KBCT5200SB320

Sierra Wireless SB300 Series OEM Modems User’s Guide 2110059 Rev 1.0 February 1999 SB300 Series Modems User’s Guide 2110059 Rev 1.0Proprietary and ConfidentialPage i Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless, Inc., accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data. Safety and Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE TURNED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE TURNED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence. Patents Portions of this product are covered by some or all of the following US patents: D367062, D372248, D372701, 5515013, 5617106, 5629960, 5682602, 5748449, and other patents pending. Copyright ©1999 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the publisher. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Sierra Wireless, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual. The Watcher ™ and WirelessExpert ™ software described in this manual are copyright 1998 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Watcher ™ and WirelessExpert ™ are trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Windows ® and Microsoft ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hayes ™ is a trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. All other brand or product names, logos, trademarks, etc. mentioned in this manual are owned by their respective companies. SB300 Series Modems User’s Guide Page iiProprietary and Confidential2110059 Rev 1.0 Regulatory Information The equipment certifications appropriate to your device are marked on the device and the accompanying product specific information. Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions: CAUTION Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment. !! WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Class B limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate 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 communication. 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 !! WARNING (EMI) – Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled 'Digital Apparatus', ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: 'Appareils Numériques', NHB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications. RSA Licensee If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227-7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227-19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations. If further government regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations. SB300 Series Modems User’s Guide 2110059 Rev 1.0Proprietary and ConfidentialPage iii Contact Informa…

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Jul 20, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, M.D. 21046 Sir/Madam, Sierra Wireless Incorporated has tested this transmitter in accordance with the requirements contained in the appropriate Commission Regulations. To the best of my knowledge, these tests were performed using measurement procedures consistent with the Industry or Commission standards and demonstrates that the equipment complies with the published standard. We are unable to warrant against unpublished changes in requirements. The applicable rules are listed in the following test report. The Open Area Test Site used for these measurements is located at Fluke Park, Mulkilteo, Washington. Site information required by Public Notice 24541 in accordance with ANSI C634-1992 was filed with the FCC Authorization and Evaluation Division Sampling and Measurements Branch in July 1994. Sincerely Trent McKeen RF Engineer

Jul 20, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, M.D. 21046 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 and Request for Confidentiality We hereby request that the documentation listed below, submitted with our application for type acceptance, be withheld from public disclosure. This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) of the Commission’s Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. We cite trade secrets as the reason and purpose of the request. 1. SB320 modem schematics (sb320_schematic.pdf) 2. SB320 detailed circuit description (sb320_dcd.pdf) Sincerely, Richard Utting OEM Systems Engineer

Jul 20, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, M.D. 21046 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 submission note This submission for FCC part 22 is being filed for the integration of the Sierra Wireless Inc., wireless modem SB320 which has FCC approval (N7NOEM3) already granted for the modem as a stand alone unit. This submission is for the SB320 modem integrated into an Itronix Corporation T5200 CE Device. Sincerely, Richard Utting OEM Systems Engineer

Sep 23, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, M.D. 21046 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: FCC ID: KBCT5200SB300 & KBCT5200SB320 and Request for Confidentiality As per correspondence reference number 9768 (EA94919) I hereby amend the request for confidentiality for the documents submitted in support for these applications. I request that only the schematic, detailed circuit description, and bill of materials are held confidential. This request relates to the similar submissions: KBCT5200SB300 (EA94918) and KBCT5200SB320 (EA94919). Sincerely, Richard Utting OEM Systems Engineer

APPLICATION FOR Type Acceptance EXTERNAL PHOTOS Sierra Wireless Inc. FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 MODEL: SB320 Modem Integrated into the T5200 Prepared by: Sierra Wireless Inc. #150 - 13575 Commerce Parkway Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L1 Jul 20, 1999 Figure 1: Modem External View – Top Side Figure 2: Modem External View – Bottom Side Figure 3: Itronix T5200 CE Device

APPLICATION FOR Type Acceptance ID Label Location Photos Sierra Wireless Inc. FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 MODEL: SB320 Modem Integrated into the T5200 Prepared by: Sierra Wireless Inc. #150 - 13575 Commerce Parkway Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L1 Canada Jul. 20, 1999 FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 2 Figure 1: Location of the FCC Approval label FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 3 Figure 2: Location of the FCC Approval label FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 4 Figure 3: Location of the FCC Approval label

