G8630ERC85RF ID Tag Transmitter

23 Nov 1998 To: Rich Fabina ([email protected]) From: Chris Harvey ([email protected]) Re:FCC ID: G8630ERC85 (correspondence ID: 4790) Q. Provide results for AC line conducted Measurements as per 15.207(a). A. Please refer to the technical descriptions provided for the EUT. The EUT derives power from a DC powered controller, and thus the EUT and its controller do not connect to the AC mains. Therefore, conducted emissions, as per FCC Rule 15.207(a), are not applicable. Please see the Users manual and the test report for indications of how this EUT receives its power. The EUT is powered from a DC powered controller. There is no direct or indirect connection to AC power. Q. Fee issues, We have submitted a new single check in the amount of $1075 to Mellon Bank for processing. Please look out for this payment processing to happen any day now. I realize asking a banker to add 2 numbers is a little out of the question. I actually added the numbers for them, but.... Maybe I should scrutinize my bank statements a little more from now on.

FCC ID: G8630ERC85 September 10, 1998 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Attention:Applications Examiner Applicant:Balogh 7699 Kensington Court Brighton, MI 48116-8561 Equipment:ERC-85 Transceiver FCC ID: G8630ERC85 Specification: 47 CFR 15c CERTIFICATION Dear Examiner: The following application for Grant of Equipment Authorization is presented on behalf of Balogh for the Certification of their ERC-85 Transceiver. Enclosed, please find a complete data and documentation package demonstrating that this device complies with the technical requirements of 47 CFR, Part 15c, for a Transceiver. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned, who is authorized to act as Agent. Sincerely, Chris Harvey Director, EMC Laboratory MET Laboratories, Inc. Safety Certification - EMI - Telecom Environmental Simulation FCC ID: G8630ERC85 914 WEST PATAPSCO AVENUE • BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21230-3432 • PHONE (410) 354-3300 • FAX (410) 354-3313 ENGINEERING TEST REPORT in support of the CERTIFICATION Application for Grant of Equipment Authorization EQUIPMENT:ERC-85 Transceiver FCC ID::G8630ERC85 Specification:47 CFR 15c On Behalf of the Applicant:Balogh 7699 Kensington Court Brighton, MI 48116-8561 Manufacturer:Balogh 7699 Kensington Court Brighton, MI 48116-8561 Manufacturer’s Mr. Joseph G. Tomashik Representative Test Date(s):June 18 - 22, 1998 ENGINEERING STATEMENT I ATTEST: the measurements shown in this report were made in accordance with the procedures indicated, and that the emissions from this equipment were found to be within the limits applicable. I assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these measurements. On the basis of the measurements made, the equipment tested is capable of operation in accordance with the requirements of Part 15c of the FCC Rules under normal use and maintenance. _____________________________ Kenneth Bass EMI Engineer, MET Laboratories _______________________ Chris Harvey Director, EMC Laboratory FCC ID: G8630ERC85 EMI1074A- 3 -SEPT 22,1998 1.0INTRODUCTION The following data is presented on behalf of the Applicant, Balogh, as verification of the compliance of the ERC-85 Transceiver, to the requirements of 47CFR15c. 2.0TEST SITE All testing was conducted at MET Laboratories, Inc., 914 West Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-3493. Radiated emissions measurements were performed on a three-meter open area test site (OATS). A complete site description is on file with the FCC Laboratory Division as 31040/SIT/MET. 3.0TEST EQUIPMENT USED ManufacturerEquipment Calibration DueCal. Interval Hewlett Packard8591E Spectrum Analyzer 1/29/99annual EMCOBiconical Antenna 3104 2/9/99annual EMCOEMCO Log Periodic Antenna 3/20/99annual EMCOActive Rod12/16/98annual Hewlett Packard8594EM Analyzer11/19/98annual SolarLISN6/30/99annual 4.0EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST CONFIGURATION The ERC-85 Transceiver is a low power transceiver operating at 1.5MHz and intended for use in industrial environments. Balogh Transceivers are modular components compatible with various tags. The transceiver provides energy for data transmission and reception between the Tag and Transceiver. An electromagnetic field generated by the transceiver determines the dimensions of the transmission zone. As a tag enters the transmission zone, data transfer takes place without contact through an inductive field established by the transceiver. This transmission is independent of the direction and speed of the tag. The read/write tags are remotely read or written to when the tag is in the transmission zone. Read/write tags are available with 64 byte, 2 Kbyte, or 8 Kbyte memory capacities. the front panel LED’s were visual monitored to determine the presents or absence of a tag, or a T/R fault if the T/R is not operational. 5.0TEST TYPE(S) 5.1Radiated Emissions: 47CFR15.209 FCC ID: G8630ERC85 EMI1074A- 4 -SEPT 22,1998 6.0TEST RESULTS 6.1TEST TYPE: Radiated Emissions (Transmitter Portion of Transceiver) 6.1.