CW21669-23150-174MHz REMOTE FIRING TEST BOX (TRANSCEIVER)

REMOTE FIRING DEVICE OPERATOR'S MANUAL The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Rothenbuhler Engineering Company be liable for errors contained herein or for special, indirect, or consequential damages or injuries of any nature resulting from use of information in this document. ROTHENBUHLER ENGINEERING P.0. BOX 708 524 RHODES ROAD SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284 1669-R-A16PP1 12/18/2006 ©2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006 Rothenbuhler Engineering All Rights reserved 1669-R RFD OPERATOR MANUAL REV. PP1 ii SPECIAL NOTICE WARNING TO USERS AND AFFECTED PERSONS. The Remote Firing Device (RFD) is designed to be used in blasting operations. Explosives used in connection with the RFD may be extremely powerful. Improper use of explosives with or without the RFD or improper safety precautions taken with respect to personnel or property may result in death, serious personal injury, or property damage. Other manufacturers’ equipment that may not be in compliance with frequency coordination may inadvertently interfere with the operation of the RFD. Be aware of other operations within the receiving range of the RFD. The literature accompanying this warning contains information of a general nature for users of the RFD based upon the manufacturer’s experience in the design and manufacture of remote radio frequency devices. In addition, the manufacturer provides product literature and technical data sheets periodically which should be consulted for detailed information on the characteristics, specifications and recommendations for the RFD. The manufacturer does not purport to give information or advice on explosives or their use. The RFD and related explosive devices are intended for use only by trained professionals having comprehensive knowledge of the RFD, the explosives being used, and the application together with all related safety precautions. The manufacturer of the RFD is responsible only for the proper performance of the RFD itself and is not responsible for the performance, safety, or specifications of the explosive used, nor the suitability of the RFD for any particular purpose other than that expressly described in the manufacturer’s literature. LIMITED WARRANTY. The manufacturer warrants the Model 1669 Remote Firing Device (RFD) to be free of defects in workmanship or materials for the period of one year from the date of purchase. In the event any RFD or component thereof is shown to be defective in workmanship or materials within one year, the system or component will be repaired or replaced without charge by the manufacturer at the manufacturer’s place of business. This warranty does not cover damage or injury to equipment resulting from abuse, neglect, or use in applications other than expressly described by the manufacturer as fit purposes for the RFD. This Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other legal warranties express or implied and neither the manufacturer nor its representatives shall be liable for any direct, incidental or consequential loss or damages arising out of any occurrence or accident involving the use of this product. 1669-R RFD OPERATOR MANUAL REV. PP1 iii FCC NOTICE. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) That this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning Statement This radio can only be used during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the "General Population." Further, this radio must not be co-located or operated in conjunction wiht any other antenna or transmitter. 1669-R RFD OPERATOR MANUAL REV. PP1 iv TABLE OF CONTENTS. Chapter Page SPECIAL NOTICE .......................................................................................................... II WARNING TO USERS AND AFFECTED PERSONS. ................................................... II LIMITED WARRANTY. ................................................................................................... II FCC NOTICE. ................................................................................................................ III TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................IV LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. ..........................................................................................VII SAFETY SUMMARY....................................................................................................VIII SAFETY SUMMARY....................................................................................................VIII 1. INTRODUCTION. ................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Purpose............................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Storage and Environmental Conditions............................................................. 1 1.3. Packaging. ........................................................................................................ 2 1.4. Maintenance. .................................................................................................... 4 2. INTRODUCTION TO RFD SYSTEM COMPONENTS. ........................................ 5 2.1. System. ............................................................................................................. 5 2.2. Controller Unit. .................................................................................................. 7 2.3. Controller Unit Switch Operation....................................................................... 8 2.4. Controller Unit Display Operation.................................................................... 10 2.5. Remote Unit. ..............…

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HOME OF THE Talkie Tooter! January 10, 2007 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division RE: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: CW21669-23 Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, we hereby request confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below: 1669-23 Block Diagram.pdf 1669-23 Digital Board Part List.pdf 1669-23 Digital Board Schematic.pdf 1669-23 Digital Circuit Description.pdf Aligning the 1669-R.pdf RF Board Part List.pdf RF Board Schematic.pdf RF Circuit Description.pdf 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. Pursuant to DA 04-1705 June 15, 2004 of the Commission’s public notice, we also request temporary confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below: 1669 CRFD Operator’s Manual Ritron PP1.pdf 1669-23 Test Box Digital Bottom.jpg 1669-23 Test Box Digital Top.jpg 1669-23 Test Box Panel.jpg 1669-23 Test Box Ext Top.jpg Ritron DTX-154 RF Board Bottom.jpg Ritron DTX-154 RF Board Top.jpg Sincerely, On file RICHARD TAFT, P.E. DESIGN ENGINEER

FCC ID and IC Label REMOTE FIRING DEVICE TEST BOX 1669-23-SXXXXX Frequency: XXXXX System #: xxxxx FCC ID: CW21669-23 IC: 2758A-166923 M/N: 1669-23 Proposed Location – bottom of the device Label Here

FCC ID and IC Label REMOTE FIRING DEVICE TEST BOX 1669-23-SXXXXX Frequency: XXXXX System #: xxxxx FCC ID: CW21669-23 IC: 2758A-166923 M/N: 1669-23 Proposed Location – bottom of the device Label Here

