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% &" Table of Contents 1 FCC Class A Compliance and Usage Limitations.................................................................3 2 IC Compliance and Usage Limitations .................................................................................5 3 FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement ................................................................................6 4 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................7 4.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................7 4.2 Theory of Operation ......................................................................................................7 5 Hardware Assembly .............................................................................................................8 6 Operation .............................................................................................................................9 6.1 Conduct a Survey .........................................................................................................9 6.2 Replaying Data ...........................................................................................................12 6.3 Charging the Batteries ................................................................................................12 6.4 System Care, and Cleaning ........................................................................................12 7 Appendix ............................................................................................................................13 7.1 Software Installation ....................................................................................................13 7.2 Additional Software Settings .......................................................................................13 7.2.1 GPR4 Record Tab Settings ..................................................................................13 7.2.2 Digitizer Settings ..................................................................................................15 7.2.3 Previous and Next Line Buttons ...........................................................................16 7.3 Log File .......................................................................................................................16 7.4 Emissions ...................................................................................................................16 7.4.1 Health and Safety ................................................................................................16 7.5 Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................17 7.6 Batteries .....................................................................................................................17 7.7 Technical Support .......................................................................................................18 7.8 Specifications ..............................................................................................................19 7.9 Data File Format .........................................................................................................19 7.10 License Agreement .....................................................................................................20 7.11 References .................................................................................................................21



    

 
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% '&" 1 FCC Class A Compliance and Usage Limitations This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B and Subpart F of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 and contains RF Module FCC ID: Z64-WL18DBMOD. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. According to the FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart F, this device has several requirements and limitations for use. Specifically: 15.509: (a) The UWB bandwidth of an imaging system operating under the provisions of this section must be below 10.6 GHz. (b) Operation under the provisions of this section is limited to GPRs and wall imaging systems operated for purposes associated with law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency rescue, scientific research, commercial mining, or construction. (1) Parties operating this equipment must be eligible for licensing under the provisions of part 90 of this chapter. (2) The operation of imaging systems under this section requires coordination, as detailed in §15.525. 15.521: (a) UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited. 15.525: (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination. (b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply operational areas to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, which shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Admin…

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Date: January 14, 2020 Attention: Application Examiner and Reviewing Engineer Re: Request for confidentiality of internal photos Applicant: Earth Science Systems, LLC FCC Grantee Code is: 2AP78 IC Company Code is: 24708 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 To whom it may concern: Earth Science Systems, LLC (ESS) requests that certain portions of the application for equipment certification for the referenced FCC identifiers are permanently withheld from public disclosure. Specifically, with reference to FCC Rules Sections 0.457(d) and 0.459 for requesting confidentiality, the following sections of the application are requested to be kept confidential. Exhibit TypeFile Name SchematicsESS RABIT - Schematics.pdf Block DiagramsESS RABIT - Block Diagrams.pdf Operational and Functional Description ESS RABIT - Operational Description.pdf Internal PhotosESS RABIT - Internal Photos.pdf The rationale for request for confidentiality is that the information listed above is Trade Secret and is not normally released to anyone outside the company. ESS has invested considerable time and materials in research and development to produce the referenced product. Disclosure of the confidential portions of this application to competitors would not only give them significant competitive advantages in developing similar products, but would also disclose successful implementation of unpublished, leading edge technology developed by ESS. If there are questions or further information is needed, please contact me at the number below. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Charles Oden President and CTO 11485 W. I-70 Frontage Rd., Unit B ● Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 ● (303) 800-2000

Application: FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 and IC: 24708-RABIT1 Date:January 17, 2020 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize Wei Li, Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc., to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). In authorizing Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. as our agent, we still recognize that we are responsible to: • Comply with the relevant provisions of the certification program; • Make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the evaluation, including provision for examining documentation and access to all areas, records (including internal audit reports) and personnel for the purposes of evaluation (e.g. testing, inspection, assessment, surveillance, reassessment) and resolution of complaints; • Make claims regarding certification only in respect of the scope for which certification has been granted; • Do not use our product certification in such a manner as to bring the Certification Division into disrepute and not make any statement regarding our product certification which the Certification Division may consider misleading or unauthorized; • Upon suspension or cancellation of certification, discontinue use of all advertising matter that contains any reference thereto and return any certification documents as required by the Certification Division; use certification only to indicate the products are certified as being in conformity with specified standards; • Endeavor to ensure that no certificate or report nor any part thereof is used in a misleading manner; 11485 W. I-70 Frontage Rd., Unit B ● Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 ● (303) 800-2000 • Ensure that any reference to our product certification in communication media such as documents, brochures or advertising, complies with the requirements of the Certification Division; • Keep a record of all complaints made known to the us relating to the product’s compliance with requirements of the relevant standard and to make these records available to the Certification Division when requested; • Take appropriate action with respect to such complaints and any deficiencies found in products or services that affect compliance with the requirements for certification; • Document the actions taken. This authorization is valid until further written notice from the applicant. Sincerely Yours, Charles P. Oden President and CTO Earth Science Systems, LLC 11485 W. I-70 Frontage Rd., Unit B ● Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 ● (303) 800-2000

EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 50 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 EUT Top/Side View & Dimension EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 51 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 EUT_ Bottom/Side View EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 52 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 53 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 EUT_ TX/RX Top/Side View & Dimension EUT_ AC/DC Adapter

ESS RABIT – Label and Label Location Applicant: Earth Science Systems, LLC FCC Grantee Code is: 2AP78 IC Company Code is: 24708 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC: 24708-RABIT1 Author: C. Oden, January 20, 2020 The label for the RABIT is shown below. The label measures 2 x 4 inches.

EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 41 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Test No.13 Name of Test: Radio Frequency Exposure Test Standard: FCC OET Bulletin 65 &RSS-GEN& RSS-102 Tested By: WEI LI Test Date: 03/16/2020-03/26/2020 Minimum Standard: For FCC, per Public Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Levels (1.1307 (b)(1)) Limits: From §1.1310 Table 1 (B), for Public S = 1.0 mW/cm 2 ; for Professional, S = 5.0 mW/cm 2 . For IC: per RSS-102, Sec. 2.5.2, Exemption Limits for Routine Evaluation, with formula of 1.31 x 10 -2 ƒ 0.6834 W, more restricted EIRP limit value are 1.37W at 902MHz, 2.67W at 2400MHz,4.52W at 5180MHz. Method of Measurement: d = 0.282 * 10 ^ ((P + G) / 20) /  S Equation (1) S = 0.0795 * 10 ^ ((P + G)/10)/ d^2 Equation (2) where d = MPE distance in cm P = Power in dBm G = Antenna Gain in dBi S = Power Density Limit in mW/cm^2 Equation (1) and the measured peak power is used to calculate the MPE distance. Equation (2) and the measured peak power is used to calculate the Power density. Test Result: Complied with MPE limit Test Data: NA EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 42 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Calculation: A. For FCC MPE compliance: 1) For GPR alone , max emission level is under the limit set in Section 15.209. No RF hazard need to be concerned. 2) With co-location of GPR and pre-certified RF module, the following calculation shows total RF exposure is still under the MPE limit: For GPR Tx, max. level measured at 3m distance: 56.8 dBμV/m, i.e. P+G= -38.4dBm Plug all three items into equation (2), yielding, Power Density Limit (mW/cm 2 ) Output Power (dBm) Antenna] Gain (dBi) Power Density at 20cm (mW/ cm 2) Max. EIRP (W) 1.0 2.8E-8 1.5E-7 For RF module, made by Texas Instruments Inc., WiFi and BT Module, Model # WL18MODGI. (FCC ID: Z64-WL18DBMOD, IC: 451I-WL18DBMOD). Worst case MPE per report #FA4O0971: Power Density Limit (mW/cm 2 ) Output Power (dBm) Antenna] Gain (dBi) Power Density at 20cm (mW/ cm 2) Max. EIRP (W) 1.0 19.5 4.5 0.050 0.251 Thus, co-location calculations: ΣMPE = 2.8E-8 푚푊/푐푚2+ 0.251 푚푊/푐푚2 = 0.251 푚푊/푐푚2 which is less than the limit 1.0 푚푊/푐푚2 Additionally, Σ 푆푒푞푛푆lim푛=푆푒푞1푆lim1+ 푆푒푞2푆lim2≤1 Herein Σ푆푒푞푛푆lim푛=2.8E-8/1.0+0.251/1.0=0.251≤1 B. For IC ISED MPE compliance: GPR max. EIRP =1.5E-7W and RF module EIRP= 0.251W. Thus co-location max. EIRP=0.251W < limit 1.37W /2.67W /4.52W. NOTE: For mobile or fixed location transmitters, the minimum separation distance between the antenna & radiating structures of the device and nearby persons is 20 cm, even if calculations indicate that the MPE distance would be less.

Electromagnetic Emission Compliance Test Report Equipment Under Test (EUT) Model Radar Ballast Inspection Tool RABIT1 Applicant Earth Science Systems, LLC In Accordance With FCC Part 15, Subpart F Industry Canada RSS-220 (Issue 1/2009) Tested by Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Authorized by Wei Li Lab Manager Signature Date March 26, 2020 AC Lab Report Number 0048-200316-01 The test result in this report is supported and covered by the NVLAP accreditation. Lab Code:200101-0 Advanced Compliance Laboratory 210 Cougar Court Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Tel: (908) 927 9288 Fax: (908) 927 0728 EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 2 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Table of Contents Section 1. Summary of Test Results ............................................................................... 3 Section 2. General Equipment & Test Configuration ...................................................... 6 Section 3. Test Methodology & Facilities ....................................................................... 8 Section 4. Measurement Data ......................................................................................... 9 Section 5. FCC ID Labeling ......................................................................................... 45 Section 6. Setup Photos ................................................................................................ 46 Section 7. EUT Photos ................................................................................................. 49 EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 3 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 1. Summary of Test Results Manufacturer: Earth Science Systems, LLC Product Name: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model/Parts No. : RABIT1 S/N: GPR 40003 General: All measurements are traceable to national standards These tests were conducted on a sample of the equipment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with FCC Part 15, Sub Part F and Industry Canada RSS-220 (Issue 1/2009). New Submission Production Unit Class I Permissive Change Pre-Production Unit THIS TEST REPORT RELATES ONLY TO THE ITEM(S) TESTED. THE FOLLOWING DEVIATIONS FROM, ADDITIONS TO, OR EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TEST SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. “See Summary of Test Data” NVLAP LAB CODE: 200101-0 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. authorizes the above named company to reproduce this report provided it is reproduced in its entirety and for use by the company’s employees only. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report. This report applies only to the items tested. EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 4 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Summary of Test Data Compliance Requirement FCC & IC Rule Part Test No. in Section 4 Result Cross Reference 15.505 &RSS-GEN 1 Complies Marketing of UWB Equipment 15.507 &RSS-GEN 2 Complies Pulse Repetition Frequency(PRF) 15.509 &RSS-220 6.2 3 Complies UWB Bandwidth 15.509(a) &RSS-220 6.2.1(a) 4 Complies General Operational Requirements for LF Imaging System 15.509(b) &RSS-220 6 5 Complies Spurious Radiated Emissions≤960MHz 15.509(d) 15.209 &RSS-220 3.4, 6.2(c), 6.2(d) 6 Complies Spurious Radiated Emissions>960MHz 15.509(d) 15.209 &RSS-220 3.4, 6.2(c), 6.2(d) 7 Complies Radiated Emissions in GPS Bands 15.509(e) 15.209 &RSS- 220 6.2(e) 8 Complies Highest Radiated Emission at f M 15.509(f) 15.209 &RSS- 220 6.2(g) 9 Complies Technical Requirements Applicable to All UWB Devices 15.521 10 Complies Coordination Requirement 15.525 11 N/A Antenna Requirement 15.203 &RSS-GEN 7.1.4 12 N/A Radio Frequency Exposure FCC OET Bulletin 65 &RSS-GEN&RSS-102 13 Complies Conducted Emissions 15.207 &RSS-GEN 14 * Transmission Duration 15.509(c) 15 ** * NOT APPLICABLE to the EUT as it is a battery-powered device; ** NOT APPLICABLE to the EUT as it is not a handheld device. EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 5 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 The estimated uncertainty of the test result is given as following. The method of uncertainty calculation is provided in Advanced Compliance Lab. Doc. No. 0048-01-01. Prob. Dist. Uncertainty(dB) Uncertainty(dB) Uncertainty(dB) 30-1000MHz 1-6.5GHz Conducted Combined Std. Uncertainty u c norm. ±2.36 ±2.99 ±1.83 Wei Li Date: March 26, 2020 Lab Manager Advanced Compliance Lab EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 6 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 2. General Equipment & Test Configuration 2.1. EUT Specification EUT Radar Ballast Inspection Tool, Model No. RABIT1 manufactured by Earth Science Systems, LLC. This scanner is an impulse radar system intended to be used in utility detection and geophysical surveying. Supply Voltage 12 VDC, provided by LiFePO4 Rechargeable Battery Operating Frequency 288.0 MHz – 1162 MHz -10dB UWB Bandwidth 874 MHz Modulation Type Up to 1MHz Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) Peak Emissions in a 50 MHz Bandwidth N/A. Max. peak emissions is under 1GHz Antenna Dipole Antenna Hardware Version Firmware version 5232NA Software Ver…

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EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 46 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Section 6. Setup Photos Radiated Emissions in OATS Under 960MHz EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 47 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Above 1GHz ( 1m measurement for low emission signals) EUT: Radar Ballast Inspection Tool Model: RABIT1 FCC ID: 2AP78-RABIT1 IC:24708-RABIT1 Report Number: 0048-200316-01 Page 48 Advanced Compliance Laboratory, Inc. 210 Cougar Court, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, Tel: (908) 927 9288 Radiated Emissions in OATS EUT Positions with 45 Degree Interval