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5. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR
Your wireless modem device is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver (transceiver). When it is turned
on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed by
scientific organizations such as ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)
and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure for
the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the body when using a transceiver. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified
power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of the transceiver while operating can be
well below this value. This is because the transceiver is designed to use the minimum power required to
reach the network.
The MTX-Gateway wireless modem device has been approved for applications where the antenna is
located more than 20cm from the body. In all other configurations the user is responsible for meeting
the local SAR regulations.
Users of the MTX-Gateway wireless modem device are responsible for ensuring that they meet the
SAR regulatory requirements of the countries in which they intend to operate the device and that their
documentation contains the relevant SAR declaration, certification information and user guidance as
appropriate.
