FIH2611SSIT2611 RF Transmitter

IT2200 Reader System P/N 411554 Installation & Maintenance/Service Guide with Multimode Capability Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment on the part of TransCore, Inc. © 2002 TransCore, Inc. All rights reserved. TransCore, TollTag, and Dynamic Tag are trademarks and Amtech, SmartPass, Dynicom, and PassKey are registered trademarks of TransCore, Inc. The PassKey system is covered by U.S. Patents 5,414,624 and 5,737,710. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A. For further information, contact: TransCore 19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA Phone:(972) 733-6600 Fax:(972) 733-6699 TransCore Action Center (TrAC) 19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 USA Phone:(972) 733-6681 Fax:(972) 733-6695 WARNING TO USERS IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (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 Federal Communications Commission (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 radio frequency (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 users 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, Inc. 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) Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to comply with FCC regulations. A license issued by the FCC is required to operate this RF identification device in the United States. Contact TransCore, Inc. for additional information concerning licensing requirements for specific devices. TransCore, Inc. USA Contents ix Contents 1 Before You Begin Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Guide Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 U.S. Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Health Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 2 Theory of Operation Overview of RFID Theory 2-3 Components 2-3 Reader 2-4 RF Module 2-5 Antennas 2-5 Tags 2-7 Host Computer 2-8 Operational Characteristics 2-8 Reading Range 2-9 Reading Speed 2-9 Number of Characters Stored in Tag 2-9 Number of Characters Written to an IT2200-Series Tag 2-9 Coding Format of the Tag Data 2-9 Tag Orientation and Placement 2-10 Noise and Interference Immunity 2-10 Frequency and Power 2-11 Tag Lifetime 2-11 Tag Read/Write Accuracy Rate 2-11 Amtech RF Technology 2-11 Signal Transmission and Acquisition 2-12 IT2200 Reader System with Multimode Capability Installation & Maintenance/Service Guide x Automatic Vehicle Identification Transaction Process 2-12 Types of RFID Transactions 2-12 3 System Components Overview 3-3 IT2020 Reader Logic Card 3-5 Functions 3-5 Features 3-6 IT2611 RF Module (Bistatic and Monostatic) 3-7 RF Module Connections 3-9 Transmit Connector (Bistatic RF Module) 3-9 Receive Connector (Bistatic RF Module) 3-9 Transmit/Receive Connector (Monostatic RF Module) 3-9 Check Tag Connector 3-10 Data Connector 3-10 Power Supply Connector 3-10 Functions 3-10 Features 3-10 Type Testing 3-11 RF Emissions 3-11 Antennas 3-13 AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna 3-13 Functions 3-13 Features 3-14 AA3153 Beacon Antenna 3-14 Functions 3-14 Features 3-14 IT2502 Check Tag Antenna 3-14 Check Tag 3-14 Tags 3-15 IT2221 Tag 3-15 Functions 3-17 Features 3-18 IT2211 Exterior Tag 3-18 IT2235 Tag 3-19 Functions 3-20 Features 3-21 ATA Tag 3-23 Tag Programmer 3-23 IT2410 Tag Programmer 3-24 Contents xi Functions 3-24 Features 3-25 4 Installing the IT2200 Reader System Assessing the Site and Formulating a Frequency Plan 4-3 Site Preparation Checklist 4-4 Components Checklist 4-4 Task Checklist 4-5 Where to Mount the Components 4-5 Canopy Mount 4-6 Overhead Gantry Mount 4-7 Overpass Mount 4-8 Cantilever Arm Mount 4-9 Lane-side “Pillbox” Mount 4-11 Installing the IT2200 Reader System 4-13 Installing the IT2020 Reader Logic Card 4-14 Installing the IT2611 RF Module 4-17 Installing the AA3152 UTA 4-19 Installing the AA3153 Beacon Antenna 4-21 Installing the IT2502 Check Tag Antenna with a UTA 4-23 Installing the IT2502 Check Tag Antenna with a Beacon Antenna 4-24 5 Tuning the Lane Why You Need to Tune a Lane 5-3 Required Equipment 5-4 Optional Equipment 5-4 Tuning the Lane 5-5 Starting the Engineering Host 5-5 Lane Tag Test 5-6 Check Tag Test 5-9 IT2000 Check Tag Test 5-9 ATA Check Tag Test 5-11 Testing the Footprint 5-11 Running the CAM Test for IT2200-Series Tags 5-11 Tag-on-a-Stick Test for IT2235 Tag 5-12 Running the CAM Test for ATA-Type Tags 5-13 Tag-on-a-Stick Test Using ATA-Type Tag 5-13 IT2…

Text truncated - open the document above for the full version.

