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EXHIBIT G – User Manual FCC ID O7O-SPR SPRITE TRAFFIC COUNTER Time Interval Counter Sprite Field Unit Instruction Manual Diamond Traffic Products P.O. Box 1455 76433 Alder Street Oakridge, OR 97463 Revised 9/5/1996 Version 1.00 Introduction This manual describes the operation and programming of the Sprite. Please be sure you have read and understand this manual completely before attempting operation. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Sprite is a traffic data gathering instrument designed for use in the field. The welded extruded aluminum case is durable, light, and weather resistant with a rubber seal is installed around the lid. The Sprite is capable of recording in its memory up to several years of data collected under user defined parameters. This data, once collected, can then be read out into your computer where it can be printed, edited, and otherwise used to generate comprehensive traffic analysis reports. Some tips to prolong the life of your Sprite •Always dry the unit out completely after removing from the field. •Remove batteries from unit when it is not in use. Make sure you retrieve any needed data beforehand. •Disconnect serial interface plug if serial communication is not required. This will prolong battery life by more than a factor of 30. •Avoid placement of unit in drainage ditches or areas prone to flooding. •Don’t leave counter display on when collecting data. Keep pressing <Previous> until display blanks. Counter will automatically enter a low power mode after 10 minutes of no keypad or serial operation. Press <Next> to wake counter up. Trademark and Copyright Information: Introduction How To Use This Manual This manual completely describes the use of the Sprite. The only exception is for actual retrieval of data once it has been collected. That information is contained in the TrafMan Software Instruction Manual. All users of the Sprite should read all of Sections I, II, and III of this manual. This will familiarize you with the basic equipment provided, what types of data you can collect, and what type of sensors can be used. From that point, you have three choices: To operate the Sprite from its built in keypad. All setup and configuration can be done from there. A computer can be used to retrieve the data after it has been collected or the data can be manually read off of the Sprite display. If this is your application, first read Section IV.a and then read through the Section V examples to become familiar with basic operation. Refer to the rest of Section IV on an as-needed basis for more information. To operate the Sprite from a computer (using the TrafMan Software). All setup and configuration can be done from a computer (in addition to retrieving the collected data). If this is your application, refer to the TrafMan Software for more information. Use this manual for clarification and technical information. To operate the Sprite using both a computer and its built in keyboard. We suggest that you first attempt to run the counter using the built in keypad (first read Section IV.a and then follow the examples in Section V). After collecting some data, move on to using the TrafMan Software to collect your data. Communication With The Sprite Communication with the Sprite is done either with the built in Keypad/Display, or via the serial port connected to a IBM PC compatible computer or am IBM compatible lap-top computer. A software package is normally sold with the Sprite and can be used with the large variety of IBM PC ® compatible computers. This extensive software package (called the TrafMan Software) allows complete configuration and operation of the Sprite through the serial port. This program is can also be used to retrieve collected data. See the TrafMan Software for more information. Sprite serial access is not restricted to use with any particular type of computer. Any computer which supports a standard serial communications (RS232) will suffice. The TrafMan Software On-Line Manual contains complete documentation of how to control the Sprite from the serial port. However, it is a very technical documentation as is intended for those users wishing to create their own configuration software program. NOTE: Unlike several other traffic counters made by Diamond Traffic Products, the Sprite cannot be used with a modem. System Components To operate your Sprite counter, you need the following: •A Sprite Field Unit Instruction Manual (provided with counter). •A TrafMan Software Disk •Batteries (normally 5 Alkaline C-Cell’s). •A Serial Interface Cable (priced separately). Optional items include: •Griffin Data Retriever/Programmer •TT-ROVER Floppy Disk Data Retriever System. Additional Equipment Required To Use The Sprite System: You must have the following equipment to use the Sprite. All of this equipment can be purchased from Diamond Traffic Products as well from several other sources: •Sensors. You must have the appropriate type and quantity of sensors (Loop, Tube, etc.). Tubes also require road grips, concrete nails, etc. •A Computer. A computer is required if you plan to use the TrafMan Software. Ideally, this would be one of the many IBM-PC® type computers available. It is possible to use another type of computer, but it will require someone with technical knowledge of the type computer you wish to use. Many people find a portable Lap-Top type of computer a valuable asset for Sprite applications. Battery Usage The Sprite has been designed to be a very efficient user of battery power. However, you must make sure that you have sufficient battery power available to collect your data AND retrieve it out of the Sprite. The standard Sprite comes with a 5 C-Cell battery pack and will operate for 8 to 10 months on standard Akaline batteries, depending on how much the serial port is used. Optionally, you can order the Sprite with additional or different battery combinations depending on your needs. IF YOU LOSE BATTERY POWER, THEN YOU LOSE ALL COLLECTED DATA! We recommend you rep…

