PII-RFE1000Home automation transmitter

1 VANTAGE Installation 1061 SOUTH 800 EAST • OREM, UTAH 84097 • TELEPHONE 801.229.2800 • FACSIMILE 801.224.0355 • WEBSITE www.vantageinc.com RadioPoint- Enabler Introduction The RadioPoint Enabler adds RF communications ability to the Vantage Master Controller. It allows Vantage RF products to be installed within 100 feet of the Master Controller without running station bus or other wiring between them. The Enabler easily connects to the existing RS-232 and Power connections on the master terminal board. Mounting For best performance, the Enabler should be mounted at least 6 inches away from the Master Power Enclosure and any other metal enclosures or devices. Normally the Enabler should be mounted to the wall or a stud above the Master Power Enclosure. It may be mounted using Velcro or by hanging it on two screws using the keyhole slots on the back. IMPORTANT: In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, this product must be installed and operated in such a way that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (approximately 8 inches) is maintained from the antenna to any persons. Operations that do not meet these requirements must be avoided. Wiring 6 conductor, 22 gauge wire or larger should be used between the Enabler and the Master Power Enclosure. No more than 20 feet of wire may be used between Enabler and the Master Power Enclosure. Run the wires through one of the knock-out holes in the bottom of the Master Power Enclosure to keep the low-voltage wiring away from the high-voltage portion of the Master Power Enclosure. Verify that station bus wiring conforms to Vantage guidelines. Connections Connections to the Enabler are all made to the 5-position removable screw terminal. The chart and figure below show how the connections from the Master Power Enclosure to the Enabler are made. RF Enabler Connection +12V Master Power Enclosure +12V GND Master Power Enclosure GND TX Master Power Enclosure TX RX Master Power Enclosure RX /RST Master Power Enclosure RTS Indicators LED Function TX Indicates the RF Enabler is transmitting data. RX Indicates the RF Enabler is receiving data. Setup When the connections have been made as described above, insert the Master Controller (MC) into the Master Power Enclosure (MPE). Using the RadioPoint Enabler The Enabler is used to enable the Master Controller to communicate by wireless link with Vantage RF products. Once the Enabler is installed, Q-Link can be used to configure Vantage RF Products as they are installed on the network. Trouble shooting −− Double check wiring using the chart to the left. −− Is the Master Controller in place in the Master Power Enclosure? −− Make sure the Master Controller is not addressed to 0. 2 Radio Specifications FCC ID# .............................................................PII-RFE1000 Frequency Range ..............................902-928 MHz ISM Band Power Supply..............................................................12 VDC Current required while transmitting................................180mA Current required while receiving..................................... 70mA Antenna Connection .................................Permanent (Solder) Antenna Gain ...................................................................2dBi Transmit Power ...........................................................140mW RF Technology ............Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Number of Hop Channels.....................................................25 RF Data Rate ........................................................19,200 bps Interface Data Rate ...............................................19,200 bps Operating Temperature Range.................................. -40-70°C FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 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. NOTE: 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. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Vantage Controls could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

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-RFE1000 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: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 49 OF 57 Side View of the RFE1000 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 50 OF 57 Bottom View of the RFE1000

FCC Label Wording FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 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. Model: RFE1000 Label Location Close-Up Photo of Label Location

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 51 OF 57 Inside View of the RFE1000 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 52 OF 57 Front View Of The RF Enabler Board With RF Daughter Board Attached COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 53 OF 57 Back View Of The RF Enabler Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 54 OF 57 Front View Of The RF Daughter Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 55 OF 57 Back View Of The RF Daughter Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 56 OF 57 Front View Of The RF Daughter Board with Shield Removed

RF Exposure/Environmental Evaluation The RFE1000 (FCC ID: PII-RFE1000) being submitted by Vantage Controls is a low power frequency hopping spread spectrum transceiver. It operates in the 902-928 MHz ISM band. It has been developed by Vantage Controls to add wireless capabilities to the Vantage Master Controller. The following calculations determine the minimum separation between the user and the antenna to meet the requirements for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) outlined in CFR 47 Section 1.310. 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 21.5dBm (141.3mW), and 2dBi (1.5849) 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 = ((141.3*1*1.5849)/(4*?*0.6)) 1/2 = 5.45 cm To comply with this requirement, Vantage Controls will specify a minimum distance between the user and the antenna of 20 cm . The RFE1000 complies with this requirement when properly installed. The device is normally installed in a mechanical room or closet. Vantage products are professionally installed. Instruction is provided in the installation guide that is given to both the installer and the end user. A sample of this information is shown here: IMPORTANT: In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, this product must be installed and operated in such a way that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (approximately 8 inches) is maintained from the antenna to any persons. Operations that do not meet these requirements must be avoided. With these restrictions, the RFE1000 is considered a “mobile device” as defined in §2.1091(b). Therefore, the Vantage RFE1000 (FCC ID: PII-RFE1000) 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 21.5 dBm (refer to the test report). Vantage Controls RFE1000 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Antenna MFGMODELFREQGAINTYPECONNECTOR VANTAGEVDA-0059902-9282dBiOMNINONE(solder) 3.25"3.25" Braided Outer Conductor RG174 Coax Insulated Center Conductor (Non Sheilded) Center Conductor 0.125" 0.25" *Not Drawn to Scale Tinned

TEST REPORT FROM: COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY 1940 W. Alexander Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2039 Type of Report: Certification TEST OF: RFE1000 FCC ID: PII- RFE1000 To FCC PART 15.247, Subpart C Test Report Serial No: 73-7562 Applicant: Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Date(s) of Test: May 8, 2001 Issue Date: July 16, 2001 Equipment Receipt Date: May 8, 2001 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 1 OF 57 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: RFE1000 - FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 On this 16 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: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 2 OF 57 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..............39 APPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS.....................................47 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 3 OF 57 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: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 4 OF 57 SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) 2.1 Identification of EUT: Trade Name: Vantage Controls Model Name or Number: RFE1000 Serial Number: N/A Options Fitted: None Country of Manufacture: U.S.A. 2.2 Description of EUT: The RFE1000 is a radio transceiver that enables wireless control of lighting, HVAC, theater and other devices that are part of the Vantage Controls automation system. The RFE1000 is designed to add wireless communications abilities to the Vantage Master Controller. It replaces the hard-wired communications bus that is currently used to send control signals throughout the system. The RFE1000 operates in the unlicensed 902-928 MHz ISM frequency band and uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology. 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. COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 5 OF 57 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: RFE1000 PII- RFE1000 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: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 6 OF 57 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 hop to channel frequencies that are selected at the system hopping rate from a pseudorandomly ordered list of hopping frequencies. Each frequency must be used equally on the average by each transmitter. The system receivers shall have input bandwidths that match the hopping channel bandwidths of their corresponding transmitters and shall shift frequencies in synchronization with the transmitted signals. (i) For frequency hopping systems operating in the 902–928 MHz band: if the 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel is less than 250 kHz, the system shall use at least 50 hopping frequencies and the average time of occupancy on any frequency shall not be greater than 0.4 seconds within a 20 second period; if the 20 dB bandwidth of the hopping channel is 250 kHz or greater, the system shall use at least 25 hopping frequencies and the average time of occupancy on any frequency …

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COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 47 OF 57 APPENDIX 2 PHOTOGRAPHS Front View of Radiated Test Setup COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7562 FCC ID: PII-RFE1000 Page 48 OF 57 Back View Of Radiated Test Setup