Request for Confidential Treatment - Amtech Technologies Center FCC ID No: FIH2611SS Transcore requests that the materials in Exhibits 1,2 and 3 be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, 47 C.F.R., following grant of the application. In support of this request, Transcore submits the following: (1) identification of the specific information for which confidential treatment is sought: The material set forth in Exhibits 1,2 and 3, which are segregated from the non-confidential exhibits of the application, is that 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.: FIH2611SS (3) explanation of the degree to which the information is commercial or financial, or contains a trade secret or is privileged: This material includes circuit diagrams (schematics and blocks) and other technical details (theory of operation and certain manufacturing details as to how the equipment is adjusted during the course of manufacture). As such, this material is treated as highly confidential. (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 Location and Monitoring Service transmitting equipment that is offered on a highly competitive basis. Customers for this equipment have a variety of competing sources of supply. (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’s engineering personnel, who have designed the equipment and the manufacturing processes. Disclosure would also offer competitors additional unwarranted insight into the state of product development thereby allowing such competitors an advantage that would not be available to Transcore. (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 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 non-multilateration equipment has been the subject of numerous disclosures in industry and standards groups as well as in rule making proceedings at the FCC, the protection sought is narrowly drawn and pertains to certain specific implementations of modulated backscatter radio technology. (8) justification of the period during which the submitting party asserts that 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 designs and manufacturing techniques and could have an adverse competitive effect for many years to come. This equipment is designed for commercial, industrial, and governmental transportation applications. As such, unlike most consumer equipment, it is expected to be used for more than a decade in some cases. Moreover, this equipment will be used in revenue collection (e.g. toll collections) and secure access control applications (e.g. freight handling facilities). As such, it is important that its 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. (9) any other information that the party seeking confidential treatment believes may be useful in assessing whether its request for confidentiality should be granted: See item 8 above. Note that the equipment for which approval is being sought will be employed in applications that inherently carry a premium on security. Richard Nygren Quality/Regulatory Engineer Amtech Technology Center
Tel: (505) 856-8101 FAX: (505) 856-8174 [email protected]

March 13, 2002 Federal Communicatio n Co mmission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Dear FCC Technical Reviewer: We would like to notify you to review the Test Report Exhibit labeled “Final Test Report” which is dated 3/13/02. Please dis re gard a nd remove all previous uploaded test reports. Sincerely, Kristi Iwen EMC Secretary Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. 7250 Hudson Blvd., Suite 100 Oakdale, MN 55128 (651) 730-1188 kiw en@e tlse mko.co m

A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 51 of 63 EXHIBIT III EXTERNAL PHOTOS A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 52 of 63 External Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 53 of 63 External Photo

A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 54 of 63 EXHIBIT IV INTERNAL PHOTOS A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 55 of 63 Internal Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 56 of 63 Internal Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 57 of 63 Internal Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 58 of 63 Internal Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 59 of 63 Internal Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 60 of 63 Internal Photo A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 61 of 63 Internal Photo

PRODUCT PROFILE AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna FEATURES •Specifically designed for toll lane applications, with virtually no side or back lobes, which helps confine antenna coverage to a single lane width •Ideally suited to applications requiring a low-profile antenna •Weatherproof enclosure that provides favorable electrical characteristics, resistance to ultraviolet radiation, and maximum corrosion resistance The AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna (UTA) is used to broadcast and receive radio frequency (RF) signals in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency band. For installations requiring a relatively symmetrical, three-dimensional reading area, the UTA offers a broadcast pattern of similar size and shape in both the horizontal and vertical planes. SPECIFICATIONS TransCore Headquarters: Harrisburg, PA For more information on Amtech ® products, call: 1.800.923.4824 or 972.733.6600 (outside the U.S.) Fax 972.733.6699 www.transcore.com www.amtech.com © 2000 TransCore, Inc. All rights reserved. TransCore, TollTag, and Dynamic Tag are trademarks and Amtech, SmartPass, Dynicom, and PassKey are registered trademarks of TransCore, Inc. The PassKey system is covered by U.S. Patents 5,414,624 and 5,737,710. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Contents subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna 411011-00410/00 COMMUNICATIONS Frequency Range 902 to 928 MHz Gain 13 dB i Polarization Linear-horizontal Cross Polarization (with respect to main beam) -20 dB Side Lobes (with respect to peak of main beam) ≤ -15 dB VSWR 1.9:1 Impedance 50 ohms nominal Half-Power Beam Width 32° E-plane and 35° H-plane HARDWARE FEATURES Connector Type N female PHYSICAL Dimensions Size: 80 x 5.7 x 50.8 cm (31.5 x 2.25 x 20in) Weight: 11.7 kg (26 lb) Mounting Height 4.6 m to 6 m (15 to 20 ft) above lane 4.9 m (16 ft) optimum Mounting Method To support pipe with a maximum outer diameter of 7.6cm (3.0 in) Enclosure Weatherproof radome ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F) Humidity 100% Condensing Vibration Tolerance 1 G rms , 10 to 500 Hz OPTIONS Check Tag May be ordered with either the AT5720 or IT2501 check tag installed H-Plane Read Pattern H-Plane Read Pattern

