OTR2200-540Portable AEI Reader

l Page 1 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053FCC ID: xxx2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Manual\STCManual 11/29/1999 l Page 2 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053FCC ID: xxx2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Manual\STCManual 11/29/1999 l Page 3 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053FCC ID: xxx2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Manual\STCManual 11/29/1999 l Page 4 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053FCC ID: xxx2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214 Manual\STCManual 11/29/1999

December 3, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services P.O. Box 35815 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-3315 Applicant:Southern Technologies Corporation Equipment:FCC ID: OTR2200-540 FCC Rules:Parts 2 and 90 Gentlemen: Please find enclosed Application Form 159 with filing fees attached for Certification of Intentional Radiators operated in the LMS 902-928 MHz frequency band. The 731 form and application have been electronically submitted and any attachments will be up loaded to the FCC web site. It is requested that the schematics of the application be held confidential per Section 0.459. A statement of confidentiality will be attached with the schematics at the time of submittal. The special fee for request of confidentiality will be submitted with the application. Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Scot Rogers Rogers Labs, Inc. Enclosures ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone / Fax (913) 837-3214

December 3, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services P.O. Box 35815 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-3315 Applicant:Southern Technologies Corporation Equipment:FCC ID: OTR2200-540 FCC Rules:Parts 2 and 90 Gentlemen: It is requested that the schematics of the application be held confidential per Section 0.459. The section 5 exhibits (Schematics) are to be held in confidence with the FCC. Specialized technology and techniques incorporated into the design maybe depicted in the schematics. It is with this consideration that the request for confidentiality be made. Specifically the file TX_sch.pdf uploaded as exhibit 5 shall be held in confidence. The special fee for request of confidentiality will be submitted with the application. Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Scot Rogers Rogers Labs, Inc. ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone / Fax (913) 837-3214

December 3, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services P.O. Box 35815 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-3315 Applicant:Southern Technologies Corporation Equipment:FCC ID: OTR2200-540 FCC Rules:Parts 2 and 90 Gentlemen: Please find enclosed Application Form 159 with filing fees attached for Certification of Intentional Radiators operated in the LMS 902-928 MHz frequency band. The 731 form and application have been electronically submitted and any attachments will be up loaded to the FCC web site. It is requested that the schematics of the application be held confidential per Section 0.459. A statement of confidentiality will be attached with the schematics at the time of submittal. The special fee for request of confidentiality will be submitted with the application. Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Scot Rogers Rogers Labs, Inc. Enclosures ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone / Fax (913) 837-3214

December 3, 1999 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Approval Services P.O. Box 35815 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-3315 Applicant:Southern Technologies Corporation Equipment:FCC ID: OTR2200-540 FCC Rules:Parts 2 and 90 Gentlemen: It is requested that the schematics of the application be held confidential per Section 0.459. The section 5 exhibits (Schematics) are to be held in confidence with the FCC. Specialized technology and techniques incorporated into the design maybe depicted in the schematics. It is with this consideration that the request for confidentiality be made. Specifically the file TX_sch.pdf uploaded as exhibit 5 shall be held in confidence. The special fee for request of confidentiality will be submitted with the application. Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Scot Rogers Rogers Labs, Inc. ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 West 259 th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone / Fax (913) 837-3214

Southern Technologies Corporation FCC ID Label for the Portable AEI Reader. FCC ID: xxx2200-540 Southern Technologies Corp. 6145 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 (423) 892-3029

Modulation Characteristics The transmitted RF power by the SmartScan AEI hand-held reader is unmodulated, on- off-keyed (OOK) RF carrier. The effect of the OOK is an emission of pulses of the RF carrier. However, these pulses are not a digital encoding, and the pulses carry no information or data per se. This OOK is done simply to increase battery life and reduce any possible thermal relate issues. An explanation of the pulsing scheme: The pulsed RF power is controlled by the PIC microprocessor (U6), which drives (U4), a dual one-shot counter. In typical use of this product, an operator will give the unit the command to read a transponder by pushing the power on/read request switch. When it receives this command, the PIC microprocessor sends a pulse to the dual one- shot counter, which sends a pulse of DC voltage to the power control pin of the RF power amplifier (U10). This turns on the RF output for the length of time of the pulse. This is repeated approximately once each second for approximately 30 seconds. At this time the reader will turn itself off, a feature designed for enhancement of battery life.

