2A5CK-UP100LoRaWAN Gateway Module

1 UP100 LoRaWAN Gateway Module users manual Introduction UP100 is a LoRaWAN Gateway Module with mini-PCIe form factor based on Semtech SX1303 and SX1261 for Listen Before Talk feature, which enables easy integration into an existing router or other network equipment with LPWAN Gateway capabilities. It can be used in any embedded platform offering a free mini-PCIe slot with USB/SPI connection. Furthermore, ZOE-M8Q GPS chip is integrated onboard. This module is an complete and cost-efficient gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths, 8 x 8 channel LoRa packet detectors, 8 x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, and 8 x SF5-SF10 LoRa demodulators. It is capable of detecting an uninterrupted combination of pockets at 8 different spreading factors and 10 channels with continuous demodulation of up to 16 packets. This product is best for smart metering fixed networks and internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. Features  Designed based on mini-PCIe form factor  Tx power up to 20.91dBm @SF12, BW 500KHz  Supports global license-free frequency band (US915, AS923, AU915, KR920)  Supports optional USB/SPI interfaces  Listen Before Talk  Fine Timestamp Board Overview UP100 is a compact LoRaWAN Gateway Module, making it suitable for integration in systems where mass and size constraints are essential. It has been designed with the mini-PCIe form factor, so it can easily become a part of products that comply with the standard, where they allow for cards with a thickness of at least 5.2mm. The board has two UFL interfaces for the LoRa and GNSS antennas and a standard 52 pin connector (mini-PCIe). 2 Figure 1: Board Overview Block Diagram The UP100 LoRaWAN gateway module is equipped with one SX1303 chip and two SX1250s. The first chip is utilized for the RF signal and the core of the device, while the latter provides the related LoRa modem and processing functionalities. Additional signal conditioning circuitry is implemented for PCI Express Mini Card compliance, and one UFL connectors are available for external antenna integration. Figure 2: Block Diagram 3 Hardware The hardware is categorized into several parts. It discusses the interfacing, pinouts, and its corresponding functions and diagrams. It also covers the parameters and standard values of the board. Interfaces  SPI Interface – SPI interface mainly provides for the HOST_SCK, HOST_MISO, HOST_MOSI, HOST_CSN pins of the system connector. The SPI interface gives access to the configuration register of SX1303 via a synchronous full-duplex protocol. Only the slave side is implemented.  USB Interface – The USB interface mainly provides for the USB_D+, USB_D- pins of the system connector. The USB interface gives the access the configuration register of SX1303 via an MCU STM32L412. Only the slave side is implemented.  UART and I2C interface – UP100 integrates a ZOE-M8Q GPS module which has UART and I2C interface. The PINs on the golden finger provide a UART connection and an I2C connection, which allows direct access to the GPS module. The PPS signal is not only connected to SX1303 internally but also connected to the golden finger which can be used by the host board.  GPS_PPS – UP100 includes the PPS input for received packets time-stamped and Fine Timestamp.  RESET – UP100 SPI card includes the RESET active-high input signal to reset the radio operations as specified by the SX1303 Specification. UP100 USB card’s RESET is controlled by MCU.  Antenna RF Interface – The module have one RF interface over a standard UFL connector with a characteristic impedance of 50Ω. The RF port supports both Tx and Rx, providing the antenna interface. 4 Pinout Diagram Figure 3: Pinout Diagram Pinout Description Type Description IO Bidirectional DI Digital input DO Digital output OC Open collector OD Open drain PI Power input PO Power output NC No connection Pin No. UP100 Type Description Remarks 1 SX1261_BUSY DO No connection by default Reserved for future applications 2 3V3 PI 3.3V DC supply 3 SX1261_DIO1 IO No connection by default Reserved for future applications 5 4 GND Ground 5 SX1261_DIO2 IO No connection by default Reserved for future applications 6 GPIO(6) IO No connection by default Connect to the SX1302's GPIO(6) 7 SX1261_NSS DI No connection by default Reserved for future applications 8 NC No connection 9 GND Ground 10 NC No connection 11 SX1261_NRESET DI No connection by default Reserved for future applications 12 NC No connection 13 MCU_NRESET DI RESET signal for MCU of UP100-US915U Active low 14 NC No connection 15 GND Ground 16 NC No connection 17 NC No connection 18 GND Ground 19 PPS DO Time pulse output Leave open if not in use 20 NC No connection 21 GND Ground 22 SX1303_RESET DI SX1303_RESET Active high, ≥100ns for SX1302 reset 23 RESET_GPS DI GSP module ZOE-M8Q reset input Active low, leave open if not in use 24 3V3 PI 3.3V DC supply 25 STANDBY_GPS DI GPS module ZOE-M8Q external interrupt input Active low, leave open if not in use 26 GND Ground 27 GND Ground 28 GPIO(8) Connect to the SX1303's GPIO(8) 29 GND Ground 30 I2C_CLK IO HOST CLK Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's SCL internally, leave open if not in use 31 UART_TX DI HOST UART_TX Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's UART_RX internally, leave open if not in use 32 I2C_DATA IO HOST DATA Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's SDA internally, leave open if not in use 33 UART_RX DO HOST UART_RX Connect to GPS module 6 ZOE-M8Q's UART_TX internally, leave open if not in use 34 GND Ground 35 GND Ground 36 USB_DM IO USB differential data (-) Require differential impedance of 90Ω 37 GND Ground 38 USB_DP IO USB differential data (+) Require differential impedance of 90Ω 39 3V3 PI 3.3V DC supply 40 GND Ground 41 3V3 PI 3.3V DC supply 42 NC No connection 43 GND Ground 44 NC No connection 45 HOST_SCK IO Host SPI SCK 46 NC No connection 47 HOST_MISO IO Host SPI MISO 48 NC No connection 49 HOST_MOSI IO Host SPI MOSI 50 GND Ground 51 HOST_CSN IO Host SPI CSN 52 3V3 PI 3.3V DC supply 7 Operat…

