QCJPAL650Short Pulse Precision Asset Location System

A Tradition of Excellence in Innovation MULTISPECTRAL SOLUTIONS, INC. 20300 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20854 Tel: 301-528-1745 FAX: 301-528-1749 Web: www.multispectral.com PAL-650 Short Pulse Precision Asset Location System User’s Guide Revised 10 June 2003 i Table of Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................................................1 2. Information to User .....................................................................................................1 3. Installation and Operating Instructions ....................................................................2 4. Specifications – PAL-650 Tag .....................................................................................4 1 1. Introduction PAL-650 is a wireless tagging and identification system designed for the real-time inventory and tracking of indoor assets. Applications include hospitals, warehouses, sea freight, supermarkets, retail stores, robotic vehicles, manufacturing and security. Utilizing MSSI’s patented ultra wideband (UWB) technology, the PAL-650 system has a real-time, 2-D or 3-D resolution capability of one foot. Much higher resolutions can be achieved with software averaging techniques. With the use of short pulse, UWB technology, the system is highly immune to multipath effects which plague other wireless tagging solutions (e.g., spread spectrum) designed for indoor operation. PAL-650 is easily installed and requires no precision cables or calibration. A set of three or four receivers, located at the corners of the region to be supervised, together with a network hub and reference tag are all that are required for system infrastructure. The individual tags are programmed with unique ID codes which are used for inventory and tracking. Because of the unique properties of UWB technology, the tags have an extremely long battery life of better than five years. As with any RF technology, there are certain precautions that must be observed to prevent interference to other systems. Please carefully read the following sections to properly install and operate your PAL-650 system. 2. Information to User PAL-650 operation is authorized under FCC Part 15.517 as an indoor ultra wideband (UWB) system. As such, there are certain precautions which must be taken during installation to assure compliance with FCC regulations. a. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Multispectral Solutions, Inc. (MSSI) could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment; b. Each passive receiver (with a typically system having 4 or more) must be located indoors, and with its directional antenna facing inwards; i.e., not intentionally directed outside (e.g., out a window or external doorway); c. The individual PAL-650 tags must not be used outside – see warning label on the bottom of tag housings. 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: 2 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. 3. Installation and Operating Instructions The first step in installing the PAL-650 system is to locate and position the passive PAL-650 Receivers. Note: The PAL-650 Receivers must only be operated indoors and with their directional antennas facing inwards, in order to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15.517. For optimum performance, the PAL-650 Receiver locations should be chosen so as to provide adequate coverage of the area of interest. Typical ceiling mountings for the Receivers are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 below. Figure 1. Typical ceiling mount for PAL-650 Receiver. Note placement of directional antenna (pointing inwards). Figure 2. Another typical ceiling mount for PAL-650 Receiver. 3 The Receivers are interconnected (daisy-chained) via CAT-5 cabling, which is also used to provide power to the units from the PAL-650 Hub and Power Distribution System (Figure 3). Ethernet RS-232 CAT-5 Figure 3. PAL-650 Hub and Power Distribution System. Please see the User’s Manual for the PAL-650 Hub and Power Distribution System for information on how to connect the Hub to a separate computer for 3-D display of tag positions; and for instructions on how to calibrate the system. Once the receivers and hub are installed and interconnected, the PAL-650 tags (cf. Figure 4 below) need to be activated. To do so, remove the metal ring (cf. Figure 5) which attaches the polystyrene protective bottom plate to the tag radome using the special tool provided with the system. Once disassembled, the tag internal battery will be visible. (The tag battery should last at least 5 years in regular service.) Figure 4. Active PAL-650 Tag. 4 Figure 5. PAL-650 Tag (disassembled). When delivered, the tags are provided with a protective tab (cf. Figure 6) which disconnects the internal lithium battery from the rest of the tag circuitry. Once this tab is removed, the tag is activated and can then be used for precision localization applications. Figure 6. PAL-650 Tag (before power activation). 4. Specifications – PAL-650 Tag Principle of Oper…

