P9X-RFN420FLUtility Meter Reading Transceiver

RFN420fL User’s Guide Document Number XXXX Revision 1 Cooper Power Systems 20201 Century Boulevard, Suite 250 Germantown, MD 20874 USA www.cooperpowereas.com Tel (301) 515-7118 Fax: (301) 515-4965 XXXXX-01 2 RFN420fL User’s Guide Contents 1 About the RFN420fL ............................................................................................................................... 3 2 Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................. 4 3 RFN420fL Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 6 XXXXX-01 3 RFN420fL User’s Guide 1 About the RFN420fL The RFN420fL is a radio communications device designed for use in L+G Focus meters. It can also be used in Cooper Power Systems Gateways and Relay Nodes. The RFN420fL provides a 915 MHz radio interface to an RF mesh network, and a ZigBee interface for HAN applications. The RFN420fL operates from a power source of 5.0 VDC, received from the host device. The radio modules operate in license-free bands at either 915 MHz (902.75 to 927.25 MHz) or 2400 MHz (2400 to 2483.5 MHz). RFN420fL Nodes are fully compatible with mesh network hardware, protocols and operations. Two radio transmission data rates are available: 76.8 kb/s and153.6 kb/s. The transmission power of the 915 MHz radio is adjustable from 27 dBm to -20 dBm. The transmission power of the 2400 MHz radio is fixed at +20 dBm. XXXXX-01 4 RFN420fL User’s Guide 2 Regulatory Notices Warning The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC Labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the OEM enclosure specifying the Cooper Power Systems FCC identifier (FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL) and IC Number (IC: 6766A-RFN420FL) as well as the FCC Notice below. Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca. XXXXX-01 5 RFN420fL User’s Guide Warning To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” As such, the radio component of this device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following two conditions: The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (e.g., digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements). In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example, co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems, certain laptop configurations, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL”. The radio component is an integral part of the RFN420fL and cannot be removed. Warning Transmitters with Detachable Antennas This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 8 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 8 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Antennas that may be used with this product include:  GH908U-PRO 900MHz Omnidirectional – 8dBi Gain  TRA9023NP - Antenex Phantom 902-928MHz – 3dB Gain  915MHz Co-linear Antenna -2dB gain To reduce potentia…

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Cooper Power Systems External Photos RFN420fL (L+G Focus) January 6, 2011 1 Figure 1: RFN420fL - Top Cooper Power Systems External Photos RFN420fL (L+G Focus) January 6, 2011 2 Figure 1: RFN420fL - Bottom

Cooper Power Systems Labeling Information RFN420fL (L+G Focus) December 15, 2010 1 1. General Information Applicant: Cooper Power Systems Applicant Address: 20201 Century Boulevard, Suite 250 Germantown, MD 20874 301-515-7118 Product: RFN420fL (L+G Focus) FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL IC: 6766A-RFN420FL 2. General 2.1. Location The label must be applied to the meter in a place where it will be easily visible. The label should be applied so that all vertical and/or horizontal markings can be read in the same direction as other labels on the meter. 2.2. Markings All human readable markings must be clear and legible when viewed with normal vision at a distance of twelve inches. 2.3. Permanency The label shall not be a stick-on, paper label, and must be permanently affixed to the product. The label must be designed to last the expected lifetime of the equipment in the environment in which the equipment may be operated and must not be readily detachable. 3. Contents of the Label The label must contain the following information:  FCC Identifier – the FCC identifier for the RFN420fL, P9X-RFN420FL  IC Number – the Industry Canada certification number for the RFN420fL, 6766A-RFN420FL  Model Number – the model number, RFN420fL, must appear on the label  Manufacturer Name: the name of the manufacturer, Cooper Power Systems, must appear on the label Cooper Power Systems Labeling Information RFN420fL (L+G Focus) December 15, 2010 2  FCC Information – the following statement should appear on the label or in the installation manual: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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. Examples of labels are shown below. The example in Figure 1 shows a label with the required FCC information and both the FCC Identifier and the IC certification number. The example in Figure 2 shows a label with just the FCC Identifier on it and the IC certification number. The required FCC information would appear in the installation manual. Cooper Power Systems, RFN420fL Contains FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL / IC: 6766A-RFN420FL This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Figure 1: Label Example with FCC and IC Information Contains FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL IC: 6766A-RFN420FL Figure 2: Label Example with FCC Information appearing in the installation manual

