2ADCB-BLMF1Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

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Application Details

Equipment Class: DTS - Digital Transmission System
Date of Grant: Sep 27, 2015
Application Purpose: Original Equipment
Date of Application: Sep 27, 2015
Equipment Note: Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon
Frequency Range: 2402.00000000 - 2480.00000000
Company: Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Country: United States

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Users Manual

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: 2ADCB-BLMF1 IC: 6715C-BLMF1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 ACS Project Number: 15-0266 Manufacturer: Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. Model: BLMF1 BLM F1 Bluetooth Beacon www.acuitybrands.com U991738 USER MANUAL This product is a Bluetooth beacon that is incorporated into lighting fixtures. It integrates with geo-location devices that use either both or only one mode of VLC (Visual Light Communication) or Bluetooth. Location accuracy depends upon the user’s phone position relative to the lighting fixture. For optimum location accuracy, the phone should be should allow for VLC communication, by performing the following steps: 1. Locate mobile directly underneath lighting fixture 2. Phone should be facing upward direction, screen side up 3. Camera should not be covered. When not in optimum position or the device is unable to read to visual light communication data, position accuracy will default to the BLM for location information. In some instance, this may be slightly less precise than VLC positioning. In order for the BLM to function properly, your device’s Bluetooth should be turned on; and the user location should not be greater than 50 feet from any fixture equipped with the BLM location device. Note: Applications specific to a particular store will provide additional details about the availability functionality and user interface with mobile devices. BLM-F1 Regulatory Warning Sheet www.acuitybrands.com U991738 Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. “NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.” This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. “This equipment complies with FCC and Industry Canada RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” “Cet équipement est conforme aux limites FCC et d'Industrie Canada RSS-102 d'exposition aux radiations définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 20cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisées ou opérant en conjonction avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur.” Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. This radio transmitter (IC: 6715C-BLMF1) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 6715C-BLMF1) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. Antenna type: Printed Inverted F Antenna (PIFA) Maximum Gain: 2 dBi Required Impedance: 50 Ohm This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exem…

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Cover Letter(s)

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 August 7, 2015 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: 2ADCB-BLMF1 To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., for evaluation of their model BLMF1 for modular approval certification under FCC Part 15.247. The BLMF1 module operates in the frequency range 2402-2480MHz and provides indoor geo-location information via Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy). The BLMF1 is connected to a luminaire driver used to power LED lighting, serving as a single beacon to provide 1-way communication with a user’s device to define their physical location. The BLMF1 was tested in full to the requirements of the aforementioned rules and was found to be in compliance. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

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RF Exposure Info

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: 2ADCB-BLMF1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 15-0266 Manufacturer: Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. Model: BLMF1 Model: BLMF1FCC ID: 2ADCB-BLMF1 ACS Project: 15-0266Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 2 General Information: Applicant:Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. Device Category:Mobile Environment:General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Technical Information: Antenna Type: Internal Chip Antenna Gain: -0.5dBi Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 2.42dBm, 1.75 mW Maximum System EIRP: 1.92 dBm, 1.56 mW Exposure Conditions: Greater than 20 centimeters Technical Information: Antenna Type: External Inverted F (PIFA) Antenna Gain: 2dBi Maximum Transmitter Conducted Power: 2.42 dBm, 1.75 mW Maximum System EIRP: 4.42 dBm, 2.77 mW Exposure Conditions: Greater than 20 centimeters MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4R PG  Where: S = power density (in appropriate units, e.g. mW/cm2) P = power input to the antenna (in appropriate units, e.g., mW) G = power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative to an isotropic radiator R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna (appropriate units, e.g., cm) MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* 24802.421.001.7521.585 200.001 Power Density (mW/cm^2) Distance (cm) Transmit Frequency (MHz) Radio Power (dBm) Power Density Limit (mW/Cm2) Radio Power (mW) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (mW eq.) Installation Guidelines The installation manual should contain text similar to the following advising how to install the equipment to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements: RF Exposure In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 centimeters will be maintained. Conclusion This device complies with the MPE requirements by providing adequate separation between the device, any radiating structure and the general population.

Test Report

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 7708318048 Fax: 7708318598 Certification Test Report FCC ID: 2ADCB-BLMF1 IC: 6715C-BLMF1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 ACS Report Number: 15-0266.W06.1A Manufacturer: Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. Model: BLMF1 Test Begin Date: July 16, 2015 Test End Date: July 21, 2015 Report Issue Date: August 6, 2015 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 2006120 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Reviewed by: Kirby Munroe Director, Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 22 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 7708318048 Fax: 7708318598 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 4 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 5 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 6 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 7 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 8 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES .................................................................................... 8 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 9 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................10 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................................10 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ......................................................................................................................11 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC 15.203 ........................................................................................11 7.2 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC 15.207, IC: RSS-GEN 8.8 ........................................11 7.2.1 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................11 7.3 6DB / 99% BANDWIDTH – FCC 15.247(A)(2), IC: RSS-247 5.2(1) ................................................14 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................14 7.3.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................14 7.4 FUNDAMENTAL EMISSION OUTPUT POWER – FCC 15.247(B)(3), IC: RSS-247 5.4(4) ...................16 7.4.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................16 7.4.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................16 7.5 EMISSION LEVELS – FCC 15.247(D), 15.205, 15.209; IC RSS-247 5.5, RSS-GEN 8.9/8.10 ...........17 7.5.1 Emissions into Non-restricted Frequency Bands ...................................................................17 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 17 7.5.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 17 7.5.2 Emissions into Restricted Frequency Bands ..........................................................................19 7.5.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 19 7.5.2.2 Duty Cycle Correction ..................................................................................................................... 19 7.5.2.3 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 19 7.5.2.4 Sample Calculation: ......................................................................................................................... 20 7.6 MAXIMUM POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY IN THE FUNDAMENTAL EMISSION – FCC 15.247(E) IC: RSS-247 A5.2(2) .......................................................................................................................................21 7.6.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................21 7.6.2 Measurement Results ................................................…

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Contact Information

Applicant

Vaske Mikani

[email protected]6786757273Fax: 7708602042

Test Firm

Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.Randy Abernathy

[email protected]770-831-8048Fax: 770-831-8598

Technical Specifications

#	Rule Parts	Frequency Range	Power Output
1	15C	2.40 GHz - 2.48 GHz	2.00 mW

Modular Type

Single Modular Approval

Confidentiality

Long Term

Grant Notes

Modular Approval. Power listed is conducted. The transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Grantee must provide installation and operating instructions for complying with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Installers and end-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Device must operate with a source-based, time-averaged duty cycle not to exceed 0.376%.