Text from email from FCC for STC To:Scot Rogers, null From:Frank Coperich [email protected] FCC Application Processing Branch Re:FCC ID OTR2200-540 Applicant:Southern Technologies Corporation Correspondence Reference Number:12162 731 Confirmation Number:EA96156 Date of Original E-Mail:02/15/2000 1.) The Schematics referenced as Exhibit 5 were not received. Please (re) send them. 2.) No frequency stability was included on the FCC Form 731. Please supply this rated value. 3.) Please describe the modulation process. The items indicated above must be submitted before processing can continue on the above referenced application. Failure to provide the requested information within 60 days of the original e-mail date may result in application dismissal pursuant to Section 2.917 (c) and forfeiture of the filing fee pursuant to section 1.1108. DO NOT reply to this e-mail by using the Reply button. In order for your response to be processed expeditiously, you must upload your response via the Internet at www.fcc.gov, Electronic Filing, OET Equipment Authorization Electronic Filing. If the response is submitted through Add Attachments, in order to expedite processing, a message which informs the processing staff that a new exhibit has been submitted must also be submitted via Submit Correspondence. Also, please note that partial responses increase processing time and should not be submitted. Any questions about the content of this correspondence should be directed to the e-mail address listed below the name of the sender. February 15, 2000 RESPONSE to questions: 1.) The Schematics referenced as Exhibit 5 were not received. Please (re) send them. The Schematic has been uploaded through the add attachments option from electronic filing. 2.) No frequency stability was included on the FCC Form 731. Please supply this rated value. The 731 form should have N/A in the frequency stability field. Pursuant to CFR 47 Part 90 paragraph 213 (a) note 13, this device is not subject to frequency tolerance restrictions. It is recorded in the test report 32 parts per million. 3.) Please describe the modulation process. Modulation Characteristics The transmitted RF power by the SmartScan AEI hand-held reader is unmodulated, on- off-keyed (OOK) RF carrier. The effect of the OOK is an emission of pulses of the RF carrier. However, these pulses are not a digital encoding, and the pulses carry no information or data per se. This OOK is done simply to increase battery life and reduce any possible thermal relate issues. An explanation of the pulsing scheme: The pulsed RF power is controlled by the PIC microprocessor (U6), which drives (U4), a dual one-shot counter. In typical use of this product, an operator will give the unit the command to read a transponder by pushing the power on/read request switch. When it receives this command, the PIC microprocessor sends a pulse to the dual one- shot counter, which sends a pulse of DC voltage to the power control pin of the RF power amplifier (U10). This turns on the RF output for the length of time of the pulse. This is repeated approximately once each second for approximately 30 seconds. At this time the reader will turn itself off, a feature designed for enhancement of battery life.

