NorthStar Navigation NorthStar 8000i User Manual

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Northstar 8000i Operation Manual

Never look directly into the scanner at close range while the radar is operating.

Radar scanners emit electromagnetic energy at a frequency that can be harmful at close

range. Always keep the recommended safe distance from the scanner as follows:

Scanner
Model

Vertical beam
angle of scanner
(degrees)

Minimum safe
distance
(100 Watts per m²
average power
density) Note 1

Minimum safe
distance
(10 Watts per m²
average power
density) Note 2

2 kW

1.6 ft (0.5 m)

4.6 ft (1.4 m)

4 kW

3 ft (0.9 m)

9.3 ft (2.8 m)

6 kW

3.6 ft (1.1 m)

11.5 ft (3.5 m)

10 kW

9.5 ft (2.9 m)

30 ft (9.0 m)

25 kW

18 ft (5.5 m)

57 ft (17.4 m)

NOTES: Limits apply to exposure within the vertical beam angle.

Note 1: Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and
IEC 62252 Clause 4.32

Note 2: General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC
62252 Clause 4.32

Failure to adhere to these warnings may lead to death, serious injury or property
damage. Northstar disclaims all liability for installation or use of this product that
causes or contributes to death, injury or property damage or that violates any law.

You are strongly recommended to scan all removable media (such as USB memory sticks or

CDs) for viruses or corrupt data on a separate device BEFORE connecting or using the

removable media with the 8000i.