PII-VSUB075Modular FHSS Transmitter

User’s Manual 900 MHz Daughter Board VSUB075 Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 (801) 229-2800 June 13, 2001 FCC Compliance Information 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. IMPORTANT: This device operates with a modular transmitter FCC ID: PII- VSUB075. 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. FCC Compliance Warning: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Vantage Controls could void the user’s authority to operate this product. **All information on this page “FCC Compliance Information” shall be supplied to the end user of any product the VSUB075 is incorporated into. Introduction The VSUB075 is an RF transceiver module. It interfaces with other equipment using standard serial asynchronous communications protocol at a rate between 9600 and 57600 baud. The transmitter has a peak output power of 140 milliwatts. It is designed to be incorporated into control devices developed by Vantage Controls. The module operates under FCC approval in the 902-928 MHz ISM frequency band. Integrating the VSUB075 Into Products IMPORTANT: The VSUB075 radio has been certified by the FCC as a module for integration into products without further certification being necessary (as per FCC section 2.1091.) The following requirements must be satisfied in order to comply with FCC regulations: 1) The system integrator must ensure that the external label provided with this device is placed on the outside of the final product. 2) In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the VSUB075 may be used only with the antenna it was certified with (Vantage Controls part number: VDA-0059), and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained from the antenna to any near by persons. 3) The VSUB075 radio requires a 8-12V DC 200mA supply. Wording for External Label This device contains transmitter module: FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 The enclosed 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. Interface Pins: Pin # Description 1 Power 2 RX 3 Ground 4 TX 5 /Reset PCB Footprint The PCB footprint is located in the PADS user library under the name “RFDAUGHTERBOARD”. A drawing is on the following page. Specifications Model #:.......................................................................................VSUB075 Frequency Range...................................................902-928 MHz ISM Band Power Supply...............................................................................8-12 VDC Current required while transmitting..................................................180mA Current required while receiving.........................................................70mA Antenna Connection.......................................................Permanent(Solder) Antenna Gain........................................................................................2dBi Transmit Power...............................................................................140mW RF Communications Technology.....Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Number of Hop Channels.........................................................................25 RF Data Rate.............................................................................19,200 bps Interface Data Rates..........................................................9600-54600 bps Size..........................................................................................2.75” x 1.47” Operating Temperature Range.....................................................-40-70°C ** All information on this page “Specifications” shall be supplied to the end user of any product the VSUB075 is incorporated into.

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST LETTER Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Phone: (801) 229-2800 FAX: (801) 224-0355 FEDERAL COMM UNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 To Whom it May Concer n: 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 En gineer

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Front View Of The VSUB075 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Back View Of The VSUB075 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Front View Of The VSUB075 with Shield Removed

FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 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. 1.5" 0.7" LABEL Wording and Dimensions FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 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 Placement Label is placed on the shield.

FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 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. 1.5" 0.7" LABEL Wording and Dimensions Label Placement Label is placed on the shield.

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Front View Of The VSUB075 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Back View Of The VSUB075 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Front View Of The VSUB075 with Shield Removed

RF Exposure/Environmental Evaluation The RF Daughter Board (FCC ID: PII-VSUB075) being submitted by Vantage Controls is a low power frequency hopping spread spectrum transceiver module. It operates in the 902-928 MHz ISM band. It has been developed by Vantage Controls for use in OEM products that are developed by Vantage Controls. Therefore, Vantage Controls has full control of the way the device is incorporated into products. 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* π*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*π*ExposureLimit[mw/cm 2 ])) 1/2 For our device MPE distance = ((141.3*1*1.5849)/(4*π*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 products that Vantage Controls plans to include this module in comply with this minimum separation when properly installed and operated. To ensure compliance, Vantage Controls will include a warning statement in the user’s manual of each product that the module is incorporated into. Below is an example of the RF Exposure Statement: IMPORTANT: This device operates with a modular transmitter FCC ID: PII-VSUB075. 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 VSUB075 is considered a “mobile device” as defined in §2.1091(b). Therefore, the Vantage RF Daughter Board (FCC ID: PII-VSUB075) 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). Also, this modular transmitter has been developed for internal use by Vantage Controls. Vantage Controls has complete control of the end products that it will be used in and can guarantee that all labeling and warning statements follow the guidelines listed above.

TEST REPORT FROM: COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY 1940 W. Alexander Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-2039 Type of Report: Certification TEST OF: VSUB075 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 To FCC PART 15.247, Subpart C Test Report Serial No: 73-7537 Applicant: Vantage Controls 1061 South 800 East Orem, UT 84097 Date(s) of Test: May 8, 2001 Issue Date: June 1, 2001 Equipment Receipt Date: May 8, 2001 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Page 1 OF 56 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: VSUB075 - FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 On this 1 st day of June 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: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Page 2 OF 56 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..............41 APPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS.....................................49 COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Page 3 OF 56 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: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Page 4 OF 56 SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) 2.1 Identification of EUT: Trade Name: Vantage Controls Model Name or Number: VSUB075 Serial Number: N/A Options Fitted: None Country of Manufacture: U.S.A. 2.2 Description of EUT: The VSUB075 modular transceiver is a daughter-board designed to enable wireless control of lighting/HVAC/theater and other systems. The VSUB075 will be incorporated into devices that Vantage currently sells to create a new line of products. The VSUB075 replaces the hard-wired communications bus that is currently used to send control signals throughout the system. 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: VSUB075 PII- VSUB075 Transceiver See Section 2.5. COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Page 5 OF 56 Brand Name Model Number FCC ID Number Description Name of Interface Ports / Interface Cables BN: Vantage MN: VDB-0092 N/A RF Enabler Power / None 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 Power 1 Soldered directly to host Antenna 1 Soldered directly to EUT COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Page 6 OF 56 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 t…

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COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 APPENDIX 2 PhOTOGRAPHS Front View of Radiated Test Setup COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY TEST REPORT: 73-7537 FCC ID: PII-VSUB075 Back View Of Radiated Test Setup