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:47CFR15.209. Field strength of transmit @1.5MHz and measurements above10th harmonic. 6.1.2 TEST DATE(S):06 Jul 1998 6.1.3 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES: As required by §15.209, field strength of spurious radiation measurements were made in accordance with the general procedures of ANSI C63.4-1992 "Methods of Measurement of Radio- Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9kHz to 40 GHz". Preliminary radiated emission measurements were performed inside a shielded chamber with all digital signal generators on and terminated. The frequency list from the preliminary measurements was used as a guide for making final measurements on an 3 meter open area test site. The unit was scanned over the frequency range of 1.5MHz to 15 MHz. Calculations of fundamental and spurious limits obtained by: per 47CFR15.209 measured: (note: below 30MHz a calibrated loop may be used) Fc (tx) @ 1.500 MHZ =54.4 dBuV w/ active rod 9.16 dB Antenna correction factor 63.56 dBuV/m @ 3m or 9.5dBuV w/ loop 54.0dB Antenna correction factor 63.5dBuV/m @3m a) from table in 15.209 limit: Limit @ 1.5MHz = 24000/F(kHz) uV @ 30 m, therefore: 24000/1500= 16 uV/m @ 30m = 24.1 dBuV/m @30m per 15.31 @ <30MHz, use 40 dB/dec, therefore: 24.1 dBuV/m @ 30m 40 dB 64.1 dBuV/m @ 3m b) also from table in 15.209(c) for spurious emission limits: Limit @ 3.0 MHz & 15.00 MHz < level of the fundamental, therefore: limit < 64.1 dBuV/m @3m FCC ID: G8630ERC85 EMI1074A- 5 -SEPT 22,1998 Freq. MHz azimpolhtAmpl (dBuV) ACF (dB) cbl loss (dB) Corr. Ampl Limit (dBuV/m) 1.5000H1.045.749.090.555.3864.1 3.00H1.037.928.980.547.40< 64.1 15.009H1.026.3610.020.536.88< 64.1 73.49180H2.027.606.91.035.539.0 73.49*180V1.530.506.71.038.239.0 31.50135H2.012.313.70.526.539.0 31.5180V1.022.7412.10.535.539.0 126.0290H1.519.213.31.233.943.5 126.02180V1.516.114.41.231.443.5 114.00270H2.017.713.61.132.443.5 114.00270V1.019.0813.61.133.843.5 FCC ID: G863…

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16 Nov 1998 To: Rich Fabina ([email protected]) From: Ken Bass ([email protected]) Re:FCC ID: G8630ERC85 (correspondence ID: 4505) Dear Rich: The following items are in response to your inquires as provided in your e-mail (correspondence ID: 4505) in reference to the above listed application: 1) The Commission does not accept active Rod measurements in frequency range below 30MHz. Also, C63.4-1992, is not accepted method of measurement for radiated emissions below 30MHz. Remeasure the radiated emissions using a loop antenna. A1) As indicated on page 5 of the test report, both antenna types were used for measuring the emissions below 30 MHZ. The following data and corrected levels are used to compare to the limits of 15.209(a): (note: below 1.705 MHz a calibrated loop was used. To convert from dBuv to dBuA, subtract 51.5 dB) Fc (tx) @ 1.500 MHZ = 9.4dBuv w/ loop @ 3m 9.4dBuv w/ loop @ 3m 0.2cable loss 0.2cable loss @ 1.5 MHZ 2.1dB H -Field Antenna factor53.6dB E-field Antenna correction factor 11.7 dBuA/m @ 3m63.2dBuv/m @ 3m or Limit @ 1.5MHz = 24000/F(kHz) uV @ 30 m, therefore: 24000/1500= 16 uV/m @ 30m = 24.1 dBuv/m @ 30m F < 30 MHz, use 40 dB/dec, therefore: Distance Correction Factor (DCF) for 3 m to 30 m for 3 m to 300 m = 40*LOG (d1/d2) d1=3 m, d2 = 30 m = 40*LOG (d1/d2) d1=3 m, d2 = 300 m = -40.0 dB= -80 dB Thus the corrected level of the field at the specified measurement distance is: Page 2 Re: FCC ID: G8630ERC85 (correspondence ID: 4505) Responses Cont= == =d - measured: 63.2 dBuv/m @ 3m corr. factor:-40.0 dB 3 m to 30 m DCF corr. level: 23.2 dBuv/m @ 30m And by examination, the signal at the transmitting frequency is less than the limit at the 30 m distance. 2) What was the detector function and RBW of measurement instrument during RE testing? 2A) As per 15.33, and 15.31(f)(2), the detector function was set for CISPR Quasi-Peak detection. A Resolution Bandwidth of 9 kHz was used for measurements below 30MHz. 3) Provide results for AC line conducted Measurements as per 15.207(a). 3A) Please refer to the technical descriptions provided for the EUT. The EUT derives power from a DC powered controller, and thus the EUT and its controller do not connect to the AC mains. Therefore, conducted emissions, as per FCC Rule 15.207(a), are not applicable. 4) Provide an operational description for the EUT in accordance with 2.1033(b)(4) 4A) Please refer to the submitted file descrip.pdf for a description of the operation of the EUT. 5) Resubmit the schematic diagram and the Userσ σσ σ Manual exhibits. 5A) Please see the resubmitted file, schem.jpg for the schematic diagram. Correspondence ID 4507 Confidentiality Fee: MET submitted the application with 2 associated checks to cover the fee: one check from the applicant in the amount of $1025, and one check from MET to cover the additional $50 increase in fees due to the September fee change. I will not be able to retrieve the cancelled checks. What other evidence do you need of full the payment of $1075.

