NNHETAG4-LPA1RFID Reader System

E l e c t r o n i c s Inc April 13, 2004 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 American Telecommunications Body, Inc Attention: Applications Examiner Applicant: Secura Key, division of Soundcraft Inc.. 20447 Nordoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311-6112 Applicant FRN : 0010735322 Equipment: Vicinity RFID Reader FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Specification: 47 CFR Part Subpart C (15.225) Low Power Unlicensed Transmitter. Dear Examiner: The following application for Grant of Equipment Authorization is presented on behalf of Secura Key. for the Certification of their Model: ET0-RE_AOB. Enclosed, please find a complete data and documentation package demonstrating that this device complies with the technical requirements of 47 CFR, Part 15 Subpart C Low Power Unlicensed Transmitter If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned, who is authorized to act as Agent. Sincerely, Leon Kogan Technical Director JMR Electronics [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Phone: (818) 739-1122 Fax: (818) 727-2215 20400 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Tel (818) 993-4801 Fax (818) 993-9173 Internet; www.jmr.com

External Photos of the EUT EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB TOP EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB

Internal Photos of the EUT EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB RFID Reader Board ETO-RE (PCB Component side) EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB RFID Reader Board ETO-RE (PCB solder side) EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB Antenna PCB components side

Description of e*TAG-Quasar Reader System & its Components System Overview The eTag-Quasar system is comprised of tags and reader assembly. The reader can be host driven such as PC, or some other kind of intelligent device (for example a tag printer or controller) through RS-232 and can operate in self run mode connected to data collection device such as access control controller. RF functionality operates per ISO/IEC 15693 protocols. During a transaction, the tag (transponder) is permanently powered by the signal sent by the reader. This signal also provides the clock frequency to the transponder. It is amplitude modulated to transmit requests from the reader to the transponder. In order to transmit responses to the reader, the transponder (tag) derives the operating energy and the clock from the reader’s power signal to generate the sub-carrier frequencies. ISO 15693 parameters are configurable for: 1) modulation depth (10% or 100%), 2) data coding (1/4 or 1/256), 3) sub-carrier load modulation (ASK or FSK) and 4) anti-collision rate (FAST or Slow). This reader is set for worst-case FCC conditions (100% FSK, ¼ and Fast anti-collision). Read distance is influenced by the coupling factor between the reader’s antenna (size and efficiency) and tag antenna size, and thus by the distance between them. The emissions from transponders (tags) was not measurable and well below the regulated limit. The passive tag is not required to be FCC certified. ETO-RexRB (e*TAG-Quasar) A typical reader consists of electronic board, antenna, and wiring harness as shown in Figure 1. Electronics board includes microprocessor (digital), RF ASIC (analog), 13.56 MHz crystal, buzzer, LED, RS-232 communication interface and antenna connection. The reader is powered with 5V DC. Maximum current during tag read is 250mA and gives 3-4” read distance. The data is transmitted through the RS-232 interface connected to its host or controller. It sends energy and commands to, and receives signals from the transponder through the antenna. Block Diagram of Reader’s Electronics Transponder (Tag) A transponder (tag inlay) comprises a flexible foil antenna, a resonance capacitor and an integrated circuit. The tag inlay can be packaged in different formats such as pressure sensitive labels and plastic cards. The transponder’s IC is powered by the electromagnetic field generated by the reader’s antenna; this is generally described as a passive transponder. Figure 3: Block Diagram of the Badge The IC is flip chip mounted onto the antenna. The electrical parameters of the components: the antenna (including its inductance) and the resonance capacitor; and the layout of the antenna loops all have an effect on the transponder’s performance. The L r/Cr resonance circuit is trimmed to the required target frequency to achieve optimal performance. The tag uses one or two sub-carrier AM modulation frequencies for sending its data to the Reader (up-link). The data are encoded in Manchester code by alternating between both sub-carrier frequencies, such generating an ASK or FSK modulation scheme. The emissions from Transponders (tags) was not measurable and well below the regulated limit. The passive tag is not required to be FCC certified.

Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key 023 NVLAP LAB CODE: 200413-0 April 14, 2004 Test Record Product Verification According to FCC Part 15 Subparts C for Secura Key, division of Soundcraft Inc MODEL: ETO-RE-AOB This report contains confidential information. The owner of this report may make duplicates of it, provided all pages are copied. Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 2 of 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision history 3 Introduction – Test Plan 3 1.0 Certification of Test Record 4 2.0 General Information 5 2.1 Client Information 5 2.2 Administrative Data 5 3.0 Description of Equipment Under Test (EUT) 6 3.1 Brief Description of the EUT 6 3.2 Test Run 6 3.3 Block-Diagram of the Test Setup 7 3.4 Support Equipment 7 3.5 Cabling Configuration 7 3.6 Photographs of the EUT 8 3.7 EUT Modifications 12 3.8 Photographs of EUT Modifications 12 4.0 Test equipment used 12 5.0 Field Strength of Fundamental and Emissions within permitted band 13 5.1. Field Strength of Fundamental 13 5.2. In band Emissions 15 6.0 Spurious Radiated Emissions below 30 MHz. 16 7.0 Occupied channel bandwidth 18 8.0 Restricted Area 13.36 – 13.41 MHz 19 9.0 Frequency Tolerance 21 9.1 Temperature variations 21 9.2 Power variations 21 10.0 Photographs of Test Set-Up 22 Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 3 of 25 Revision History Revision Date Description of Changes Author 0.1 14 Apr. 2004 Initial document S..Sohn Introduction – Test Plan This report describes the results of all measurements made on Vicinity RFID Reader which falls under the class of intentional radiator, Low Power Unlicensed Transmitter, by the FCC Part 15 Subpart C Rules and Regulations. This EUT is designated: e*Tag Quasar Reader Model : ETO-RE-AOB The EUT was tested in full compliance with the FCC Regulations using the methods of FCC Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators”; ANSI C63.4: 2000 and Part 2 “Frequency Allocations and Radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and Regulations”. The results of the testing indicate that the ETO-RE-AOB met the Part 15 C Low Power Unlicensed Transmitter limits and requirements. Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 4 of 25 1.0 CERTIFICATION OF TEST DATA Verification statement. The data, data evaluation and equipment configuration represented herein are a true and accurate representation of the test sample (EUT), and characteristics and measurements obtained as of the dates and the times of the test under the conditions specified and to the methods of FCC Part 15, Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” and Part 2 “Frequency Allocations and radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and regulations” The test results provided with this report, indicate that the equipment tested: e*Tag Quasar Reader. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB is compliant with the following Rules and Regulations A. 47 CFR, Subpart 15.225(a) Field Strength of Emissions within band B. 47 CFR, Subpart 15.225(b) Field Strength of Emissions outside the band ( Report 040355_15.209) C. 47CFR, Subpart 15.225(c) Frequency tolerance of the carrier D. 47 CFR, Subpart 15.207 Line Conducted Emissions ( Report 040355_15.209) E. 47 CFR, Subpart 15.203 Antenna Requirements Report approved by: Leon Kogan Technical Director, JMR Compliance Engineering, 20400 Plummer Street, Chatsworth CA 91311. E-mail:[email protected] Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 5 of 25 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Client Information Company Name: Secura Key, division of Soundcraft Inc Contact: Randy Watkins Company Address: 20447 Nordoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: 818.882-0020 2.2 Administrative Data Device tested: e*Tag Quasar, Vicinity RFID Reader Model: ETO-RE-AOB Equipment category: Intentional Radiators, Low Power Unlicensed Transmitter Accessories: N/A Purpose of test: Compliance to FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15, Subpart C Date of test: 04/06/04 – 04/14/04 Place of the test: JMR Electronics, Inc. Compliance Engineering Laboratory 20400 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: (818) 993-4801 Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 6 of 25 3.0 Description of Equipment Under Test (EUT) 3.1 Brief Description of the EUT The ETO-RE-AOB is Vicinity RFID reader/writer which is used for a wide variety of Automatic Identification and Data Collection applications. Compliant with ISO 15693 standards. The unit consists of Antenna Board and Embedded Reader Board. Operating Frequencies : 13.56MHz Number of Channel: 1 Type of Modulation: FSK Modulation depth: 100% Antenna: Antenna uses a unique coupling to the intentional radiator. 3.2 Test Run The EUT exercise program was designed to generated its frequency continuously for the duration of the testing. The above mentioned set-up allowed the article to perform sufficiently for the test purposes and required time. Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 7 of 25 3.3 Block Diagram of the Test Setup DATA +5VDC Printer (model:DMX-I-4210) AC 120V e*Tag Quasar Reader (model:ETO-RE-AOB) Card/Tag 3.4 Support Equipment List: Equipment Printer, DataMax Corporation Model No. DMX-I-4210 3.5 Cabling Configuration Power Cords: Unit Printer MFG Generic Shielded No Length 1.8 m I / O Cables External: Connection Printer to Reader MFG Secura Key Shielded? No Length 30 cm Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 8 of 25 3.6 Photos of the EUT EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 9 of 25 EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB RFID Reader Board ETO-RE (PCB Component side) Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 10 of 25 EUT: e*Tag Quasar. MODEL : ETO-RE-AOB RFID Reader Board ETO-RE (PCB solder side) Report No:040355 rev.01 15.225 FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA Client: Secura Key Page 11 of 25 EUT: e*Tag …

