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ACLARA RF SYSTEMS Former HEXAGRAM, Inc. 30400 Solon Road. Solon, OH 44139 440-528-7200 11/21/11 Users Manual FCC ID: LLB10004X The LLB10004X has no user adjustment or controls and are installed by factories trained personnel at the manufacturing facility .Aclara RF Systems formally Hexagram LLB10004X devices are shipped to the customer in the sealed LLB10004X enclosures. Thus, NO operational access can be made in the field, without breaking the factory sealed enclosure. The FCC wants you to know..... This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. 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, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the equipment. • Increase the separation distance between the affected equipment and receiver. • Consult Hexagram, Inc. for help. Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the Hexagram, Inc. could void the authorization to operate the equipment. FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Hexagram’s low power RF devices and their antennas must be fixed- mounted on indoor or outdoor permanent structure(s) providing a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation. This device is not designed (and it has no external connection) to operate in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters. No other operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance are needed. This unit has no user or installer serviceable parts, and requires no field adjustment or calibration. Units are sealed at the factory, and disruption of this seal could void the authorization to operate the equipment. Sincerely, Larry Murphy Executive Director of Engineering 440-528-7200 [email protected]

Page 1 of 14 Master Agr-rev06.22.11 MASTER AGREEMENT This Master Agreement is made and entered into as of the ___ day of _____, 201_ (the “Effective Date) by and between: Aclara RF Systems Inc. an Ohio corporation 30400 Solon Road Solon, OH 44139 (Referred to herein as “ACLARA”) and (Referred to herein as (“Purchaser”) Collectively, ACLARA and Purchaser may be referred to as “Parties.” Whereas, ACLARA has developed a proprietary Radio Frequency (RF) communication system comprised of equipment and software (the “STAR® Network System”) that provides for communication with electric, gas and water meters and other devices; and Whereas, Purchaser desires to acquire from ACLARA a STAR Network System to be utilized by Purchaser for the automated meter reading of residential, industrial and commercial meters and for other purposes; Now, Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this Master Agreement. a) “Master Agreement” means this document and the following Exhibits all of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, and any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto or attachments incorporated therein: i) Exhibit A—List of Deliverables and Pricing ii) Exhibit B—Software License Agreement iii) Exhibit C—Warranties b) “Deliverables” mean the Equipment, Software License and Services listed on Exhibit A—List of Deliverables and Pricing. Page 2 of 14 Master Agr-rev06.22.11 c) “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means taking all such steps and performing in such a manner as a well managed company would undertake where it was acting in a determined, prudent and reasonable manner. . d) “Contract Manufacturers” means those entities that manufacture proprietary ACLARA designed equipment. e) “ACLARA Licensed Software” shall have the meaning as it is defined in Exhibit B—Software License Agreement. f) “ACLARA Personnel” means all employees of ACLARA, ACLARA’s subcontractors and their employees, or any other personnel assigned by ACLARA to provide work pursuant to this Master Agreement. ACLARA Personnel shall not include any Purchaser Personnel. g) “Delivery” means, in the case of Equipment purchased hereunder, the loading of the equipment on the means of transport of the carrier selected by ACLARA pursuant to Article 9, below. ”Delivery” means, in the case of Services provided hereunder, the periodic performance of such Services as described herein. h) “Equipment” means that equipment described on Exhibit B—List of Deliverables, Pricing and Delivery Dates that is manufactured by ACLARA or by a Contract Manufacturer. “Equipment” shall not include equipment manufactured by a third party not a Contract Manufacturer, purchased by ACLARA and re-sold pursuant to this