A TransCore Application For Certification RF Module, Model IT2611 FCC ID: FIH2611SS March 11, 2002 Revision 3 All services undertaken are subject to the following general policy: Reports are submitted for exclusive use of the client to whom they are addressed. Their significance is subject to the adequacy and representative character of the samples and to the comprehensiveness of the tests, examinations or surveys made. No quotations from reports or use of Intertek Testing Services name is permitted except as expressly authorized by Intertek Testing Services in writing. The report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. The NVLAP logo is applicable for testing to I EC/CISPR 22:1993 and FCC-47 CFR part 15 only. A TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0General Description...............................................................................................................1 1.1Related Submittal(s) Grants..........................................................................................1 1.2Product Description.....................................................................................................1 1.3Test Methodology.......................................................................................................2 1.4Test Facility................................................................................................................2 2.0System Test Configuration....................................................................................................3 2.1Justification.................................................................................................................3 2.2EUT Exercising Software.............................................................................................3 2.3Special Accessories......................................................................................................3 2.4Equipment Modification...............................................................................................3 2.5Support Equipment List and Description........................................................................3 2.6Test Configuration Block Diagram................................................................................4 3.0Test Results...........................................................................................................................5 3.1RF Power Output........................................................................................................6 3.2Occupied Bandwidth.................................................................................................17 3.3Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminal.....................................................................28 3.4Out of Band Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminal..................................................30 3.5Field Strength of Spurious Emissions...........................................................................38 3.6Frequency Stability....................................................................................................41 3.7Field Strength Calculation...........................................................................................48 4.0Test Equipment...................................................................................................................44 EXHIBIT I Test Set Up Photographs.......................................................................................................45 EXHIBIT II FCC ID Label Location.........................................................................................................50 EXHIBIT III External Photographs.............................................................................................................51 EXHIBIT IV Internal Photographs..............................................................................................................54 EXHIBIT V Electrical Schematics and Block Diagram................................................................................62 EXHIBIT VI User Manual and Operational Description................................................................................63 A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 Rev. 3 – March, 2002 Page 1 of 63 1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 Related Submittals Grants This is single application of the IT2611RF Module for Certification under FCC Part 90, Subpart M. There are no other simultaneous applications. 1.2 Product Description Purpose of the IT2611 RF Module The IT2611 RF Module is a part of the non-multiratelation Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) System. The IT2611 RF Module is mounted with antennas. The intended use of the IT2611 RF Module unit is to generate a RF signal upon command from a reader, and deliver the signal to one of the antennas for transmission and receive the reflected modulated tag signal returned through the antenna(s). Then IT2611 RF Module demodulates, amplifies, and filters the received tag signal, and forwards the digital data to the reader for processing. The IT2611 RF Module powered at 120VAC/60Hz through the external power adapter manufactured by TransCore. The IT2611 RF Module Transmitter The IT2611 RF Module Transmitter operates in frequency ranges with type of modulation: Uplink Mode (CW only): From 902.25 to 903.75MHz (Continuous Wave, N0N Emission Modulation Designator) and From 910.00 to 921.75MHz (Continuous Wave, N0N Emission Modulation Designator), adjustable in 0.25MHz step. Down link Mode (Digital modulation only): From 912.75 to 918.75MHz (Manchester encode 300kbps Modulated Signal, L1D Emission Modulation Designator), adjustable in 0.25MHz step. Operating Power Level: 1 Watt maximum (30dBm) and may be attenuated up to 15dB with 1dB step A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 Rev. 3 – March, 2002 Page 2 of 63 The IT2611 RF Module Antennas Two different antennas could be used to transmit RF signal from the IT2611 RF Module:…

Text truncated - open the document above for the full version.

A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 45 of 63 EXHIBIT I TEST SET UP PHOTOS A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 46 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 47 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 48 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 49 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration

A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 45 of 63 EXHIBIT I TEST SET UP PHOTOS A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 46 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 47 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 48 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration A FCC ID: FIH2611SSReport No:3011655 – January, 2002 Page 49 of 63 Radiated Emissions Test Configuration