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Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 023 NVLAP LAB CODE: 200413-0 April 13, 2004 Test Record Product Verification According to FCC Part 15 Subpart B for Secura Key MODEL: ETO-RE-AOB This report contains confidential information. The owner of this report may make duplicates of it, provided all pages are copied. Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 2 of 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction – Test Plan 3 1.0 Certification of Test Record 4 2.0 General Information 5 2.1 Client Information 5 2.2 Administrative Data 5 3.0 Description of Equipment Under Test (EUT) 6 3.1 Brief Description of the EUT 6 3.2 Test Run 6 3.3 Support Equipment 7 3.4 Cabling Configuration 7 3.5 Photographs of the EUT 8 3.6 EUT Modifications 12 3.7 Photographs of EUT Modifications 12 4.0 Radiated and Conducted Emissions 13 4.1 Test Specification 13 4.1.1 Test Requirements 13 4.2 Radiated Emissions Test 13 4.2.1 Procedure of Radiated Emissions Test 13 4.3 Conducted Emissions Test 14 4.3.1 Procedures of Conducted Emission Test 14 4.4 Test Equipment Used 15 4.4.1 Radiated Emission Test 15 4.4.2 Conducted Emission Test 16 4.5 Photographs of Test Set-Up 17 4.6 Test Results 21 4.6.1 Block Diagram of the Radiated Emissions Test Setup 21 4.6.2 Radiated Emissions Test Results 22 4.6.3 Block Diagram of the Conducted Emissions Test Setup w/Printer Power Supply 25 4.6.4 Conducted Emissions Test Results w/Printer Power Supply 26 4.6.5 Block Diagram of the Conducted Emissions Test Setup w/External Power Supply 27 4.6.6 Conducted Emissions Test Results w/External Power Supply 28 Appendices Appendix A Certificates of Accreditation. 31 Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 3 of 31 Revision History Revision Date Description of Changes Author 0.1 13 April. 2004 Initial document S. Sohn 0.2 20 April , 2004 Correction on page 14 to 0.15 MHz L. Kogan Introduction – Test Plan This report describes the results of radiated and conducted emission measurements made on an ITE which falls under the class of unintentional radiator by the FCC Rules and Regulations. This EUT is designated: e*Tag Quasar Reader Model: ETO-RE-AOB This product is designed and manufactured by Secura Key. The EUT should be in full compliance with the FCC Part 15, Class B Regulations using the methods of ANSI C63.4. Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 4 of 31 1.0 CERTIFICATION OF TEST DATA Verification statement. The data, data evaluation and equipment configuration represented herein are a true and accurate representation of the test sample (EUT), and EMC characteristics and measurements obtained as of the dates and the times of the test under the conditions specified and to the methods of ANSI C63.4: 2000 All measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The test results provided with this report, indicate that the equipment tested: e*Tag Quasar Reader. Model: ETO-RE-AOB is compliant with the following Rules and Regulations without any modifications of the design: A. 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B,2002. Performance Criterion: class B (15.207 and 15.209) B. ICES-003 Interference-Causing Equipment Standard: 1997. Performance Criterion: class B C. ANSI C63.4: 2000 Tests performed by: Report prepared by: _____________________ _____________________ Sandra Sohn Sandra Sohn EMC Test Engineer EMC Test Engineer Report approved by: ________________________ Leon Kogan Technical Director, JMR Compliance Engineering, 20400 Plummer Street, Chatsworth CA 91311. E-mail:[email protected] Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 5 of 31 2.0 General Information 2.1 Client Information Company Name: Secura Key. Contact: Charley Lee Company Address: 20447 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: 818.882-0020 2.2 Administrative Data Device tested: e*Tag Quasar Reader Model: ETO-RE-AOB Accessories: N/A Expository Statement: This device is intended for use in commercial and residential environments. Equipment category: Intentional Radiators, Low Power Unlicensed Transmitter Purpose of test: Demonstrate compliance with FCC Rules, Part 15,Subpart B, Class B. Date of test: April 6-12, 2004 Place of the test: JMR Electronics, Inc. Compliance Engineering Laboratory 20400 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: (818) 993-4801 Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 6 of 31 3.0 Description of Equipment Under Test (EUT) 3.1 Brief Description of the EUT The ETO-RE-AOB is Vicinity RFID reader/writer which is used for a wide variety of Automatic Identification and Data Collection applications. Compliant with ISO 15693 standards. The unit consists of Antenna Board and Embedded Reader Board. Operating Frequencies : 13.56MHz Number of Channel: 1 Type of Modulation: FSK Modulation depth: 100% Antenna: Antenna uses a unique coupling to the intentional radiator. 3.2 Test Run The EUT exercise program was designed to generated its frequency continuously for the duration of the testing. The above mentioned set-up allowed the article to perform sufficiently for the test purposes and required time. Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 7 of 31 3.3 Support Equipment List: Equipment Printer, DataMax Corporation Model No. DMX-I-4210 Equipment AC Adaptor, Secura Key Model No. 4897 3.4 Cabling Configuration Power Cords: Unit Printer MFG Generic Shielded No Length 1.8 m Unit AC Adaptor MFG Generic Shielded No Length 1.8 m I / O Cables External: Connection Printer to Reader MFG Secura Key Shielded? No Length 30 cm Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 8 of 31 3.5 Photographs of the EUT Exterior View (EUT Location) Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHETAG4-LPA1 Page 9 of 31 Interior View (Reader Component Side) Report No: 040355_02_15.209 Client: Secura Key FCC ID: NNHET…

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