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MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol Reader System Guide TransCore, Inc. 19111 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75287-3106 September 2005 P/N 411880 © 2005 TC IP, Ltd. All rights reserved. TRANSCORE, AMTECH, and EGO are registered trademarks of TC IP, Ltd, and are used under license. All other trademarks listed are the property of their respective owners. Contents are subject to change. Printed in the U.S.A. Products covered by this document are protected by one or more of the following U.S. patents 4,739,328; 4,864,158; 4,999,636; 5,030,807; 5,550,547; 5,606,322; 5,673,037; 5,912,632; 5,942,987; and foreign equivalent patents. Other patents pending. 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) Phone:(800) 755-0378 For comments or questions about this document, e-mail [email protected] . iv 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 Health Limits Within the United States, environmental guidelines regulating safe exposure levels are issued by the Occu- pational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For equipment operating from 300 to 1500 MHz the FCC limits on radiation exposure are contained in CFR title 47 part 1.1310. Note: Frequency (f) is expressed in MHz. At 902 MHz (worst case frequency for MPI 6000 operating band) these levels are RF Levels From TransCore Equipment Power density is given in milliwatts per centimeter (mW/cm) and is calculated as where P = antenna input power (mW) G = antenna gain referenced to an isotropic radiator D = distance from antenna (cm) For TransCore’s IT2200 AVI system at maximum levels of P = 1 W or 1000 mW, maximum G = 14dBi or 25.1; AA3152 Universal Toll Antenna S = 0.60 mW/cm 2 , General Public Exposure Limit S = 3.0 mW/cm 2 , Occupational/Controlled Limit Exposure ClassificationPower DensityAveraging Time Occupational/Controlled Exposure f/300 mW/cm 2 6 minutes General Public/Uncontrolled Exposure f/1500 mW/cm 2 30 minutes Exposure ClassificationPower DensityAveraging Time Occupational/Controlled Exposure 3.0 mW/cm 2 6 minutes General Public/Uncontrolled Exposure 0.6 mW/cm 2 30 minutes 2 4D PG S π = MPI 6000 Multi-Protocol System Guide For the maximum power level (2 watts) the minimum safe distance is = 2.68 ft (81.5 cm) for General Public Exposure Limit, and 1.2 ft (36.46 cm) for Occupational/Controlled Limit For a typical operating power level of 0.5W (-6dB attenuation from maximum power) the minimum safe dis- tance is = 1.339 ft (40.8 cm) for General Public Exposure Limit, and 0.6 ft (18.3 cm) for Occupational/Controlled Limit Any distance beyond 2.68 ft (0.82 m) from the antenna is compliant. Because antennas typically are mounted at heights of 18 ft (5.5 m), the minimum compliance distance should be met and maintained. Typical exposure levels should be below FCC exposure limits. For example, a 6 ft (1.8 m) tall person standing in the center of the main lobe of the antenna would experience maximum RF levels of 0.03 mW/cm 2 , and typical levels of 0.0075mW/cm 2 . Even for the more stringent Gen- eral Public Exposure Limit, the maximum exposure is 1/40 th of the compliance level, and the typical exposure level is 4 times lower than that. For locations not centered in the main lobe of the antenna, the drop off in antenna gain reduces the radiation exposure for that area. A person standing 6 ft (1.8 m) to the side of an antenna would experience an additional approximate 10dB drop in power density. For these reasons, the MPI 6000 falls within FCC exposure limits. S PG D π4 = S PG D π4 = Contents ix Contents Health Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v RF Levels From TransCore Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v 1 Before You Begin Purpose of the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Guide Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Typographical Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

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Request for Confidential Treatment - Amtech Technologies Center FCC ID No: FIH MPI6000 Transcore requests that the materials in the Exhibits 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 marked “Proprietary” in the Exhibits, 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: FIH MPI6000 (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]

ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 1 of 1 MPI6000 Photos.doc 11/8/2005 Equipment photographs for MPI 6000.

ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 1 of 1 MPI6000 ID Label.doc 11/8/2005 ID Label placement photographs for MPI 6000.

ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 1 of 4 MPI6000 Int Photos.doc 11/8/2005 Internal photographs of MPI 6000. ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 2 of 4 MPI6000 Int Photos.doc 11/8/2005 ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 3 of 4 MPI6000 Int Photos.doc 11/8/2005 ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 4 of 4 MPI6000 Int Photos.doc 11/8/2005 Note there are no components located on printed circuit board sides not show in these photographs.

ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 1 of 1 MPI6000 0MPE.doc 11/8/2005 Maximum Permissible Exposure, MPE Calculation Antennas with gain are mounted at remote locations at distances much greater than those used in the calculations. The user manual provides instructions for mounting all antennas and directs mounting the high gain antennas outdoors maintaining a separation distance of 2 meters from people. The additional length of cable required for outdoor remote locations would further reduce the power density. MPE Calculator MPE uses EIRP for calculation. EIRP is based on TX power added to the antenna gain in dBi. dBi = dB gain compared to an isotropic radiator. S = power density in mW/cm^2Antenna Gain (dBi)14 Output PowerdBd + 2.17 = dBidBi to dBd2.17 Tx Frequency (MHz)902(Watts)2.0000Antenna Gain (dBd)11.83 Cable Loss (dB)0.0(dBm)33.01Antenna minus cable (dBi)14.00 Calculated ERP (mw) 30481.055EIRP = Po(dBM) + Gain (dB) Calculated EIRP (mw) 50237.729Radiated (EIRP) dBm47.010 ERP = EIRP - 2.17 dB Occupational LimitRadiated (ERP) dBm44.840 3.00667 mW/cm 2 General Public Limit 0.60133 mW/cm 2 Frequency (MHz)Occupational LimitPublic Limit 300-1,500f/300f/1500 1,500-10,00051 Frequency (MHz) Occupational Limit @ Tx Freq (mW/cm^2) Public Limit @ Tx Freq (mW/cm^2) 300-1,5003.0066666670.601333333 1,500-10,00051 EIRPDistanceDistanceS milliwattscminches mW/cm 2 50237.729250.0098.430.06396 50237.729200.0078.740.09994 50237.729150.0059.060.17768 50237.729100.0039.370.39978 50237.72990.0035.430.49355 50237.72985.0033.460.55333 50237.72982.0032.280.59456 50237.72981.0031.890.60933 50237.72980.0031.500.62465 50237.72975.0029.530.71072 50237.72970.0027.560.81588 50237.72965.0025.590.94622 50237.72960.0023.621.11050 50237.72955.0021.651.32158 50237.72950.0019.691.59912 50237.72945.0017.721.97422 50237.72940.0015.752.49862 50237.72939.0015.352.62840 50237.72938.0014.962.76855 50237.72937.0014.572.92023 50237.72936.5014.373.00078 50237.72936.0014.173.08472 50237.72935.0013.783.26350 50237.72934.0013.393.45830 50237.72933.0012.993.67107 50237.72932.0012.603.90409 50237.72931.0012.204.16003 50237.72930.0011.814.44199 50237.72925.009.846.39647 50237.72920.007.879.99448 50237.72915.005.9117.76796 Frequency (MHz) Occupational Limit minimum Distance (cm) Public Limit minimum distance (cm) 300-1,50036.5081.00 1,500-10,000N/AN/A FCC radio frequency radiation exposure limits per 1.1310 FCC radio frequency radiation exposure limits per 1.1310 Power density (S) EIRP ------- = mW/cm^2 4 π r^2

