P9X-RFNSCOMMMRBRFN SelectComm-MRB Module

RFN SelectComm-MRB 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 RFN SelectComm-MRB User’s Guide Contents 1 About the RFN SelectComm-MRB ..................................................................................................... 3 2 Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................................................... 4 3 RFN SelectComm-MRB Specifications .............................................................................................. 7 XXXXX-01 3 RFN430EL-A3 User’s Guide 1 About the RFN SelectComm-MRB The RFN SelectComm-MRB is a radio communications device designed for use in Cooper Power System’s EkaNet RF mesh networks. It has no sensor or meter directly associated with it, and can be used in a variety of applications to extend the range and reliability of the RF mesh network. It is designed to be used in Cooper’s LCR, Relay, Gateway, Energy Harvesting Relay, and Field Tool products. The RFN SelectComm-MRB provides a 915 MHz radio interface. The RFN SelectComm-MRB operates from a DC power source of either 12 VDC or 5 VDC, received from the host device. The radio modules operate in license-free bands at 915 MHz (902.75 to 927.25 MHz). RFN SelectComm-MRB 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 30 dBm to -20 dBm. XXXXX-01 4 RFN SelectComm-MRB 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-RFNSCOMMMRB) and IC Number (IC: 6766A-RFNSCOMMMRB) 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 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. XXXXX-01 5 RFN SelectComm-MRB User’s Guide 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/rpb. XXXXX-01 6 RFN SelectComm-MRB 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: “Contains FCC ID: P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB, IC: 6766A-RF…

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Cooper Power Systems Photos RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 3 Figure 3: RFN SelectComm-MRB – Top, shields removed Cooper Power Systems Photos RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 4 Figure 4: RFN SelectComm-MRB – Label Detail Cooper Power Systems Labeling Information RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 1 1. General Information Applicant: Cooper Power Systems Applicant Address: 20201 Century Boulevard, Suite 250 Germantown, MD 20874 301-515-7118 Product: RFN SelectComm-MRB FCC ID: P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB IC: 6766A- RFNSCOMMMRB 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 RFN RFN SelectComm-MRB, P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB  IC Number – the Industry Canada certification number for the RFN SelectComm-MRB, 6766A-RFNSCOMMMRB  Model Number – the model number, RFN SelectComm-MRB, must appear on the label  Manufacturer Name: the name of the manufacturer, Cooper Power Systems, must appear on the label  FCC Information – the following statement should appear on the label or in the installation manual: Cooper Power Systems Labeling Information RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 2 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, RFN SelectComm-MRB Contains FCC ID: P9X- RFNSCOMMMRB / IC: 6766A- RFNSCOMMMRB 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- RFNSCOMMMRB IC: 6766A- RFNSCOMMMRB Figure 2: Label Example with FCC Information appearing in the installation manual Cooper Power Systems Labels RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 1 A label showing the manufacturer’s name (Cooper Power Systems), the FCC ID (P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB), and the IC Number (6766A-RFNSCOMMMRB), and containing the information shown in Figure 1 below, will be affixed to products that incorporate the RFN SelectComm-MRB, as shown in Figure 2. Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB Contains FCC ID: P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB / IC: 6766A-RFNSCOMMMRB 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: External Label Information Figure 2: External Label Location Cooper Power Systems Photos RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 1 Figure 1: RFN SelectComm-MRB - Top Cooper Power Systems Photos RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 2 Figure 2: RFN SelectComm-MRB – Bottom Cooper Power Systems Photos RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 3 Figure 3: RFN SelectComm-MRB – Top, shields removed Cooper Power Systems Photos RFN SelectComm-MRB March 28, 2012 4 Figure 4: RFN SelectComm-MRB – Label Detail

