PII-RDS1000Home automation transmitter

1 VANTAGE Installation 1061 SOUTH 800 EAST • OREM, UTAH 84097 • TELEPHONE 801.229.2800 • FAX 801.224.0355 • WEBSITE www.vantageinc.com RDSx Dimmer Station Overview The Vantage RF Dimmer Station is a wall box dimmer that connects to the Vantage Control System. It is available in 1-4 load configurations that can be mounted respectively in 1-4 gang back boxes. It is powered via the local line feed, and communicates with the system through a radio transceiver. Before the dimmer is programmed, or if communication is lost, the dimmer functions in default mode as an independent dimmer. Once a button is programmed it can perform any operation that a standard station supports controlling its own or other loads. Any load on the dimmer can be controlled by any other keypad, IR input or timed event. It supports up to eight keypad buttons, and an optional internal IR receiver. System Requirements Master Controller firmware version 5.92 or higher and Q-Link software version 3.10 or higher is required for proper operation. Minimum Back Box Dimensions Number of Gangs Minimum Back Box Dimensions 1 2.80”h x 1.80”w x 2.5”d 2 2.80”h x 3.60”w x 2.5”d 3 2.80”h x 5.40”w x 2.5”d 4 2.80”h x 7.20”w x 2.5”d With these dimensions most standard back boxes that have the receiving threads for the Dimmer mounting screw inside the box will be adequate. Most back boxes where the receiving threads are outside the box will be too small. Load Ratings Number of Gangs Maximum Rating at 120V 60Hz 1 5A, 600W 2 8.3A, 1000W 3 12.5A, 1500W 4 16.7A, 2000W No individual load can exceed 5A, 600W. The RF Dimmer Station is for control of incandescent or low voltage magnetic lamp fixtures only. This unit shall be provided with a maximum of 30 Amps non-time delay suitable branch circuit protection. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle or a motor-operated appliance. Installation Turn the circuit breaker off and make sure no voltage is present where the RF Dimmer Station is mounted. Damage caused by failure to disconnect power may avoid warranty and is a risk to the installer. In its standard configuration, the RF Dimmer Station requires Neutral to operate. If operation without Neutral is required, a non-Neutral stations must be specified when ordering. When installing a station without Neutral, the highest wattage load should be connected to the first gang. The Green ground lead must be connected to the structures safety ground. White (Neutral) Red (Load Out) Black (Line In) Green (Ground) Safety Switch 2.95 Dimmer Station Set Up with Q-link To add an RF Dimmer Station in Q-Link, right click on the room and from the pop-up menu, select Add Station/Dimmer from the station list. This will reveal the Dimmer Station Definition Box. Select the number of buttons and loads according to the configuration of your dimmer station and click OK. Right click on the button you are programming and select Program. This will reveal the Event Programming Dialog Box. Complete the programming by selecting the desired Sta. Loads, functions and conditions. Configuration The RF Dimmer Stations need to be configured to associate which physical station goes with the station in Q-link. When the Dimmer Station is initially powered-up, the Status LED will blink twice followed by a pause - this means the station is connected correctly but not yet configured. From the menu bar in Q-Link, select System/Configure Stations. A list of all stations will be displayed on the screen. Select the RF Dimmer Station press the Configure radio button in the Online Configuration section of the window. Enter the serial numbers of all RF Dimmer Stations to configure them. The Status LED will blink steadily when a station is configured. 2 Service Switch An off switch is provided to disconnect power between the Station and the fixture for lamp replacement. Service other than lamp replacement requires the breaker to be switched off. Default Mode The RF Dimmer Station has a default mode that operates without programming or being connected to the Vantage System. If a Dimmer has been programmed but communication with the controller is lost the Dimmer will revert to default operation. Multiple gang Dimmers loads are numbered from left to right. Station Type Button to Load Mapping 1-gang Dimmer All buttons control the one load. All buttons in first (left) gang. One column of buttons The top button controls first load. Second button controls second load etc. All buttons in first gang. Two columns of buttons. Top left button controls first load. Top right button controls second load. Second row left button controls third load. Second row right button controls fourth load. One or two buttons per gang. Each button(s) controls the load in its gang. When default is the desired operation for a button, it can be left unprogrammed and will continue to operate in default mode even if other buttons on the dimmer are programmed. When power is restored from a power outage the Dimmer will return the loads to the last load level. This will occur whether or not the Dimmer is connected to a system. Default Operation Button Action Load Operation Single Press The load toggles between off and the learned level. The turn on ramp time is 1.5 seconds and the turn off fade time is 5 seconds. Double Press The load ramps to 100% in 1.5 seconds. The second press must be within 1 second of the first press. Press and Hold After a one second delay the load will ramp in the opposite direction from the last press and hold. If the load reaches 0 or 100% it will reverse direction. When the button is released the current load level will be saved as the new learned level for that button. The cycle time is 5 seconds from 0-100%. When multiple buttons control the same load, each button will have its own learn level. Default IR Mode If the Dimmer has the optional IR receiver, the Dimmer will have a default IR mode that is active when the RF Dimmer …