FCC ID: G8630ERC85 December 14, 1998 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Attention:Mr Richard Fabina Applicant:Balogh 7699 Kensington Court Brighton, MI 48116-8561 Equipment:ERC-85 Transceiver FCC ID: G8630ERC85 Confirmation Number: EA91889 Reference:FCC Correspondence ID: 4790 and Correspondence ID: 4505 Dear Examiner: The following information is provided in response to item number 1 of your inquiry on reference FCC ID: G8630ERC85, on behalf of Balogh TAG, Inc., for the Certification of their ERC-85 Transceiver. Enclosed, please find a complete data and documentation package demonstrating that this device complies with the technical requirements of 47 CFR, Part 15.207, for a AC Line Conducted Emissions. Sincerely, Chris Harvey Director, EMC Laboratory FCC ID: G8630ERC85 MET Laboratories, Inc. Safety Certification - EMI - Telecom Environmental Simulation 914 WEST PATAPSCO AVENUE !! BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21230-3432 !! PHONE (410) 354-3300 !! FAX (410) 354-3313 ENGINEERING ADDENDUM TEST REPORT in support of the CERTIFICATION Application for Grant of Equipment Authorization EQUIPMENT:ERC-85 Transceiver FCC ID::G8630ERC85 Specification:47 CFR 15c On Behalf of the Applicant:Balogh 7699 Kensington Court Brighton, MI 48116-8561 Manufacturer:Balogh 7699 Kensington Court Brighton, MI 48116-8561 Manufacturer’s Mr. Joseph G. Tomashik Representative Test Date(s):December 7, 1998 ENGINEERING STATEMENT I ATTEST: the measurements shown in this report were made in accordance with the procedures indicated, and that the emissions from this equipment were found to be within the limits applicable. I assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these measurements. On the basis of the measurements made, the equipment tested is capable of operation in accordance with the requirements of Part 15c of the FCC Rules under normal use and maintenance. FCC ID: G8630ERC85 1.0INTRODUCTION The following data is presented on behalf of the Applicant, Balogh, as verification of the compliance of the ERC-85 Transceiver, to the requirements of 47CFR15c. 2.0TEST SITE All testing was conducted at MET Laboratories, Inc., 914 West Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-3493. Radiated emissions measurements were performed on a three-meter open area test site (OATS). A complete site description is on file with the FCC Laboratory Division as 31040/SIT/MET. 3.0TEST EQUIPMENT USED ManufacturerEquipment Calibration DueCal. Interval Hewlett Packard8594EM Analyzer12/1/99annual SolarLISN6/30/99annual 4.0EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST CONFIGURATION The ERC-85 Transceiver is a low power transceiver operating at 1.5MHz and intended for use in industrial environments. Balogh Transceivers are modular components compatible with various tags. The transceiver provides energy for data transmission and reception between the Tag and Transceiver. An electromagnetic field generated by the transceiver determines the dimensions of the transmission zone. As a tag enters the transmission zone, data transfer takes place without contact through an inductive field established by the transceiver. This transmission is independent of the direction and speed of the tag. The read/write tags are remotely read or written to when the tag is in the transmission zone. Read/write tags are available with 64 byte, 2 Kbyte, or 8 Kbyte memory capacities. the front panel LED’s were visual monitored to determine the presents or absence of a tag, or a T/R fault if the T/R is not operational. 5.0TEST TYPE(S) 5.1AC Line Conducted Emissions: 47CFR15.207 FCC ID: G8630ERC85 6.0TEST RESULTS 6.4.1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:15.107(b) 6.4.2TEST DATE(S):7 Dec 1998 6.4.3MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES: The measurements were performed over the frequency range of 0.45 MHZ to 30 MHZ using a 50 S/50 μH LISN as the input transducer to an EMI/Field Intensity Meter. The measurements were made with the detector set for "peak" amplitude within an IF bandwidth of 10 kHz or for "quasi-peak" within a bandwidth of 9 kHz. The tests were conducted in a RF-shielded enclosure. 6.4.4RESULTS: Equipment complies with Section 15.107(b) SUMMARY OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT AC Mains Terminals - Phase FrequencyEmissionLimit (MHZ) Quasi-Peak(dBuV) Level (dBuV) 0.45840.948.0 0.46240.648.0 0.46640.048.0 SUMMARY OF SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT AC Mains Terminals - Neutral FrequencyEmissionLimit (MHZ)Quasi-Peak(dBuV) Level (dBuv) 0.45842.848.0 0.46238.548.0 0.46739.648.0 Plots follow are included in this application as file attachments: