PII-S232RFHome automation transmitter

VANTAGE Installation 1061 SOUTH 800 EAST •OREM, UTAH 84097 • TELEPHONE 801.229.2800 • FACSIMILE 801.224.0355 • WEBSITE www.vantageinc.com S232RF – RadioLink RS232 Station System Requirements RF enabled Master Controller. Master Controller firmware version 5.92 or higher. Qlink software version 3.1 or higher. Overview The S232RF connects RS232 devices to the Vantage System via a wireless link. The Vantage Q-System can then be programmed to control the connected devices, or vice versa. Mounting The RadioLink RS232 Station is connected to the equipment it will be interfacing with. The small package will fit into most enclosures, or hang behind the equipment. 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. Station Connection The RadioLink RS232 Station requires an external power supply of +9VDC to +12VDC. This connection is made to the screw terminal block provided. The station also has a power supply output on the terminal block to allow other devices to be daisy- chained from a single power supply. The RS232 signal connections on the DB9 connector are detailed below. S232RF DB9 Connector Signal Summary Signal Name DB9 Pin Wire Color Description RX 2 Brown Data Out TX 3 Red Data In GND 5 Yellow Ground CTS 7 Blue Handshake Out RTS 8 Violet Handshake In 6789 12345 DB9 Connector Using the S232RF for System Programming. Once connected to the Vantage System, the RS232 Station is ready to be connected to a PC and used to change system programming with QLink. Connect between a PC and the Q- RS232S with a 9-pin male to 9-pin female straight through RS232 cable. S232RF Set up with Qlink In the Station Hierarchy Dialog box, select the floor and room you would like to add the RadioLink RS232 Station to. In the Station Type list box select RadioLink RS232. Then click Create Next Level. The RadioLink RS232 Station Dialog Box will pop up, allowing the communication settings to be defined. Select the options for Baud Rate, Parity, the number of data and stop bits and the type of handshaking if any. With the RS232 Station defined, it can now be the used to transmit and receive RS232 Strings. When you program a button and select RS232 function, the RS232 Station will be an option as a destination. Using the RS232 function The S232RF can be used to send commands to another RS-232 device using the RS232 function. Instead of selecting a master RS-232 port from the RS232 Function dialog box, select a RadioLink RS232 station that has been previously defined. Using V commands V commands are ASCII commands received from an RS232 port that can control or get status information on the connected Q- system. Any V command can be received and executed from an S232RF. The S232RF does not need to be configured for this to work. A complete list of V commands is available in the Qlink on- line help. Configuration When the S232RF is first powered on, the diagnostic LED will blink twice followed by a pause. This means the RS232 Station is connected correctly but is not configured. It is configured like any other RadioLink station. From Qlink, Select Define->Configure Stations menu and select the Configure button. Enter the serial number of the RadioLink RS232 Station to allow it to join the network. The diagnostic LED will now blink evenly. Diagnostic Information The Diagnostic LED blinks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 blinks followed by a pause. One Blink: S232RF is operating correctly and is configured. Two Blinks: S232RF is operating correctly but is not configured. Three Blinks: S232RF not communicating with the Master Controller. Please contact the factory. Four Blinks: Factory problem. Please contact the factory. Five Blinks: The S232RF is waiting to be configured. Six Blinks: Factory problem. Please contact the factory. Hints Connecting two RS232 Ports with a Voltmeter With the two ports powered on, but not connected, take a Voltmeter and put the ground probe in pin 5 and then measure the voltage on pins 2 and 3 on both ports. One pin will have around –10V and the other will be close to 0 volts. Having done that on both ports, match up Voltage to Non-voltage for both pin pairs. If you need hardware hand shaking, then repeat this same procedure on pins 7 and 8. Example: Here are the results of measuring the voltages one both ports: RS232 Port 1 RS232 Port 2 Pin 2 -11 V Pin 2 -0.4 V Pin 3 0.1 V Pin 3 -10 V In this case Port1 Pin 2 would connect to Port 2 Pin 2 and Port 1 Pin 3 would connect to Port 2 Pin 3. Using Q-RS232S with Qlink. If the Q-RS232S is being used to download programming and the Q-RS232S is being redefined (Baud rate, parity, handshaking changed) the download will hang when this new information is sent to the master. The same is true if on-line changes are being made, any on-line changes to the Q- RS232S that is being used to communicate with the system can cause the communications with Qlink to hang. Most often the Q- RS232S should be left unconfigured if is being used with Qlink. Memory Allocation on the Master. Each RS232 station will use 1200 bytes of memory on the master controller. FCC ID: PII-S232RF 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 instruct…