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Authority to Act as Agent Date : 2022/3 /8 Telefication B.V., Dept. FCC TCB Edisonstraat 12A 6902 PK ZEVENAAR The Netherlands To Whom It May Concern: Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd (Rico Deng) is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to Telefication B.V., Dept. FCC TCB. We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you, By: __________________________ ___ __ Jun Lin _____ (Signature) (Print name) Title: Manager On behalf of: Ushine Photonics Corporation _ (Company Name) Address: No. 199, Sec. 3, Huanbei Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302004, Taiwan

2022/3/8 To: Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD Subject: Permanent Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: 2A5CK-UP100 Pursuant to sections 0.457 and 0.459 of CFR 47, we respectfully request permanent confidential treatment of the following Exhibits accompanying this application as: - Block Diagram - Schematics - Operational Description The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The applicant understands that disclosure of this application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely, Client’s signature : Client’s name & title : Jun Lin / Manager Contact information / address: Ushine Photonics Corporation / No. 199, Sec. 3, Huanbei Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302004, Taiwan

03/28/22 LoRaWAN Gateway Module FCC ID: 2A5CK-UP100, is seeking FCC Authorization as a Single Modular Transmitter /Single Limited Modular Transmitter (Please check one) The EUT meets the requirements for Single Modular Approval /Single Limited Modular Approval (Please check one) as detailed in KDB 996369. Compliance to each of the requirements is described below: ItemModular requirementYesNo Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is ³1R ́ 1 Have its own RF shielding VHas RF shlelding,please see EUT photo. 2 Have buffered modulation/data inputs (if such inputs are provided) V 3 The modular transmitter must have its own power supply regulation. V 4 Meet the antenna requirements of section 15.203 V 5 Be tested in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the antenna, AC or DC power and data input/output lines must be connected to the module but, the module must not be inside another case during testing. V 6 Be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. V 7 The modular transmitter is manufactured so that the user can not influence the operation of the transmitter that will operate outside of the scope of the regulations. V 8 Address compliance with the Commission`s RF exposure limits in Sections 1.1310 and 2.1093. V Note: (1)LMA may be granted when one or more of the requirements in the table above cannot be demonstrated. LMA will also be issued in those instances where applicants can demonstrate that they will retain control over the final installation of the device, such that compliance of the end product is assured. In such cases, an operating condition on the LMA for the module must state that the module is only approved for use when installed in devices produced by a specific manufacturer. When LMA is sought, the application for equipment certification must specifically state how control of the end product into which the module will be installed, and will be maintained, such that full compliance of the end product is always ensured. (2)Please provide Clear and specific instructions describing the conditions, limitations and procedures for third-parties to use and/or integrate the module into a host device. (3)For non-Software Defined Radio transmitter modules where software is used to ensure compliance of the device, technical description of how such control is implemented to ensure prevention of third party modification must be provided (see KDB 594280). Note 1: Compliance of a module in its final configuration is the responsibility of the applicant. A host device will not be considered certified if the instructions regarding antenna configuration provided in the original description, of one or more separately certified modules it contains, were not followed. Example: A separately certified low-power transceiver module using Bluetooth technology which is housed in a desktop computer, laptop or peripheral does not require the overall system to be recertified, if the desktop computer, laptop or peripheral, as a stand-alone unit, complies with all applicable technical standards. &OLHQW¶VVLJQDWXUH : Jun Lin &OLHQW¶VQDPHWLWOH: Manager Contact information / address : No. 199, Sec. 3, Huanbei Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302004, Taiwan