TEST REPORT For APPLICATION of CERTIFICATION for SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION P.O. Box 23807 6145 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37422 Phone: (423) 892-3029 MODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION (AEI) READER FREQUENCY: 916.5 MHz FCC ID: OTR2200-540 Test Date: November 18, 1999 Certifying Engineer: Scot D. Rogers ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 W. 259th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone: (913)837-3214 FAX: (913)837-3214 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 2 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD:3 2.1033(C)APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION3 2.1046RF POWER OUTPUT4 Measurements Required:4 Test Arrangement:4 Results:4 2.1047MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS5 Measurements Required:5 Test Arrangement:5 Results:5 2.1049OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH5 Measurements Required:5 Test Arrangement:5 Results:6 2.1051 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS6 Measurements Required:6 Test Arrangement:7 2.1053FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS RADIATION8 Measurements Required:.8 Test Arrangement:8 Results:9 2.1055 FREQUENCY STABILITY10 Measurements Required:10 Test Arrangement:10 Results:11 APPENDIX12 NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 3 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 FORWARD: In accordance with the Federal Communications Code of Federal Regulations, dated October 1, 1997, Part 2 Subpart J, Paragraphs 2.905, 2.911, 2.913, 2.925, 2.926, 2.1031 through 2.1057, Part 90, Subpart M, Paragraphs 90.201 through 90.217, and 90.350 through 90.363; the following is submitted: 2.1033(c)Application for Certification 1. Manufacturer:SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 6145 Preservation Drive P.O. Box 23807 Chattanooga, TN 37422 2. Identification:Model:SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER FCC I.D.: OTR2200-540 3. Refer to exhibit for a copy of the operating instructions. 4.Emission Type:320KNON 5.Frequency Range:916.5 MHz 6.Operating Power Level:0.9 Watt 7.Max Power rating:1 Watt. 8.Power into final amp: 4.96 Vdc @ 0.296 amps (1.4 Watts) 9.Refer to exhibit for tune-up procedure. 10.Refer to exhibit for Circuit Diagrams. 11.Refer to exhibit for identification label information. 12.Refer to exhibit for photographs. NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 4 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 2.1046RF Power Output Measurements Required: Measurements shall be made to establish the radio frequency power delivered by the transmitter into the standard output termination. The power output shall be monitored and recorded and no adjustment shall be made to the transmitter after the test has begun, except as noted below: If the power output is adjustable, measurements shall be made for the highest and lowest power levels. Test Arrangement: The radio frequency power output was measured with a spectrum analyzer and antenna. Since the unit has no removable antenna, access to an antenna port is not available. A HP 8562A Spectrum Analyzer was used to measure the radio frequency power. The data was taken in dBμV/m and converted to watts as shown in the following Table. Data taken per Paragraph 2.1046 and applicable parts of Part 90. E(V/m) = 10 (dBμV/M – 120/20) E = 10 (127.0 – 120 /20) Then E = 2.24 P(W) = (Ed) 2 49.2 P(W)= 0.917 Watts Results: FREQUENCYP dBμμV/m @ 3m P Watts 916.5127.00.917 The specifications of Paragraph 2.1046 and 90.205 are met. There are no deviations to the specifications. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA SPECTRUM ANALYZER NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 5 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 2.1047Modulation Characteristics Measurements Required: A curve or equivalent data that shows that the equipment will meet the modulation requirements of the rules under which the equipment is to be licensed shall be submitted. Test Arrangement: The radio frequency output was monitored with a HP 8562A Spectrum Analyzer. The spectrum analyzer was used to observe the radio frequency spectrum with the transmitter operating in a normal mode. Results: Refer to Appendix for details about modulation. Specifications of Paragraphs 2.1047 and 90.211 are met. There are no deviations to the specifications. 2.1049Occupied Bandwidth Measurements Required: The occupied bandwidth, that is the frequency bandwidth such that below its lower and above its upper frequency limits, the mean powers radiated are equal to 0.5 percent of the total mean power radiated by a given emission. Refer to Figure 1 showing the 99.5% power measurement. Test Arrangement: TRANSMITTER ANTENNA SPECTRUM ANALYZER TRANSMITTER ANTENNA SPECTRUM ANALYZER NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 6 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 Results: Figure 1 99.5% Power Occupied Bandwidth f c O.B. MHz 916.5…

