HCQ3B6OTPMTPulse Counting Transmitter

© Inovonics, 2011 - www.inovonics.com EN1501/EN1501-XL EchoStream ® TapWatch ® Transmitter Installation and Operation Manual - 04590E 1 Overview Connected to pulse-output meters being used for multi-family submetering, the EN1501 and EN1501-XL transmitters will transmit data to an RF receiver that is connected to a Data Concentrator and Communicator (DCC-5800). The EN1501 includes a replaceable battery; the EN1501-XL includes a long-life battery that is not replaceable. 1.1 Inovonics Wireless Contact Information If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics Wireless technical services: • E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: (800) 782-2709; (303) 939-9336 1.2 EN1501/EN1501-XL Components Figure 1 EN1501/EN1501-XL Components 2 Installation and Startup 2.1 Connect Transmitter to Meter Connect the transmitter to the meter as follows: 1.Open the housing by pressing down on the base tab near the wiring thru-hole while lifting away the cover. 2.Fully insert stripped wires into the removable header terminal. 3.Use a small Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws that secure wires to the removable header terminal. 4.Attach removable header terminal (if removed) to the transmitter board as shown. Note: If connecting to a meter that has polarity to its pulse output, the negative (–) should be connected to the outside terminal, closest to the corner of the board. Figure 2 Connect the Transmitter to the Meter 2.2 Select Frequency Band If you are using either transmitter anywhere except North America, you will need to select the frequency band for your geographic area. If you are using the transmitter in North America, there is no need to select the frequency band. All transmitters are set for North America by default. Select Frequency Band on the Transmitter 1.Place the selection jumper included in the accessory pack on the appropriate frequency band selection pins (Figure 1). • Leave the jumper off the pins to select 902-928 MHz for North America. • Place the jumper on the left two pins to select 921-928 MHz for New Zealand. • Place the jumper on the right two pins to select 915-928 MHz for Australia. 2.3 Mount the Transmitter 1.Use the double-sided tape to mount the transmitter to a clean wall. 2.If installing the EN1501, the transmitter can be secured a wall with the mounting screw and anchor. Remove the battery to access the mounting screw hole; press the reset button after replacing the battery. Note: Ensure cabling enters the housing through the access wiring thru- hole, and replace the housing (Figure 2). Figure 3 Mount the Transmitter 2.4 Register the Transmitter Note: See “Programming the PMT-Meter Pair” in TapWatch User Manual for more information. 1.Confirm that transmitter is connected to the meter. 2.Confirm that the battery is installed. 3.Go to the “Registered Meters” tab of the Site Information editor. 4.Click “Add” on the “Registered Meters” page; confirm selected building. 5.Complete the “Add New Meter To...” form when it appears. 6.Click the “Register” button. 7.When prompted, press the reset button on the transmitter; wait for confirmation. ABattery (EN1501- style battery shown) BTamper switchCRemovable header terminal DFrequency band selection pins EReset button C A B D E ACabling thru-holeBRemovable header terminal AAnchor installed in wallBDouble-sided tape CMounting screw A B A B C © Inovonics, 2011 - www.inovonics.com 3 Replace the Battery (EN1501 Only) When the low battery message is received, you will need to replace the EN1501 battery. 1.Open the housing by pressing down on the base tab near the wiring thru-hole while lifting away the cover. 2.Remove the old battery, taking note of the battery orientation. 3.Insert the new battery, making sure it is aligned correctly. 4.Press the reset button. Note: EN1501 transmitters retain programming data in non-volatile memory. They do not require reprogramming after loss of power. Install new battery and press the transmitter reset button to re-initialize the transmitter and restore programming. Its count will go to zero and the initial Meter Read count will be updated in the DCC. 4 Specifications Dimensions: 3.57" x 1.70" x 0.85" Operating environment: -20°- 60°C (-4°- 140°F), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Typical battery life: EN1501: 5 years at 70 to 90°F (20 to 30°C). Higher temperatures reduce battery life. EN1501-XL: calculated battery life of 20 years at 70 to 90°F (20 to 30°C). Higher temperatures reduce battery life. EN1501 Battery (BAT604): 3.0V lithium (DL123A) The battery is always supervised. 5 Television and Radio Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 6 FCC Part 15 Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 7 Warranty/Disclaimer …

