CGDVELOS4RFID Reader for Livestock

TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. Smidshornerweg 18 P.O. Box 15 9822 ZG Niekerk The Netherlands www.tuv-eps.com T +31 594 505005 F +31 594 504804 E [email protected] Subject Reply to ATCB comments Date April 22, 2009. Our reference 17_CGDVELOS4_ReplyToAT CBcomments Your reference -- Page 1 of 1 Our General Terms and Conditions, as filed at the Chamber of Commerce in Groningen, are applicable to all orders given to TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. is registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Groningen with no. 27247331. ® TÜV, TUEV and TUV are register ed trademarks. Utilisation and app lication requires prior approval. Return address: P.O. Box 15, 9822 ZG Niekerk, The Netherlands ATCB Attn.: Mrs. M. Bosley Certification Department 6731 Whittier Avenue, Suite C110 McLean, Virginia 22101 USA Dear Mrs. Bosley, Related to your comments based on our request for certification for the following product,: FCC ID : CGDVELOS4 Brand : Nedap Model : VP1007 Description : A proximity tag reader operating on 134 kHz. We would like to provide you with the following information: Question 1 : The test configuration for measuring emissions from this 134 kHz transmitter is questionable. The configuration appears to contain three separate 134 kHz transmitters on the turntable. Placing so many cases and wires in such close proximity to a 134 kHz transmitter may reduce the radiated emissions from this transmitter. There is nothing wrong with the test configuration and the radiated emission test results between 30 and 1000 MHz for the digital emissions. However, you must confirm that the test results provided below 30 MHz are representative of the 134 kHz transmitter under test. To do so, I suggest that you place only the EUT on the turntable, place the loop antenna 3 (or 10 meters) away and place the accessories to the EUT another 3 meters (10 would be better) away from the turntable (all in a straight line) to ensure that the accessories are not affecting the radiated emission test results on the 134 kHz transmitter. (See attachment entitled “test diagram.pdf”). Then measure the radiated emissions below 30 MHz from the EUT while rotating the turntable, rotating the loop antenna and moving the EUT through 3 orthogonal axes. If there is no change in results, please document that you have tested the transmitter in this manner. If the results change, please provide new radiated emissions test data below 30 MHz. I note that this request is in line with the ATCB response attached (See attachment entitled “ATCB Reply on This System.pdf.” Answer 1: The idea was to test the system in whole to simulate worst case situation and if proven to be within limits it can be assumed that the transmitter solely would comply. I retested the transmitter together with the VP8001-2 and a VP6012 antenna (minimally needed for normal operation) on the test table, so I was able to still turn the table around. With these minimal parts around no influence on the transmitter is expected nor is it seen in the results. The measurement results did not differ from the results noted in the test report. The re-test was Date April 22, 2009 Our reference 17_CGDVELOS4_ReplyToAT CBcomments Your reference <referentienummer> Page 2 of 2 only done at 3m and with the common procedure, which you also suggested. See the uploaded document: 14_CGDVELOS4_Rev01_Photo Report_Testsetup.pdf for updated photograph. Question 2: The tested system details in Section 1.3 of the test report do not agree with the block diagram and interface cable list in Section 1.3.1 of the test report. For example, in Section 1.3, the transmitter being approved in this application is called EUT1 but in Section 1.3.1 it is called the VP1007. There is no consistency between these two sections. The interface cable list above the block diagram is missing information or also has inconsistencies. There is no information on the cable connecting the VP1007 with the mini antenna to the VP1007 that acts strictly as an I/O module. There is also no information on the cables that connect the VPU to VP2001. In the list of cables, cable 2 connects the VPU to the VP1101. Cable 8 also connects the VP1101 to the VP8001 (Is the VP8001 the VPU?) I suggest the block diagram be relabeled to agree with the names EUT1 through EUT 10 and AUX given in Section 1.3 of the test report. Also supply all the information on the interconnecting cables and possibly label the individual cables so the references are clear. Answer 2 : Corrected, see uploaded document: 13_CGDVELOS4_fcc02_Rev01_Test report.pdf Question 3 : The operational description for this transmitter states it has two antenna connectors but the test setup diagram only shows one antenna connected to it during FCC and IC testing. Please provide a justification as to why two antennas were not connected to this transmitter during compliance testing. Answer 3 : As stated in the service manual (exhibit 15_CGDVELOS4_Usermanual) on page 5 there is only 1 antenna active at the time, never 2 antennas simutanesly. The statement in the Service manual is as follows: “The VP1007 has the following main tasks: - Identification of tags (ISO 134.2 kHz FDX/HDX) Two antenna connections available, 1 active at the time” Question 4: Please provide the resolution bandwidth (RBW) of the measuring instrument during AC line conducted emissions testing. Answer 4: Corrected and stated in Note 2 of Table 5 on page 14 of revised test report, see uploaded document: 13_CGDVELOS4_fcc02_Rev01_Testreport.pdf. Question 5: Please provide the detector function and RBW of the measuring instrument used during radiated emission measurements reported in Table 2 (except the frequency bands 9 to 90 and 110 to 490 kHz). Answer 5 : Corrected and stated in Notes 2 and 3 of Table 2 on page 12 of revised test report, see uploaded document: 13_CGDVELOS4_fcc02_Rev01_Testreport.pdf. Date April 22, 2009 Our reference 17_CGDVELOS4_ReplyToAT CBcomments Your reference <referentienummer> Page 3 of 3 Question …

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TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. Smidshornerweg 18 P.O. Box 15 9822 ZG Niekerk The Netherlands www.tuv-eps.com T +31 594 505005 F +31 594 504804 E [email protected] Subject Antenna info Date March 18, 2009 Our reference 09010504.B05 Your reference -- Page 1 of 1 Our General Terms and Conditions, as filed at the Chamber of Commerce in Groningen, are applicable to all orders given to TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. is registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Groningen with no. 27247331. ® TÜV, TUEV and TUV are register ed trademarks. Utilisation and app lication requires prior approval. Return address: P.O. Box 15, 9822 ZG Niekerk, The Netherlands ATCB Attn.: Mrs. M. Bosley Certification Department 6731 Whittier Avenue, Suite C110 McLean, Virginia 22101 USA Dear Mrs. Bosley, On behalf of our customer N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” B.V. , we hereby declare that the antenna of the following device: FCC ID: CGDVELOS4 Manufacturer: N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” B.V. Brand: Nedap Model: VP1007 Description: An inductive proximity tag reader, operating on 134 kHz The antenna is not part of the device and must be connected externally. The antenna connector is of a dedicated type and can not be exchanged easely. The following antenna can be used with the VP1007: Model: VP6012 Type of connector: CAN-bus Description : model VP6012 The VP6012 is a small antenna for detecting tags in combination with the Velos transceivers. The antenna has dimensions of 17x28 cm. The purpose of the antenna is to convert a stable HF current into a magnetic field. This field degrades with the third power and is nearly not detectable at distances in the order of the used wavelength. This means that no measurable electromagnetic field is generated and the antenna can be used only for near-field induction systems. The VP6012 antenna is a copper wire placed in a plastic housing made of ABS/PA. At the bottom side it has an aluminum shielding and finally the product is PU potted. See exhibits 9_Internal photographs and exhibit 10_External Photographs for photos of the VP6012 antenna. Best regards, TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. R. van der Meer Test Engineer

Testing and certification of, consultancy and research concerning, electronic and electric appliances, systems, installations and telecommunication systems TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. P.O. Box 15 9822 ZG Niekerk (NL) Smidshornerweg 18 9822 TL Niekerk (NL) Telephone: +31 594 505005 Telefax: +31 594 504804 Internet: www.tuv-eps.com E-mail: [email protected] Project number: 09010504.p01 Page 1 of 1 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EXTERIOR OF AN INDUCTIVE TAG READER OPERATING ON 134KHZ, BRAND NEDAP, MODEL VP1007 WITH VP6012. FCC listed Industry Canada VCCI Registered R&TTE, LVD, EMC Notified Body : : : : 90828 2932G-1 R-1518, C-1598 1856 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (2008-07) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 Project number: 09010504.p02 Page 2 of 2 Description of test item Test item : Inductive tag reader operating on 134 kHz Manufacturer : N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Brand : Nedap Model(s) : VP Serial number(s) : X 126 0004. Revision : n.a. Receipt date : January 27, 2009 Applicant information Applicant's representative : Mr. J.A.M. Hulshof Company : N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Address : Parallelweg 2 Postal code : 7141 DC City : Groenlo Country : The Netherlands Telephone number : +31 544 471 162 Telefax number : +31 544 463 475 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (2008-07) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 Project number: 09010504.p02 Page 3 of 3 Table of contents 1 EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EQUIPMENT. .................................................................................................. 4 1.1 EXTERNAL VIEW VP1007. ............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 Front view.............................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.2 Rear view .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 EXTERNAL VIEW VP6012 .............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.2.1 Front view VP6012 ............................................................................................................................................ 6 1.2.2 Rear view VP6012 ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (2008-07) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 Project number: 09010504.p02 Page 4 of 4 1 Photographs of the equipment. 1.1 External view VP1007. 1.1.1 Front view Front view Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (2008-07) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 Project number: 09010504.p02 Page 5 of 5 1.1.2 Rear view Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (2008-07) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 Project number: 09010504.p02 Page 6 of 6 1.2 External view VP6012 1.2.1 Front view VP6012 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (2008-07) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 Project number: 09010504.p02 Page 7 of 7 1.2.2 Rear view VP6012