Master Agreement. i) “Project Schedule” shall mean the schedule developed in accordance with Article 3, below. j) “Purchaser Personnel” means all employees of Purchaser, Purchaser’s subcontractors and their employees, or any other persons or entities assigned by Purchaser to provide materials, services or labor in furtherance of Purchaser’s installation, deployment and use of Purchaser’s STAR Network System. Purchaser Personnel shall not include any ACLARA Personnel. k) “Services” shall mean those services to be performed by ACLARA as described in herein. l) “Third Party Licensed Software” shall have the meaning as it is defined in Exhibit B—Software License Agreement. Page 3 of 14 Master Agr-rev06.22.11 m) “Work” means all obligations, duties and responsibilities of the Parties necessary to be performed by them in order to accomplish all of their respective obligations under this Master Agreement. 2. Work. Upon the effective date of this Master Agreement, ACLARA shall provide all necessary equipment, software, management, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, facilities and resources necessary to perform its Work in accordance with the terms of this Master Agreement. Upon the effective date of this Master Agreement, Purchaser shall provide all necessary management, supervision, resources and materials required (but not to be supplied by ACLARA hereunder) to perform its Work in accordance with the terms of this Master Agreement. 3. Project Schedule. ACLARA and Purchaser shall meet as expeditiously as possible after the execution of this Agreement to discuss the Start Up Checklist or Project Schedule and related matters (“the kickoff meeting”). Program Managers from ACLARA and Purchaser are responsible for monitoring the Start Up Checklist or Project Schedule so that the delivery dates shown on Exhibit B are met. 4. Term. The term of this Master Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall continue in full force and effect (unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Master Agreement) for a period of ___ months. The Work shall be substantially accomplished within this period unless the Parties agree to an extension of the term of this Master Agreement. Notwithstanding such termination, certain rights and obligations arising under this Master Agreement, including, but not limited to, those contained in Exhibit C—Software License Agreement shall survive the termination of this Master Agreement. The term of this Master Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the Parties. The Parties acknowledge that Purchaser may desire to purchase additional equipment following the Expiration of this Agreement. In such case, any such purchases shall be at such prices and delivery shall occur on such dates as the Parties may then agree. All other terms and conditions contained in this Master Agreement shall apply to such Purchases. 5. Time for Performance. a) ACLARA shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to deliver the Equipment and Software and provide the Services within the times set forth on Exhibit A. Purchaser u…

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ACLARA RF SYSTEMS Former HEXAGRAM, Inc. 30400 Solon Road. Solon, OH 44139 440-528-7200 Nov. 21, 2011 Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Equipment Approval Services RE: Application for obtaining a transmitter approval Attached Application Form 731 FCC ID: LLB10004X Dear Sir or Madam: Aclara RF Systems, Former Hexagram Inc. wishes to obtain approval for a telemetry transceiver with FCC ID LLB10004X. The LLB10004X transceiver is used to transmit data from a utility meter to a data collection unit. The LLB10004X Transceiver device is the 2-way communication device, which includes a transmitter and a receiver. Complete information about LLB10004X device is documented in the attached application documentation including schematic, bill of material, photographs, block diagram, user manual, operation description, The LLB10004X transmitter was tested for conformance to the technical requirements of 90.201 Subpart I- General Technical Standards. Results of tests are attached to this application. The LLB10004X was found to comply with all technical requirements of 90.210. Sincerely, Larry Murphy Executive Director of Engineering 440-528-7200 [email protected]

