Electric and Magnetic Field Measurement

NBM Series Probes

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♦♦ Flat or Shaped Response
♦♦ Electric or Magnetic Fields
♦♦ Fully Interchangeable

Description
Narda’s new NBM Series of probes provide Electric or Magnetic and Flat or
Shaped response coverage. Detection is performed by diode, thermocouple
or compensated diode with thermocouple for the highest accuracy obtain-
able. New to this series is the addition of an internal eeprom to each probe to
identify the probe to the meter and provide all calibration and measurement
range data.
We’ve combined the best solutions from the EMR and 8700 series of probes
and developed our new generation by building on past success. All probes are
more rugged in their design and feature improved specifications. Unlike previ-
ous designs that incorporated a preamplifier in the handle to minimize cable
flex variations, the NBM series removes that measurement variable and always
operate directly connected to the meter. This new design improves low-level
stability, reduces weight and improves reliability.
For uses where the probe needs to be separated from the meter, Narda offers
the NBM-520 meter’s fiber optic output to connect to the NBM-550, or directly
to a computer. The following pages will give you a better understanding of our
current offerings of probes for the NBM series.

Applications
Narda probes measure the mean-squared field strength, so that no matter
what units you use they maintain their accuracy in the near or far fields. Below
is a partial list of their uses;
•• Radar Measurements
•• Satellite Uplinks
•• Wireless Communication Sites
•• Television and Radio Broadcast
•• Industrial Heating or Vinyl Heating
•• Semiconductor Processing
•• Induction Heating

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Specifications
Probe Probe Frequency Measurement Frequency
Model No. Ordering No. Range a Range Linearity Sensitivity c, d

Probe EF 0391, 100 kHz ±0.5 dB (1.2 to 200 V/m) ±0.5 dB (100 kHz to 100 MHz)
2402/01B 0.2 to 320 V/m
E-Field, Flat to 3 GHz ±0.7dB (200 to 320 V/m) ±1.4 dB (100 MHz to 3 GHz)

+2/-3 dB (1 to 2 V/m)
Probe EF 0392, 100 kHz ±1 dB (2 to 4 V/m) ±1 dB (1 MHz to 1 GHz)
2402/12B 0.8 to 1300 V/m
E-Field, Flat to 3 GHz ±0.5 dB (4 to 400 V/m) ±1.25 dB (1 to 2.45 GHz)
±1 dB (400 to 1300 V/m)

Probe EF 0691, 100 kHz

2402/14B 0.35 to 650 V/m ±0.5 dB (2 to 400 V/m) ±1.5 dB (1 MHz to 4 GHz)
E-Field, Flat to 6 GHz

±3 dB (0.8 to 1.65 V/m)

±1.5 dB (10 to 100 MHz)
Probe EF 1891, 3 MHz ±1 dB (1.65 to 3.3 V/m)
2402/02B 0.8 to 1000 V/m ±2.4 dB (100 MHz to 8 GHz)
E-Field, Flat to 18 GHz ±0.5 dB (3.3 to 300 V/m)
±3.0 dB (8.0 to 18 GHz)
±0.8 dB (300 to 1000 V/m

Probe EF 5091, 300 MHz ±1 dB (8 to 27 V/m) +1.25 / -3 dB (0.3 to 1.0 GHz)

2402/03B 8 to 614 V/m
E-Field, Flat to 50 GHz ±0.3 dB ( > 27 V/m) ±1.25 dB (1 to 50 GHz)

Probe EF 5092, 300 MHz ±1 dB (18 to 61.4 V/m) +1.25 / -3 dB (0.3 to 1.0 GHz)
2402/11B 18 to 1370 V/m
E-Field, Flat to 50 GHz ±0.3 dB ( > 61.4 V/m) ±1.25 dB (1 to 50 GHz)

±3 dB (0.7 to 2 V/m)
Probe EF 6091, 100 MHz +3.0 / -7.0 dB (100 MHz to 60 GHz)
2402/04B 0.7 to 300 V/m ±1 dB (2 to 250 V/m)
E-Field, Flat to 60 GHz ±3 dB (300 MHz to 40 GHz)
±2 dB (250 to 400 V/m)

±3 dB (0.017 to 0.033 A/m)

