A field strength meter (FSM) quantifies the magnitude of electromagnetic radiation, typically displaying results in volts per meter or amps per meter. Technicians use it to map interference patterns, verify safe working distances around high-voltage equipment, and ensure compliance with electromagnetic compatibility limits.
Grab the FSM and sweep the perimeter of the substation to check if the new reactor is exceeding our boundary limits.
Related terms
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility: a product neither upsets nearby equipment with its noise nor gets upset by theirs.
H-field
The magnetic field intensity generated by free electrical currents, independent of the magnetic properties of the surrounding medium.
Electric field
A region of space where an electric charge experiences a force.