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Tracer 6420 - FCC ID HDCTRC6420L2 - Adtran
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DTS - Digital Transmission System
Date of Grant
Feb 02, 2006
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Feb 01, 2006
Equipment Note
Tracer 6420
Frequency Range
5744.00000000 - 5831.00000000
Company
Adtran
Country
United States

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Users Manual

612806420L1-1E November 2005 TRACER 6000 SERIES Integrated System Manual 12806410L2ATRACER 6410 2.4 GHz (High Power) System (Plan A) 12806410L2BTRACER 6410 2.4 GHz (High Power) System (Plan B) 12806420L1ATRACER 6420 5.8 GHz System (Plan A) 12806420L1BTRACER 6420 5.8 GHz System (Plan B) 12806420L2ATRACER 6420 5.8 GHz (High Power) System (Plan A) 12806420L2BTRACER 6420 5.8 GHz (High Power) System (Plan B) TrademarksTRACER 6000 Series Integrated System Manual 2Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.612806420L1-1E Trademarks Any brand names and product names included in this manual are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. To the Holder of the Manual The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication. ADTRAN reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event will ADTRAN be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for commercial losses even if ADTRAN has been advised thereof as a result of issue of this publication. About this Manual This manual provides a complete description of the TRACER 64x0 systems (TRACER 6410 and 6420) and system software. The purpose of this manual is to provide the technician, system administrator, and manager with general and specific information related to the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the TRACER 64x0 systems. This manual is arranged so that needed information can be quickly and easily found. 901 Explorer Boulevard P.O. Box 140000 Huntsville, AL 35814-4000 Phone: (256) 963-8000 Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. TRACER 6000 Series Integrated System Manual Revision History 612806420L1-1ECopyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.3 Revision History Document Revision DateDescription of Changes ADecember 2004Initial release of manual to include the TRACER 6420 (5.8 GHz integrated system) and the Quad T1 and Ethernet Switch modules. BMarch 2005Include E1 and E1 breakout panel information and add new RF link management bridge functionality. Update the Troubleshooting Guide to include E1 information. CJune 2005Added new real-time power reporting and support for new Quad E1 (120Ω) module. DSeptember 2005Include information for new product offering (TRACER 6410 2.4 GHz (High Power) system). Update the User Iinterface Guide and MIB sections to include new fan and temperature alarm information. Made minor corrections to calculations in the Microwave Path Engineering section. ENovember 2005Include information for new product offering (TRACER 6420 5.8 GHz (High Power) system). Notes provide additional useful information. Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption or damage to equipment. Warnings provide information that could prevent endangerment to human life. Safety InstructionsTRACER 6000 Series Integrated System Manual 4Copyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.612806420L1-1E Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury: 1. Do not use this product near water, such as a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless-type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. Save These Important Safety Instructions TRACER 6000 Series Integrated System Manual FCC-Required Information 612806420L1-1ECopyright © 2005 ADTRAN, Inc.5 FCC-Required Information Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio frequencies. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Radio Frequency Interface Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential situation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected radio or television. •Increase the separation between the equipment and the affected receiver. •Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class A FCC limits. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate th…

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Cover Letter(s)

Corporate Office • 901 Explorer Blvd. • P.O. Box 140000 • Huntsville, AL 35814-4000 • (205) 963-8000 12 Request for Confidentiality December 27, 2005 American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 RE: Certification Application FCC ID:HDCTRC6420L2 Please be advised that under the provision of 47 CFR 0.459 the following exhibits are to be held confidential on behalf of Adtran, Inc.: • Schematics • Operational Description • Block Diagram The application contains technical information that Adtran Inc. deems to be trade secrets and proprietary. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Derek Foster Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Cover Letter(s)

Corporate Office • 901 Explorer Blvd. • P.O. Box 140000 • Huntsville, AL 35814-4000 • (205) 963-8000 11 (Attachment A) Letter Of Agency 12/27/05 American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that Adtran Inc. authorizes Washington Laboratories, Ltd. to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications submitted to American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. (ATCB). 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, 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 for your attention to this matter. Derek Foster Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Cover Letter(s)

