N7N-EM3420P800/1900 MHZ Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module

SIERRA WIRELESS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM USERS GUIDE Version 0.6 EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM Users Guide ver 0.6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PAGE II Document History Version Date Authors Comments 0.1 5-21-2002 Mike Lease Initial version based on Dev Kit users guide version 2.0 0.2 6-13-2002 Mike Lease Included switch settings input from engineering. 0.3 6-19-2002 Mike Lease First Draft 0.4 5/1/03 Matt Dukleth Minor updates and fix typos, etc. 0.5 7/25/03 Geoff Schulteis Added regulatory information and antenna requirements. Renamed product. 0.6 8/11/03 Geoff Schulteis Changed all Sierra Wireless references to Sierra Wireless. Updated base band section. © 2003 Sierra Wireless America Sierra Wireless America, reserves the right to make changes in its products without notice in order to improve design or performance characteristics. This publication neither states nor implies any warranty of any kind, including but not limited to implied warrants of merchantability or fitness for a particular application. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects at the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice. Sierra Wireless America, assumes no responsibility for any error or omissions, and disclaims responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of the information included herein. Copyright © 2003 Sierra Wireless America all rights reserve EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM Users Guide ver 0.6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PAGE 3 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................5 1.1 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................5 1.2 DEVELOPMENT KIT CONTENTS........................................................................................5 1.3 REGULATORY INFORMATION...........................................................................................5 1.3.1 Statement.................................................................................................................5 1.3.2 Requirements...........................................................................................................6 1.3.3 Safety.......................................................................................................................6 2 FCC MODULE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA....................................................................7 2.1 FCC CLASSIFICATION OF MOBILE VS. PORTABLE DEVICES.............................................7 2.1.1 Mobile vs. Portable Devices...................................................................................7 2.2 RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE APPROVAL.................................................7 2.2.1 Product Labeling Requirements.............................................................................8 3 SETUP & INSTALLATION................................................................................................9 4 DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM HARDWARE..............................................................10 4.1 MODES OF OPERATION...................................................................................................10 4.1.1 Standalone Mode..................................................................................................10 4.1.2 Extender Mode......................................................................................................10 4.1.3 LED indicators......................................................................................................11 4.2 POWERING THE DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM...................................................................11 4.2.1 AC Wall Cube Power............................................................................................11 4.2.2 DC Power..............................................................................................................12 4.3 AUDIO TESTING.............................................................................................................12 4.3.1 Using a Headset....................................................................................................12 4.3.2 Using a Headset....................................................................................................12 4.4 EXTERNAL INTERFACES.................................................................................................12 4.4.1 UART1 - DB9........................................................................................................12 4.4.2 UART2 - DB9........................................................................................................13 4.4.3 DC Jack.................................................................................................................13 4.4.4 Headset Jack.........................................................................................................13 4.5 DEBUG HEADERS...........................................................................................................14 4.5.1 CN2 - Audio Test Points.......................................................................................14 4.5.2 CN12 - Control/Status Signal Test Points............................................................15 4.6 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS..................................................................................................15 4.6.1.......................................................................................................................................15 5 RF INTEGRATION...........................................................................................................18 5.1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................18 5.2 RF CONNECTION................................................................................…

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Code Division Multiple Access Division 2290 Cosmos Ct. Carlsbad CA, 92009 Tel. 760-476-8700 Fax 760-476-8701 CONFIDENTIALITY LETTER DATE: 19 August, 2003 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Re: Sierra Wireless FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P FCC Part 22 and 24 Certification Request for Confidentiality Gentlemen: In accordance with 0.459 of CFR 47, Sierra Wireless hereby requests confidentiality of the Block Diagrams, Schematics, Theory of Operation, Antenna Specifications, Parts List, Product Specification, and Tune-up Procedure attachments for the subject application. These documents contain detailed system and equipment description and related information about the product in which Sierra Wireless considers to be proprietary, confidential, and a custom design and, otherwise, would not release to the general public. Since this design is a basis from which future technological products will evolve, Sierra Wireless considers that this information would be of benefit to its competitors, and that the disclosure of the information in these documents would give competitors an unfair advantage in the market. Sincerely, Geoff Schulteis Senior Compliance Engineer Engineering Services Dept. Code Division Multiple Access Division Sierra Wireless

TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION TCB Certification Issued Under the Authority of the Federal Communications Commission By: Compliance Certification Services 561F Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037 United States Date of Grant: 09/11/2003 Application Dated: 09/11/2003 Sierra Wireless Inc. 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC, V6V 3A4 Canada Attention: Ying Wang , Senior RF Engineer NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. FCC IDENTIFIER: N7N-EM3420P Name of Grantee: Sierra Wireless Inc. Equipment Class:PCS Licensed Transmitter Notes:800/1900 MHZ Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module Grant Notes FCC Rule Parts Frequency Range (MHZ) Output Watts Frequency Tolerance Emission Designator 22H824.7 - 848.31 0.646 2.5 PM 1M25F9W 24E1851.25 - 1908.75 0.631 2.5 PM 1M25F9W Output power listed is ERP for Part 22 with 1.5dBi antenna gain and EIRP for Part 24 with 0.5dBi antenna gain. The conducted power output is 0.26 watts for 800MHz band and 0.25 watts for 1900MHz band. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter within a host device. End-users must be provided with specific information required to satisfy RF exposure compliance for final host devices. Modular transmitter. The maximum antenna gain must not exceed 6 dBi for Part 22 and Part 24 including cable loss. The antenna installation and operating configurations of this transmitter, including antenna gain and cable loss must satisfy MPE categorical Exclusion Requirements of 2.1091. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

