For service assistance, please call your authorized One Rehab dealer.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
This portion of the manual will provide the user with basic information about the problems with
EMI (electromagnetic interference), protective measures can be used to either
lessen the possibility of exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure; this section also
shows some conditions that unexpected or erratic movements may cause.
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Caution
It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible
effects of electromagnetic interference on your electric One Rehab mobility scooter.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE
(EMI)
FROM
RADIO
WAVE
SOURCES
Mobility scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic
energy
(EM)
emitted
from
sources
such
as
radio
stations,
TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones. The
interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the mobility scooter to release its brakes,
move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the
mobility scooter’s control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be
measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each mobility scooter can resist EMI up to a certain
intensity level. The higher the immunity level the greater the protection. At this time, current
technology is capable of achieving at least
a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from the more
common
sources of radiated EMI. This mobility scooter model as shipped, with no further modification,
has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories.
There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the
everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not
apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warning
listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:
1.
Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted directly
on the transmitting unit). Examples include: citizens band (CB) or hand held
radios, (security,
fire,
and
police transceivers),
cellular
telephones
and
other personal communication devices.
NOTE: Some cellular telephones transmit a signal while they are ON but not being used.
2.
Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars,
fire trucks, ambulances and taxis usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the
scooter.
3.
Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast
transmitters
(radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.
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