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A Tradition of Excellence in Innovation MULTISPECTRAL SOLUTIONS, INC. 20300 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874 Tel: 301-528-1745 FAX: 301-528-1749 Web: www.multispectral.com Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 June 11, 2003 Attention: Reviewing Engineer RE: CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST for Multispectral Solutions, Inc./MODEL # PAL-650 AND FCC ID#QCJPAL650 To Whom It May Concern: This letter serves as an official request for confidentiality under FCC Rule Section 0.459. Our statement of reasons is as follows: 1) We have request that the schematic diagram (marked proprietary) be withheld from public review. The schematic contains design information that is company trade secret and privileged material. This item has been segregated from the non-confidential exhibits. 2) Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology is highly sought after by domestic and foreign competition. As such, it has many high volume military and commercial applications. 3) MSSI has pioneered the development of UWB radar, communication and positioning systems through the use of unique transmitter and receiver designs. This development effort has been on-going for over 15 years. Public disclosure of our design would greatly assist existing competition and new developers. MSSI is currently licensing the technology and public disclosure would affect the value of our technology and our ability to rapidly enter the marketplace. 4) This information is not provided to third parties unless non-disclosure or license agreements are established with MSSI. Only MSSI’s selected customers and licensees will have access to this design information. 5) This is MSSI’s first UWB tag product and the design information has not been disclosed to third parties. 6) MSSI requests that the information not be disclosed for a minimum of 5 years. This time period will protect MSSI’s licensees and MSSI’s market lead. 7) The recent FCC rule making on UWB has set the stage for the introduction of many new wireless products and services. As a small business concern, MSSI must protect its intellectual property to survive. Public disclosure of schematics made available to the world through the FCC’s website would materially impact MSSI’s current competitive advantage. Please contact me if there is any information you may need. Sincerely, Robert J. Fontana, Ph.D. President

A Tradition of Excellence in Innovation MULTISPECTRAL SOLUTIONS, INC. 20300 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874 Tel: 301-528-1745 FAX: 301-528-1749 Web: www.multispectral.com June 11, 2003 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Attention: Reviewing Engineer RE: LETTER OF AGENT AUTHORIZATION To Whom It May Concern: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize MET Laboratories, Inc. to act on our behalf in all matters relating to application for equipment authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. We also hereby certify that no party to the application authorized hereunder is subject to the denial of benefits, including FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988,21 U.S.C.853(a). This agreement expires one year from the current date. Sincerely, Robert J. Fontana, Ph.D. President

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Mu lti sp ectr a l So lutions, In c. M odel : P A L-6 5 0 F C C ID: QC J P AL 6 5 0 Th is equ i p m en t co m p lies with Part 15 o f FCC ru les. Op eratio n i s s u b j ect t o t h e fol l o wi ng condi t i o n s : (1) Thi s devi ce m a y n o t ca us e ha rm ful i n t e rfe r e n ce ; (2) t h i s de vi c e m u s t acce pt a n y in terf er en c e r e c e iv ed , in clu d i n g interf er enc e that may c a us e un desi red o p er at i on; and (3) t h i s devi ce i s fo r i n do or use o n l y . Tag Base LABEL

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The real-time inventory and tracking of assets is a problem that plagues both military and civilian operations alike. MSSI has developed an Ultra Wideband (UWB) precision asset tracking and location system that per- mits precise, 3-D localization of objects in a wide variety of operational environments. Originally developed for DARPA and the U.S. Navy, the system has been successfully fielded onboard a Navy cargo ship to accurately track and identify ISO containers within the ship’s hull. Achieving a posi- tional accuracy of approximately one-foot, even in the presence of severe multipath (i.e., RF reverberation), the system far outperformed conven- tional spread spectrum implementations. MSSI has partnered with PARCO Merged Media (Portland, ME) to de- velop an asset tracking system for the health care industry. The UWB geolocation system allows hospitals and emergency personnel to know the exact status and location of patients, caregivers, and essential equip- ment to resolutions of one foot. By their unique design, MSSI’s UWB devices are especially well suited to RF spectrum-sensitive areas of the hospital. The system is also suitable to warehouse, sea freight, supermar- ket, retail store, robotic vehicle, manufacturing and security applications. The UWB Precision Asset Geolocation (PAG) tag has a size of approxi- mately 1.75” diameter and 1” height, and has an operational life of more than 5 years using a small button cell battery. For further information on the UWB PAL system, or other licensing op- portunities, please contact Mr. Rob Mulloy at (301) 528-1745 or rmul- [email protected]. UWB Precision Asset Localization (PAL) Multispectral Solutions, Inc. (MSSI) was founded in 1988, by President and CEO Dr. Robert J. Fontana (Ph.D. Stanford). MSSI is recognized worldwide as the industry leader in Ultra Wideband (UWB), an emerging wireless technology for communications, precision localization and radar applications. Throughout its nearly 15 year history, MSSI has developed a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Our clientele includes a wide variety of Government agencies, military organizations and commercial corporations. 20300 Century Blvd., Suite 175 Germantown, MD 20874-1749 Phone: 301-528-1745 Fax: 301-528-1749 www.multispectral.com MULTISPECTRAL SOLUTIONS, INC. A Tradition of Excellence in Innovation

DATE: 1 July 2003 To: Reviewing FCC Engineer RE: 15.517 Report submitted today, July 1, 2003 Please supercede previous report submitted with this one. The only change in the two reports is the addition of the Engineer responsible for the Broadband (low) Emissions. Thank You. Marianne