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A u t h o r i t y t o A c t a s A g e n t Date: March 10, 2011 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern: ______Keal Vigil______ is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: December 31, 2011 Keal Vigil Production Control Specialist II

Request for Confidentiality Date: March 10, 2011 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: FCC ID: HCQ3B6OTPMT; IC ID 2309A-OTPMT Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 10, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Permanent Block Diagrams Short Term External Photos Short Term Permanent* 1 Internal Photos Short Term Permanent Operation Description/Theory of Operation Short Term Permanent Parts List & Placement/BOM Short Term Permanent Tune-Up Procedure Short Term Permanent Schematics Short Term Test Setup Photos Short Term Permanent* User’s Manual *Note: ______(Insert Explanation as Necessar y )______ Inovonics Wireless Corporation has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of 180 2 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further justification before permanent confidentiality will be allowed. These also currently require review by the FCC under their Pe r m i t-But-Ask policy before the grant is issued and can delay completion of an application. Further justification should be added to the note above. One such example for a potted device would be: “The EUT is FULLY potted using a non-removable epoxy based material. Removal of potting material causes irreparable damage to internal circuitry. See photographs exhibits that outline the device before and after potting.” 2 - Please refer to http://acbcert.com/documents/misc-docs/Memo-Short-Term-Vs-Standard-Confidentiality.pdf for complete details. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications: The applicant understands that until such time that IC distinguishes between Short Term and Permanent Confidentiality, either type of marked exhibit above will simply be marked Confidential when submitted to IC. Sincerely, Keal Vigil Production Control Specialist II

FCC ID: HCQ3B6OTPMT EN1501 IC ID: 2309A-OTPMT External Photos: Front of product Back of product showing FCC & IC ID Number Page 1

LBL-FCC-EN1501 04589E MATERIAL:.002" THICK WHITE MYLAR WITH .001" MATTE LAMINATION (FOR PROTECTION FROM INK SMEARING) AND PERMANENT ADHESIVE APPLIED TO THE BACKSIDE. RoHS COM- PLIANT MATERIALS REQUIRED. ARTWORK:SUPPLIED BY INOVONICS TEXT: BLACK LABEL SIZE: 1.220" X .0.455" (SHOWN TO 3 TIMES SCALE), “SHARP CORNERS” AND NO BOR- DER PACKAGING AND LABEL ORIENTATION:LABELS TO BE SUPPLIED ON TOP SIDE OF ROLL STOCK WITH TEXT READABLE AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM (SHORT) EDGE OF ROLL Rev. LevelDescriptionDate AInitial Release10/21/2005 BAdded WEEE Label10/25/2005 CModified for EN150103/03/2008 DUpdated logo and fonts05/05/2008 EAdded colon per FCC03/18/2011 www.inovonics.com FCC ID: HCQ3B6OTPMT / IC: 2309A-OTPMT EN1501 Label Location

FCC ID: HCQ3B6OTPMT EN1501 IC ID: 2309A-OTPMT Internal Photos: PCB FRONT Trace Antenna PCB BACK Page 1

FCC ID: HCQ3B6OTPMT EN1501 IC ID: 2309A-OTPMT RF Exposure Information: Calculation for compliance with MPE requirements (47CFR2.1091) is done using a worst-case transmitter power of 250 mW, assumption of a unity gain antenna, and an exposure limit of 0.6 mW/cm 2 (f/1500 mW/cm 2 at 20 cm per 47CFR 1.1310) for general applications. This device is not carried or worn by the end user. It has an extremely low duty cycle and a low rate of transmission that dramatically reduces the average power level that could pose an exposure hazard. The transmitter is typically activated by the opening or closing of a door or window. In addition to these change-of-state transmissions, the transmitter is configured to transmit a supervisory message once every 3 minutes. The averaging interval specified in Table 1(B) of 47CFR1.1310 is 30 minutes. For the purposes of this calculation, it is assumed that ten supervisory and five change-of- state messages will be sent in the 30-minute interval. Each supervisory message consists of 3 redundant packets, and each change of state message contains 21 packets, for a total of 135 packets in the 30-minute interval. A packet is typically 20 ms in length. The worst-case power density at a distance of 20 cm is then, 223 6.74 )20(4 1 1 060 min120 min30 135 250 cm nW cmms packet mspackets mW=¥ ¥ ¥¥¥ p This is well below the 0.6 mW/cm 2 limit.