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EXHIBIT N – Equipment Modifications Attestation Letter FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT H – Frequency Block Diagram FCC ID O7O-SPR

Exhibits for the TCB application of Sprite FCC ID O7O-SPR Exhibit Description File Name Exhibit A Agent Authorization Letter Agent Authorization Letter.pdf Exhibit B Technical Report Technical Report.pdf Exhibit C Loop Installation Guide Loop Installation Guide.pdf Exhibit D FCC ID Label FCC ID Label.pdf Exhibit E Radiated Emissions Radiated Emissions.pdf Exhibit F Schematics Schematics.pdf Exhibit G User Manual User Manual.pdf Exhibit H Frequency Block Diagram Frequency Block Diagram.pdf Exhibit I External Photos External Photos.pdf Exhibit J Internal Photos Internal Photos.pdf Exhibit K Test Setup Photos Test Setup Photos.pdf Exhibit L Antenna Photos Antenna Photos.pdf Exhibit M DoC Certificate Doc Certificate.pdf Exhibit N Equipment Modifications Letter Equipment Modifications Attestation Letter.pdf Exhibit O Operational Description Operational Description.pdf

EXHIBIT A – Agent Authorization Letter FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT M –DoC Certificate FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT I – External Photos FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT L – Antenna Photos FCC ID O7O-SPR 4 foot loop antenna 6 foot loop antenna 8 foot loop antenna

EXHIBIT D – FCC ID Label FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT J – Internal Photos FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT O– Operational Description FCC ID O7O-SPR Sprite O7O-SPR Operational Description Inductive road loops are excited by self oscillating circuit driven by two transistors and various resistors and capacitors. Oscillation frequency is defined by this circuit and the inductance of the attached road loop. Road events are monitored by an op-amp-type comparator circuit that drives a digital buffer circuit. Oscillation is transferred to the loops through a 1:1 ratio isolation transformer. A capacitor on the output side of the transformer matches road loop impedance.

EXHIBIT C – Loop Installation Guide FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT F – Schematics FCC ID O7O-SPR

