M3N30777500Tire Pressure/Temperature Monitoring Transmitter

February 23, 2012 Continental 4685 Investment Dr. Troy, MI 48098 Phone: 248-764-6712 Fax: 248-764-7226 Re: Certification for Chrysler CUSW RFHM FCC ID: M3N30777500 IC: 7812A-30777500 PN: SE10002 The device under test is manufactured by the grantee Continental and sold as an OEM product. Per 47 CFR 2.909, 2.927, 2.931, 2.1033, 15.15(b) etc..., the grantee must ensure the end-user has all applicable / appropriate operating instructions. When end-user instructions are required, as is the case with this product, the grantee must notify the OEM to notify the end-user. Continental will supply the following information to the reseller/distributor dictating what must be included in the end user’s manual for the commercial product. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE END USER'S MANUAL The following information (in blue) must be included in the end product user’s manual to ensure continued FCC and Industry Canada regulatory compliance. The ID numbers must be included in the manual if the device label is not readily accessible to the end user. The compliance paragraphs (in blue) below must be included in the user's manual. ************************************************************************ FCC ID: M3N30777500 IC: 7812A-30777500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Note: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

April 2, 2012 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services P.O. Box 358315 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5315 Re: Certification for Continental Transmitter Model/PN(s): SE10002 FCC ID: M3N30777500 IC: 7812A-30777500 Please find enclosed application materials for certification of Continental Transmitter. We tested it and found it to comply with FCC Part 15. If there are any questions regarding the application or testing performed, please contact me at the above address or call 734-483-4211, fax 734-647-2106, or e-mail [email protected]. Sincerely, Valdis V. Liepa Research Scientist

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Re: Certification for Continental Transmitter FCC ID: M3N30777500 IC: 7812A-30777500 REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 10, Continental requests that a part of the subject application be held confidential. Continental 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. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Permanent (1) ID Label & Location Short Term Permanent (3) External Photos Short Term Permanent 1 (4) Block Diagram Short Term Permanent (5) Schematics Short Term Permanent (7) Test Setup Photos Short Term Permanent (8) User’s Manual Short Term Permanent 2 (9) Internal Photos Short Term Permanent (10) Parts List & Placement Short Term Permanent (11) RF Exposure Short Term Permanent 3 (12) Description of Operation (partial) 1. Block Diagram includes internal oscillator frequency information that the manufacturer considers to be proprietary. 2. DUT is FULLY potted using a non-removable epoxy based material. Removal of potting material causes irreparable damage to internal circuitry. Photograph exhibits outline the half-clam-shell device before and after potting. 3. Part of the Description of Operation exhibit details proprietary operating modes. Permanent Confidentiality: Continental requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review. Short-Term Confidentiality (FCC Only): Continental requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of 45 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. If there are any questions regarding this request, please contact me at the above address or call 734-483-4211, fax 734-647-2106 or e-mail [email protected]. Sincerely, Valdis V. Liepa, Research Scientist University of Michigan

1 Richard Fabina From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 5:56 PM To: Richard Fabina Subject: Response to Inquiry to FCC (Tracking Number 288846) FCC Home | Search | RSS | Updates | E-Filing | Initiatives | Consumers | Find People Office of Engineering and Technology Inquiry on 04/28/2012 : Inquiry: /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Gentlemen: ACB 2 is processing an application for Certification of a transmitter that monitors tire pressure and temperature inside a vehicle tire. The device operates under 47 CFR 15.231(e) reduced field strength limits in order to send data. The client is requesting confidentiality of the internal photos exhibit for this transmitter because the circuitry is potted in epoxy and removal of the epoxy would destroy the components. Attached are external photos showing the epoxy, internal photos of the device before epoxy is installed and the confidentiality request letter for this device. Will the FCC allow confidentiality of the internal photos for this device? Please let me know if you need any other information to respond to this inquiry. Thanks for your time. Rich Fabina ACB Reviewing Engineer FCC response on 04/30/2012 You epoxy attestation statement is acceptable, however, the cover letter for requesting confidentiality must be included in this request. Review FCC Publication No. 726720 dated December 21, 2011. 3 ---Reply from Customer on 04/30/2012--- Gentlemen: I believe I already submitted the confidentiality request letter with this inquiry. In case I did not, it is attached. Thanks, Rich Fabina ACB Reviewing Engineer FCC response on 04/30/2012 The confidentiality letter was just uploaded today April 30, 2012, however, you have permission to finalize the Form 731. Attachment Details: Do not reply to this message. Please select the Reply to an Inquiry Response link from the OET Inquiry System to add any additional information pertaining to this inquiry.

