Isotropic electric field probe - 1 MHz to 60 GHz: WPF60 | Wavecontrol

The WPF60 is an isotropic electric field probe designed for RF exposure assessment from 1 MHz to 60 GHz. It provides True RMS electric field measurement for technical teams requiring reliable electromagnetic field evaluation across telecommunications, industrial, defence and laboratory environments.

Based on isotropic RMS diode technology, the WPF60 offers a flat frequency response, a 60 dB dynamic range and excellent attenuation at 50/60 Hz. It is intended for measurements performed in accordance with international standards and is compatible with SMP2, MonitEM and MapEM platforms.

Benefits

• Wide frequency coverage: measurement from 1 MHz to 60 GHz for RF and microwave exposure assessment.
• Isotropic True RMS measurement: supports accurate electric field evaluation without orientation-dependent positioning.
• High dynamic range: 60 dB dynamic range for measurements across low and high field levels.
• Excellent low-frequency rejection: attenuation greater than 40 dB at 50/60 Hz.
• High field robustness: CW measurement range up to 1000 V/m, with a damage level of 1200 V/m.
• ISO 17025 calibration: supplied with ISO 17025 accredited calibration under ILAC recognition.
• Compact and lightweight: 95 g probe weight for practical field and laboratory use.

Key features

• Frequency range: 1 MHz to 60 GHz.
• Measured field: electric field.
• Sensor type: isotropic RMS diode technology.
• Frequency response type: flat.
• Measurement range: 1 to 1000 V/m CW and 1 to 55 V/m RMS.
• Dynamic range: 60 dB.
• Sensitivity: 1 V/m.
• Frequency response: ±2 dB from 2 MHz to 17 GHz, ±3 dB from 17 GHz to 40 GHz, ±6 dB from 40 GHz to 60 GHz, and -3 dB at 1 MHz.
• Linearity: ±2 dB from 1 to 2 V/m and ±1 dB from 2 to 250 V/m.
• Isotropic deviation: ±1.1 dB below 12 GHz and ±2.2 dB typical from 12 GHz to 60 GHz.
• Calibration period: 24 months recommended.
• Operating temperature range: -20 °C to 50 °C.
• Dimensions: 28.4 cm x 6 cm diameter.
• Weight: 95 g.

Typical applications

• Telecommunications: certification and audit of telecommunication services including GSM, 3G, LTE, TDT, FM and WiFi.
• Industrial safety: assessment of industrial processes for worker RF exposure protection.
• Defence: evaluation of military sites and personnel exposure protection.
• Laboratories and R&D: RF exposure protection for laboratory and research personnel.
• EMF compliance campaigns: field measurement programs requiring broadband electric field assessment up to 60 GHz.

Why choose WPF60

The WPF60 is a suitable choice for organizations that need a robust and wideband electric field probe for RF exposure assessment across conventional telecom bands and higher microwave frequencies. Its 1 MHz to 60 GHz frequency range provides broad coverage for field surveys, site audits and occupational exposure evaluations.

With True RMS isotropic measurement, 60 dB dynamic range and ISO 17025 accredited calibration, the WPF60 supports repeatable and standards-oriented measurements. Its compatibility with SMP2, MonitEM and MapEM allows integration into both portable measurement workflows and monitoring applications.