EXHIBIT B – Technical Report FCC ID O7O-SPR Measurement/Technical Report Diamond Traffic Products Sprite FCC ID: O7O-SPR August 24, 2000 This report concerns (check one): Original Grant X Class II Change____ Equipment Type: Part 15, Low Power Transmitter below 1.705 MHz Rule Part: 47 CFR 15C Deferred grant requested per 47 CFR 0.457 (d)(1)(ii)? Yes_____ no__X__ If yes, defer until: ______N/A______ Date Diamond Traffic Products agrees to notify the Commission by: ______N/A______ Date of the intended date of announcement of the product so that the grant can be issued on that date. Transition Rules Request per 15.37: yes_____ no__X__ If no, assumed Part 15, Subpart C for intentional radiators – new 47 CFR [10-1-92] provision. Report prepared by: Northwest EMC, Inc. 22975 NW Evergreen Pkwy. Ste 400 Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 844-4066 Fax: (503) 844-3826 Report No. HIGH0003 FCC ID: O7O-SPR Northwest EMC, Inc. Report No. HIGH0003 Page 2 Table of Contents Section Description Page 1.0 General Information 3 1.1 Product Description 4 1.2 Related Submittals/Grants 5 1.3 Tested System Details 5 Figure 1 Configuration of Tested System 6 1.4 Test Methodology 7 1.5 Test Facility 7 2.0 System Test Configuration 8 2.1 Justification 8 2.2 EUT Exercise Software 8 2.3 Special Accessories 8 2.4 Equipment Modifications 8 3.0 Antenna Requirement 9 3.1 Antenna Information 9 4.0 RF Exposure Compliance Requirements 10 5.0 Spurious Radiated Emissions Data 11 6.0 Field Strength Calculations 12 7.0 Measurement Equipment 13 FCC ID: O7O-SPR Northwest EMC, Inc. Report No. HIGH0003 Page 3 1.0 General Information 1.1 Product Description Manufactured By........................................................................................ Diamond Traffic Products Address..................................................................................... PO Box 1455 Oakridge, OR 97463 Test Requested By: ......................................................................................................... Guy Gibson Model ........................................................................................................................................ Sprite FCC ID................................................................................................................................O7O-SPR Serial Number(s) ......................................................................................................................50197 Date of Test ..............................................................................................................August 24, 2000 Job Number .......................................................................................................................HIGH0003 Prepared By: Vicki Albertson, Technical Report and Documentation Manager Technical Review By: Approved By: Greg Kiemel, Director of Engineering Donald Facteau, IS Manager FCC ID: O7O-SPR Northwest EMC, Inc. Report No. HIGH0003 Page 4 1.1 Product Description - continued The EUT is a 115 to 160 kHz transmitter seeking authorization under 47 CFR 15.201. The EUT is contained on a loop sensor board that is a subassembly to the Sprite unit. The Sprite is a road-way traffic counter that makes use of inductive loop sensor antennas installed in the surface of roads and highways. The EUT is designed to be connected to these antennas and monitor traffic events. Government agencies responsible for operation of traffic signals and collection of traffic data are the users of the Sprite. Speed, length, and number of axels are typical of the data which can be recorded and later retrieved. Sprite consists of several circuit boards that include the microprocessor, memory, and the loop sensor board (EUT). Ports include serial interface (for data retrieval via a PC), and loop inputs (for connection of the inductive loop sensor antennas). There is no provision for connection to the AC mains. Sprite is powered from 5 “C” cell batteries. Users (government agencies) install the inductive loop sensor antennas in the road surface. The typical traffic counting loop will use 14 to 18 gauge, 8 to 80 strand wire in loops ranging from 4ft x 4ft to 8ft. x 8ft., with lead-in wire ranging from 25ft to 600ft long. The EUT was tested with three different loop sizes, 4ft. x.4ft., 6ft. x 6ft., and 8ft. x 8ft. The Sprite has also been tested and found compliant with FCC Part 15 Subpart B rules as a Class B computer peripheral*. * A copy of the DoC certificate may be referenced in Exhibit “M”, file name”DoC Certificate.pdf” . FCC ID: O7O-SPR Northwest EMC, Inc. Report No. HIGH0003 Page 5 1.2 Related Submittals/Grants None 1.3 Tested System Details EUT and Peripherals Item FCC ID Description and Serial No. EUT O7O-SPR Sprite, 50197 Loop Antennas N/A 4’ x 4’, 6’ x 6’, 8’ x 8’ Cables Cable Type Shield Length (meters) Ferrite Connector Connection Point 1 Connection Point 2 RS 232 Yes 1.2 Yes Metal EUT unterminated Loop Harness No 2.0 No Metal EUT Loop Antennas FCC ID: O7O-SPR Northwest EMC, Inc. Report No. HIGH0003 Page 6 Figure 1: Configuration of Tested System EUT 2 nd Loop Antenna Loop Antenna Serial Cable FCC ID: O7O-SPR Northwest EMC, Inc. Report No. HIGH0003 Page 7 1.4 Test Methodology Radiated testing was performed according to the procedures in ANSI C63.4 (1992).. Radiated testing was performed at an antenna to EUT distance of 3 meters, from 9 kHz to 1 GHz. However, instead of a rod antenna as specified by ANSI, a loop antenna was used. 1.5 Test Facility The semi-anechoic chamber and conducted measurement facility used to collect the radiated and conducted data is located at Northwest EMC, Inc. 22975 NW Evergreen Pkwy., Ste 400 Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 844-4066 Fax: 844-3826 The semi-anechoic chamber, and conducted measurement facility is located in Hillsboro, OR, at the address shown above. This site has been fully described in a report filed with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and accepted by the FCC in a letter maintained in our…