American Telecommunications Certification Body Inc. 6731 Whittier Ave, McLean, VA 22101 January 30, 2006 RE: FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2_ATCB003136 Attention: Gregory M. Snyder I have a few comments on this Application. Please note that further comments may arise in response to answers provided to the questions below. 1. Please note that the manual states the highest gain antenna for use with this device is 44.2dBi. However, the highest gain antenna which appears to have been tested is 42.5dBi. Please note that this means that only a maximum gain antenna of 42.5dBi can be used with this device. Please correct the manual to state the highest gain antenna tested. Alternately, please provide test data using an antenna of 44.3dBi gain. Dennis Ward mailto:[email protected] The items indicated above must be submitted before processing can continue on the above referenced application. Failure to provide the requested information may result in application termination. Correspondence should be considered part of the permanent submission and may be viewed from the Internet after a Grant of Equipment Authorization is issued. Please do not respond to this correspondence using the email reply button. In order for your response to be processed expeditiously, you must submit your documents through the AmericanTCB.com website. Also, please note that partial responses increase processing time and should not be submitted. Any questions about the content of this correspondence should be directed to the sender.

Cover Letter(s)

Response to ATCB Comments FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 1 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 7560 LINDBERGH DRIVE GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879 (301) 417 – 0220 FAX # (301) 417 - 9069 January 31, 2006 Mr. Dennis Ward American Telecommunications Certification Body Inc. 6731 Whittier Ave McLean, VA 22101 RE: Comments of January 30, 2006 APPLICATION: HDCTRC6420L2 Adtran, Inc. Dear Mr. Ward: Below are the comments that you have provided regarding the application for certification referenced above. Our responses to those comments are in bold italic. Many responses refer you to additional exhibit(s) which has been uploaded to the application folder at the ATCB website. Thank you for your attention. Please feel free to contact us for any additional information that you may require. Regards, Gregory M. Snyder Chief EMC Engineer, Wireless/Telco Services Manager Brian J. Dettling Documentation Specialist WLL Project: 9021-9022 1) Please note that the manual states the highest gain antenna for use with this device is 44.2dBi. However, the highest gain antenna which appears to have been tested is 42.5dBi. Please note that this means that only a maximum gain antenna of 42.5dBi can be used with this device. Please correct the manual to state the highest gain antenna tested. Alternately, please provide test data using an antenna of 44.3dBi gain. R. The highest gain antenna tested was a 10 foot dish antenna. This has been accepted procedure for these units using large antennas. The data from the 2 foot dish antenna to the 10 foot dish show that there is no impact to the out-of-band emissions of the unit. Guidance from the FCC was provided for performing the testing of the large dish antennas, however, this letter was inadvertently left out of the test report. The FCC guidance letter has been uploaded.

Cover Letter(s)

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 2:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Big old antenna Mike, Attached are the guidelines for testing a 10 foot dish with as Part 15, spread spectrum device. Remember we are concerned about band edge compliance particularly in the 2.4 GHz band at 2.4835 MHz in the restricted band. If the device is a 2.4 GHz device, you will have to use the delta method (posted on our KDB) to determine the level of the emission at the band edge. We are also concerned with the defacto EIRP limits in the 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands listed in the rules. Be careful with those. For EMC/EMI Measurements: Place the 10' parabolic antenna on a 10 meter OATS and bore-site the parabolic antenna to the receive antenna. To ensure measuring a maximized signal, with the transmission system transmitting rotate the EUT (left and right) slightly while monitoring the transmission - this is to ensure measuring in the center of the transmission beam. Then, with the transmission system still transmitting, raise and lower the receive antenna 1 to 4 meters to ensure that a maximized signal is being measured. Note: both horizontal and vertical polarities of the receiver antenna should be used to ensure a maximized signal will be measured. You will have to perform this for the fundamental to measure band edge compliance and for all the restricted band emissions. A look at the conducted emissions from this device should give you some guidance on where to look for spurious emissions from the system. During all measurements, the measurement equipment requirements defined in Part 15, section 15.35 Measurement detector functions and bandwidths should be met. These 10 meter measurements will then have to be extrapolated to 3 meters for comparison to the limits. Let me know if we can be of further help. Rich

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ID Label/Location Info

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RF Exposure Info

Document 9021-MPE FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 RF Exposure Evaluation Washington Laboratories, Ltd January 2005 Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation for Adtran TRACER 6420L2 FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 IC: 2250A-TRC64202 January 23, 2006 WLL PROJECT #: 9021 This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the prior written consent of Washington Laboratories, Ltd. RF Exposure Evaluation Document 9021-MPE FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 RF Exposure Test Report Washington Laboratories, Ltd January 2005 1 Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation for FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 IC: 2250A-TRC64202 1.0 Introduction This report has been prepared on behalf of Adtran Model: TRACER 6420L2 Transmitter to show compliance with the RF exposure requirements as defined in FCC §1.1307 and RSS-102 1.1 Requirements Three different categories of transmitters are defined by the FCC in OET Bulletin 65. These categories are fixed installation, mobile, and portable and are defined as follows: ƒ Fixed Installations: fixed location means that the device, including its antenna, is physically secured at a permanent location and is not able to be easily moved to another location. Additionally, distance to humans from the antenna is typically maintained to at least 2 meters. ƒ Mobile Devices: a mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to be generally used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter's radiating structures and the body of the user or nearby persons. Transmitters designed to be used by consumers or workers that can be easily re-located, such as a wireless modem operating in a laptop computer, are considered mobile devices if they meet the 20 centimeter separation requirement. The FCC rules for evaluating mobile devices for RF compliance are found in 47 CFR §2.1091. ƒ Portable Devices: a portable device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radiating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user. Portable device requirements are found in Section 2.1093 of the FCC's Rules (47 CFR§2.1093). For this test report the Adtran TRACER 6420L2 is classified as a “Fixed Installation Device” and therefore must meet the limits as specified in §1.1307 and RSS-102. The FCC also categorizes the use of the device as based upon the user’s awareness and ability to exercise control over his or her exposure. The two categories defined are Occupational/ Document 9021-MPE FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 RF Exposure Test Report Washington Laboratories, Ltd January 2005 2 Controlled Exposure and General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure. These two categories are defined as follows: ƒ Occupational/Controlled Exposure: In general, occupational/controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, who have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This exposure category is also applicable when the exposure is of a transient nature due to incidental passage through a location where the exposure levels may be higher than the general population/uncontrolled limits, but the exposed person is fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means. Awareness of the potential for RF exposure in a workplace or similar environment can be provided through specific training as part of a RF safety program. If appropriate, warning signs and labels can also be used to establish such awareness by providing prominent information on the risk of potential exposure and instructions on methods to minimize such exposure risks. ƒ General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure: The general population / uncontrolled exposure limits are applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. Members of the general public would come under this category when exposure is not employment-related; for example, in the case of a wireless transmitter that exposes persons in its vicinity. Warning labels placed on low-power consumer devices such as cellular telephones are not considered sufficient to allow the device to be considered under the occupational/controlled category, and the general population/uncontrolled exposure limits apply to these devices. Since there are no warnings or training associated with this unit and it can be used by anyone, the Adtran TRACER 6420L2 is evaluated to the General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure limits. 1.2 Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Evaluation The highest RF output power of the unit was measured at 23.85dBm at 5831 MHz. According to §1.1310 of the FCC rules, the power density limit for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure is 1mW/cm 2 . To comply with the exposure limits for this section, individuals must maintain a safe distance from the transmit antenna. The following formula was used to calculate the minimum safe distance: 2 4R PG S π = Where: S = Power Density Document 9021-MPE FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 RF Exposure Test Report Washington Laboratories, Ltd January 2005 3 P = Output Power at the Antenna Terminals G = Gain of Transmit Antenna (linear gain) R = Distance from Transmitting Antenna For this device, the calculation is as follows: S = FCC Limit = 1mW/cm 2 P = Output Power = 243 mW G = Worst Case Gain = 44.2 dBi = INVLOG(44.2/10) = 26302.7 R = Based on 7.3 meters (24 feet) specified in User’s Manual S = {(243mW)(26302.7}/{(12.56)(731.5cm 2 )} = 0.951mW/cm 2 This power density is the worst case for maximum beam exposure. This level is below the limit of 1mW/cm2 MPE for general population/uncontrolled access. This unit is only installed by professionals and i…

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Test Report

FCC & Industry Canada Certification Test Report For the Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2 HDCTRC6420L2 2250A-TRC64202 WLL JOB# 9021 January 24, 2006 Prepared for: Adtran, Inc. 901 Explorer Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35806 Prepared By: Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 7560 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2 FCC Certification Test Report January 2006 FCC & Industry Canada Certification Test Report for the Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2 FCC ID: HDCTRC6420L2 IC ID: 2250A-TRC64202 January 24, 2006 WLL JOB# 9021 Prepared by: Brian J. Dettling Documentation Specialist Reviewed by: Gregory M. Snyder Chief EMC Engineer Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2 FCC Certification Test Report January 2006 WLL Report #9021-01 - ii - © 2006 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Adtran, Inc. to support the attached Application for Equipment Authorization. The test report and application are submitted for a digitally modulated transmitter under Part 15.247 of the FCC Rules and Regulations and Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy RSS-210 of Industry Canada. This Certification Test Report documents the test configuration and test results for an Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2. Testing was performed on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) of Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Site description and site attenuation data have been placed on file with the FCC's Sampling and Measurements Branch at the FCC laboratory in Columbia, MD. The Industry Canada OATS numbers are 3035A-1 and 3035A-2 for Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Site 1 and Site 2, respectively. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted by the FCC and approved by NIST NVLAP (NVLAP Lab Code: 200066-0) as an independent FCC test laboratory. The Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2 complies with the limits for a Digitally Modulated Transceiver device under FCC Part 15.247 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Adtran, Inc. Tracer 6420L2 FCC Certification Test Report January 2006 WLL Report #9021-01 - iii - © 2006 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Table of Contents Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................1 1.1 Compliance Statement .....................................................................................................1 1.2 Test Scope ........................................................................................................................1 1.3 Contract Information........................................................................................................1 1.4 Test Dates ........................................................................................................................1 1.5 Test and Support Personnel .............................................................................................1 2 Equipment Under Test .........................................................................................................2 2.1 EUT Identification & Description ...................................................................................2 2.2 Test Configuration ...........................................................................................................3 2.3 Testing Algorithm............................................................................................................4 2.4 Test Location ...................................................................................................................4 2.5 Measurements ..................................................................................................................4 2.5.1 References....................................................................................................................4 2.6 Measurement Uncertainty................................................................................................4 3 Test Equipment ....................................................................................................................5 4 Test Results ..........................................................................................................................6 4.1 RF Power Output: (§15.247(b) and RSS-210, A8.4).......................................................6 4.2 Occupied Bandwidth: (§15.247(a)(2) and RSS-210 Section A8.2).................................7 4.3 RF Peak Power Spectral Density (§15.247(e) and RSS-210, Annex 8.2) .....................12 4.4 Conducted Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals (FCC Part §15.247(d) and RSS- 210, A8) .....................................................................................................................................17 4.5 Radiated Spurious Emissions: (FCC Part §15.247(c) and RSS-210 A8.5) ...................66 4.5.1 Test Procedure ...........................................................................................................66 4.5.2 Test Procedure for 10’ Dish Antenna ........................................................................72 4.5.3 Test results .................................................................................................................72 4.6 AC Powerline Conducted Emissions: (FCC Part §15.207 and RSS-GEN)...................76 List of Tables Table 1. Device Summary............................................................................................................... 2 Table 2: Test Equipment List.......................................................................................................... 5 Table 3. RF Power Output .............................................................................................................. 6 Table 4. Occupied Bandwidth Results......................................................................…

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Contact Information

Applicant

Paul Stover(Manager Compliance Engineering)
[email protected]256-963-8099Fax: 256-963-8250

Technical Contact

Washington LabsGregory M Snyder
[email protected]

7560 Lindbergh Drive · Gaithersburg, Maryland · United States

Test Firm

Washington Laboratories, Ltd.Michael Violette
[email protected]800-839-1649Fax: 301-417-9069

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C5.74 GHz - 5.83 GHz243.00 mW
Confidentiality
Long Term
Grant Notes
Power Output listed is Conducted. The antenna(s) used with this transmitter must be professionally installed. The antenna(s) used with this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of 7.3 m from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Only those antenna(s) or similar tested in this filing may be used with the transmitter. End users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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