849 NW STATE ROAD 45 NEWBERRY, FL 32669 USA PH: 888.472.2424 OR 352.472.5500 FAX: 352.472.2030 EMAIL: [email protected] HTTP://WWW.TIMCOENGR.COM FCC PART 90 VHF DATA RADIO TEST REPORT APPLICANT Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. ADDRESS 524 Rhodes Road PO Box 708 Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 – 0708 USA FCC ID CW21669-23 MODEL NUMBER 1669-23 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION VHF Controller DATE SAMPLE RECEIVED January 23, 2007 DATE TESTED January 23, 2007 TESTED BY Mario de Aranzeta APPROVED BY Mario de Aranzeta TIMCO REPORT NO. 173AUT7TestReport.PDF TEST RESULTS PASS FAIL THE ATTACHED REPORT SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED EXCEPT IN FULL WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF TIMCO ENGINEERING, INC. Certificate # 0955-01 TABLE OF CONTENTS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE.......................................................................3 REPORT SUMMARY........................................................................................4 TEST ENVIRONMENT AND TEST SETUP.........................................................4 DUT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................5 TEST EQUIPMENT..........................................................................................6 TEST PROCEDURE.........................................................................................7 TEST RESULT...............................................................................................10 RF POWER OUTPUT...........................................................................................................10 MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS.....................................................................................11 OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH....................................................................................................12 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS (CONDUCTED).....................................14 FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS (RADIATED)................................................15 FREQUENCY STABILITY.....................................................................................................16 TRANSIENT FREQUENCY BEHAVIOR.................................................................................17 POWER LINE CONDUCTED INTERFERENCE.....................................................................19 Applicant: Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. FCC ID: CW21669-23 Report: W:\R\Rothenbuhler_Eng\173AUT7\173AUT7TestReport.doc Page 2 of 19 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested in accordance with the standards identified in the referenced test report. To the best of my knowledge and belief, these tests were performed using the measurement procedures described in this report and demonstrate that the equipment complies with the appropriate standards. No modifications were made to the equipment during testing in order to demonstrate compliance with these standards. Certificate #0955-01 All instrumentation and accessories used to test products for compliance to the indicated standards are calibrated regularly in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements. I attest that the necessary measurements were made by me or under my supervision, at Timco Engineering, Inc. located at 849 N.W. State Road 45, Newberry, Florida 32669 USA. Authorized by: Mario de Aranzeta Signature: On File Function: Engineer Date: February 21, 2007 Applicant: Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. FCC ID: CW21669-23 Report: W:\R\Rothenbuhler_Eng\173AUT7\173AUT7TestReport.doc Page 3 of 19 REPORT SUMMARY Disclaimer The test results relate only to the items tested. Purpose of Test To show the DUT in compliance with FCC CFR 47, Part 90 requirements for VHF radios. Test Standards ANSI/TIA 603-C: 2004, FCC CFR 47 Part 90, ANSI C63.4: 2003 Related Approval N/A TEST ENVIRONMENT AND TEST SETUP Test Facility RF output power and radiated emission were conducted by Timco Engineering Inc. located at 849 NW State Road 45, Newberry, FL 32669 USA Laboratory Test Condition The temperature was 26ºC with a relative humidity of 50%. Deviation from the standards No deviation Modification to the DUT No modification was made. Test Exercise (software etc.) The DUT was placed in continuous transmitting mode of operation. System Setup Stand alone device. Applicant: Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. FCC ID: CW21669-23 Report: W:\R\Rothenbuhler_Eng\173AUT7\173AUT7TestReport.doc Page 4 of 19 DUT DESCRIPTION Manufactured by Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. Product Description VHF Test Box FCC ID CW21669-23 M/N 1669-23 Family Model(s) N/A S/N N/A Operating Freq 150 ~ 174 MHz Max. Output Pwr 1 W Bandwidth 12.5 kHz Emission Designator(s) A3D Modulation AFSK Power Source Battery Operated Test Item Preproduction Type of DUT Mobile Antenna Spec Unique Connector Calculation of Designator(s) Bn = 2(M) + 2DK M = 3000 D = 2600 K=1 Bn = 2(3000) + 2(2600) = 11200 Applicant: Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. FCC ID: CW21669-23 Report: W:\R\Rothenbuhler_Eng\173AUT7\173AUT7TestReport.doc Page 5 of 19 TEST EQUIPMENT Device Manufacturer Model Serial Number Cal/Char Date Due Date Analyzer Tan Tower Spectrum Analyzer HP 8566B Opt 462 3138A07786 3144A20661 CAL 12/7/05 12/7/07 Analyzer Tan Tower RF Preselector HP 85685A 3221A01400 CAL 12/7/05 12/7/07 Analyzer Tan Tower Quasi-Peak Adapter HP 85650A 3303A01690 CAL 12/8/05 12/8/07 Analyzer Tan Tower Preamplifier HP 8449B- H02 3008A00372 CAL 12/8/05 12/8/07 Antenna: Biconnical Electro- Metrics BIA-25 1171 CAL 4/29/05 4/29/07 Antenna: Double- Ridged Horn Electro- Metrics RGA- 180 2319 CAL 12/29/06 12/29/08 Termaline Wattmeter Bird Electronic Corporation 611 16405 CAL 7/16/06 7/16/08 Applicant: Rothenbuhler Engineering Inc. FCC ID: CW21669-23 Report: W:\R\Rothenbuhler_Eng\173AUT7\173AUT7TestReport.doc Page 6 of 19 TEST PROCEDURE Power Line Conducted Interference The procedure used was ANSI 63.4-2003 using a 50uH LISN. Both lines were observed with the DUT transmitting. The bandwidth of the spectrum analyzer was 10 kHz with an appropriate sweep speed. RF Power Output The…

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