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EXHIBIT E – Radiated Emissions Test Data FCC ID O7O-SPR Rev 3.3 10/09/99 Comments: Frequency Meter ReadingDetector Antenna Factor Antenna PolarityPreamp GainCable Loss Table Azimuth Antenna Height Adjusted LevelSpec. LimitMarginComment (MHz)(dBuV)(dB/m)(dB)(dB)(degrees)(meters)(dBuV/m)(dBuV/m)(dB) 0.15272.5PK9.6Loop0.00.7265.01.082.8104.0-21.26' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.15272.4PK9.6Loop0.00.7247.01.082.7104.0-21.36' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.15271.0PK9.6Loop0.00.776.01.581.3104.0-22.76' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT 0.15269.5PK9.6Loop0.00.7287.01.079.8104.0-24.26' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT 0.13767.1PK9.6Loop0.00.775.01.377.4104.9-27.58' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT 0.13764.9PK9.6Loop0.00.785.01.075.2104.9-29.78' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.13760.3PK9.6Loop0.00.7105.01.070.6104.9-34.38' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.13749.0PK9.6Loop0.00.745.01.059.3104.9-45.68' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT FCC 15.209 Radiated Emissions (3 meter limit) Northwest EMC, Inc., Radiated and Conducted Emissions Data Sheets EUT:Serial Number:Job Number:Date: Manufacturer:Test Engineer:Job Site: EV01 Customer Reference Number:Software:Power: Application Specific Temperature (°C):% Humidity: 08/22/00 Greg Kiemel 1938 One loop board with 8x8' loop and a 6x6' loop attached. Sprite50197 Diamond Traffic HIGH0003 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 001 Frequency (MHz) dBuV/meter Rev 3.3 10/09/99 Comments: Frequency Meter ReadingDetector Antenna Factor Antenna PolarityPreamp GainCable Loss Table Azimuth Antenna Height Adjusted LevelSpec. LimitMarginComment (MHz)(dBuV)(dB/m)(dB)(dB)(degrees)(meters)(dBuV/m)(dBuV/m)(dB) 0.11563.7PK9.7Loop0.00.7111.01.074.1106.4-32.38' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.11563.1PK9.7Loop0.00.7113.01.273.5106.4-32.98' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT 0.15459.3PK9.6Loop0.00.7272.01.069.6103.8-34.24' Loop XMIT Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT 0.11561.2PK9.7Loop0.00.7113.01.071.6106.4-34.88' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.15453.6PK9.6Loop0.00.7330.01.063.9103.8-40.04' Loop XMIT Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.15453.5PK9.6Loop0.00.7316.01.063.8103.8-40.04' Loop XMIT Measurement Antenna Horizontal Polarity - Parallel to EUT 0.15452.0PK9.6Loop0.00.7295.01.062.3103.8-41.64' Loop XMIT Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT 0.11553.0PK9.7Loop0.00.747.01.063.4106.4-43.08' Loop XMIT frequency. Measurement Antenna Vertical Polarity - Perpendicular to EUT FCC 15.209 Radiated Emissions (3 meter limit) Northwest EMC, Inc., Radiated and Conducted Emissions Data Sheets EUT:Serial Number:Job Number:Date: Manufacturer:Test Engineer:Job Site: EV01 Customer Reference Number:Software:Power: Application Specific Temperature (°C):% Humidity: 08/22/00 Greg Kiemel 1938 One loop board with 8x8' loop and a 4x4' loop attached. Sprite50197 High Leah Electronics HIGH003B 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 0.11.0 Frequency (MHz) dBuV/meter

EXHIBIT K – Test Setup Photos FCC ID O7O-SPR