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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-S232RF 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: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 45 OF 55 Top View of the S232RF COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 46 OF 55 Bottom View of the S232RF COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 47 OF 55 I/O Side Of The S232RF COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 48 OF 55 Antenna Side Of The S232RF

FCC Label Wording FCC ID: PII-S232RF 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: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 49 OF 55 Inside View Of The S232RF COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 50 OF 55 Top View of the S232RF PCB COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 51 OF 55 Bottom View of the S232RF PCB with RF Daughter Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 52 OF 55 Bottom View of the S232RF PCB without RF Daughter Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 53 OF 55 Top View of the RF Daughter Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 54 OF 55 Bottom View of the RF Daughter Board COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 55 OF 55 Top View of the RF Daughter Board with Shield Removed

RF Exposure/Environmental Evaluation The S232RF (FCC ID: PII-S232RF) 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 allow third party devices to communicate wirelessly with the Vantage Control System using standard RS-232 protocol. 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 21.6dBm (144.5mW), 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 = ((144.5*1*1.5849)/(4*?*0.6)) 1/2 = 5.51 cm To comply with this requirement, Vantage Controls will specify a minimum distance between the user and the antenna of 20 cm . The S232RF complies with this requirement when properly installed. The device is normally installed in a fixed location with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from nearby persons. 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 S232RF is considered a “mobile device” as defined in §2.1091(b). Therefore, the Vantage S232RF (FCC ID: PII-S232RF) 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%. The microprocessor-controlled protocol actually gives a duty cycle of less than 50%. Vantage Controls S232RF FCC ID: PII-S232RF Antenna MFG MODEL FREQ GAIN TYPE CONNECTOR Linx Technologies ANT-916-PW-RA 916 MHz 2 dBi OMNI NONE(mounting screw)

TEST REPORT FROM: COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY 1940 W. Alexander Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2039 Type of Report: Certification TEST OF: S232RF FCC ID: PII-S232RF To FCC PART 15.247, Subpart C Test Report Serial No: 73-7564 Applicant: Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Date(s) of Test: July 18, 2001 Issue Date: August 5, 2001 Equipment Receipt Date: July 18, 2001 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 1 OF 55 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: S232RF - FCC ID: PII-S232RF On this 5 th day of August 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: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 2 OF 55 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 1. CLIENT INFORMATION AND MANUFACTURER:................3 SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT)..........................4 SECTION 3. TEST SPECIFICATION, METHODS & PROCEDURES............5 SECTION 4. OPERATION OF EUT DURING TESTING....................11 SECTION 5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS:...........................12 SECTION 6. MEASUREMENTS, EXAMINATIONS AND DERIVED RESULTS:....13 APPENDIX 1 TEST PROCEDURES AND TEST EQUIPMENT..................35 A PPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS.........................................43 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 3 OF 55 SECTION 1. CLIENT INFORMATION AND MANUFACTURER: 1.1 Client Information: Company Name: Vantage Controls 345 East 800 South Orem, UT 84097 Contact Name: Jared Lemke Title: Engineer 1.2 Manufacturer: Company Name: Vantage Controls 345 East 800 South Orem, UT 84097 Contact Name: Jared Lemke Title: Engineer COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 4 OF 55 SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) 2.1 Identification of EUT: Trade Name: Vantage Controls Model Name or Number: S232RF Serial Number: N/A Options Fitted: None Country of Manufacture: U.S.A. 2.2 Description of EUT: The S232RF is a radio transceiver that allows wireless communication between RS232 devices and the Vantage Control System. It replaces the hard-wired communication bus that is currently used to send control signals throughout the system. The S232RF 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. 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: S232RF PII- S232RF Transceiver See Section 2.5. Note: (1) EUT. (2) Interface port connected to EUT (See Section 2.5) (3) Mouse cable permanently attached. COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 5 OF 55 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 Power 1 4 Conductor Phoenix Style /1 Meter RS232 1 Standard DB9 Serial Cable /1 foot Antenna 1 Mounted directly to EUT 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 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 6 OF 55 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 shall not be greater than 0.4 seconds within a 10 second period. The maximum allowed…

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COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 43 OF 55 APPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS Front View of Radiated Test Setup COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7564 FCC ID: PII-S232RF Page 44 OF 55 Back View Of Radiated Test Setup