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Narda Microwave East Press Release - February 10, 2011
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Nardalert S3 RF and Microwave Safety Monitor Sets New Standard for Wearable and Fixed-Area Electromagnetic
Radiation Protection
HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – February 10, 2011 — Narda Safety Test Solutions, an L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) company,
today introduced the Nardalert S3, the world’s most accurate, versatile non-ionizing radiation (NIR) monitor for
wearable and fixed-area monitoring applications. The Nardalert S3 detects electromagnetic (EM) radiation levels
from 100 kHz to 50 GHz, and is the successor to the Nardalert XT, the industry-standard in wearable NIR monitors
used by more commercial, aerospace and defense, and industrial organizations than all other instruments combined.
NIR monitors are designed to detect and alert the user to the presence of EM radiation generated by wireless,
broadcast, radar, and other RF and microwave emitters at levels above those deemed safe by international
standards. They are worn on the body so that workers and others who must be in areas where high levels of EM
radiation may be present have near-instantaneous visual, audible, and physical notification of potentially
dangerous EM levels. Narda introduced the first wearable NIR monitors more than 20 years ago, and has continuously
expanded their features, performance, and usability through succeeding generations of products. The Nardalert S3
is the most accurate, feature-rich model the company in Nardalert history.
The Nardalert S3 incorporates a host of new features:
• Detachable sensor pack that eliminates the need to
remove the Nardalert S3 from service for sensor calibration or repair, a unique feature found on no competitive
instrument. Sensor calibration interval is 5 years.
• Top-mounted white-LED-backlit color LCD display that
shows all key functions including bar graphs of signal strength and whether radiation is present at low or high
frequencies, total signal strength, battery status, and many other functions. The display complements
high-brightness LEDs, audio, and vibration user alarms.
• Comprehensive Narda NS3-TS software for Windows
that manages the database of measured data both on the PC and stored in the instrument’s memory, displays
measurements in real time on the PC, enables instrument configuration, and installs updates and set-up of optional
features. Data can be exported to popular spreadsheet, word processing, and database software for analysis and
reporting.
• Mini-USB (Version 2.0) interface enables transfer of measured data, firmware updates, and battery-charging
capability. Adapters are included for North America, Australia, Europe, and United Kingdom power line voltages and
plug configurations.
• Fiber-optic interface that allows the Nardalert S3 to function as an area monitor
that is remote from the user over a distance up to 50 m, which allows the instrument to be left in place to record
radiation levels over long periods of time.
• The ability to operate from either rechargeable RCR123
lithium or standard CR123 lithium batteries. The Nardalert S3 will operate for about 25 hours on a charge.
• Rugged plastic housing and protective silicon skin for added protection, as well as belt-clip and lanyard for
redundant attachment to the wearer.
• Multiple sensors (radial field, diode-dipole, and thermocouple)
compliant with FCC, IEEE C95.1, Canada Safety Code 6, and ICNIRP standards. Future sensors will include lower
frequency ranges and flat frequency response models.
• Internal storage for up to 62,000 events taken at
user-defined intervals over 4.3 hours to 43 days.
The Nardalert S3 is offered as a standard unit that
performs all basic functions with alarms set at 50% and 200% of standard-based radiation levels or can be enhanced
with the Nardalert S3 Option Key, which expands capabilities to include storage, display, and uploading of
exposure data, the ability to modify alarm modes and thresholds, display historical data, and configure the
optical interface.
The Nadalert S3 is available for immediate delivery.Editors: Please direct readers to
Narda Safety Test Solutions at www.narda-sts.us, e-mail:
nardasts@L-3com.com, or 631 231-1700 (x230), for more information.
The data sheet for the Nardalert S3 can be found at
http://www.narda-sts.us/pdf_files/General/NardalertS3.pdf
About Narda Safety Test Solutions
Narda Safety Test Solutions is the global leader in the
development and production of measurement equipment for electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields, and owns
more than 95% of all published patents for measuring these fields. Narda Safety Test Solutions has facilities in
Hauppauge, New York; Pfullingen, Germany; and Cisano, Italy. Products for human safety include broadband measuring
devices, selective measurement technology, surveillance monitors and personal monitors. The organization also
markets test equipment for measuring the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of devices and provides a broad range
of customer support, including servicing, calibration, and training. To learn more Narda Safety Test Solutions,
please visit the company’s website at
www.narda-sts.com.
About L-3 Communications
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a
leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems,
aircraft modernization, training, and government services. The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad
array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links,
propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment,
encryption, intelligence systems, antennas and microwave components. L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland
Security initiatives with products and services. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of
Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are
forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or
conditions or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and
similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a
number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement,
including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for
Forward-looking Statements included in the company's recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company
undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Nardalert S3 is a trademark of L-3 Communications.
Posted 2/10/2011
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