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CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST LETTER Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Phone: (801) 229-2800 FAX: (801) 224-0355 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 To Whom it May Concern: In accordance with §0.459 of CFR 47, Vantage Controls requests confidentiality for the following items: 1. Block Diagram 2. Schematic Diagrams 3. Theory of Operation These items contain detailed system and equipment description and related information about the product which Vantage Controls considers to be proprietary, confidential and a custom design which otherwise would not be released to the general public. Since this design is a basis from which future technological products will evolve, Vantage Controls also feels that this information would be of benefit to its competitors, and that the disclosure of the information in these exhibits would give our competitors an unfair advantage in the market. Best regards, Jared T. Lemke Design Engineer

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 47 OF 54 Front View Of The RDS4-2A COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 48 OF 54 Back View Of The RDS4-2A

FCC ID Label Wording FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 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. Label Location Close-up of Label

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 49 OF 54 Front View Of The RDS4-2A (Front Cover And Buttons Removed) COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 50 OF 54 Front View Of The RDS4-2A Control PCB COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 51 OF 54 Back View Of The RDS4-2A Control PCB COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 52 OF 54 Front View Of The RDS4-2A Load PCB COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 53 OF 54 Back View Of The RDS4-2A Load PCB COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 54 OF 54 Back View Of The RDS4-2A Control PCB (Shield Removed)