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ACLARA RF SYSTEMS Former HEXAGRAM, Inc. 30400 Solon Road. Solon, OH 44139 440-528-7200 Nov. 21, 2011 Field Calibration and Tune-Up Procedure FCC ID: LLB10004X Aclara’s low power RF devices have passed through extensive testing and calibration procedures while in the factory. Therefore, no additional calibration, tuning, or adjustment is required in the field. Hexagram’s low power RF devices are shipped to the customer in the sealed enclosures. Thus, no adjustments or tuning can be made in the field, without breaking the factory sealed enclosure. Sincerely, Larry Murphy Executive Director of Engineering 440-528-7200 [email protected]

ACLARA RF SYSTEMS Former HEXAGRAM Inc. 30400 Solon Road . Solon, OH 44139 440-528-7200 11/21/2011 LLB10004X RF Exposure calculations Based on FCC 1.1307 & 2.1091, FCC OET Bulletin 65. (1) Categorically Exclusion from RF exposure Evaluation: According to FCC regulations, RF exposure evaluation is Categorically Excluded if transmitter’s operation frequency is less than 1.5 GHz and ERP is less than 1.5 watt. (2) Absolute Maximum specifications of LLB10004X transmitter • Operational frequency band 450 MHz to 470 MHz. • The LLB10004X transmitter is measured for Max RF Power = 0.71 W. • Absolute Maximum transmission time (duration) for any Hexagram transmitters does not exceed 100 mS (0.10second). • Transmission period – Absolute maximum is 4 transmissions per hour. • All Hexagram Transmitters utilize FSK modulation. (3) Average RF Power Calculation: FCC regulations on permissible RF exposure are not based on peak envelope power (PEP), but on average power (P_ave) over a 30-minute time period for uncontrolled environments. As mentioned in (2), during any 30 minute Hexagram MTU can transmit only two times. Duration = 0.10 second. With maximum RF radiation equal to 0.71 W, the Average RF Power over 30 minutes is: P_ave (worst case) at 30 minute = 0.71W*30* [0.10sec/((30*60)sec)] = 0.71*30* 0.000055 = 1.17mW (4) Maximum Radiated Power Density prediction (S): To predict power density (S) at distance R=20 cm from transmitter with P_ave = 0.00007W, next formula is used: S = P_ave/(4*(PI)*R^2) For the worst of the worst worst-case prediction of power density at or near a transmitter surface let’s use: S = P_ave/((PI)*R^2) = 1.17 mW/(4*3.14*20cm*20cm) = 232uW/cm^2. This is the worst case of the near field power density of LLB10004X transmitter. (5) Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE): AS FCC require, the maximum permissible exposure for general public in “uncontrolled situation” at 20 cm is: MPE = 460MHz/1500 = 1.228 mW/cm^2. By comparing results in (4) and (5), S=232uW/cm^2 < MPE=1.228 mW/cm^2. We see that LLB10004X fully complies with RF safety at a distance of 20 cm. Sincerely, Larry Murphy Executive Director of Engineering 440-528-7200 [email protected]

James R. Pollock HEXAGRAM INC. An ESCO Technologies Company 30400 Solon Road Solon OH 44139 (440) 528-7200 ENGINEERING TEST REPORT RADIO-FREQUENCY EMISSIONS TEST REPORT FOR HIGH READ-RATE GAS METER TRANSMITTING UNIT Model 2010-004X, Rev. F FCC ID: LLB10004X November 21, 2011 Modified November 29, 2011 Report Prepared by Agency Certification Control Technician 2 TEST REPORT INTRODUCTION The Hexagram Model 2010-004X transceiver is a “Meter Transmitting Unit” (MTU) designed to provide remote meter reading capability for a gas meter. The transceiver is self- powered and mounts directly on a gas meter. On board batteries provide power. The transmitter provides a very short, intermittent radio frequency transmission to send a remote reading of the meter to a data collector unit. A microprocessor provides timing, control and data processing functions. The internal antenna is inaccessible to the user and no external antenna is provided. Two identical units were used as a test subjects for this report. The unit used for each test is identified under the test procedure. This report presents the data obtained in support of an application for Certification under Part 90 of the FCC rules. MEASUREMENTS PERFORMED Low Frequency Emissions Page 3 Power Output and Spurious Emissions Page 4 with test set up photographs Occupied Bandwidth Page 11 Frequency Stability vs. Temperature Page 13 Frequency Stability vs. Supply Voltage Page 14 Transient Stability Page 16 3 LOW FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Low frequency emissions were examined from 9 kHz to 330 MHz using a vertical monopole antenna and a biconical antenna. Non-harmonic emissions above 330 MHz to 1000 MHz were determined with tuned dipoles. All emissions