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL FOR GRANT OF CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR MODEL: MPI 6000 902-928 MHz Transmitter Location and Monitoring Service LMS Transmitter FOR TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 8600 Jefferson Street, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Test Report For Application of Certification For TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 8600 Jefferson Street, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone: (505) 856-8101 MODEL: MPI 6000 LMS Transmitter FREQUENCY: 902-928 MHz FCC ID: FIH MPI6000 Test Date: October 27, 2005 Certifying Engineer: Scot D. Rogers ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 W. 259th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone: (913) 837-3214 FAX: (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 endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone / Fax (913) 837-3214 NVLAP Accredited Laboratory NVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC. TransCore Amtech Technology Center 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000, 10-600x-xxx Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 3 of 32 Certification\TransCore MPI6000 Certification Test Report.DOC 11/2/2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 FORWARD 4 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT 5 2.1033(C) APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION 6 2.1046 RF POWER OUTPUT 9 Measurements Required 9 Test Arrangement 9 Results 10 2.1047 MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS 11 Measurements Required 11 Test Arrangement 11 Results 11 2.1049 OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH 11 Measurements Required 11 Test Arrangement 12 Results 14 2.1051 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS 14 Measurements Required 14 Test Arrangement 14 Results 18 90.210 OUT OF BAND EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS 19 Measurements Required 19 Test Arrangement 19 2.1053 FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS RADIATION 22 Measurements Required 22 Test Arrangement 22 Results: 25 Field Strength Spurious Radiation 25 General Radiated Emissions (6 Highest General Emissions) 25 2.1055 FREQUENCY STABILITY 26 Measurements Required: 26 Test Arrangement: 26 Results: 28 APPENDIX 29 NVLAP Accredited Laboratory NVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC. TransCore Amtech Technology Center 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000, 10-600x-xxx Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 4 of 32 Certification\TransCore MPI6000 Certification Test Report.DOC 11/2/2005 Forward The following information is submitted for consideration in obtaining a Grant of Certification for the Paragraph 90, LMS transmitter. Name of Applicant: Transcore Amtech Technology Center 8600 Jefferson Street, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone: (505) 856-8101 Model: MPI 6000 FCC ID: FIH MPI6000 Frequencies of Operation: 902.25-903.75 MHz, 910.0-921.5 MHz Applicable Standards and Test Procedures In accordance with the Federal Communications Code of Federal Regulations, dated October 1, 2004, Part 2 Subpart J, Paragraphs 2.907, 2.911, 2.913, 2.925, 2.926, 2.1031 through 2.1057; 90.201 through 90.217, 90.350 through 90.363 the following information is submitted. Test procedures used were the established Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions as described in ANSI 63.4- 2003 and TIA/EIA 603. The unit has also been tested and found to comply with other applicable technical standards with relevant data recorded in appropriate test reports. NVLAP Accredited Laboratory NVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC. TransCore Amtech Technology Center 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000, 10-600x-xxx Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 5 of 32 Certification\TransCore MPI6000 Certification Test Report.DOC 11/2/2005 List of Test Equipment A Hewlett Packard 8591EM and or 8562A Spectrum Analyzer was used as the measuring device for the emissions testing. The analyzer settings used are described in the following table. Refer to the appendix for a complete list of Test Equipment. HP 8591EM SPECTRUM ANALYZER SETTINGS CONDUCTED EMISSIONS: RBW AVG. BW DETECTOR FUNCTION 9 kHz 30 kHz Peak/Quasi Peak RADIATED EMISSIONS (30 - 1000 MHz): RBW AVG. BW DETECTOR FUNCTION 120 kHz 300 kHz Peak/Quasi Peak HP 8562A SPECTRUM ANALYZER SETTINGS RADIATED EMISSIONS (1 - 40 GHz): RBW AVG. BW DETECTOR FUNCTION 1 MHz 1 MHz Peak/Average ANTENNA CONDUCTED EMISSIONS: RBW AVG. BW DETECTOR FUNCTION 100 kHz 300 kHz Peak NVLAP Accredited Laboratory NVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC. TransCore Amtech Technology Center 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000, 10-600x-xxx Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 6 of 32 Certification\TransCore MPI6000 Certification Test Report.DOC 11/2/2005 2.1033(c) Application for Certification 1. Manufacturer: TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 8600 Jefferson Street, NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 2. Identification: Model: MPI 6000 FCC I.D.: FIH MPI6000 3. A copy of the installation and operating instructions furnished to the end user. Refer to the instruction manual furnished with this application for details. 4. Emission Types: Continuous wave (CW) Emission Designator. NON Single channel, Data, Modulated in Width/duration. L1D Frequency Range Emission Designator 902.25 – 903.75 N0N 910.00 – 921.50 N0N 911.75 – 919.75 515kL1D 912.75 – 918.75 1M5L1D 5. Frequency Range: 902.25 – 921.75MHz 6. Range of operating power values or specific operating power levels, and description of any means provided for variation of operating power. The output power is factory set to 2.00 Watt (nominal). The unit has internal attenuation capabilities allowing the end user to reduce the output power up to 15 dB in 1 dB increments. 7. Maximum power rating as defined in the applicable part(s) of the rules. As stated in CFR 47, 90.205(k), the maximum …

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ROGERS LABS, INC. TRANSCORE AMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4405 W. 259th Terrace MODEL: MPI 6000 Louisburg, KS 66053 Test #: 051027 FCC ID#: FIH MPI6000 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90 Page 1 of 1 MPI6000 Test Photos.doc 11/8/2005 Test setup photographs for MPI 6000.