EMF Meters: Rent or Buy
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are areas of energy that surround electrical devices and wiring. In occupational settings, EMF exposure arises from power lines, industrial equipment, welding operations, radiofrequency equipment, and medical devices such as MRI machines.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Monitoring Equipment to Rent for Electromagnetic Fields
Each kit is a WaveControl SMP meter with a set of interchangeable probes. The probes decide which fields you can measure: static magnetic fields, low-frequency electric and magnetic fields, or RF. Compare the kits in the tables below.
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COMPARE OPTIONS
Electromagnetic Fields monitoring equipment side by side
| Instrument | Probes included | FFT spectrum & WPM range | Est. battery run time | Intrinsically safe | Data logging | Starting at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMP3 DC Kit by WaveControlTop pick | WPH-DCWP10MWPF60 | 1 Hz–10 MHz | Up to 24hrs broadband ~10hrs with FFT |
No | Yes | $140.00 / day |
| SMP2 by WaveControl | WP400WPF60⚠ Gap: 400 kHz–1 MHz (not covered) | 1 Hz–400 kHz | 15+hrs broadband 4.5+hrs with FFT |
No | Yes | $140.00 / day |
| SMP2 DC Kit by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WPH-DC, WP400, and WPF18 Probes | WPH-DCWP400WPF18 | 1 Hz–400 kHz | 15+hrs broadband 4.5+hrs with FFT |
No | Yes | $140.00 / day |
| SMP2 DC Kit by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WPH-DC, WP400, and WPF60 Probes | WPH-DCWP400WPF60⚠ Gap: 400 kHz–1 MHz (not covered) | 1 Hz–400 kHz | 15+hrs broadband 4.5+hrs with FFT |
No | Yes | $140.00 / day |
| SMP3 by WaveControl | WP10MWPF60 | 1 Hz–10 MHz | Up to 24hrs broadband ~10hrs with FFT |
No | Yes | $140.00 / day |
Probe frequency coverage
Each bar shows the frequency range one probe covers. Click a probe for its full specs. Every kit takes one probe at a time; the meter recognizes it automatically.
- WPH-DC 0 Hz–40 kHz (probe specs) Magnetic field. In: SMP2 DC Kit, SMP3 DC Kit
- WP400 1 Hz–400 kHz (probe specs) Electric & magnetic field. In: SMP2 DC Kit, SMP2
- WP10M 1 Hz–10 MHz (probe specs) Electric & magnetic field. In: SMP3, SMP3 DC Kit
- WPF18 300 kHz–18 GHz (probe specs) Electric field (RF). In: SMP2 DC Kit
- WPF60 1 MHz–60 GHz (probe specs) Electric field (RF). In: SMP3, SMP2 DC Kit, SMP3 DC Kit, SMP2
What each kit can measure
| Instrument | Static fields MRI, EV & battery, DC rail |
50 Hz–400 kHz Power lines, wiring, inverters |
To 10 MHz Anti-theft gates, BPL |
To 18 GHz FM, TV, cellular, Wi-Fi, radar |
18–60 GHz 5G mmWave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMP3 DC Kit by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WPH-DC, WPF60 & WP10M Probes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SMP2 by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WP400 and WPF60 Probes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| SMP2 DC Kit by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WPH-DC, WP400, and WPF18 Probes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| SMP2 DC Kit by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WPH-DC, WP400, and WPF60 Probes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| SMP3 by WaveControl - EMF Meter with WP10M and WPF60 Probes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Probe ranges are from WaveControl's probe spec sheets. Fit one probe at a time; the meter recognizes it automatically. Battery run time is shorter when running FFT spectrum analysis. Run times are manufacturer estimates and vary with configuration and conditions. Not sure? Talk to our team.
WHERE EXPOSURE OCCURS
Risks: Where Electromagnetic Fields Exposure Occurs
EMF meters measure electric and magnetic field strength to assess worker exposure against limits such as ICNIRP guidelines or IEEE C95.1, and to document conditions near high-voltage equipment, substations, and industrial motors. Choose a broadband EMF meter when you need to evaluate exposure across a wide frequency range in a single survey, rather than an RF-specific meter designed only for telecom or antenna site work. Our rentals include WaveControl SMP2 and SMP3 meters with interchangeable probe configurations covering DC through 60 GHz, annually calibrated and functionally tested before shipment, with guidance on probe selection and orientation for your specific frequency range. If you are unsure which probe combination fits your application, our technical team can help match the setup to your frequency range and exposure standard so your results hold up in reporting.
Automotive & electric vehicles
Drivers and passengers are exposed to low-frequency magnetic fields from vehicle electrical and electronic systems, and electric vehicles raise the stakes. Vehicle assessments run from DC to 400 kHz.
Standards: IEC 62764, GB/T 37130, MBN 10284-2, PSA-MR02 B217110
Industry
Worker exposure near induction heating, welding, RF heating and drying equipment, and electrolysis, plus pre-market testing of household appliances and lighting.
Probes: WPH-DCWP400WP10MWPF18WPF60
Standards: EN 50519 (induction heating), IEC/EN 62822-1, -2 and -3 (welding), IEC 62233 (household appliances), IEC 62493 (lighting), EN 50527 (workers with active implants)
Energy
On-site compliance measurements at power plants, high-voltage lines, substations and distribution networks.
Radar & aerospace
Radar stations, satellite and communications equipment, with fields from a few kilohertz up to gigahertz. The SMP3 meter detects pulse peaks as short as 1 µs.
R&D laboratories
Electrical and electronics labs often run RF equipment. A broadband meter with an RF probe measures total exposure across the equipment's working frequency range.
RFID & EAS systems
Anti-theft gates and RFID readers in public spaces. Staff working near them are exposed more than people passing through, and most systems run at low frequency.
Standards: EN 50364, IEC/EN 62369-1
Telecommunications
Cell sites, broadcast and other transmitters. Far-field measurements usually need only an electric-field (E) probe.
Standards: IEC 62232 and EN 50492 (base stations), EN 50496, EN 50554, EN 50475 and EN 50476 (broadcasting), EN 50400 and EN 50401 (radio equipment)
Electromedicine
MRI, diathermy, hyperthermia and electrosurgery equipment. Staff working nearby are exposed more than patients, so measurements cover both low and high frequencies.
Probes: WPH-DCWP400WP10MWPF18WPF60
Standards: IEC 60601
Application notes and standards from WaveControl. Your safety professional decides which standard applies to your site.
Electromagnetic Fields monitoring questions
All rental FAQs →Not sure which electromagnetic fields monitoring equipment fit your job?
Tell us where the hazard is and how many workers need coverage. We'll recommend the instrument, range and alarm settings.
For educational purposes only. Exposure limits are summarized from the cited agencies; confirm monitoring requirements for your site with a qualified safety professional.