LLBY84000Synergize RF network utility I210+ meter transponder

www.Aclara.com Integration Manual Y20454-INT Rev. A ® PROPRIETARY NOTICE The information contained in this document is private to Aclara Technologies LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (Aclara). This information may not be published, reproduced, or otherwise disseminated without the express written authorization of Aclara. Any software or firmware described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. DISCLAIMER The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Aclara. Aclara assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Aclara. TWACS, STAR, and Metrum Cellular are registered trademarks of Aclara Technologies LLC. Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 DRAFT 8-27-2015 DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual1 FCC Compliance 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 consult Aclara Support for help. Safety Information The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this device. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and the intended use of the metering instrument. Aclara assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. WARNINGAny work on, or near, energized meters, meter sockets, or other metering equipment can present a danger of electrical shock. All work on this product should be performed only by qualified electricians and metering specialists in accordance with local utility safety practices, utility requirements and procedures outlined in Chapter 14 of The Handbook for Electricity Metering (10th edition). The information contained within this manual is intended to be an aid to qualified metering personnel. It is not intended to replace the extensive training necessary to handle metering equipment in a safe manner. • Use care when servicing with the power on. • Do not assume neutral (white lead) is always at earth ground potential. Some services have this connection at line voltage. • Be aware that dangerous voltages exist at several points within the meter when this product is installed on a meter base. • Disconnect power before meter disassembly, soldering, or replacing components. The meter is connected directly to line potential. Due to the possibility of the potential lines being reversed, points accessible with the cover off may be at line voltage. Consult the meter instruction/technical manual for meter specific information. DRAFT 8-27-2015 2Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration This document provides an overview of the material and steps required to integrate an Aclara Synergize™ RF Network endpoint module with a new or existing GE I-210 meter. Components Needed I-210 Integration 1. Put on an ESD strap. 2. Remove the meter cover. • Antenna •Meter • Bridge • Bridge Screws • RF board • Antenna holder • Bushings/Stand-offs • Bushing/stand-off screws DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual 3 3. Remove the top of the meter by squeezing the pair of clips on each side of the meter. 4. Disconnect the remote disconnect wire from the top of the meter, if the meter has the remote disconnect option, DRAFT 8-27-2015 4Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 5. Remove the red remote disconnect wire from the metal clip on the meter base. 6. Remove the black remote disconnect wire from the metal clip on the meter base. DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual 5 7. Attach the longer red and black remote disconnect wires as shown in the following image. 8. Verify the GE-supplied bridge is properly positioned on the meter base. DRAFT 8-27-2015 6Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 9. Secure the bridge to the meter base using the two screws. NOTEIf the meter has the remote disconnect option, carefully pull the remote disconnect wire underneath the bridge so it can be properly routed in Step 12. 10. Remove the backing from the antenna. DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual 7 11. Affix the antenna to the antenna holder. NOTEWhen applying the antenna, maximum bond strength can be obtained by thoroughly cleaning and drying the surface of the antenna holder with isopropyl alcohol. For applications such as this, it is important to use reagent grade solvents. Common household materials, such as rubbing alcohol, frequently contain oils to minimize the drying affect on skin, and can interfere with the performance of a pressure-sensitive adhesive. DRAFT 8-27-2015 8Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 12. Place the antenna holder over the posts on the bridge. NOTEIf the meter has the Remote Disconnect option, make sure the Remote Disconnect wire is routed between the bridge and the antenna holder. DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual 9 13. Install the RF board over the bridge posts. 14. Plac…

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Page 1 of 1 RP-7XXXL 12 East Devonwood SOLVING A WAVE OF EMI COMPLIANCE PROBLEMS Romeoville, IL 60446 September 4, 2015 Tel: (815) 293-0772 Page 1 of 1 Fax: (815) 293-0820 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Rd. Columbia, MD 21046 Reference FCC ID: LLBY84000 Organization: Aclara Technologies, LLC. Aclara Technologies, LLC requests that the following materials be withheld from public inspection permanently under 47 C.F.R. 0.457 & 0.459: (1) Detailed Circuit Schematics of the EUT (2) Block Diagrams (3) EUT Description (4) Parts List The above materials contain proprietary and confidential information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials provides unjustified benefits to its competitors in the market. They are considered confidential trade secrets. Authorized Signature Joseph Strzelecki Senior EMC Engineer Radiometrics Midwest Corporation Authorized Agent for Aclara Technologies, LLC.

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 External EUT Photographs Top of EUT Top of EUT Cover removed Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Sides of EUT

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 ID Label/Location Drawing/Photograph showing placement of Label Drawing of label Dimensions in inches Permanent adhesive, black ink.

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Internal EUT Photographs Photograph of Transmitter Board: Foil Side Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Photographs of Transmitter Board: Component Side Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 As installed in meter Photograph of Antenna Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Photograph of Display Board: Foil Side

Tune Up Procedures The assigned frequencies, transmitter power setting, and other configuration parameters for the radio are loaded into the microprocessor memory by the factory prior to the meter integration step. There are no factory or user adjustable components in the radio, so no tuning is required. All operation is controlled by the microprocessor firmware.