Probe HF 3061, 300 kHz ±1 dB (0.033 to 0.068 A/m)
2402/05B 0.017 to 16 A/m ±0.5 dB (500 kHz to 30 MHz)
H-Field, Flat to 30 MHz ±0.5 dB (0.068 to 3 A/m)
±1 dB (3 to 16 A/m)
±3 dB (0.026 to 0.05 A/m)
±0.5 dB (27 to 300 MHz)
Probe HF 0191, 27 MHz ±1 dB (0.05 to 0.1 A/m)
2402/06B 0.026 to 16 A/m ±0.65 dB (300 to 750 MHz)
H-Field, Flat to 1 GHz ±0.5 dB (0.1 to 3 A/m)
±1.2 dB (750 MHz to 1 GHz)
±1dB (3 to 16 A/m)
Probe EA 5091, 0.5 to 600% of FCC
300 kHz
E-Field, Shaped 2402/07B “Occupational/Controlled”
to 50 GHz
FCC limits
Probe EB 5091, 0.5 to 600% of IEEE
3 MHz
E-Field, Shaped 2402/08B C95.1-2005 for People in
to 50 GHz
IEEE Controlled Environments ±3 dB (0.5 to 6%)
±1 dB (6 to 100%) ±2.0 dB from Standard
Probe EC 5091, 0.5 to 600% of Safety
300 kHz ±2 dB (100 to 600%)
E-Field, Shaped 2402/09B Code 6 for People in
to 50 GHz
SC 6 Canada Controlled Environments

Probe ED 5091, 0.5 to 600% of ICNIRP

300 kHz
E-Field, Shaped 2402/10B Recommendations for
to 50 GHz
ICNIRP Occupational Exposures

NOTES: Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply at reference condition:

a Cutoff frequency at approximately -3 dB (-6 dB for EF 6091) device in the far-field of source, ambient temperature 23 ±3°C, relative humidity
b Pulse Length 1 µsec., duty cycle 1:100 (1:1000 for EF5091 and EF 5092) 25 - 75%, sinusoidal signal
c Frequency Sensitivity can be compensated for by the use of correction Probes Model Numbers beginning with EF or HF are flat frequency response and
employ diode sensors, except EF 5091 and EF 5092, which employ thermocouple
factors stored in the probes’ memory.
d Accuracy of the fields generated to calibrate the probes is ±1 dB sensors
e Uncertainty due to varying polarization (verified by type approval test
Probe Model Numbers:
for meter with probe). Ellipse ratio included and calibrated for each probe.
EF 0391, EF 0392, EF 0691, EF 1891,
f Frequencies above 30 MHz. EF 5091, EF 5092, EF 6091 and HF 0191
(66 mm)
2.6”

12.5” (318 mm)

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NBM Series Probes
Specifications
Isotropic CW Peak Calibration Thermal
Humidity Weight
Response e Overload Overload b Frequencies Response

0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10, 27.12, 100, 200,

5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±1 dB for f > 1 MHz 170 mW/cm2 17 W/cm2 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1800, 2450, 2700, +0.2 / -1 dB
@ ≤ 25°C 90 gms.
3000 MHz

0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10, 27.12, 100, 200, +0.2 / -1.5 dB
5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±1 dB 1000 mW/cm2 100 W/cm2 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1800, 2450, 2700, ( ±0.025 dB/K @
@ ≤ 25°C 90 gms.
3000 MHz 10 to 50° C )

0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10, 27.12, 100, 200,

5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±1 dB 265 mW/cm2 26 W/cm2 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1800, 2450, 2700, +0.2 / -1 dB
@ ≤ 25°C 90 gms.
3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 MHz
±1.5 dB
3, 10, 27, 100, 200, 300, 500, 750 MHz +0.2 / -1.5 dB
(10 MHz to 8 GHz) 5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
700 mW/cm2 70 W/cm2 1.0, 1.8, 2.45, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.2, 9.3, ( ±0.025 dB/K @
±2.0 dB @ ≤ 28°C 90 gms.
10, 11, 18 GHz 10 to 50° C )
(f > 8 GHz)
300, 750 MHz,
5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±0.75 dB 600 mW/cm2 200 W/cm2 1.0, 1.8, 2.45, 4.0, 8.2, 9.3, 10, 11, 18, 26.5, ±0.0 dB
@ ≤ 25°C 90 gms.
40, 45.5 GHz
300, 750 MHz,
5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±0.75 dB 1500 mW/cm2 600 W/cm2 1.0, 1.8, 2.45, 4.0, 8.2, 9.3, 10, 11, 18, 26.5, ±0.0 dB
@ ≤ 25°C 90 gms.
40, 45.5 GHz