APPLICATION FOR Type Acceptance INTERNAL PHOTOS Sierra Wireless Inc. FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 MODEL: SB320 Modem Integrated into the T5200 Prepared by: Sierra Wireless Inc. #150 - 13575 Commerce Parkway Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L1 Jul .20, 1999 Figure 1: Modem Internal View – Top Side of Logic Board Figure 2: Modem Internal View – Bottom Side of Logic Board Figure 3: Modem Internal View – Top Side of Radio Board Figure 4: Modem Internal View – Bottom Side of Radio Board Figure 5: Modem with interface board integrated into the T5200 Figure 6: Modem with interface board integrated into the T5200

Certification Report on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Experimental Analysis Itronix Corporation T5200 Handheld PC with SIERRA WIRELESS SB300 - SB320 radio Date: 16 July, 1999 51 Spectrum Way Nepean ON K2R 1E6 Tel: (613) 820-2730 Fax: (613) 820-4161 email: [email protected] This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the express written approval of APREL Laboratories. Page 1 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB - T5200 SB300 - 3258 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] CERTIFICATION REPORT Subject:Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Experimental Analysis Product:Handheld PC Model:Itronix T5200 with Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series transmitter Client:Sierra Wireless Inc. Address:13575 Commerce Parkway Suite 150 Richmond, BC V6V 2L1 Project #:SRAB-T5200 SB300-3258 Prepared by: APREL Laboratories 51 Spectrum Way Nepean, Ontario K2R 1E6 Tested by___________________________Date: _________________ Antonio Utano, B.A.Sc. (EE) Submitted by ___________________________Date: _________________ Dr. Paul G. Cardinal Director, Laboratories Approved by ___________________________Date: _________________ Dr. Jacek J. Wojcik, P. Eng. Page 2 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB - T5200 SB300 - 3258 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] FCC ID:KBCT5200SB300 & KBCT5200SB320 Applicant:Itronix Corporation Equipment:Handheld PC Model:Itronix T5200 with Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series transmitter Standard:FCC 96 –326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation ENGINEERING SUMMARY This report contains the results of the engineering evaluation performed on an Itronix T5200 handheld PC, operating with a built in Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series radio transmitter. The measurements were carried out in accordance with FCC 96-326. The handheld PC was evaluated for its nominal maximum power level of 630 mW (28 dBm). The SB300-SB320 series version of the T5200 was tested at high, middle, and low frequencies, with the maximum SAR coinciding with the peak performance RF output power of channel 799 (high, 849 MHz). Test data and graphs are presented in this report. This unit as tested, and as it will be marketed and used (with a warning in the manual to keep bystanders at least 25 mm from the antenna side’s outer casing), is found to be compliant with the FCC 96-326 requirement, for an uncontrolled RF exposure environment. . Page 3 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB - T5200 SB300 - 3258 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Introduction ....................................................................................................................4 2.Applicable Documents ...................................................................................................4 3.Equipment Under Test ...................................................................................................4 4.Test Equipment ..............................................................................................................5 5.Test Methodology...........................................................................................................5 6.Test Results ....................................................................................................................6 6.1.Transmitter Characteristics ................................................................................ 6 6.2.SAR Measurements............................................................................................ 7 7.Analysis ..........................................................................................................................9 8.Conclusions ..................................................................................................................10 Appendix A .......................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix B .......................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix C .......................................................................................................................... 18 Appendix D .......................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix E........................................................................................................................... 22 Page 4 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB - T5200 SB300 - 3258 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] 1. INTRODUCTION Tests were conducted to determine the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of a sample of an Itronix T5200 handheld PC which incorporates a Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series radio transmitter. These tests were conducted at APREL Laboratories’ facility located at 51 Spectrum Way, Nepean, Ontario, Canada. A view of the SAR measurement setup can be seen in Appendix A Figure 1. This report describes the results obtained. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following documents are applicable to the work performed: 1) FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio- Frequency Radiation 2) ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. 3) ANSI/IEEE 95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave. 4) OET Bulletin 65 (Edition 97-01) Supplement C (Edition 97-01), “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields”. 3. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST • Itronix T5200 with a Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series radio transmitter, s/n 005327 The handheld PC’s antenna is a ½ wave…

