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2AB3E-IPA117PHIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS

ION Audio, LLC
HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS - FCC ID 2AB3E-IPA117P - ION Audio, LLC
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Date of Grant
Jun 29, 2020
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Jun 29, 2020
Equipment Note
HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS
Frequency Range
2402.00000000 - 2480.00000000
Company
ION Audio, LLC
Country
United States

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Users Manual

1 234 567 8 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Explorer FX Quickstart Guide ( English ) For the full User Guide , latest information about this prod uct and product registration, visit ionaudio.com . For additional prod uct support, visit ionaudio.com / support . Outdoor Use and Care Though Explorer FX is water-resistant an d able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best perfor mance from Explorer FX: • Explorer FX must only be used outdoors with power outlets or ex tension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Please do not connect the power cable t o Explorer FX in a wet environment. Make su re the power input, power cable, and power outlet are all completely dry before making any connections. • Please do not place Explorer FX in standing water, and bring Explor er FX indoors during extreme weather. Rechargeable Batteries • Fully charge the battery prior to first use. • Charge the battery completely af ter each use. It is acceptable to leave Explorer FX plugged in; this will not overcharge the battery. Explorer FX does not need to be powered on to charge the battery. • The battery icon blinking on the Display means that the battery is ch arging. When fully charged, all segments of the battery icon will be lit without blinking. When the power cable is disconn ected, the battery icon shows th e current level of the battery. • For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or exceedi ngly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) t emperatures. If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may permanently lose capacity. Features 1. Power Button: This button turns Explorer FX on or off. 2. Bluetooth Button: Press and release the Bluetoot h button to pair to a Bluetooth device or disconnect a paired Bluetooth device. See below to learn more. 3. Light Mode Button: Press this button to cycle th rough the three different light modes for Explorer FX's multicolored butto n LEDs, or to turn the lights off. 4. Link: Press and hold this button to start st ereo linking to an other Explorer FX speaker. Once the link ha s been established, LINK should appear on the Display . Select which unit will be the primary speaker by pressing and releasing its Bluetooth button . Use this speaker for pairing with a Blue tooth device or select ing a radio station. The primary speaker will play left channel audio, and the secondary speaker will play right channel audio. To disconnect the link between the two s peakers, double-press the Link button . 5. Radio Selector: This button sets the radio to FM , AM, or turns the radio off. 6. Tune/Track Buttons: Press and release thes e buttons to tune in a radio station or go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth connected dev ice. To “seek” (jump to the next available radio st ation), hold eith er button down fo r a few seconds. 7. Play/Pause / Preset: Press to play or pause a track from a connected Bluetooth device. In Radio Mode, press and release this bu tton to select a previously saved preset station. To save the current station as a preset, press an d hold this button, use the Tune/Track buttons to select which preset you want to save it to, and press this button again to confirm. 8. Display: This screen shows information relevant to Explorer FX’s current operation. See the full User Guide to learn more. 9. Volume Control: Press this knob to toggle between controlling the music volume and controlling the microphone volume. Turn the knob to increas e or decrease the volume. 10. Microphone Input: Connect a microphone to this 1/4” (6.35 mm) mono input. 11. Auxiliary Input: This stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source. 12. USB Charging Port: Connect your device’s ch arge cable here to charge it. USB charging only functions when the unit ’s power is turned on. 13. Touch FX: Press this button to cycle between the FX modes for the pads. See below to learn more. 14. Pads: Press these pads to trigger different sound samp les, depending on the setting of the Touch FX button. 15. Boom Button: Press this button to simultaneously enhan ce the bass EQ and volume an d activate a light show that pu lses to the beat of the mu sic. Pairing with a Bluetooth Device 1. Make sure the speaker is within range of your Blueto oth device (no more than 100 ft. / 30.5 m away). 2. Press and release the Bluetooth button on the speaker. 3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen. Then find and select Explorer FX . If your Bluetooth device prom pts for a pairing code, enter 0000 . Note: If you have previously connected to your Bluetooth device, Explorer FX will reconnect automatically. Tip: Double-press the Bluetooth button to enable or disabl e the Bluetooth pairi ng voice prompts. To disconnect a paired Bluetooth device, press and release the Bluetooth button. Using Touch FX Press the Touch FX button to toggle between the five different FX modes, each with eight different fun sounds: Drum , DJ , Sport , Speech and Fun . Tap the pads to trigger each sound effect. Use the Drum and DJ effects to enhance your dance party, the Sport effects to fire up the crowd at the game, punctuate a toast with the Speech effects, or have a blast with the Fun effects. App Control IMPORTANT: To ensure the best possible experienc e with the app, use the mo st current Andr oid OS or iOS on your device. Note: Ensure that your device has in ternet access via your service pr ovider or wireless co nnection. You can also download the app on your computer, but remember to connect and sync yo ur device to transfer the app. Follow these steps to download the free app on your device: 1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device. Then Search for the ION Sound XP app. 2. Follow the on-screen instructio ns to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the ION Sound XP app will appear on your device's home screen. Guía de inicio rápido de Explorer FX (Español) Para obtener la infor…

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Cover Letter(s)