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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 RFN SelectComm-MRB FCC ID: P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB IC: 6766A- RFNSCOMMMRB April 16, 2012 WLL Report: 12435-MPE Prepared for: COOPER POWER SYSTEMS 20201 CENTURY BLVD. SUITE 250 G ERMANTOWN, MD 20874 Prepared by: WASHINGTON LABORATORIES, LTD. 7560 LINDBERGH DRIVE G AITHERSBURG, MARYLAND 20879 Testing Certificate AT-1448 Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB RF Exposure Test Report April, 2012 WLL Report #12435-MPE - ii - © 2012 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Maximum Permissible Exposure Evaluation For the Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB April 16, 2012 WLL Report # 12435-MPE Prepared by: Steven Dovell Compliance Engineer Reviewed by: Steven D. Koster VP, EMC & Wireless Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB RF Exposure Test Report April, 2012 WLL Report #12435-MPE - iii - © 2012 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Cooper Power Systems to document the findings of the maximum permissible exposure evaluation on the Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB. 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 & Industry Canada RSS-102 issue 4. 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 April 16, 2012 Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB RF Exposure Test Report April, 2012 WLL Report #12435-MPE - iv - © 2012 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 4.2 RF Exposure Results ................................................................................................................................ 4 List of Tables Table 1: MPE Limits ..................................................................................................................................................2 Table 2: Device Summary of the RFN SELECTCOMM-MRB .................................................................................3 Table 3: Transmitter MPE Calculation Summary ......................................................................................................4 Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB RF Exposure Test Report April, 2012 WLL Report #12435-MPE - Page 1 of 4 - © 2012 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 1 Introduction This report has been prepared on behalf of Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB 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 persons. Transmitters designed to be used by consumers or workers that can be easily re-located, such as a wireless modem operating in a laptop computer, are considered mobile devices if they meet the 20 centimeter separation requirement. The FCC rules for evaluating mobile devices for RF compliance are found in 47 CFR §2.1091. 2.1.3 Portable Devices A portable device is defined as a transmitting de…

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Certificates and reports shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written permission of Washington Laboratories, Limited. FCC & Industry Canada Certification Test Report For the Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB MODULE FCC ID: P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB IC ID: 6766A-RFNSCOMMMRB WLL JOB# 12435 Rev 1 March 24, 2012 Re-issued April 16, 2012 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 RFN SelectComm-MRB MODULE FCC Certification Test Report March 2012 WLL Report #12435-01 Rev 1 - ii - © 2012 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. FCC & Industry Canada Certification Test Report for the Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB MODULE FCC ID: P9X-RFNSCOMMMRB IC ID: 6766A- RFNSCOMMMRB March 24, 2012 Re-issued April 16, 2012 WLL JOB# 12435 Rev 1 Prepared by: _______________________ Steven Dovell Compliance Engineer Reviewed by: _______________________ Steven D. Koster EMC Operations Manager Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB MODULE FCC Certification Test Report March 2012 WLL Report #12435-01 Rev 1 - iii - © 2012 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Cooper Power Systems to support the attached Application for Equipment Authorization. The test report and application are submitted for a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter under Part 15.247 (10/2010) of the FCC Rules and Regulations and Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy RSS-210 of Industry Canada. This Certification Test Report documents the test configuration and test results for the Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB Module. Testing was performed on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) of Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Site description and site attenuation data have been placed on file with the FCC's Sampling and Measurements Branch at the FCC laboratory in Columbia, MD. The Industry Canada OATS numbers are 3035A-1 and 3035A-2 for Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Site 1 and Site 2, respectively. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted by the FCC and approved by ACLASS under Certificate AT-1448 as an independent FCC test laboratory. The Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB Module complies with the limits for a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter device under FCC Part 15.247 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Revision History Description of Change Date Rev 0 Initial Release March 24, 2012 Rev 1 Removed incorrect reference to an 8 dBi antenna April 16, 2012 Cooper Power Systems RFN SelectComm-MRB MODULE FCC Certification Test Report March 2012 WLL Report #12435-01 Rev 1 - iv - © 2012 Washington Laboratories, Ltd. Table of Contents Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................1 1.1 Compliance Statement .................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Test Scope ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Contract Information ....................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Test Dates ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.5 Test and Support Personnel ............................................................................................ 1 1.6 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 2 2 Equipment Under Test .............................................................................................3 2.1 EUT Identification & Description .................................................................................. 3 2.2 Test Configuration .......................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Testing Algorithm ........................................................................................................... 4 2.4 Test Location .................................................................................................................. 4 2.5 Measurements ................................................................................................................. 4 2.5.1 References ................................................................................................................... 4 2.6 Measurement Uncertainty ............................................................................................... 4 3 Test Equipment ........................................................................................................6 4 Test Summary ..........................................................................................................7 5 Test Results ..............................................................................................................8 5.1 Duty Cycle Correction and Time of Occupancy............................................................. 8 5.2 RF Power Output: (FCC Part §2.1046) ........................................................................ 12 5.3 Occupied Bandwidth: (FCC Part §2.1049) ................................................................... 19 5.4 Channel Spacing and Number of Hop Channels (FCC Part §15247(a)(1) ................... 24 5.5 Conducted Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminals (FCC Part §2.1051) ................ 27 5.5.1 Band Edge Compliance ............................................................................................. 52 5.6 Radiated Spurious Emissions: (FCC Part §2.1…

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