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TEST REPORT For APPLICATION of CERTIFICATION for SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION P.O. Box 23807 6145 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37422 Phone: (423) 892-3029 MODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION (AEI) READER FREQUENCY: 916.5 MHz FCC ID: OTR2200-540 Test Date: November 18, 1999 Certifying Engineer: Scot D. Rogers ROGERS LABS, INC. 4405 W. 259th Terrace Louisburg, KS 66053 Phone: (913)837-3214 FAX: (913)837-3214 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 2 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD:3 2.1033(C)APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION3 2.1046RF POWER OUTPUT4 Measurements Required:4 Test Arrangement:4 Results:4 2.1047MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS5 Measurements Required:5 Test Arrangement:5 Results:5 2.1049OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH5 Measurements Required:5 Test Arrangement:5 Results:6 2.1051 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS AT ANTENNA TERMINALS6 Measurements Required:6 Test Arrangement:7 2.1053FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS RADIATION8 Measurements Required:.8 Test Arrangement:8 Results:9 2.1055 FREQUENCY STABILITY10 Measurements Required:10 Test Arrangement:10 Results:11 APPENDIX12 NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 3 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 FORWARD: In accordance with the Federal Communications Code of Federal Regulations, dated October 1, 1997, Part 2 Subpart J, Paragraphs 2.905, 2.911, 2.913, 2.925, 2.926, 2.1031 through 2.1057, Part 90, Subpart M, Paragraphs 90.201 through 90.217, and 90.350 through 90.363; the following is submitted: 2.1033(c)Application for Certification 1. Manufacturer:SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 6145 Preservation Drive P.O. Box 23807 Chattanooga, TN 37422 2. Identification:Model:SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER FCC I.D.: OTR2200-540 3. Refer to exhibit for a copy of the operating instructions. 4.Emission Type:320KNON 5.Frequency Range:916.5 MHz 6.Operating Power Level:0.9 Watt 7.Max Power rating:1 Watt. 8.Power into final amp: 4.96 Vdc @ 0.296 amps (1.4 Watts) 9.Refer to exhibit for tune-up procedure. 10.Refer to exhibit for Circuit Diagrams. 11.Refer to exhibit for identification label information. 12.Refer to exhibit for photographs. NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 4 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 2.1046RF Power Output Measurements Required: Measurements shall be made to establish the radio frequency power delivered by the transmitter into the standard output termination. The power output shall be monitored and recorded and no adjustment shall be made to the transmitter after the test has begun, except as noted below: If the power output is adjustable, measurements shall be made for the highest and lowest power levels. Test Arrangement: The radio frequency power output was measured with a spectrum analyzer and antenna. Since the unit has no removable antenna, access to an antenna port is not available. A HP 8562A Spectrum Analyzer was used to measure the radio frequency power. The data was taken in dBμV/m and converted to watts as shown in the following Table. Data taken per Paragraph 2.1046 and applicable parts of Part 90. E(V/m) = 10 (dBμV/M – 120/20) E = 10 (127.0 – 120 /20) Then E = 2.24 P(W) = (Ed) 2 49.2 P(W)= 0.917 Watts Results: FREQUENCYP dBμμV/m @ 3m P Watts 916.5127.00.917 The specifications of Paragraph 2.1046 and 90.205 are met. There are no deviations to the specifications. TRANSMITTER ANTENNA SPECTRUM ANALYZER NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 5 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 2.1047Modulation Characteristics Measurements Required: A curve or equivalent data that shows that the equipment will meet the modulation requirements of the rules under which the equipment is to be licensed shall be submitted. Test Arrangement: The radio frequency output was monitored with a HP 8562A Spectrum Analyzer. The spectrum analyzer was used to observe the radio frequency spectrum with the transmitter operating in a normal mode. Results: Refer to Appendix for details about modulation. Specifications of Paragraphs 2.1047 and 90.211 are met. There are no deviations to the specifications. 2.1049Occupied Bandwidth Measurements Required: The occupied bandwidth, that is the frequency bandwidth such that below its lower and above its upper frequency limits, the mean powers radiated are equal to 0.5 percent of the total mean power radiated by a given emission. Refer to Figure 1 showing the 99.5% power measurement. Test Arrangement: TRANSMITTER ANTENNA SPECTRUM ANALYZER TRANSMITTER ANTENNA SPECTRUM ANALYZER NVLAP Accredited LaboratoryNVLAP Lab Code: 200087-0 ROGERS LABS, INC.SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 4405 W. 259th TerraceMODEL: SMARTSCAN PORTABLE AEI READER Louisburg, KS 66053Test #: 991109FCC ID#: OTR2200-540 Phone/Fax: (913) 837-3214Test to: FCC Parts 2 and 90Page 6 of 20 CERTIFICATION\STCAEI 12/03/1999 Results: Figure 1 99.5% Power Occupied Bandwidth f c O.B. MHz 916.5…

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