Rev. LevelDate A 25-Feb-11 IC ID: 2309A-OTPMT Test report EN1501 CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTATION The information contained in this document is confidential to and the sole property of Inovonics Wireless Corporation. Receipt of this information requires the existence and full acceptance of the terms and conditions of a Non-Disclosure Agreement signed by Inovonics Wireless Corporation and the Recipient. This documentation is not to be reproduced or redistributed, except as provided in the Non-Disclosure Agreement. DescriptionAuthor Initial Release HB FCC ID: HCQ3B6OTPMT Pass/FailPage N/A 1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass 5 Pass 6 Continuous receiver operationN/A Band of operation (USA)902-928 MHz Additional Information Declarations Table of contents No Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 General Min Channel Seperation Continuous transmitter operation 20 dB Occupied BW Test Report Dwell Time # of hopping Channels Instrument declarations 921.6 MHz Yes 22ms 915.6 MHz Band of operation (USA)902 928 MHz Receiver frequencies Upper transmit frequency (AUS and NZ) Minimum Transmit Channel Spacing Lower transmit frequency (Australia) Maximum TX on-time (single message) 915-928 MHz 400KHz Yes Normal battery input voltage N/A 3V DC Band of operation (Australia mode) Band of operation (New Zealand mode)921-928 MHz Frequency hopping transmitter Lower transmit frequency (New Zealand) Integral antenna equipment 927.6 MHz Section 25-Feb-11 25.93 C 31.63% N/ATested By:HBTest Result Test Report Additional Information In addition to the intentional and unintentional emissions lab test reports submitted with this application, additional test data demonstrating compliance with CFR47, 15.247 and RSS-210, A8.1 follows. For the following measurements, the antenna was replaced by a coaxial connection to a MXA N9020A spectrum analyzer. UUT MFGR:Inovonics Wireless TEST NOTES UUT Serial Number(s)Normal Temp UUT DescriptionSecurity transmitterNormal Humidity Test Report Additional Information Test Method 15.247 UUT Model No.EN1501Test Date Section 25-Feb-11 25.93 C 31.63% PassTested By:HBTest Result Minimum Channel Separation: Plot 1 is a spectrum plot showing a minimum channel separation of 800 kHz. Compliance with CFR47, 15.247(a)(1), and RSS-210, A8.1(b) is demonstrated by capturing several transmissions over a small portion of the 902-928 MHz ISM band. UUT MFGR:Inovonics Wireless TEST NOTES UUT Serial Number(s)Normal Temp UUT DescriptionSecurity transmitterNormal Humidity Minimum Channnel Seperation Test Method 15.247 UUT Model No.EN1501Test Date Measured Ch seperation in KHzComplies 800Yes Plot 1: Demonstration of channel spacing requirement. Section 25-Feb-11 25.93 C 31.63% PassTested By:HBTest Result 20 dB occupied bandwidth: Plot 2 shows the 20 dB occupied bandwidth of a single channel to demonstrate compliance with 15.247(a)(1)(i) and RSS-210, A8.1(c). The 20 dB occupied bandwidth is 268.5 kHz. UUT MFGR:Inovonics Wireless TEST NOTES