Group analysis by smart meter network type 1) Pulses per hour Meter Type p-values for difference in medians for Pulses Per Hour Percentile Values Bootstrapped 95% CI 3G Mesh WiMax ALL 0 25 50 75 100 n CI (low) CI (high) 3G 1.0000 0.6564 0.5490 0.6314 129.4 387.4 844.3 994.9 389628.9 6 502.3 260034.0 Mesh 0.6564 1.0000 0.9171 0.9090 98.5 302.6 481.8 32 905.1 3271.9 WiMax 0.5490 0.9171 1.0000 0.6217 52.3 257.2 457.5 749.0 66076.1 17 481.7 ALL 0.6314 0.9090 0.6217 0.5548 52.3 271.4 473.1 389628.9 55 156.2 44023.4 2) Maximum Sint 6 min average as percentage of the ARPANSA RPS3 GP limit (Sintlim) Smart Meter Type p-values for difference in medians for Sintlim Percentile values Bootstrapped 95% CI 3G Mesh WiMax ALL 0 25 50 75 100 n CI (low) CI (high) 3G 1.0000 1.0000 0.8971 1.0000 3 0.000% 0.066%
Appendix C – Smart Meter Photos B.1 Mesh – Individual Meter Site – Internal Antenna Photo B.2 Mesh – Group Meter Site – Internal Antenna B.3 Mesh – Individual Meter Site – External Antenna Photo B4 WiMax – Individual Meter Site – Externally Mounted Antenna Photo B.5 WiMax – Individual Meter Site – Internally Mounted Antenna Photo B.6 WiMax – Group Meter Site - External Mounted Antennas Photo B.7 3G – Individual Meter Site – Externally Mounted Antenna Photo B.8 3G – Individual Meter Site – Internally Mounted Antenna Appendix D – Sample Measurement Position Photos Photos D.1 Mesh - Individual Site– Inside Measurements
Appendix F – Regulatory Exposure Limits The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), an agency of the Commonwealth Department of Health has established a Radiation Protection Standard – Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields – 3 kHz to 300 GHz (RPS3) specifying limits for continuous exposure to RF EME transmissions (Table 1). Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site at . The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF EME from telecommunications sources. Further information can be found at the ACMA website at . Table F.1 Reference Levels for Time Averaged Exposure to RMS Electric and Magnetic Fields (Unperturbed Fields) (ARPANSA) Exposure Category Frequency Range E-Field Strength (V/m rms) H-Field Strength (A/m rms) Flux Density (W/m2) Non-Occupational (General Public) 100 kHz – 150 kHz 86.8 4.86 N/A 150 kHz – 1 MHz 86.8 0.729/f N/A 1 MHz – 10 MHz 86.8 / f 0.5 0.729/f N/A 10MHz – 400 MHz 27.4 0.0729 2
400 MHz – 2 GHz 1.37 x f 0.5 0.00364 x f 0.5 f / 200 2 GHz – 300 GHz 61.4 0.163 10 Table F.2 Reference Levels for Exposure to Instantaneous RMS Electric and Magnetic Fields (Unperturbed Fields) (ARPANSA) Exposure Category Frequency Range E-Field Strength (V/m rms) H-Field Strength (A/m rms) Flux Density (W/m2) Non-Occupational (General Public) 3 kHz – 100 kHz 86.8 4.86 - 100 kHz – 150 kHz 488 / f 0.75 4.86 - 150 kHz – 1 MHz 488 / f 0.75 3.47 x f 0.178 - 1 MHz – 10 MHz 488 / f 0.25 3.47 x f 0.178 - 10 MHz – 400 MHz 868 2.30 2 000 400 MHz – 2 GHz 43.4 x f 0.5 0.00364 x f 0.5 5 x f 2 GHz – 300 GHz 1941 0.163 10 000 NOTES: f is frequency in MHz For frequencies between 100 kHz and 10 GHz, Seq, E2, and H2, must be averaged over any six minute period A recent review of the of the research completed since the establishment of this standard “Radiofrequency Health Effects Research – Scientific Literature 2000 – 2012” – Technical Report 164 , ARPANSA, March 2014 found that: “ the preparation of RPS3 there have been significant advances in the science. Based on the assessment of the scientific evidence from January 2000 till August 2012, the Expert Panel find that the underlying basis of the ARPANSA RF exposure Standard remains sound and that the exposure limits in the Standard continue to provide a high degree of protection against the known health effects of RF electromagnetic fields.” .
Appendix G – Coverage Maps of Map G.1 – State Overview Map Legend - Yellow – Mesh Red – Blue - 3G Map G.2 – Melbourne Overview Map Legend - Yellow – Mesh Red – WiMax Appendix H – Measurement Position Details Site Reference Inside Measurements Outside Measurements Distance from Wall (cm) Probe Alignment Distance from Meter/Antenna (cm) Probe Alignment 2880-4216 30 Behind 30 In Front 2881-4217 45 Bed 54 In Front 2882-4218 N/M N/M 30 Off Centre 2884-4220 30 Behind 30 Off Centre 2885-4221 103 Beyond TV 30 Off Centre 2886-4222 72 Behind 30 In Front
2989-4382 wimax 6 288 0.03% 2994-4389 wimax 6 1100 0.08% 2995-4390 wimax 6 310 0.03% Maximum 6 minute Duty Cycle – The duty cycle for the 6 minute period with the highest smart meter transmission time across the duration of the monitored polling period (4 or 6 hours). The of the duty cycle is dependent on the length and number of pulses in the nominated time period. The traffic profile monitoring system was verified using signals generated by a pulse generator. Appendix J – Measurement Equipment Details RF EME Levels Measurement Equipment (Set 1 and 3) - NARDA SRM-3006 Selective Radiation Meter with an E-field (27 MHz to 3 GHz) probe and 5m RF-Cable (9 kHz – 6 GHz) – Smart meter and BGE RF EME. Measurement Equipment( Set 2) - NARDA SRM-3006 Selective Radiation Meter with an E-field (420 MHz to 6 GHz) probe and 1.5m RF-Cable (9 kHz – 6 GHz) – Smart meter RF EME and NARDA SRM-3000 Selective Radiation Meter with an E-field (27 MHz to 3 GHz) probe and 1.5m RF-Cable (9 kHz – 6 GHz) – BGE RF EME. NARDA SRM-3006 Selective Radiation Meter (Set 1 and Set 3) Frequency Range 100 kHz – 6 GHz Model Number 3006/01 Serial Number C-0003 Calibration Verified – 14-10-2014 NARDA 3-Axis, E-field Antenna (Set 1) Frequency 420 MHz – 6 GHz Number 3502/01 Serial Number AE-0070 Calibration Verified – 14-10-2014 NARDA RF-Cable SRM, Length 1.5m, 50 Ohms (Set 1) Frequency Range 9 kHz – 6 GHz Model Number 3602/01 Serial Number AA-0057 Calibration Verified – 14-10-2014