The Nation's First Licensed Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Conceil canadien des nomes Organisme de certification accedite Standards Council of Canada Accredited Certification Organization TM MET Laboratories, Inc. Safety Certification - EMI - Telecom Environmental Simulation 914 WEST PATAPSCO AVENUE ! BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21230-3432 ! PHONE (410) 354-3300 ! FAX (410) 354-3313 July 30, 2003 Multispectral Solutions, Inc. 20300 Century Boulevard, Suite 175 Gaithersburg, MD 20874 Reference:PAL-650 FCC ID: QCJPAL650 Dear Mr. Robert Fontana: Enclosed is the EMC Test Report for the Multispectral Solutions, Inc. PAL-650. The Multispectral Solutions, Inc. PAL-650 was tested to the requirements of the FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15 Subpart F, of Title 47 of the CFR, for a Part 15 Ultra-Wideband Device. Thank you for using the testing services of MET Laboratories. If you have any questions regarding these results or if MET can be of further assistance to you, please feel free to contact me. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again soon. Kindest Regards, MET LABORATORIES, INC. Marianne T. Bosley Documentation Department Enclosures: (\Multispectral Solutions, Inc.\EMC13888-FCC517.rpt) DOCTEM-23 Jan 02 Certificates and reports shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written permission of MET Laboratories, Inc. While use of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) letters or the NVLAP Logo in this report reflects the MET Accreditation under the NVLAP Program, these letters, logo, or Statements do not claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any Agency of the U.S. Government. Multispectral Solutions, Inc.PAL-650FCC ID: QCJPAL650 July 30, 2003 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Test Report for the Multispectral Solutions, Inc. PAL-650 Tested Under FCC Part 15 Subpart F Section 15.517 Title 47 of the CFR for Ultra-Wideband Operation MET REPORT: EMC13888-FCC517 July 30, 2003 PREPARED FOR: Multispectral Solutions, Inc. 20300 Century Boulevard Gaithersburg, MD 20874 PREPARED BY: MET Laboratories, Inc. 914 West Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21230-3432 Copyright 2003, MET Laboratories, Inc. This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the express written consent of MET Laboratories, Inc., nor shall this report, or any copy thereof be provided to a competitor of MET Laboratories, Inc. Multispectral Solutions, Inc.PAL-650FCC ID: QCJPAL650 July 30, 2003 MET Report: EMC13888-FCC517 Draft1Copyright 2003, MET Laboratories, Inc.Page i of v Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Test Report for the Multispectral Solutions, Inc. PAL-650 Tested Under FCC Part 15 Subpart F Section 15.517 Title 47 of the CFR for Ultra-Wideband Operation MET REPORT: EMC13888-FCC517 July 30, 2003 PREPARED FOR: Multispectral Solutions, Inc. 20300 Century Boulevard Gaithersburg, MD 20874 ______________________________________________________________ Christopher R. Harvey, DirectorMarianne T. Bosley Electromagnetic Compatibility TestingReport Writer Engineering Statement: The measurements shown in this report were made in accordance with the procedures indicated, and the emissions from this equipment were found to be within the limits applicable. I assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these measurements, and for the qualifications of all persons taking them. It is further stated that upon the basis of the measurements made, the equipment tested is capable of operation in accordance with the requirements of Part 15, Subpart F, Section 15.517, of the FCC Rules under normal use and maintenance. ________________________ Gregory M. Czumak Project Engineer Multispectral Solutions, Inc.PAL-650FCC ID: QCJPAL650 July 30, 2003 MET Report: EMC13888-FCC517 Draft1Copyright 2003, MET Laboratories, Inc.Page ii of v Table of Contents I.Executive Summary.......................................................................1 A. Purpose of Test.................................................................2 B. Executive Summary.............................................................2 II General................................................................................4 A. Test Site......................................................................5 B. Description of Test Sample........................................................5 C. General Test Setup..............................................................5 D. Mode of Operation..............................................................5 E. Modifications..................................................................7 F. Disposition of Test Sample........................................................7 III. Electromagnetic Compatibility Antenna Requirements............................................8 A. Antenna Evaluation Criteria.......................................................9 IVElectromagnetic Compatibility Emissions Requirements..........................................10 A. AC Line Conducted Emissions....................................................11 B. Operational Restrictions.........................................................14 C. UWB Bandwidth..............................................................15 D. Average Radiated Emissions - Broadband...........................................19 E. Average Radiated Emissions - Narrowband..........................................24 F. Peak Radiated Emissions.........................................................25 V.Labeling & Instructional Manual Requirements.................................................26 VI. Test Equipment.........................................................................29 VII. Certification Information - 47 CFR Part 2.....................................................31 Multispectral Solutions, Inc.PAL-650FCC ID: QCJPAL650 July 30, 2003 MET Report: EMC13888-FCC517 Draft1Copyright 2003, MET Laboratories, Inc.Page iii of v List of Tables Table 1.Summary of Test Results.…

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