External photo of EUT External photo of EUT Antenna: SP-12K0915GS01-01 External photo of EUT Antenna: EX02-8922-B2-SMA-MR External photo of EUT

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Internal photo of EUT Internal photo of EUT Internal photo of EUT Antenna: SP-12K0915GS01-01 Internal photo of EUT Antenna: EX02-8922-B2-SMA-MR Internal photo of EUT Model No.: UP100-US915-USB Model No.: UP100-US915-SPI-B Internal photo of EUT Model No.: UP100-US915-SPI

Ushine Photonics Corporation TEST REPORT SCOPE OF WORK: FCC 1.1310 – Maximum Permissible Exposure report Model: UP100-US915-USB-B, UP100-US915-USB, UP100-US915-SPI-B, UP100-US915-SPI REPORT NUMBER 220200296THC-001 ISSUE DATE Mar. 23, 2022 PAGES 13 DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) © 2020 Intertek Report No.: 220200296THC-001 This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 1 of 13 Test Report Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Evaluation Report Applicant: Ushine Photonics Corporation No. 199, Sec. 3, Huanbei Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302004, Taiwan Product: LoRaWAN Gateway Module Model No.: UP100-US915-USB-B, UP100-US915-USB, UP100-US915-SPI-B, UP100-US915-SPI FCC ID: 2A5CK-UP100 Test Method/ Standard: 47 CFR FCC 1.1310 KDB 447498 Test By: Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd., Hsinchu Laboratory No. 11, Lane 275, Ko-Nan 1 Street, Chia-Tung Li, Shiang-Shan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan Zero Chen Engineer Rico Deng Reviewer Report No.: 220200296THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 2 of 13 TEST REPORT Revision History Report No. Issue Date Revision Summary 220200296THC-001 Mar. 23, 2022 Original report Report No.: 220200296THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 3 of 13 TEST REPORT Table of Contents Summary of Tests ....................................................................................................................... 4 1. General Information ............................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Identification of the EUT .................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Additional information about the EUT ............................................................................. 5 1.3 Antenna description ......................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Peripherals equipment ..................................................................................................... 6 2. Test specifications ................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 RF Exposure Limit ............................................................................................................. 8 2.3 RF Exposure calculations ................................................................................................ 11 2.4 Operation mode ............................................................................................................. 11 2.5 Test equipment ............................................................................................................... 11 2.6 Test Set-up ...................................................................................................................... 12 3. Test results ............................................................................................................................ 13 Report No.: 220200296THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 4 of 13 TEST REPORT Summary of Tests MPE Evaluation meet FCC OET No. 65: 1997, IEEE C95.1-2005 Test Reference Results MPE Evaluation FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure IEEE C95.1 Complies Note: Please note that the test results with statement of conformity, the decision rules which are based on: Safety Testing: the specification, standard or IEC Guide 115. Other Testing: the specification, standard and not taking into account the measurement uncertainty. Report No.: 220200296THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 5 of 13 TEST REPORT 1. General Information 1.1 Identification of the EUT Product: LoRaWAN Gateway Module Model No.: UP100-US915-USB-B Operating Frequency: 903.0 MHz, 904.6 MHz, 906.2 MHz, 907.8 MHz, 909.4 MHz, 911.0 MHz, 912.6 MHz, 914.2 MHz, 923.3 MHz, 923.9 MHz, 924.5 MHz, 925.1 MHz, 925.7 MHz, 926.3 MHz, 926.9 MHz, 927.5 MHz, Channel Number: 16 channels Rated Power: DC 5V Power Cord: N/A Sample receiving date: 2022/02/25 Sample condition: Workable Test Date(s): 2022/3/9 1.2 Additional information about the EUT The customer confirmed the models listed as below were series model to model UP100-US915-USB-B (EUT), the difference between main model and series model are listed as below. Brand Name Model Number Different Ushine UP100-US915-USB without IC(ATECC608A) Ushine UP100-US915-SPI-B without MCU(STM32L412xx) Ushine UP100-US915-SPI without MCU(STM32L412xx) and ATECC608A Report No.: 220200296THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 6 of 13 TEST REPORT 1.3 Antenna description Antenna: SP-12K0915GS01-01 (Test with this antenna) Antenna Gain : 3 dBi Antenna Type : Dipole Antenna Connector Type : I-pex Antenna: EX02-8922-B2-SMA-MR Antenna Gain : 2 dBi Antenna Type : Dipole Antenna Connector Type : I-pex 1.4 Peripherals equipment Peripherals Brand Model No. Serial No. Data cable Notebook PC ASUS N81V N/A RJ-45 STP Cat.5 0.5m Adapter (Customer provided) CSEC CS6F050100FUF N/A N/A Fixture (Customer pro…