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Certification Report (Revised) on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Experimental Analysis Itronix Corporation T5200 Handheld PC with SIERRA WIRELESS SB300 - SB320 radio Date: 16 July, 1999 51 Spectrum Way Nepean ON K2R 1E6 Tel: (613) 820-2730 Fax: (613) 820-4161 email: [email protected] This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the express written approval of APREL Laboratories. (REVISED) (REVISED) Page 1 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB- XC6250 SB300-3266 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] CERTIFICATION REPORT (REVISED) Subject:Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Experimental Analysis Product:Handheld PC Model:Itronix T5200 with Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series transmitter Client:Sierra Wireless Inc. Address:13575 Commerce Parkway Suite 150 Richmond, BC V6V 2L1 Project #:SRAB-T5200 SB300-3258 Prepared by:APREL Laboratories 51 Spectrum Way Nepean, Ontario K2R 1E6 Tested by___________________________Date: _________________ Antonio Utano, B.A.Sc. (EE) Submitted by___________________________Date: _________________ Dr. Paul G. Cardinal Director, Laboratories Approved by___________________________Date: _________________ Dr. Jacek J. Wojcik, P. Eng. Page 2 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB- XC6250 SB300-3266 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] FCC ID:KBCT5200SB300 & KBCT5200SB320 Applicant:Itronix Corporation Equipment:Handheld PC Model:Itronix T5200 with Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series transmitter Standard:FCC 96 –326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio- Frequency Radiation ENGINEERING SUMMARY This report contains the results of the engineering evaluation performed on an Itronix T5200 handheld PC, operating with a built in Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series radio transmitter. The measurements were carried out in accordance with FCC 96-326. The handheld PC was evaluated for its nominal maximum power level of 630 mW (28 dBm). The SB300-SB320 series version of the T5200 was tested at high, middle, and low frequencies, with the maximum SAR coinciding with the peak performance RF output power of channel 799 (high, 849 MHz). Test data and graphs are presented in this report. This unit as tested, and as it will be marketed and used (with a warning in the manual to keep bystanders at least 21mm from the antenna side’s outer casing), is found to be compliant with the FCC 96-326 requirement, for an uncontrolled RF exposure environment. . Page 3 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB- XC6250 SB300-3266 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Introduction........................................................................................................................4 2.Applicable Documents.......................................................................................................4 3.Equipment Under Test.......................................................................................................4 4.Test Equipment..................................................................................................................5 5.Test Methodology..............................................................................................................5 6.Test Results........................................................................................................................6 6.1.Transmitter Characteristics........................................................................................6 6.2.SAR Measurements....................................................................................................7 7.Analysis..............................................................................................................................9 8.Conclusions......................................................................................................................10 Appendix A..............................................................................................................................11 Appendix B..............................................................................................................................17 Appendix C..............................................................................................................................18 Appendix D..............................................................................................................................19 Appendix E...............................................................................................................................22 Page 4 of 22© APREL Project #: SRAB- XC6250 SB300-3266 51 Spectrum WayTel. (613) 820-2730 Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E6Fax (613) 820 4161 e-mail: [email protected] 1. INTRODUCTION Tests were conducted to determine the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of a sample of an Itronix T5200 handheld PC which incorporates a Sierra Wireless SB300-SB320 series radio transmitter. These tests were conducted at APREL Laboratories’ facility located at 51 Spectrum Way, Nepean, Ontario, Canada. A view of the SAR measurement setup can be seen in Appendix A Figure 1. This report describes the results obtained. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following documents are applicable to the work performed: 1) FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio- Frequency Radiation 2) ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. 3) ANSI/IEEE 95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave. 4) OET Bulletin 65 (Edition 97-01) Supplement C (Edition 97-01), “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields”. 3. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST • Itronix T5200 with a Sierra Wireless SB300-SB3…

