Paul; ANSI C63.4 defines in, "Electromagnetic Noise and Field Strength 10 kHz to 40 GHz Specifications", a basic instrument. The basic instrument is described as a frequency selective device that shows values of voltage or current. These measurements are made using a quasi-peak, peak, rms and average values. C63.2 does not address the particular term "RF measurement device", I believe the term could be coined toward the "basic instrument" referenced in C63.2. At the time of publication spectrum analyzers were not addressed as a basic instrument for Electromagnetic Compatibility, however since this standard I have is dated 1987 I believe spectrum analyzers would considered applicable to the reference "RF measurement device". Within CISPR 16 the term measuring apparatus is used to describe a device capable of voltage measurement within a specific frequency range. The "measuring device" is usually of superheterodyne type has the following characteristics: -solely manual control of sensitivity -a defined overall bandwidth Such a device can be connected to a suitable aerial, artificial mains network or directly to the device of which the measurement of interfering signals. I believe since a "definition" of your particular term cannot be found, perhaps using a term referenced within the examples would be an alternative. Dave Fry, Sr. EMC Specialist Intermec Technologies Corporation Norand Mobile Systems Division EMC Test Laboratory (formally the Norand EMC Test Laboratory, Norand Corp.) (319)846-2415 Fax (319)846-2475 Internet: [email protected] Intermec Technologies Corporation Norand Mobile Systems Division Attn. Dave Fry, MS RD01 550 Second St. SE Cedar Rapids,IA 52401
