FIH05939Digital Spread Spectrum Transceiver 902-928 MHz

TransCore 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 May 2015 P/N 16-0038-001 Encompass ® 4H Reader System Guide Encompass 4H Reader System Guide ii Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of  TransCore, LP. © 2015 TransCore, LP. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, AMTECH, EGO, and ENCOMPASS are registered trademarks and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contents are subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A. For further information, contact: TransCore 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 USA Technical Support Phone:(505) 856-8007 Web:transcore.com/rfidsupport For comments or questions about this document, e-mail [email protected]. Encompass 4H Reader System Guide iii FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 47 CFR §15.105(a) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate RF energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual. Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, depending on the laws in effect, the user may be required to correct the interference at their own expense. NO UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 47 CFR §15.21 CAUTION: This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without permission from TransCore, LP. Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the FCC and will void the TransCore warranty. USE OF SHIELDED CABLES IS REQUIRED 47 CFR §15.27(a) NOTE: Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to comply with FCC regulations. LICENSE-EXEMPT DEVICE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. 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. TransCore, LP USA Encompass 4H Reader System Guide iv DÉC LARATION SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUE, CONFORMÉMENT AUX EXIGENCES DE LA FCC 47 CFR §15.10 5(a) NOTE : Cet appareil a été testé et jugé conforme aux limites établies pour un dispositif numérique de classe A, selon la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites visent à assurer un degré raisonnable de protection contre le brouillage préjudiciable lorsque l’appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet appareil génère, utilise et peut diffuser de l’énergie sous forme de radiofréquences (RF) et peut causer un brouillage préjudiciable aux communications radio s’il n’est pas installé conformément au mode d’emploi. L’utilisation de cet appareil en zone résidentielle est susceptible de causer un brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas, selon la réglementation applicable, l’utilisateur pourrait être tenu d'éliminer le signal parasite à ses propres frais. AUCUNE MODIFICATION SANS AUTORISATION 47 CFR §15.21 MISE EN GARDE: Cet appareil ne peut en aucune façon être modifié, altéré ou transformé sans l’autorisation de TransCore, LP. Toute modification non autorisée pourrait invalider l’autorisation de la FCC au regard de l’appareil et annulera la garantie de TransCore. UTILISATION DE CÂBLES BLINDÉS ET MISE À LA TERRE 47 CFR §15.27(a) NOTE : Il est recommandé d’utiliser des câbles blindés et de mettre l’appareil à la terre pour assurer la conformité aux règlements de la FCC. DÉCLARA TION DE CONFORMITÉ DES APPAREILS EXEMPTÉS DE LICENSE Le présent appareil est conforme a la partie 15 des régles FCC et CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. TransCore, LP États-Unis Encompass 4H Reader System Guide v Health Limits for Encompass 4H Reader Using Integrated Antenna (902 to 928 MHz) Within the United States, environmental guidelines regulating safe exposure lev- els are issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Section 1910.97 of OSHA Safety and Health Standards 2206 legislates a maxi- mum safe exposure limit of 10 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm 2 ) aver- aged over 6 minutes at 915 MHz. Although not binding, other organizations such as the American National Stan- dards Institute (ANSI) and Health Canada Safety Code 6 (2009) have issued simi- lar guidelines that are more restrictive than the OSHA limits (ANSI C95.1). Health Canada Safety Code 6 guidelines recommend a maximum safe power den- sity in W/m 2 , 0.02619ƒ 0.6834 . Thus, the maximum permissible exposure for general population/uncontrolled exposure at 915 MHz is 2.77 W/m 2 . The power limit is a six-minute average. The RF power density generated by the Encompass 4H Reader was calculated using a maximum antenna gain of 11 dBi, equivalent to the antenna gain of the integrated antenna. Warning At 0.291 W transmitted power and a distance of 13 inches (33 cm) from the reader, the maximum power density calculated was less than 2.77 W/m 2 . Install the reader at least 13 inches (33 cm) from the general public. Maintenance per- sonnel must remain at least 4.8 inches (12.3 cm) from reader when system is operating. The data confirms that the TransCore Encompass 4H Reader effectively meets OSHA requirements and thus does not represent an operating hazard to either the general public or maintenance personnel. Encompass 4H Reader System Guide vi Limites d’inn…