observed between 9 kHz and 1 GHz, other than the harmonics of the transmitter were determined to be more than 30 dB below the limit levels of Part 90.210. TEST EQUIPMENT USED Spectrum Analyzer Rohde&Schwarz Model FSL-6 SN: 100602 Cal Due 7/2/2012 Antennas AH Systems Model SAS-200/550-1 Vertical Monopole SN::402 Frequency Range 6 kHz – 50 MHz Cal Date: 6/9/2011 Cal Due: 6/9/2012 AH Systems Model FCC-4 Tuned Dipole SN: 592A Frequency Range 325 – 1000 MHz Cal Date: 8/19/2011 Cal Due: 8/19/2012 AH Systems Model SAS-540 Biconical SN: 705 Frequency Range 20 MHz – 330 MHz Cal Date: 9/23/2011 Cal Due: 9/23/2012 Tests Performed: October 13, 2011 Unit Tested: 2010-004X Rev. F SN: A00004 4 POWER OUTPUT AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS Within the tuning range of 450 – 470 MHz, the transmitter portion of the Model 2010- 004X (EUT) was examined at three fundamental frequencies and their harmonics. All measurements below 1 GHz were made at a 3-meter distance on the Smith Electronics open area test site located at 8200 Snowville Road, Brecksville, OH. Data pertinent to this site is on file with the FCC (Reg. #90938). The harmonic measurements above 1 GHz were made at a distance of 1 meter over a suitable ground plane. The measurements were made using the substitution method described in TIA/EIA-603-C. Tuned dipoles were used for measurements below 1000 MHz and a wave-guide antenna was used above 1000 MHz. A spectrum analyzer was used as a receiver. The transmitter was placed on a remotely rotatable, non-conducting test stand. This general set up is shown in Pictorial 1. Because of the intermittent nature of the normally operating transmitter, the transmitter was forced to transmit continuously with a 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off cycle for these measurements. Power to the meter necessary to sustain the transmission was provided by an external 6 V battery. With the transmitter powered and the test receiver tuned to the unmodulated signal, the transmitter under test was rotated to the position of maximum signal. The receiving antenna was then varied between 1 and 4 meters in height to again maximize the signal. Measurements were made with the antennas positioned both vertically and horizontally and the maximum signals recorded. Peak detection was used for the signals below 1000 MHz and average detection above 1000 MHz. After the maximum received meter readings were obtained for each frequency and polarity, the transmitter under test was removed from the area and replaced by a signal generator and transmitting antenna. With the transmit antenna placed as close as possible to the position of the test unit, the signal generator was activated at a test frequency. With the signal detected, the receiving antenna was positioned for maximum reception. The signal generator output was then adjusted until the received signal was equal to the previously received signal from the unit under test. These measurements were repeated for each frequency and antenna orientation and the maximum values obtained are noted in Tables 1a – 1c. In order to convert the signal generator output value to equivalent radiated power from a dipole, the following equation is used: P d = P g – cable loss(dB) + antenna gain(dB d ) where: P d is the dipole equivalent power in dBm, P g is the generator output into the substitution antenna, also in dBm, and “antenna gain” is the dB gain of the substitution antenna with respect to a theoretical dipole. According to 90.210(d)(3) all emissions greater than 12.5 kHz from the center of the authorized band shall be attenuated below the unmodulated carrier by 50 + 10log(P). The determined power outputs, the required harmonic attenuation as well as the attenuation for each harmonic are found in Tables 1a – 1c. 5 PICTORIAL 1 HEXAGRAM MODEL 2010-004X MTU OUTPUT POWER AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS TYPICAL TEST SETUP 6 PICTORIAL 2 HEXAGRAM MODEL 2010-004X MTU OUTPUT POWER AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS TYPICAL TEST SETUP EUT 2010-004X Meter Head External Battery Rear View 7 TABLE 1a HEXAGRAM MODEL 2010-004X TRANSMITTER SUBSTITUTION METHOD 450 MHz Horizontal 3 meter measurement using tuned dipole antenna Freq. (MHz) Gen. Output (dB) Coax Loss (dB) Ant. Gain (dBd) Dipole Eq. Power (dBm) Difference (dB) 450 21.7 2.1 -1.0 18.6 900 -35.2 3.2 -0.7 -39.1 -57.…

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LLB10004X Test Setup Photos