UUT Serial Number(s)Normal Temp UUT DescriptionSecurity transmitterNormal Humidity 20 dB occupied Bandwidth Test Method 15.247 UUT Model No.EN1501Test Date ChannelMeasuredMaximum Frequency 20dB bandwidthlimit in MHzin KHzin KHzComplies 914.8282.5867500Yes Plot 2: Occupied Bandwidth at lower frequency Section 25-Feb-11 25.93 C 31.63% Pass # of transmitter channels Test Method 15.247 UUT Model No.EN1501Test Date UUT Serial Number(s)Normal Temp UUT DescriptionSecurity transmitterNormal Humidity UUT MFGR:Inovonics Wireless TEST NOTES Tested By:HBTest Result Number of hopping Channels: Plot 3 demonstrates compliance with 15.247(a)(1)(i), and RSS-210, A8.1(c). This is a stored display of many sequential transmissions to show the overall band occupied by the transmitter. # of TXmin required channels# of channelsComplies 2520Yes Plot 3: Demonstration of 25 hopping channels. Section 25-Feb-11 25.93 C 31.63% PassTested By:HBTest Result Dwell Time: Plot 4 demonstrates compliance with 15.247(a)(1)(i), and RSS-210, A8.1(c), which states “the average time of occupancy on any channel shall not be greater than 0.4 seconds within a 10 second period.” UUT MFGR:Inovonics Wireless TEST NOTES UUT Serial Number(s)Normal Temp UUT DescriptionSecurity transmitterNormal Humidity Dwell Time Test Method 15.247 UUT Model No.EN1501Test Date Measuresd Maximum Dwell Timelimit in msin secondsCompliesComplies 21.430.4YesYes Plot 4: Demonstration of Frequency Dwell Time. Sections Description Make27-Sep-10 Model #27-Sep-11 Serial # Test Instrument Declarations Test Method 15.247 UUT Model No.EN1501 8.3, 8.4, 25 channels UUT Serial Number(s) UUT DescriptionSecurity transmitter Tested By:HB UUT MFGR:Inovonics Wireless TEST NOTES TEST INSTRUMENTS Testing InstrumentSpectrum Analyzer/RF Power meter Signal Analyzer AgilentCalibration date N9020ACalibration due date MY46471353 Alternative to Conducted Output Power Measurements: Required conducted power output measurements at low, medium, and high channels (per 15.247(b) and (c)) could not be performed directly since the transmit antenna is integrated onto the printed circuit board. However, compliance with these requirements has been achieved by way of performing and passing the radiated tests described in the ALTERNATIVE TEST PROCEDURES in Public Notice DA 00-705, March 30, 2000. Specifically, all radiated emissions shown in the test report are less than 119.2 dBuV/m at 3 meters. This is the field strength limit corresponding to the maximum fundamental power output of 0.25 watts from an isotropic antenna per 15.247 (b) (2) for systems employing between 25 and 49 hopping channels. The calculation as detailed in the above Public Notice is as follows: E = Square Root of (30PG) all divided by d E = 912,871 uV/m = 119.21 dB uV/m where E is the maximum allowable fundamental field strength in uV/m P is the maximum allowable fundamental radiated power = 0.25 watts G is the antenna gain = 1 (Assume 1 for the worst case (lowest allowable) final field strength.) d is the measured…