Label info Location of lable on device (rear of VP1007) Location of warning label on device

Testing and certification of, consultancy and research concerning, electronic and electric appliances, systems, installations and telecommunication systems TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. P.O. Box 15 9822 ZG Niekerk (NL) Smidshornerweg 18 9822 TL Niekerk (NL) Telephone: +31 594 505005 Telefax: +31 594 504804 Internet: www.tuv-eps.com E-mail: [email protected] Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 1 of 1 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE INTERIOR OF AN INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY TAG READER OPERATING ON 134 KHZ, BRAND NEDAP, MODEL VP1007 WITH VP6012 ANTENNA. FCC listed Industry Canada VCCI Registered R&TTE, LVD, EMC Notified Body : : : : 90828 2932G-1 R-1518, C-1598 1856 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 2 of 2 Description of test item Test item : Manufacturer : N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Brand : Nedap Model(s) : VP1007 Serial number(s) : X 126 0004 Revision : n.a. Receipt date Remarks : January 27, 2009 VP6012 is used as antenna (interior photographs are included) Applicant information Applicant's representative : Mr. J. Hulshof Company : N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Address : Parallelweg 2 Postal code : 7141 DC City : Groenlo Country : The Netherlands Telephone number : +31 544 471 162 Telefax number : +31 544 463 475 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 3 of 3 Table of contents 1.1 OVERVIEW. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 OPENED EUT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 BASE BOARD (NR. 5071445) ......................................................................................................................................... 6 1.3.1 Base board front view ......................................................................................................................................... 6 1.3.2 Base board rear view .......................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Z/O MODULE BOARD (NR. 5067553) ............................................................................................................................. 8 1.4.1 Z/O module board front view .............................................................................................................................. 8 1.4.2 Z/O module board rear view ............................................................................................................................... 8 1.5 TUNING BOARD (NR. 5071763) ..................................................................................................................................... 9 1.5.1 Tuning board front view ...................................................................................................................................... 9 1.5.2 Tuning board rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 10 1.6 DISPLAY BOARD (NR. 5068746).................................................................................................................................. 11 1.6.1 Display board front view ................................................................................................................................... 11 1.6.2 Display board rear view .................................................................................................................................... 12 1.7 REAR VIEW VP6012, REAR COVER REMOVED ............................................................................................................ 13 1.7.1 Rear view VP6012, opened up ........................................................................................................................ 14 1.7.2 Rear view CP6012, opened up- isolation removed ...................................................................................... 15 Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 4 of 4 1.1 Overview. Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 5 of 5 1.2 Opened EUT overview Base board Tuningboard Z/O module board Display board Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 6 of 6 1.3 Base board (nr. 5071445) 1.3.1 Base board front view Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 7 of 7 1.3.2 Base board rear view Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 8 of 8 1.4 Z/O module board (nr. 5067553) 1.4.1 Z/O module board front view 1.4.2 Z/O module board rear view Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10-2008) N.V. Nederlandse Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007/VP6012 Project number: 09010504_CGDVELOS4.p01 Page 9 of 9 1.5 Tuning Board (nr. 5071763) 1.5.1 Tuning board front view Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: 47 CFR Part 15 (july 1…

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Testing and certification of, consultancy and research concerning, electronic and electric appliances, systems, installations and telecommunication systems TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. P.O. Box 15 9822 ZG Niekerk (NL) Smidshornerweg 18 9822 TL Niekerk (NL) Telephone: +31 594 505005 Telefax: +31 594 504804 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tuv-eps.com Project number: 09010504.CGDVELOS4.fcc02_Rev01 Page 1 of 1 TEST REPORT CONCERNING THE COMPLIANCE OF A 134 KHZ INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY TAG READER, BRAND NEDAP, MODEL VP1007 WITH VP6012 WITH 47 CFR PART 15 (JULY 10, 2008). FCC listed Industry Canada VCCI Registered R&TTE, LVD, EMC Notified Body : : : : 90828 2932G-1 R-1518, C-1598 1856 Test specification(s): Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: FCC ID: FCC Part 15 134 kHz Inductive proximity Tag Reader N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 CGDVELOS4 Project number : 09010504.CGDVELOS4.fcc02_Rev01 Page 2 of 2 MEASUREMENT/TECHNICAL REPORT Nedap N.V. Model: VP1007 FCC ID: CGDVELOS4 April 22, 2009 This report concerns: Original grant/certification Class 2 change Verification Equipment type: 134 kHz Inductive proximity tag reader Deferred grant requested per 47 CFR 0.457(d)(1)(ii) ? Yes No n.a. Report prepared by: Name : Richard van der Meer Company name : TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. Address : Smidshornerweg 18 Postal code/city : 9822 TL Niekerk Mailing address : P.O. Box 15 Postal code/city : 9822 ZG Niekerk Country : The Netherlands Telephone number : + 31 594 505 005 Telefax number : + 31 594 504 804 E-mail : [email protected] The data taken for this test and report herein was done in accordance with 47 CFR Part 15 (july 10, 2008) the measurement procedures of ANSI C63.4-2003. TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. at Niekerk, The Netherlands, certifies that the data is accurate and contains a true representation of the emission profile of the Equipment Under Test (EUT) on the date of the test as noted in the test report. I have reviewed the test report and find it to be an accurate description of the test(s) performed and the EUT so tested. Date: April 22, 2009 Signature: O. Hoekstra Senior Engineer Telecom TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. Test specification(s): Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: FCC ID: FCC Part 15 134 kHz Inductive proximity Tag Reader N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 CGDVELOS4 Project number : 09010504.CGDVELOS4.fcc02_Rev01 Page 3 of 3 Description of test item Test item : Inductive proximity tag reader, operating on 134.2 kHz, brand Nedap Manufacturer : N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Brand : Nedap Model(s) : VP1007 Serial number(s) : X 126 0004 Revision : n.a. Receipt date : January 27, 2009 Applicant information Applicant's representative : Mr. J. Hulshof Company : N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Address : Parallelweg 2 Postal code : 7141 DC City : Groenlo Country : The Netherlands Telephone number : +31 544 471 444 Telefax number : +31 544 466 839 Test(s) performed Location : Niekerk Test(s) started : January 28, 2009 Test(s) completed : February 03, 2009 Purpose of test(s) : Equipment Authorization (Original grant/certification) Test specification(s) : 47 CFR Part 15 (July 10, 2008) Test engineers : R. van der Meer Report written by : R. van der Meer Report date : April 22, 2009 This report is in conformity with NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written permission of TÜV Rheinland EPS B.V. The test results relate only to the item(s) tested. Test specification(s): Description of EUT: Manufacturer: Brand mark: Model: FCC ID: FCC Part 15 134 kHz Inductive proximity Tag Reader N.V. Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek “Nedap” Nedap VP1007 with VP6012 CGDVELOS4 Project number : 09010504.CGDVELOS4.fcc02_Rev01 Page 4 of 4 Table of contents 1 General information. .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Product description. ........................................................................................................................................ 5 1.1.1 Introduction. ............................................................................................................................................ 5 1.2 Related submittal(s) and/or Grant(s). ............................................................................................................. 5 1.2.1 General. .................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 Tested system details. .................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3.1 Description of input and output ports. ..................................................................................................... 8 1.4 Test methodology. .......................................................................................................................................... 9 1.5 Test facility. .................................................................................................................................................... 9 1.6 Test conditions. .............................................................................................................................................. 9 2 System test configuration. ................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1 Justification. .................................................................................................................................................. 10 2.2 EUT mode of operation. ............................................................................................................................... 10 2.3 Special accessories. ........…

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