Recommended Separation Distances Between Portable and Mobile RF Communications
The iSwitch system is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are
controlled. The user of the iSwitch system can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a mini-
mum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the iSwitch sys-
tem as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Rated maximum output
power (W) of transmitter
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance (d) in
meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
Equipment and the iSwitch System
Separation distance (m) according to frequency of transmitter
150 kHz to 80
MHz
d
=
1.17 P
0.12
0.37
1.17
3.70
11.70
and reflection from structures, objects, and people.
80 MHz to 800
MHz
d
=
1.17 P
0.12
0.37
1.17
3.70
11.70
800 MHz to 2.5
GHz
d
=
2.33 P
0.23
0.74
2.33
7.37
23.30
20