General Description The Tire Pressure Monitoring System consists of a TPM Sensor Unit (Wheel Unit) and an RF Receiver Unit and is used to monitor a vehicle's tire pressure while driving. The TPM sensor includes an integrated pressure, temperature and acceleration sensor and an RF transmitter. The TPM sensor, mounted to the valve stem inside tire, periodically measures the actual tire pressure. The transmitter is used to transmit the pressure information to the receiver. Power Supply The TPM sensor is powered by a single 3V CR2450 lithium battery.

Consumer Use Modes Service Mode Mode of Operation Explanation Frequency of Transmission X Park Mode All of the time other than other modes No transmission X Drive Mode TPM sensor in normal operation when vehicle motion is detected 10 words every 32 seconds X Learn Mode TPM sensor transmits up to 35 words after LF tool activation Up to 35 words in less than 5 NOTES: 1.‐ The service mode is used only to learn the identifier of the TPM sensor in the vehicle TPM system. This mode will only be used at the tire dealers/service centers only. 2.‐ The power level for all transmissions is the same.

University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory FCC Part 15, IC RSS-210/Gen - Test Report No. 417124-625 Page 1 of 13 The University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory 3228 EECS Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122 Tel: (734) 764-0500 Fax: (734) 647-2106 Measured Radio Frequency Emissions From Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. Transmitter FCC ID: M3N30777500 IC: 7812A-30777500 Test Report No. 417124-625 March 31, 2012 Copyright © 2012 For: Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. 2400 Executive Hills Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 48326-2980 Contact: Andrew Martin [email protected] Phone: (248) 764-6522 Fax: (248) 764-7281 Testing supervised by: Measurements made by: Valdis V. Liepa Report Approved by:__________________________ Valdis V. Liepa Test report written by: Valdis V. Liepa Research Scientist Summary Tests for compliance with FCC Regulations, CFR 47, Part 15 and with Industry Canada RSS-210/Gen, were performed on a Continental, FCC ID: M3N30777500, IC: 7812A-30777500. This device under test (DUT) is subject to the rules and regulations as a Transmitter. In testing completed on February 7, 2012, the DUT tested met the allowed specifications for radiated emissions by 6.9 dB. AC mains conducted emissions are not subject to regulation as the DUT is powered by a 3 VDC lithium battery. University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory FCC Part 15, IC RSS-210/Gen - Test Report No. 417124-625 Page 2 of 13 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Equipment Used ............................................................................................................................... 3 3. Device Under Test ........................................................................................................................... 4 3.1 Description & Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 4 3.2 Variants & Samples .............................................................................................................. 4 3.3 Modes of Operation .............................................................................................................. 4 3.4 Exemptions ........................................................................................................................... 4 3.5 EMC Relevant Modifications ............................................................................................... 4 4. Emissions Limits .............................................................................................................................. 5 4.1 Radiated Emissions Limits .................................................................................................... 5 5. Measurement Procedures ................................................................................................................. 6 5.1 Semi -Anechoic Chamber Radiated Emissions ...................................................................... 6 5.2 Outdoor Radiated Emissions ................................................................................................. 6 5.3 Radiated Field Computations ................................................................................................ 6 5.4 Indoor Power Line Conducted Emissions ............................................................................. 6 5.5 Supply Voltage Variation ...................................................................................................... 7 6. Test Results ...................................................................................................................................... 7 6.1 Radiated Emissions ............................................................................................................... 7 6.1.1 Correction for Pulse Operation ......................................................................................... 7 6.1.2 Emission Spectrum ........................................................................................................... 7 6.1.3 Emission Bandwidth ......................................................................................................... 7 6.1.4 Supply Voltage and Supply Voltage Variation ................................................................. 7 6.2 Conducted Emissions ............................................................................................................ 7 University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory FCC Part 15, IC RSS-210/Gen - Test Report No. 417124-625 Page 3 of 13 1. Introduction This Continental Transmitter was tested for compliance with FCC Regulations, Part 15, adopted under Docket 87-389, April 18, 1989 as subsequently amended, and with Industry Canada RSS-210/Gen, Issue 8. T ests were performed at the University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory Willow Run Test Range following the procedures described in ANSI C63.4-2003 "Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz". The Site description and attenuation characteristics of the Open Site facility are on file with FCC Laboratory, Columbia, Maryland (FCC Reg. No: 91050) and with Industry Canada, Ottawa, ON (File Ref. No: IC 2057A-1). 2. Equipment Used The test equipment commonly used in our facility is listed in Table 2.1. Except where indicated as a pre- test, monitoring, or support device; all equipment listed below is a part of the University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory (UMRL) quality system. This quality system has been established to ensure all equipment has a clearly identifiable classification, calibration expiry date, and that all calibrations are traceable to national standards. Table 2.1 Test Equipment. Test Instrument Used Manufacturer/Model Q Number Spectrum Analyzer (9kHz-26GHz) Hewlett-Packard …

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