RF Exposure/Environmental Evaluation The device (FCC ID: PII-RDS1000) being submitted by Vantage Controls is a wall switch that incorporates a low power frequency hopping spread spectrum transceiver. It operates in the 902-928 MHz ISM band. It has a monopole type antenna integrated into the device. In normal operation the antenna is a minimum of 2.5 cm from a person’s body. CFR 47 Section 1.310 specifies (A) Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposures and (B) Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure. The limits in (B) are the most stringent, so these are what we will use in our calculation. From CFR 47 Section 1.310 Table 1 (B): For 300-1500 MHz the limit is given in mW/cm 2 and is calculated from the following equation: Frequency/1500 For our frequency range (902-928 MHz) the worst case limit comes out to 0.6mW/cm 2 . The MPE distance will be calculated for the worst case of a 100% transmitter duty cycle, transmitter power of 15dBm (32mW), and less than 0dBi (1) antenna gain. For an isotropic radiator, the surface area of a sphere can be used to determine the area over which the transceiver energy is radiated. Surface area of a sphere = 4*?*radius 2 In the case where there is an antenna gain, the worst-case energy density is increased by the antenna gain. In this case, the exposure level for a controlled environment can be calculated as follows: MPE distance = ((output power*duty cycle*antenna gain)/(4*?*ExposureLimit[mw/cm 2 ])) 1/2 For our device MPE distance = ((32*1*1)/(4*?*0.6)) 1/2 = 2.06 cm This is less than the normal separation distance from the user’s body to the antenna. Also, in accordance with the instructions found in Table 1 on page 22 of the document “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields” Supplement C (Edition 97-01) to OET Bulletin 65 (Edition 97-01), no special instructions or warnings are required to ensure compliance with RF Exposure limits. The table referred to appears on the following page: Table 1. Applicable Methods to Ensure Compliance for Spread Spectrum Transmitters. Transmitter or Device Type 16 EIRP 17 Applicable Methods to Ensure Compliance Cordless phone handsets and most other transmitters using monopole or dipole type antennas as an integral part of the device. ≤0.3Wat 915 MHz or ≤0.2Wat 2450 MHz These transmitters generally are not expected to exceed MPE limits (0.61 mW/cm 2 at 915 MHz and 1.0 mW/cm 2 at 2450 MHz); special instructions or warnings are normally not necessary to ensure compliance. Cordless phone handsets and other transmitters that are carried next to the body of the user or operate at distances closer than approximately 5 cm to the body of users or nearby persons. >0.3Wat 915 MHz or >0.2Wat 2450 MHz Generally at above 300 mW EIRP (200 mW at 2450 MHz), the potential for exceeding MPE and/or SAR limits is dependent on the design of the antenna and device operating conditions. Warning instructions and warning labels may be used to limit the exposure durations and/or conditions to ensure compliance. However, if manufacturers believe that such warning instructions and labels will not be effective in keeping persons at the specified distances necessary to ensure compliance, it may be necessary to demonstrate compliance with respect to SAR limits; especially when the output is greater than 400-500 mW EIRP. 16 The applicable methods for ensuring compliance are divided into transmitter groups according to their output power levels. 17 The EIRP indicated in the above table is the product of the maximum output power available at the antenna terminal of the transmitter, the gain of the antenna and the applicable duty factor described in this section. It is important that the normal usage conditions for the particular transmitter/antenna must be defined in order for the above procedures to be applicable. 22 Therefore, the Vantage RDSx (FCC ID: PII-RDS1000) complies with the FCC RF Exposure/Environmental Evaluation requirements. It should be noted that the above calculations are based on absolute worst-case scenarios that will rarely occur in normal use. This is a Time-Division-Duplex system, so the transmitter duty cycle will never be 100%, and the transmitter power was measured during compliance testing to be slightly less than 15dBm (refer to the test report). 3.41" .125" Stripped and Tinned Insulated 22AWG Wire { 7 x 30AWG Conductor} Vantage Controls RDSx FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Antenna MFGMODELFREQGAINTYPECONNECTOR VANTAGEVDA-0055902-9280dBiOMNINONE(solder)