ION Audio, LLC Agent Authorization Company: ION Audio, LLC Address: 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. Product Name: HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS Model Number(s): EXPLORER FX Product Description: HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS We authorize MiCOM Labs Inc., 575 Boulder Court, Pleasanton, California 94566, USA, to act on our behalf on all matters concerning the certification of above named equipment. We declare that MiCOM Labs Inc. is allowed to forward all information related to the approval and certification of equipment to the regulatory agencies as required and to discuss any issues concerning the approval application. Any and all acts carried out by MiCOM Labs on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. Signature: Date: 2020/06/15 Name: Jacky Liao Title: Senior Compliance Manager Company: ION Audio, LLC

Cover Letter(s)

ION Audio, LLC Office of Engineering Technology Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Date: 2020/06/15 Subject; Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: 2AB3E-IPA117P To Whom It May Concern, Pursuant to the provisions of the Commission’s rules Title 47 Sections §0.457 and §0.459, we are requesting the Commission to withhold the following attachment(s) as confidential documents from public disclosure indefinitely. These documents contain detailed system and equipment descriptions and are considered as proprietary information in operation of the equipment. The public disclosure of these documents might be harmful to our company and would give competitors an unfair advantage in the market. Schematic Diagram Block Diagram Parts List Operational Description Tune-up Procedure In additional to above mentioned documents, in order to comply with the marketing regulations in Title 47 CFR §2.803 and the importation rules in Title 47 CFR §2.1204, while ensuring that business sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly authorized devices, we request Short Term Confidentiality of the following attachment(s); External Photos Test Setup Photos Internal Photos User Manual For 45 days, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705. OR For 180 days pursuantto KDB 726920 D01. It is our understanding that all measurement test reports, FCC ID label format and correspondence during the certification review process cannot be granted as confidential documents and this information will be available for public review once the grant of equipment authorization is issued. Sincerely, Signature: 2020/06/15 Name: Jacky Liao Title: Senior Compliance Manager

External Photos

Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 68 of 84 16. Photos of The EUT Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 69 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 70 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 71 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 72 of 84

ID Label/Location Info

FCC ID: 2AB3E-IPA117P IC: 10541A-IPA117P EXPLORER FX iPA117P IPX4

ID Label/Location Info

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Internal Photos

Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 73 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 74 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 75 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 76 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 77 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 78 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 79 of 84 BT Antenna Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 80 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 81 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 82 of 84 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 83 of 84 Built-in Power Board: BI67-160410-O3: Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 84 of 84 Built-in Power Board: GO160041: END OF REPORT

RF Exposure Info

Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd Report No.:DDT-R20032411-1E3 Page 1 of 6 RF EXPOSURE REPORT FOR Issued By: Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Add.: No. 17, Zongbu Road 2, Songshan Lake Sci&Tech, Industry Park, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, 523808 Tel.: +86-0769-38826678, E-mail: [email protected], http://www.dgddt.com Applicant : ION Audio, LLC Address : 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. Equipment under Test : HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS Model No. : EXPLORER FX Trade Mark : FCC ID : 2AB3E-IPA117P IC : 10541A-IPA117P Manufacturer : ION Audio, LLC Address : 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. ■Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E3 ■Issued Date: Jun. 12, 2020 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd Report No.:DDT-R20032411-1E3 Page 2 of 6 Table of Contents Test report declares........................................................................................................3 1. General Information ....................................................................................................... 5 1.1. Description of equipment ............................................................................................... 5 1.2. Assess laboratory ........................................................................................................... 5 2. RF Exposure Evaluation ................................................................................................ 5 2.1. Requirement ................................................................................................................... 5 2.2. Calculation method......................................................................................................... 6 2.3. Estimation result ............................................................................................................. 6 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd Report No.:DDT -R20032411-1E3 Page 3 of 6 Test Report Declare Standard Used: KDB447498 D01 General RF Exposure Guidance v06 We Declare: The equipment described above is assessed by Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd and i n the configuration assessed the equipment complied with the standards specified above. The assessed res ults are contained in this report and Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd is assumed of full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these assess. After evaluation, our opinion is that the equipment In Accordance with above standard. Report No: DDT -R20032411-1E3 Date of Receipt: May 19 , 2020 Date of Test: May 19 , 2020 ~ Jun. 12 , 2020 Prepared By: Approved By: ______ _________ _____________________ Sam Li /Engineer Damon Hu/EMC Manager Note: This report applies to above tested sample only. This report shall not be reproduced in parts without written approval of Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Applicant : ION Audio, LLC Address : 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. Equipment under Test : HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS Model No. : EXPLORER FX Trade mark : Manufacturer : ION Audio, LLC Address : 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd Report No.:DDT-R20032411-1E3 Page 4 of 6 Revision History Rev. Revisions Issue Date Revised By --- Initial issue Jun. 12, 2020 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd Report No.:DDT-R20032411-1E3 Page 5 of 6 1. General Information 1.1. Description of equipment 1.2. Assess laboratory Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Add.: No. 17, Zongbu Road 2, Songshan Lake Sci&Tech, Industry Park, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, 523808 Tel.: +86-0769-38826678, http://www.dgddt.com, Email: [email protected] 2. RF Exposure Evaluation 2.1. Requirement Systems operating under the provisions of FCC 47 CFR section shall be operated in a manner that ensures that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy level in excess of the Commission’s guidelines. In accordance with 47 CFR FCC Part 2 Subpart J, section 2.1091 this device has been defined as mobile device whereby a distance of 0.2 m normally can be maintained between the user and the device, and below RF Permissible Exposure limit shall comply with. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure EUT* Name : HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS Model Number : EXPLORER FX EUT function description : Please reference user manual of this device Power supply : AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz or DC 12V from built-in battery Radio Specification : Bluetooth V5.0 Operation frequency : 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz Modulation : GFSK, /4-DQPSK Data rate : 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps Antenna Type : Integral PCB antenna, maximum PK gain: -0.68 dBi Sample Type : Series production Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd Report No.:DDT-R20032411-1E3 Page 6 of 6 2.2. Calculation method From the peak EUT RF output power, the minimum mobile separation distance, d=0.2 m, as well as the gain of the used antenna, the RF power density can be obtained. 2.3. Estimation result Mode PK Output power (dBm) Output power (mW) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (linear) MPE Values (mW/cm 2 ) MPE Limit (mW/cm 2 ) Bluetooth Max power 3.89 2.45 -0.68 0.86 0.00042 1 Note: The estimation distance is 20 cm Conclusion: No SAR evaluation required since transmitter power is below FCC threshold END OF REPORT