27, 50, 80, 100, 200, 300, 500, 750 MHz

±0.9 dB 5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±1.0 dB 680 mW/cm2 1 W/cm2 1.0, 1.7, 2.45, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.2, 10,
(-0.03 dB/K) @ ≤ 25°C 90 gms.
11, 18, 26.5, 40, 45.5, 60 GHz

0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, +0.2 / -0.8 dB
5 to 95% RH 6.7 oz.,
±1.0 dB > 35 A/m > 350 A/m 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 10, 15, 20, 25, ( ±0.025 dB/K
@ ≤ 28°C 190 gms.
27.12, 30 MHz @ 10 to 50° C )

10, 15, 20, 27.12, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, +0.5 / -0.8 dB
5 to 95% RH 3.2 oz.,
±1.0 dB > 20 A/m > 200 A/m 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 200, 250, 300, 400, ( ±0.025 dB/K @
@ ≤ 28°C 90 gms.
433, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 MHz 10 to 50° C )

0.3, 3.0, 10, 30, 100, 300, 750 MHz,

3000% of 32 dB above 5 to 95% RH 7.3 oz.,
1.0, 1.8, 2.45, 4.0, 8.2, 10, 18, 26.5, 40, ±0.5 dB
±2.0 dBf Standard Standard @ ≤ 25°C 206 gms
45.5 GHz

Probe Model Number HF 3061 Probe Model Numbers:

EA 5091, EB 5091, EC 5091 and ED 5091
4.7” (120 mm)

4.1” (104 mm)

13.7” (348 mm)

11.8” (300 mm)

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Shaped Probes
The goal in designing and manufacturing a traditional, “flat” difficult to determine if the site was out of compliance with-
frequency response probe is to make the probe equally out turning one of the emitters off. Again, given the example
responsive to energy at every frequency within its rated above, the site could be generating anywhere from 5% to
frequency range. In contrast, Narda’s patented shaped fre- 500% of the human exposure limit. There are many sites with
quency response probes are designed and manufactured so multiple emissions (rooftops, flight lines, broadcast towers)
that their sensitivity mirrors a particular standard (or guid- that have emitters at different exposure limits.
ance) as closely as possible. For example, many of the major If your interest is general safety measurements, to know if you
guidances and standards in the world set E-field limits for comply with an exposure limit or not, you will find shaped
maximum human exposure at 614 V/m (1000 W/m2) at lower probes easy to use in any environment. The display of total
frequencies (~1 MHz). At frequencies of 10 to 400 MHz the field strength with shaped probes is not in terms of V/m or
limits are typically much less, 61.4 V/m (10 W/m2), a difference W/m2, it is “% of Std.” So at a multiple emitter site, a result of
of 20 dB (100 times the power). A shaped frequency response 15% is simple to understand. The total detected field strength
probe designed for such limits is 100 times more sensitive in of each emitter (to its limit, at its frequency) has added up to
the 100 MHz region, than at 1 MHz. 15%. An additional use of these probes is for Military (clas-
If you were performing a survey of a site with a flat frequency sified) environments, since you no longer have the “need to
response probe that has both of the above frequency ranges know” the frequency when using a shaped probe.
and your survey indicated 137 V/m (or 50 W/m2), it would be

Probe Selection Guide

300 MHz – 50 GHz

100 MHz – 60 GHz

300 kHz – 30 MHz

300 kHz – 50 GHz

100 kHz – 3 GHz

100 kHz – 6 GHz

27 MHz – 1 GHz
100 kHz - 6 GHz

3 MHz -18 GHz

Frequency Range

E
Type of Field E E E E E E E H H
Shaped
Probe Model* EF 0391 EF 0392 EF 0691 EF 0691 EF 1891 EF 5091 EF 5092 EF 6091 HF 3061 HF 0191 EX 5091
Mobile/ Telecommunication t t t t t t
Broadcasting ✧ t t t t t t
Satellite Communication t ✧ t ✧
Radar Signals ✧ t t ✧
Industry
t ✧ t
Heating and Hardening
Industry
✧ t ✧ t
Plastic Welding
Industry
t t t
Semiconductor Production
Medicine
✧ t ✧ ✧
Diathermy / Hyperthermia
Leak Detection ✧ t t t ✧
General Public Exposure Levels t t t t ✧ t t ✧ ✧
Occupational Exposure Levels t ✧ t t t t t t t
t = best use for ✧ = partially suitable for
* Probe Ordering Number listed on preceeding page.

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