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Cooper Power Systems Internal Photos RFN420fL (L+G Focus) January 6, 2011 1 Figure 1: RFN420fL - Top Cooper Power Systems Internal Photos RFN420fL (L+G Focus) January 6, 2011 2 Figure 1: RFN420fL - Bottom

Certificates and reports shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written permission of Washington Labs, Limited. Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation For the Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL IC: 6766A-RFN420FL December 8, 2010 WLL Report: 11668-MPE Prepared for: COOPER POWER SYSTEMS 20201 CENTURY BLVD. SUITE 250 GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 Prepared by: WASHINGTON LABORATORIES, LTD. 7560 LINDBERGH DRIVE GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND 20879 Testing Certificate AT-1448 Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL RF Exposure Test Report November,2010 WLL Report #11668-MPE - ii - © 2010 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation For the Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL December 8, 2010 WLL Report # 11668-MPE Prepared by: James Ritter EMC Compliance Engineer Reviewed by: Steven D. Koster EMC Operations Manager Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL RF Exposure Test Report December ,2010 WLL Report #11668-MPE - iii - © 2010 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL to document the findings of the maximum permissible exposure evaluation on the Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL. The purpose of this evaluation is to establish a minimum safe distance as per the RF exposure requirements as defined in FCC §1.1307 & §1.1310. This report documents the results of testing to the requirements of: • CFR Title 47 Volume 1 Practice and Procedure; (1.1307) Environmental Assessments The Evaluation was performed by Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted as an EMC Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the United States/European Union Memorandum of Agreement. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. is accredited by ACLASS under Testing Certificate AT-1448. Revision History Reason Date Rev 0 Initial Release December 8, 2010 Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL RF Exposure Test Report December ,2010 WLL Report #11668-MPE - iv - © 2010 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Table of Contents Abstract .................................................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1 2 Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Transmitter Categories ............................................................................................................................. 1 2.2 Exposure Categories ................................................................................................................................ 1 3 Device Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 3 4 Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Evaluation .................................................................................. 3 4.1 Duty Cycle Corrections ............................................................................................................................ 3 4.2 RF Exposure Results ................................................................................................................................ 4 5 Appendix A ................................................................................................................................................. 6 List of Tables Table 1: MPE Limits ..................................................................................................................................................2 Table 2: Device Summary of the RFN420FL ............................................................................................................3 Table 3: Transmitter MPE Calculation Summary ......................................................................................................5 Table 4: Zigbee Duty Cycle Calculations ..................................................................................................................6 Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL RF Exposure Test Report December ,2010 WLL Report #11668-MPE - Page 1 of 7 - © 2010 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 1 Introduction This report has been prepared on behalf of Cooper Power Systems RFN420FL Transmitter to show compliance with the RF exposure requirements as defined in FCC §1.1307. Testing supporting this evaluation was performed at Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted as an EMC Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) under the United States/European Union Memorandum of Agreement. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. is accredited with ACLASS under Testing Certificate AT-1448. 2 Requirements Three different categories of transmitters are defined by the FCC in OET Bulletin 65. These categories are fixed installation, mobile, and portable. Additionally, the FCC categorizes the use of the devices based on the user’s awareness and the ability to exercise control over his or her exposure. The two categories are defined as Occupational/Controlled Exposure and General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure. 2.1 Transmitter Categories 2.1.1 Fixed Installations A fixed location means that the device, including its antenna, is physically secured at a permanent location and is not able to be easily moved to another location. Additionally, distance to humans from the antenna is maintained to at least 2 meters. 2.1.2 Mobile Devices A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to be generally used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter's radiating structures and the body of the user or nearby per…

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