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 RF Exposure This calculation is based on the highest EIRP possible from the EUT considering maximum power and antenna gain. The highest output power of the EUT is 457 mW and the gain of the antenna is 0 dBi 1 MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE PER OET 65 The following information provides the minimum separation distance for the EUT, as calculated from FCC OET 65 Appendix B, Table 1B “Guidelines for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure” TransmitterMHz Max Power dBm Max Ant Gain dBi Duty Cycle %EIRP W (S) GP Limit mW/cm^2 MSD Meters MPE Ratio from 20 cmNotes Part 9046026.60100.00.45710.3070.10890.545Peak Total MPE Ratio0.545 Notes on the above table: a. S is the power density General Population Limit from OET 65 table 1B b. MSD (Minimum Separation Distance) = ((EIRP*30)/3770*S))^0.5 NOTE: For mobile or fixed location transmitters, minimum separation distance is 20 cm, even if calculations indicate MPE distance is less Since the MSD is less than 20 cm when using the peak reading with no duty cycle reduction, the duty cycle was not calculated. Installed, the EUT will have a 1% or less duty cycle.

Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – www.radiomet.com Page 1 of 36 Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Report Tests Performed on an Aclara Technologies, LLC RF Endpoint, Model Y84000 Radiometrics Document RP-8134A Product Detail: FCC ID: LLBY84000 Equipment type: 450-470 MHz RF Endpoint Test Standards: US CFR Title 47, Chapter I, FCC Part 2 and 90 FCC Parts 2, 15, and 90 CFR Title 47: 2012 Tests Performed For: Test Facility: Aclara Technologies, LLC 30400 Solon Rd Solon, OH 44139 Radiometrics Midwest Corporation 12 East Devonwood Romeoville, IL 60446 Phone: (815) 293-0772 Test Date(s): (Month-Day-Year) June 19 thru September 23, 2015 Document RP-8134A Revisions: Rev. Issue Date Affected Sections Revised By 0 September 11, 2015 1 September 23, 2015 10.2.1, 10.6.2 Joseph Strzelecki 2 September 23, 2015 Footer, 9 Joseph Strzelecki Radiometrics Midwest Corporation www.radiomet.com Test Report for the Aclara, RF Endpoint, Model Y84000 RP-8134A Rev. 2 Page 2 of 31 Table of Contents 1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA .................................................................................................................... 3 2 TEST SUMMARY AND RESULTS ...................................................................................................... 3 3 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS ..................................................................................... 4 3.1 EUT Description ............................................................................................................................ 4 4 TESTED SYSTEM DETAILS .............................................................................................................. 4 4.1 Tested System Configuration ....................................................................................................... 4 4.2 Special Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Equipment Modifications ............................................................................................................... 4 5 TEST SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS .................................................................. 4 6 RADIOMETRICS’ TEST FACILITIES .................................................................................................. 5 7 DEVIATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TEST SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 5 8 CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................. 5 9 TEST EQUIPMENT TABLE ................................................................................................................ 5 10 TEST SECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 6 10.1 Peak Output Power ..................................................................................................................... 6 10.2 Occupied Bandwidth; Emissions Masks ..................................................................................... 6 10.2.1 Occupied bandwidth 99% .................................................................................................. 16 10.3 Field Strength of Unwanted Spurious Radiation ....................................................................... 18 10.3.1 Test Procedures ................................................................................................................. 18 Figure 1. Drawing of Radiated Emissions Setup ........................................................................... 19 10.3.2 Spurious Radiated Emissions Test Results ....................................................................... 20 10.4 Frequency Stability ................................................................................................................... 21 10.4.1 Frequency Stability Vs Temperature .................................................................................. 21 10.4.2 Frequency Stability Vs Supply Voltage .............................................................................. 21 10.4.3 Test Results for Frequency Stability................................................................................... 21 10.5 Transient Frequency Behavior .................................................................................................. 22 10.5.1 Test method ....................................................................................................................... 22 10.5.2 Limits of transient frequency .............................................................................................. 22 10.5.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................................... 23 10.5.4 Results for Time Periods t1 and t2 ..................................................................................... 23 10.5.5 Results for Time Period between t2 and t3 ........................................................................ 25 10.5.6 Results for Time Period t3 .................................................................................................. 27 10.6 Radiated Emissions (Receive Mode) ........................................................................................ 29 10.6.1 Radiated Emissions Field Strength Sample Calculation .................................................... 29 10.6.2 Spurious Radiated Emissions Test Results (Receive Mode) ............................................. 29 Notice: This report must not be reproduced (except in full) without the written approval of Radiometrics Midwest Corporation. Radiometrics Midwest Corporation www.radiomet.com Test Report for the Aclara, RF Endpoint, Model Y84000 RP-8134A Rev. 2 Page 3 of 31 1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Equipment Under Test: An Aclara Technologies LLC. RF Endpoint Model: Y84000;…

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Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Test Setup Photographs Photograph of Radiated Emissions Test Setup Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Figure 1. Photographs of Substitution Antenna Setup Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Photographs of Conducted Emissions Test Setup Photograph of Frequency Stability Test Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 Figure 2. Photograph of Transient Frequency Behavior Test Setup Photograph of Spurious Conducted Emissions Test Setup