Test Report

Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 1 of 66 FCC AND ISED CERTIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR Issued By: Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Add.: No. 17, Zongbu Road 2, Songshan Lake Sci&Tech, Industry Park, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, 523808 Tel.: +86-0769-38826678, E-mail: [email protected], http://www.dgddt.com Applicant : ION Audio, LLC Address : 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. Equipment under Test : HIGH-POWER PREMIUM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WITH INTERACTIVE SOUND EFFECTS Model No. : EXPLORER FX Project Code iPA117P Trade Mark : FCC ID : 2AB3E-IPA117P IC : 10541A-IPA117P Manufacturer : ION Audio, LLC Address : 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864 U.S.A. ■Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 ■Issued Date: Jun. 24, 2020 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 2 of 66 Table of Contents Test report declares........................................................................................................4 1. Summary of Test Results ............................................................................................... 6 2. General Test Information ............................................................................................... 7 2.1. Description of EUT ......................................................................................................... 7 2.2. Accessories of EUT ........................................................................................................ 8 2.3. Assistant equipment used for test .................................................................................. 8 2.4. Block diagram of EUT configuration for test .................................................................. 8 2.5. Deviations of test standard ............................................................................................. 9 2.6. Test environment conditions .......................................................................................... 9 2.7. Test laboratory................................................................................................................ 9 2.8. Measurement uncertainty ............................................................................................. 10 3. Equipment Used During Test ....................................................................................... 11 4. Maximum Peak Output Power ..................................................................................... 13 4.1. Block diagram of test setup .......................................................................................... 13 4.2. Limits ............................................................................................................................ 13 4.3. Test procedure ............................................................................................................. 13 4.4. Test result ..................................................................................................................... 13 4.5. Original test data .......................................................................................................... 14 5. 20 dB Bandwidth and 99% Bandwidth ......................................................................... 17 5.1. Block diagram of test setup .......................................................................................... 17 5.2. Limits ............................................................................................................................ 17 5.3. Test procedure ............................................................................................................. 17 5.4. Test result ..................................................................................................................... 17 5.5. Original test data .......................................................................................................... 18 6. Carrier Frequency Separation ...................................................................................... 23 6.1. Block diagram of test setup .......................................................................................... 23 6.2. Limits ............................................................................................................................ 23 6.3. Test procedure ............................................................................................................. 23 6.4. Test result ..................................................................................................................... 23 6.5. Original test data .......................................................................................................... 24 7. Number of Hopping Channel ....................................................................................... 25 7.1. Block diagram of test setup .......................................................................................... 25 7.2. Limits ............................................................................................................................ 25 7.3. Test procedure ............................................................................................................. 25 7.4. Test result ..................................................................................................................... 25 7.5. Original test data .......................................................................................................... 25 Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 3 of 66 8. Dwell Time ................................................................................................................... 27 8.1. Block diagram of test setup .......................................................................................... 27 8.2. Limits ......................................................…

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Test Setup Photos

Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 66 of 84 15. Test Setup Photograph Dongguan Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd. Report No.: DDT-R20032411-1E2 Page 67 of 84

Contact Information

Applicant

Hill Lien(Director of Compliance)
[email protected]886-2-2717-2389Fax: 886-2-2717-2735

Technical Contact

ION Audio, LLC
[email protected]

United States

Test Firm

Guangdong Dongdian Testing Service Co., Ltd.Mr. Jamy Yu
[email protected]+86-0769-89201646

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C2.40 GHz - 2.48 GHz2.45 mW
Confidentiality
Long Term
Grant Notes
Output power listed is conducted power. The antenna used with this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi- transmitter product procedures. End-users must be provided with operating procedures for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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