Personal RF exposimeter up to 8 GHz: WaveMon RF-8 | Wavecontrol

The WaveMon RF-8 is a personal RF monitor designed to assess and secure worker exposure to electromagnetic fields in technical, industrial and laboratory environments. It measures both electric field and magnetic field exposure using isotropic RMS sensors, with a shaped response aligned with major exposure standards.

The instrument provides instantaneous and average exposure values, displays the exposure level as a percentage of the selected standard, and integrates high-intensity audible, visual and vibratory alarms to warn the user in overexposure situations.

Designed for field use, the WaveMon RF-8 can be worn with a harness, belt or arm holder. Its holder includes an integrated RF absorber to improve the representativeness of personal exposure monitoring during work activities.

Advantages

• Personal EMF safety monitoring: continuous monitoring of RF exposure directly on the operator.
• E-field and H-field measurement: isotropic RMS sensors for electric and magnetic field exposure assessment.
• Shaped response: versions available for ICNIRP, EU Directive 2013/35, FCC and Safety Code 6 exposure frameworks.
• Clear overexposure warning: high-intensity visual, acoustic and vibration alarms for immediate user feedback.
• Data logging capability: suitable for exposure studies with instant and averaged values.
• Long operating autonomy: more than one month of use based on 8 h/day, 5 days/week operation.
• Field-ready design: IP54 protection, rechargeable AA NiMH batteries and waterproof USB connection.
• Optional geolocation: GPS and altimeter support for associating exposure data with measurement location.

Main characteristics

• Sensor type: isotropic, RMS diode technology.
• E-field frequency range: up to 8 GHz depending on the selected version.
• H-field frequency range: up to 1 GHz depending on the selected version.
• Indicators: 6 LEDs, audio alarm and vibration alarm.
• Alarm thresholds: 2 user-adjustable limits.
• Connectivity: waterproof USB for data download and battery charging.
• Memory: more than 40 million samples, with 8 GB total memory size.
• Logging interval: adjustable from 1 second to 60 minutes.
• Averaging interval: adjustable from 1 second to 60 minutes.
• Battery type: 2 × AA NiMH batteries, rechargeable by USB.
• Protection: IP54.
• LF immunity: greater than 30 kV/m at 50–60 Hz.
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C.
• Dimensions: 174 × 42.5 × 33 mm.
• Weight: 190 g.

Typical applications

• Worker safety in environments where RF exposure must be continuously monitored.
• Telecommunications sites, antennas, base stations and RF infrastructure maintenance.
• Energy facilities and technical areas exposed to electromagnetic fields.
• Railway environments involving RF systems or communication equipment.
• Medical and technical facilities requiring exposure control.
• Laboratories performing RF testing, validation or exposure studies.
• Aeronautical and radar/aerospace applications where RF field awareness is critical.
• Industrial environments using RF-emitting equipment or high-power communication systems.

Why choose WaveMon RF-8

The WaveMon RF-8 is suited to organizations requiring a practical, wearable and standards-oriented solution for RF exposure monitoring. Its combination of E-field and H-field detection, RMS isotropic response, user-adjustable alarm thresholds and long-term datalogging makes it appropriate for both daily worker protection and documented exposure studies.