah), heavy metal free
up to 30 hours, fast charge in approx. 3 hours
Automatic switching between mains operation, fast charge- and maintenance charge mode
Fibre optic cable - RS232, 9 pin D-sub
All essential functions via Fibre optic cable with Graph ESM-100
0 - 40 C operating temperature
365mm x 83mm x 56mm
560g

All accuracy data refers to the single axis in the homogenous field. All technical details at 20C.

3D H/E Fieldmeter ESM-100:

Graph ESM-100:
Cartographie modu:
Adapter cable ESM-100:
Spectrum analyzer ESM-100:
Tripod ESM-100:
Calibration ESM-100:
Demo software:

Meter, mains and charging unit, carrying case, instructions, calibration

Windowstm Software with fiber optic cable, length 5m
Windowstm Software modul for Graph ESM-100
Four Analog outputs via BNC plug, length 2m
Additional device for an FFT 5Hz 400kHz
Special wood and plastic tripod, for a maximum measurement height of 1,8m
Complete new calibration and ESM-100 check-up
Demo programme of the Graph ESM-100, to test without meter

Manufactor
Maschek Elektronik
www.maschek.de

Sales
Maschek Elektronik
Adolf-Scholz-Allee 4a
D-86825 Bad Wrishofen

Tel. +49 (0) 8247 959807

Fax +49 (0) 8247 959809
info@maschek.de

by Maschek Elektronik Germany 2007. All rights reserved.

Subject to amendment without notification. Printed in Germany ESM-100 07-05-UK

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