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APPLICATION FOR TYPE ACCEPTANCE Sierra Wireless Inc. FCC ID: KBCT5200SB320 MODEL: SB320 Modem Integrated into the T5200 Prepared by: Sierra Wireless Inc. #150 - 13575 Commerce Parkway Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L1 Canada Jul. 20, 1999 FCC ID: N7NOEM3 2 Table Of Contents Table Of Contents_____________________________________________2 Letter of Submittal and Compliance_______________________________3 Applicant Introduction_________________________________________4 Operational Modes__________________________________________________________4 Expository Statement 2.983 – Modem Detailed Circuit Description_____5 Description of Terminology___________________________________________________5 SB320 Logic Detail Circuit Description_________________________________________5 SB320 Radio General Description____________________________________________11 SB320 Radio Electrical Specifications_________________________________________12 SB320 Radio Block Diagram_________________________________________________13 User Manual Pages With FCC Disclaimers_______________________16 Calculation of Necessary Bandwidth for FCC ID: EA93837__________19 For CDPD 19.2Kbps Transmission (emission type FXW)_________________________19 For AMPS Wideband Data Mode (emission type F1D)___________________________19 For AMPS Voice Channel Transmission for Modem Signaling (emission type F9W)___19 Performance Test Data________________________________________20 RF Output Power (2.985)___________________________________________________20 Occupied Bandwidth (2.989)_________________________________________________21 Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals (2.991)_______________________________27 Field Intensity Measurements of Spurious Radiation (2.993)_______________________32 Operation Stability Performance (2.995)_______________________________________33 Test Equipment List__________________________________________35 FCC Sample Label___________________________________________36 Finished Product Label:_____________________________________________________36 Finished Product Label Location:_____________________________________________37 Owners Manual________________________________________Enclosed Equipment Photographs_________________________________Enclosed Schematics ___________________________________________Enclosed FCC ID: N7NOEM3 3 Letter of Submittal and Compliance Apr. 26, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, M.D. 21046 Sir/Madam, Sierra Wireless Incorporated has tested this transmitter in accordance with the requirements contained in the appropriate Commission Regulations. To the best of my knowledge, these tests were performed using measurement procedures consistent with the Industry or Commission standards and demonstrates that the equipment complies with the published standard. We are unable to warrant against unpublished changes in requirements. The applicable rules are listed in the following test report. Sincerely Trent McKeen RF Engineer FCC ID: N7NOEM3 4 Applicant Introduction Sierra Wireless, Inc., located in Richmond, B.C., Canada, designs and manufactures wireless data modems for use on Cellular networks. The company was incorporated in May of 1993 around a core engineering staff with special expertise in development of products for use in commercial mobile data systems. The SB320, is a multimode cellular data modem. It offers the capability of data communications using either CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) or circuit switched cellular. It also has the capability of analog voice communication over AMPS cellular. Operational Modes Data Over Circuit Switched Cellular: The modem is capable of data transmission over the standard AMPS voice channel. For establishing a conventional AMPS cellular call, cellular control channel FSK signaling is used at 10kbps per cellular system requirements. Once the call is established, computer modem signaling is sent over the “voice” channel along with SAT. This computer signaling varies in type depending on data rate used, but is filtered so that it always fits within a 300 to 3000Hz baseband bandwidth and the deviation is factory adjusted to be less than 12kHz peak. The spectrum occupancy of transmissions in this mode are characterized by testing at the highest data rate commonly achievable on the cellular infrastructure, 16.8kbps, to generate the worst case spectrum occupancy. CDPD In addition to the analog cellular mode, the modem also can transmit using CDPD signaling. The modulation used in this case is GMSK at a single data rate of 19.2kbps. Deviation in this mode is factory adjusted to 4.8kHz peak ±5%. Test results for all of these modulation types are included in this report. FCC ID: N7NOEM3 5 Expository Statement 2.983 – Modem Detailed Circuit Description The SB320 modem is a wireless modem, which operates on both the AMPS and CDPD networks. The product operates as a stand alone modem which may connect to host device (such as a personal computer) through an available serial port. The SB320 modem consists of 2 different subcircuits which are packaged together in a PCMCIA Type III housing. These circuits are 1. Modem Logic 2. Radio Each subcircuit is discussed separately in the subsequent sections. Description of Terminology CDPDCellular Digital Packet Data DSPDigital Signal Processor EEPROMElectrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory MCUMicro Controller Unit SB320 Logic Detail Circuit Description The logic board can be divided into various subsystems: MCU, Memory, DSP, Radio Interface, Data Access Arrangement, Codec, and AMPS Data Processor. Figure 2-1 shows a block diagram of the whole system. FCC ID: N7NOEM3 6 Figure 2-1: Logic Board Block Diagram MCU The MCU subsystem is responsible for communicating with the host and running application and diagnostic software. It talks to the DSP through the VALV34 interface. The processor used is a MC68PM302 Integrated Multiprotocol MCU. The MC68PM302 has an MC…

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