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June 27, 2015 Timco Engineering Inc. Federal Communications Commission 849 NW State Road 45 Equipment Approval Services Newberry, FL 32669 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-3315 Applicant: Transcore - Amtech Technology Center 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 Equipment: FCC ID: FIH05939 FCC Rules: Part 2 and 15.247 Sirs The form 731 and application have been electronically submitted and attachments up loaded to your site for use in processing for grant of certification. Confidentiality is requested as outlined below. Permanent Transcore Amtech Technology Center requests that the material in the Schematics, Block Diagram, and Operational Description be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules following grant of the application. A statement of confidentiality will be attached with the application at the time of submittal. Block Diagram E4H Conf BlkDia.pdf Operational Description E4H Conf OpDes.pdf Schematics E4H Conf Schem.pdf Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Scot Rogers Rogers Labs, Inc. Enclosures ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Telephone / Facsimile (913) 837-3214

June 27, 2015 Timco Engineering Inc. 849 NW State Road 45 Newberry, FL 32669 Applicant: Transcore - Amtech Technology Center 8600 Jefferson Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 Re: Confidentiality for submittal information regarding FCC ID number FIH05939 Product: Low Power Transmitter operating under parts 2 and 15.247 Dear Sirs: Transcore Amtech Technology Center requests that the material in the Schematics, Block Diagram, and Operational Description be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules following grant of the application. In support of this request, Transcore Amtech Technology Center submits the following information. CONFIDENTIAL FILES Block Diagram E4H Conf BlkDia.pdf Operational Description E4H Conf OpDes.pdf Schematics E4H Conf Schem.pdf 1. Identification of the specific information for which confidential treatment is sought: The materials set forth in the Operational Description, block diagram, and Schematics, which are segregated, from the non-confidential exhibits of the application, are those for which confidentiality is sought. 2. Identification of the Commission proceeding in which the information was submitted or a description of the circumstances giving rise to the submission: The proceeding is that involving the application for equipment authorization (certification) under FCC ID No: FIH05939 3. Explanation of the degree to which the information is commercial or financial, or contains a trade secret or is privileged: This material includes a detailed theory of operation, circuit diagrams, and schematic. As such, this material is treated as highly confidential business information. ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 4. Explanation of the degree to which the information concerns a service that is subject to competition: The material for which confidentiality is sought is employed in the design and manufacture of this transmitting equipment that is offered on a highly competitive basis. Customers for this equipment have a variety of competing sources. 5. Explanation of how disclosure of the information could result in substantial competitive harm: Disclosure would, in effect, give away the fruits of the labors of Transcore Amtech Technology Center engineering personnel, who have designed the equipment and the manufacturing process. Disclosure would also offer competitors additional unwarranted insight into the state of the product development, thereby allowing competitors an advantage, not available to Transcore Amtech Technology Center. 6. Identification of any measures taken by the submitting party to prevent unauthorized disclosure: The information for which confidential treatment is sought is kept confidential by Transcore Amtech Technology Center and not made available to third parties except pursuant to non-disclosure agreements. 7. Identification of whether the information is available to the public and the extent of any previous disclosure of the information to third parties: To the knowledge of those preparing this application, the information has not been disclosed publicly heretofore. While the general theory of operation of this equipment has been the subject of numerous disclosures in industry and standards groups as well as in rule making proceedings of the FCC, the protection sought is narrowly drawn and pertains to certain specific implementations of this radio technology. 8. Justification of the period during which the submitting party asserts that the material should not be available for public disclosure: This material should not be disclosed for at least 25 years. While improvements in design are made relatively frequently, disclosure of the design information would lead to insights into both design and manufacturing techniques that could have an adverse competitive effect for many years to come. This equipment is designed for commercial, industrial, and governmental applications. As such, unlike most consumer equipment, this equipment could be used for more than a decade in some cases. As such, it is important that the design not be made available to unauthorized persons who might attempt to use knowledge of the design to compromise the applications for which the equipment will be employed. Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Scot Rogers

Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H ExtPho Page 1 of 3 Equipment photographs Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H ExtPho Page 2 of 3 Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H ExtPho Page 3 of 3

Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 file: E4H LabelSmpl Page 1 of 1 Label Sample and Placement Label Placement

Encompass 4H (E4H) Internal Photos 1. E4H Overview Photo 2. E4H ‐ I/O PWA Board, Component Side 3. E4H ‐ I/O PWA Board, Back Side 4. E4H ‐ Transceiver Board, Component Side 5. E4H ‐ Transceiver Board, Back Side 6. E4H ‐ DSP/Power Supply Board, Component Side 7. E4H ‐ DSP/Power Supply Board, Back Side

Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H TunPro Page 1 of 1 Encompass 4 Tune-up Procedure Each unit is tested during unit production for transmit functionality by a communication test against pass/fail criteria. The unit is then given pass/fail status based on the measured parameters. The pass/fail threshold is determined by engineering during product development. Compliant samples continue through production and non-compliant units are removed. No tuning of software parameters or hardware is provided to end users.

Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 30, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H RFExp Page 1 of 1 MPE Calculation page

NVLAP Lab Code 200087-0 Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247) Date: July 6, 2015 Revision 1 File: Transcore E4H FCC TstRpt 150511 Page 1 of 32 Application Submittal Report For Grant of Certification FOR Model: ENCOMPASS 4H 902.5-927.5 MHz DSS Transmission System FCC ID: FIH05939 IC: 1584A-05939 FOR Transcore Amtech Technology Center 8600 Jefferson Street, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Test Report Number: 150511 IC Test Site Registration: 3041A-1 Authorized Signatory: Scot D. Rogers NVLAP Lab Code 200087-0 Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247) Date: July 6, 2015 Revision 1 File: Transcore E4H FCC TstRpt 150511 Page 2 of 32 Engineering Test Report For Grant of Certification Application FOR CFR 47, PART 15C - Intentional Radiators Paragraph 15.247 License Exempt Intentional Radiator For Transcore Amtech Technology Center 8600 Jefferson Street, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Model: ENCOMPASS 4H DSS Transmission System Frequency Range 902.5-927.5 MHz FCC ID#: FIH05939 IC: 1584A-05939 Test Date: May 11, 2015 Certifying Engineer: Scot D. Rogers Rogers Labs, Inc. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Telephone/Facsimile: (913) 837-3214 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. 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. ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone / Fax (913) 837-3214 NVLAP Lab Code 200087-0 Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247) Date: July 6, 2015 Revision 1 File: Transcore E4H FCC TstRpt 150511 Page 3 of 32 Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................. 3 REVISIONS ..................................................................................................................... 4 FORWARD ..................................................................................................................... 5 OPINION / INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS ............................................................... 5 EQUIPMENT TESTED .................................................................................................... 5 EQUIPMENT FUNCTION AND CONFIGURATION........................................................ 6 Equipment Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 6 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 7 APPLICABLE STANDARDS & TEST PROCEDURES .................................................. 8 EQUIPMENT TESTING PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 8 AC Line Conducted Emission Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 8 Radiated Emission Test Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 8 Diagram 1 Test arrangement for AC Line Conducted emissions ........................................................................ 9 Diagram 2 Test arrangement for radiated emissions of tabletop equipment ...................................................... 10 Diagram 3 Test arrangement for radiated emissions tested on Open Area Test Site (OATS) ........................... 11 TEST SITE LOCATIONS .............................................................................................. 11 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 12 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS................................................................................ 12 UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................................... 13 STATEMENT OF MODIFICATIONS AND DEVIATIONS ............................................. 13 INTENTIONAL RADIATORS ........................................................................................ 13 Antenna Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Restricted Bands of Operation .......................................................................................................................... 14 Table 1 Radiated Emissions in Restricted Bands Data General ........................................................................ 14 Table 2 Radiated Emissions in Restricted Bands Data ...................................................................................... 15 NVLAP Lab Code 200087-0 Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247) Date: July 6, 2015 Revision 1 File: Transcore E4H FCC TstRpt 150511 Page 4 of 32 Summary of Results for Radiated Emissions in Restricted Bands ................................................................ 15 AC Line Conducted Emissions Procedure ....................................................................................................... 16 Figure 1 AC Line Conducted Emissions Line 1 ...........................................................................…

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Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H FCC TSup Page 1 of 3 Test setup photographs Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H FCC TSup Page 2 of 3 Rogers Labs, Inc. Transcore Amtech Technology Center FCC ID: FIH05939 4405 W. 259th Terrace Model: Encompass 4H IC: 1584A-05939 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 150511 SN: ENG1 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC (15.247), RSS-247 Date: June 27, 2015 Revision 1 File: E4H FCC TSup Page 3 of 3