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Ushine Photonics Corporation TEST REPORT SCOPE OF WORK: 47 CFR FCC Part 15.247 – Radio Spectrum report Model: UP100-US915-USB-B, UP100-US915-USB, UP100-US915-SPI-B, UP100-US915-SPI REPORT NUMBER 220200295THC-001 ISSUE DATE Mar. 23, 2022 PAGES 30 DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) © 2020 Intertek Report No.: 220200295THC-001 This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 1 of 30 Test Report 0597 Radio Spectrum TEST REPORT Applicant: Ushine Photonics Corporation No. 199, Sec. 3, Huanbei Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302004, Taiwan Product: LoRaWAN Gateway Module Model No.: UP100-US915-USB-B, UP100-US915-USB, UP100-US915-SPI-B, UP100-US915-SPI FCC ID: 2A5CK-UP100 Test Method/ Standard: 47 CFR FCC Part 15.247 & ANSI C63.10 2013 KDB 558074 D01 v05r02 Test By: Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd., Hsinchu Laboratory No. 11, Lane 275, Ko-Nan 1 Street, Chia-Tung Li, Shiang-Shan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan Zero Chen Engineer Rico Deng Reviewer Report No.: 220200295THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 2 of 30 TEST REPORT Revision History Report No. Issue Date Revision Summary 220200295THC-001 Mar. 23, 2022 Original report Report No.: 220200295THC-001 GFT-OP-10h (28-Nov-2018) Page 3 of 30 TEST REPORT Table of Contents Summary of Test Data ................................................................................................................ 5 1. General Information ............................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Identification of the EUT .................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Additional information about the EUT ............................................................................. 6 1.3 Antenna description ......................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Operation mode ............................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Peripherals equipment ..................................................................................................... 7 2. Minimum 6 dB Bandwidth ..................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Instrument Setting ............................................................................................................ 8 2.2 Test Procedure .................................................................................................................. 8 2.3 Test Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 8 2.4 Limit .................................................................................................................................. 8 2.5 Test Results ....................................................................................................................... 9 3. Maximum Peak Conducted Output Power ........................................................................... 11 3.1 Instrument Setting .......................................................................................................... 11 3.2 Test Procedure ................................................................................................................ 11 3.3 Test Diagram ................................................................................................................... 11 3.4 Limit ................................................................................................................................ 11 3.5 Test Results ..................................................................................................................... 12 4. Power Spectral Density ......................................................................................................... 13 4.1 Instrument Setting .......................................................................................................... 13 4.2 Test Procedure ................................................................................................................ 13 4.3 Test Diagram ................................................................................................................... 13 4.4 Limit ................................................................................................................................ 13 4.5 Test Results ..................................................................................................................... 14 5. Emissions in Non-Restricted Frequency Bands .................................................................... 16 5.1 Instruments Setting ........................................................................................................ 16 5.2 Test Procedure ................................................................................................................ 16 5.3 Test Diagram ................................................................................................…

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Radiated Emission Test set-up photo 9kHz~30MHz Radiated Emission Test set-up photo 30MHz~1GHz Radiated Emission Test set-up photo Above 1GHz