TEST REPORT FROM: COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY 1940 W. Alexander Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2039 Type of Report: Certification TEST OF: RDSx FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 To FCC PART 15.247, Subpart C Test Report Serial No: 73-7558 Applicant: Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Date(s) of Test: June 25 & 29, 2001 Issue Date: July 19, 2001 Equipment Receipt Date: June 25, 2001 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 1 OF 54 CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEERING REPORT This report has been prepared by Communication Certification Laboratory to determine compliance of the device described below with the requirements of FCC PART 15.247, Subpart C. This report may be reproduced in full, partial reproduction may only be made with the written consent of the laboratory. The results in this report apply only to the sample tested. - Applicant: Vantage Controls - Manufacturer’s: Vantage Controls - Brand Name: Vantage - Model Number: RDSx - FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 On this 19 th day of July 2001, I, individually, and for Communication Certification Laboratory, certify that the statements made in this engineering report are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge, and are made in good faith. COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY Tested by: Kirk P. Thomas Project Engineer COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 2 OF 54 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 1. CLIENT INFORMATION AND MANUFACTURER:............3 SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT)......................4 SECTION 3. TEST SPECIFICATION, METHODS & PROCEDURES........6 SECTION 4. OPERATION OF EUT DURING TESTING................12 SECTION 5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS:.......................13 SECTION 6. MEASUREMENTS, EXAMINATIONS AND DERIVED RESULTS:...............................................14 APPENDIX 1 TEST PROCEDURES AND TEST EQUIPMENT..............37 APPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS.....................................45 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 3 OF 54 SECTION 1. CLIENT INFORMATION AND MANUFACTURER: 1.1 Client Information: Company Name: Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Contact Name: Jared Lemke Title: Engineer 1.2 Manufacturer: Company Name: Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Contact Name: Jared Lemke Title: Engineer COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 4 OF 54 SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) 2.1 Identification of EUT: Trade Name: Vantage Controls Model Name or Number: RDSx Serial Number: N/A Options Fitted: None Country of Manufacture: U.S.A. 2.2 Description of EUT: The RDSx series are electronic lighting control devices that incorporate a wireless transceiver. They are designed to be retrofitted in place of a standard wall switch to allow central control of lighting for a building. The transceiver operates in the 902-928 MHz unlicensed ISM frequency band and uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology. The RDSx series comes in several basic configurations depending on the number of loads to be controlled and the number of buttons and LEDs. The configurations all use the exact same transceiver. The components are the same and PCB layout of the transceiver is the same for all configurations. The only differences between devices are the number of buttons, LEDs and load-controls. The number of loads determines how many gangs the dimmer will require. One load requires a 1-gang station, two loads require a 2-gang station and so on up to four gangs. The basic configurations are shown below: Ordering Code Description RDSx-1 1-Gange,4 Button, 4 LEDs RDSx-2 1-Gange,6 Button, 6 LEDs RDS2-1 2-Gange,4 Button, 4 LEDs RDS2-2 2-Gange,6 Button, 6 LEDs RDS2-2A 2-Gange,8 Button, 4 LEDs RDS3-1 3-Gange,4 Button, 4 LEDs RDS3-2 3-Gange,6 Button, 6 LEDs RDS3-2A 3-Gange,12 Button, 6 LEDs RDS4-1 4-Gange,4 Button, 4 LEDs RDS4-2 4-Gange,6 Button, 6 LEDs RDS4-2A 4-Gange,16 Button, 8 LEDs COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 5 OF 54 The RDS4-2A was tested representative of all possible configurations. This report covers the transmitter only. The receiver is covered under a separate verification report. 2.3 Modification Incorporated/Special Accessories on EUT: There were no modifications or special accessories required to comply with the specification. 2.4 EUT and Support Equipment: The FCC ID numbers for both the EUT and support equipment used during the test (including inserted cards) are listed below: Brand Name Model Number FCC ID Number Description Name of Interface Ports / Interface Cables BN: Vantage (1) MN: RDS4-2A PII-RDS1000 Transceiver See Section 2.5. Note: (1) EUT. (2) Interface port connected to EUT (See Section 2.5) (3) Mouse cable permanently attached. The support equipment listed above was not modified in order to achieve compliance with this standard. 2.5 Interface Ports on EUT: Name of Ports No. of Ports Fitted to EUT. Cable Descriptions/Length Antenna 1 Soldered directly to EUT COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 6 OF 54 SECTION 3. TEST SPECIFICATION, METHODS & PROCEDURES 3.1 Test Specification: Title: FCC PART 15.247, Subpart C (47 CFR 15). Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of radio frequency devices. Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz. Purpose of Test: The tests were performed to demonstrate Initial compliance. 3.2 Methods & Procedures: 3.2.1 § 15.247 (a) Operation under the provisions of this section is limited to frequency hopping and direct sequence spread spectrum intentional radiators that comply with the following provisions: (1) Frequency hopping systems shall have hopping channel carrier frequencies separated by a minimum of 25 kHz or the 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel, whichever is greater. The system shall…

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COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 45 OF 54 APPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS Front View of Radiated Test Setup COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7558 FCC ID: PII-RDS1000 Page 46 OF 54 Back View Of Radiated Test Setup