PROPOSED FCC ID LABEL AND LOCATION SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. This device complies with Part 22/24 of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P FCC ID LABEL LOCATION

FCC CFR47 CERTIFICATION PART 22H and 24E TEST REPORT FOR 800/1900MHZ DUAL BAND CDMA DATA MODEM MODULE TESTED WITH EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM MODEL: EM3420 FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P REPORT NUMBER: 03U2108-1 ISSUE DATE: Aug. 30, 2003 Prepared for SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. 13811 WIRELESS WAY RICHMOND, BC, CANADA V6V 3A4 Prepared by COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES 561F MONTEREY ROAD, ROUTE 2 MORGAN HILL, CA 95037, USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: 800/1900MHz Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module tested with EM Development Platform FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 2 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICESDOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USATEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. TABLE OF CONTENT 1.TEST RESULT CERTIFICATION ............................................................ 3 2.EUT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 4 3.TEST METHODOLOGY ............................................................................. 4 4.TEST FACILITY........................................................................................... 4 5.ACCREDITATION AND LISTING ........................................................... 4 6.MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION ...................................... 4 7.TEST SETUP, PROCEDURE AND RESULT ........................................... 5 7.1.SECTION 2.1046: RF POWER OUTPUT................................................................................... 5 7.2.SECTION 2.1047: MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS..................................................... 16 7.3.SECTION 2.1049: EMISSION MASK & OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH................................... 16 7.4.SECTION 2.1051: SPURIOUS EMISSION AT ANTENNA TERMINAL.............................. 23 7.5.SECTION 2.1053: FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS RADIATION................................... 55 7.6.SECTION 2.1055: FREQUENCY STABILITY........................................................................ 60 7.7.RADIATED EMISSION............................................................................................................ 65 7.8.POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSION................................................................................ 74 8.APENDIX ..................................................................................................... 80 8.1.EXTERNAL & INTERNAL PHOTOS ..................................................................................... 80 8.2.SCHEMATICS........................................................................................................................... 80 8.3.BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................. 80 8.4.USER MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... 80 REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: 800/1900MHz Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module tested with EM Development Platform FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 3 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICESDOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USATEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. 1. TEST RESULT CERTIFICATION COMPANY NAME: SIERRA WIRELESS INC. 13811 WIRELESS WAY RICHMOND, BC, CANADA V6V 3A4 EUT DESCRIPTION:800/1900MHz Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module tested with EM Development Platform MODEL NAME:EM3420 DATE TESTED:AUGUST 10, 2003 TO AUGUST 22, 2003 TYPE OF EQUIPMENTINTENTIONAL RADIATOR EQUIPMENT TYPELICENSED TX MODULE IN MOBILE APPLICATION MEASUREMENT PROCEDUREANSI 63.4 / 2001, TIA/EIA 603 PROCEDURECERTIFICATION FCC RULECFR 47 PART 22 SUBPART H AND PART 24 SUBPART 24 E Compliance Certification Services, Inc. tested the above equipment for compliance with the requirement set forth in CFR 47, PART 22 Subpart H and PART 24 Subpart E. The equipment in the configuration described in this report, shows the measured emission levels emanating from the equipment do not exceed the specified limit. Note : This document reports conditions under which testing was conducted and results of tests performed. This document may not be altered or revised in any way unless done so by Compliance Certification Services and all revisions are duly noted in the revisions section. Any alteration of this document not carried out by Compliance Certification Services will constitute fraud and shall nullify the document. Tested By: Released For CCS By: VIEN TRANTHU CHAN EMC TECHNICIANEMC SUPERVISOR COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICESCOMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: 800/1900MHz Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module tested with EM Development Platform FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 4 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICESDOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USATEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. 2. EUT DESCRIPTION The 800/1900MHz Dual Band CDMA Data Modem Module tested with EM Development Platform can operate (transmit) at two different frequency bands. The 800MHz Cellular Band has: - an output power 28.1dBm - a monopole type antenna, 1.5dBi gain - and the transmitting of frequency range 824 ~ 849MHz And the 1900MHz PCS Band has: - an output…

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REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 11 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Radiated Emissions X-Position REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 12 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Y-Position REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 13 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Z-Position REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 16 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. 7.2. SECTION 2.1047: MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS Not Applicable. 7.3. SECTION 2.1049: EMISSION MASK & OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH PROVISIONS APPLICABLE According to CFR 47 section 22.917. TEST SETUP Set-up Configuration EUT (800/1900MHz CDMA TRANSMITTER) 10dB ANTENUATION SPECTRUM ANALYZER REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 61 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 70 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Radiated Emission photos 800MHz CELLULAR - EUT ANTENNA AT Y POSITION Configuration 1, front view: REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 71 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Configuration 1, rear view: REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 72 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. 1900MHz CELLULAR - EUT ANTENNA AT X POSITION Configuration 1, front view: REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 73 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Configuration 1, rear view: REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 78 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. LINE CONDUCTION - FRONT REPORT NO: 03U2108-1 DATE: AUGUST 30,2003 EUT: EM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FCC ID: N7N-EM3420P Page 79 of 80 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. LINE CONDUCTION…

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