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This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. EMC Report for Inovonics on the EN1501 Page 1 of 22 TEST REPORT Report Number: 100356542DEN-001B Project Number: G100356542 Report Issue Date: 3/17/2011 Product Designation: EN1501 Standards: FCC title 47 CFR part 15 subpart C RSS-210:2010 Issue 8 AS/NZS 4268:2008 Tested by: Client: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 1795 Dogwood St. Suite 200 Louisville, CO 80027 Inovonics Wireless Corp. 315 CTC Blvd. Louisville, CO 80027 Report prepared by Report reviewed by Randall Thompson Senior EMC Project Engineer Michael Spataro Engineering Team Leader Intertek Report Number: 100356542DEN-001B Issued: 03/17/2011 EMC Report for Inovonics on the EN1501 Page 2 of 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction and Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 3 2 Test Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Description of Equipment Under Test................................................................................................ 4 4 System setup including cable interconnection details, support equipment and simplified block diagram ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 5 Radiated Emissions – Intentional Radiators: Output Power - Fundamental & Harmonics of the Fundamental for 15.247 .............................................................................................................................. 7 6 Radiated Emissions Unintentional & Spurious............................................................................... 12 7 Measurement Uncertainty ................................................................................................................. 21 8 Revision History................................................................................................................................. 22 Intertek Report Number: 100356542DEN-001B Issued: 03/17/2011 EMC Report for Inovonics on the EN1501 Page 3 of 22 1 Introduction and Conclusion The tests indicated in section 2.0 were performed on the product constructed as described in section 3.0. The remaining test sections are the verbatim text from the actual data sheets used during the investigation. These test sections include the test name, the specified test Method, a list of the actual Test Equipment Used, documentation Photos, Results and raw Data. No additions, deviations, or exclusions have been made from the standard(s) unless specifically noted. Based on the results of our investigation, we have concluded the product tested Passed with the requirements of the standard(s) indicated. The results obtained in this test report pertain only to the item(s) tested. 2 Test Summary Section Test full name Test date Result 5 Radiated Emissions – Output power of the Fundamental & Harmonics of the Fundamental - FCC 247(b)(2) (d)/15.205 Covers RSS-210 A8.4(1)/ A8.5 2/08/2008 Pass 6 Radiated Emissions – Unintentional & Spurious - FCC 15.247(d) / FCC 15.209/109 Covers RSS-210 A8.5/ Section 2.6/ 2.7 3/14/2011 Pass 20dB Bandwidth – FCC 15.247 (a)(1)(i) [Covers RSS-210, A8.1(c)] ----- N/A Number of Hopping Channels – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) [Covers RSS-210, A8.1(c)] ----- N/A Hopping Channel Carrier Separation – FCC 15.247(a)(1) [Covers RSS-210, A8.1(b)] ----- N/A Band Edge Measurements – FCC 15.247(d) / 15.209 [Covers RSS-210, A8.5] ----- N/A Duty Cycle & Duty Cycle Correction Factor ----- N/A AC Conducted Emissions – FCC 15.207 (not applicable – product battery-powered) ----- N/A Notes: 1) Only the fundamental, harmonics of the fundamental and Spurious emissions are covered in this test report as requested by the customer. 2) Only the high channel of the transmitter at 927.58 MHz falls within the frequency band specified in AS/NZS 4268:2008 3) FCC CFR47 Part 15.31: Measurement Standards: In any case where the device is powered off a battery, a fresh battery was used during test. In cases where the device is powered off an AC supply, voltage was varied per Part 15.31 to find worst case emissions. Intertek Report Number: 100356542DEN-001B Issued: 03/17/2011 EMC Report for Inovonics on the EN1501 Page 4 of 22 3 Description of Equipment Under Test Equipment Under Test Description Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number 902-928MHz wireless transmitter. Inovonics EN1501 3356058/90172657 Receive Date: 2/7/2008 Received Condition: Good Type: Production Description of Equipment Under Test (provided by client) The Inovonics pulse counting transmitter is used to count the number of pulses generated from a pulse- output device, such as a utility meter. The pulse counting transmitter is also available in a board only configuration with external header pins for integration into a customer-designed meter or prduct. Use part number EN1501-XL for 902-928 Mhz North America, 915-928 Mhz Australia, and 922-928 Mhz New Zealand. Equipment Under Test Power Configuration Rated Volt…

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Project File: 3175935 Page 11 of 42 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999Fax: 303 449 6160 Test Setup Photos PMT Transmitter (Tapwatch Water Meter Pulse Counter) Project File: 3175935 Page 12 of 42 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999Fax: 303 449 6160 Test-setup photo(s): Radiated Intentional Emissions: Worst-Case Axis 3 [EUT Vertical & Rotated 90 degrees CW] Project File: 3175935 Page 13 of 42 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999Fax: 303 449 6160 Test-setup photo(s): Radiated Intentional Emissions: Worst-Case Axis 3 Project File: 3175935 Page 14 of 42 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999Fax: 303 449 6160 Test-setup photo(s): Radiated Intentional Emissions: Axis 1 [EUT Flat on Table] Project File: 3175935 Page 15 of 42 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999Fax: 303 449 6160 Test-setup photo(s): Radiated Intentional Emissions: Axis 2 [EUT Vertical]