QHC-010201ASmartSynch Interface Module

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 12-0330 Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP Manual I210-AMP SmartMeter User Guide 1 I210-AMP SmartMeter User Guide I210-AMP SmartMeter User Guide 2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 REFERENCE MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................. 3 1.3 CONTACTING ITRON ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3.1 Technical Support .................................................................................................................................. 3 2 GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Interference with Medical Equipment .................................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 Fire or Explosion Hazards .................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.3 Interference with Other Devices ............................................................................................................ 6 2.3 PREREQUISITES ............................................................................................................................................... 6 3 INSTALLING THE I210-AMP SMARTMETER ............................................................................................ 7 3.1 PRELIMINARY INSPECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 7 3.2 INSTALLATION PROCESS ................................................................................................................................. 7 3.2.1 Option 1: Direct Field Installation ........................................................................................................ 7 3.2.2 Option 2: Meter Shop Test and Field Installation ................................................................................. 7 3.2.3 Meter Installation .................................................................................................................................. 7 3.3 PROVISIONING THE SMARTMETER ................................................................................................................. 8 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................... 9 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS FLOW............................................................................................................... 9 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 12 5 REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE ...................................................................................................... 14 5.1 FCC GRANT STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 14 5.2 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (PART 15.19/RSS-210/ICES-003) ...................................................................... 15 5.3 WARNING (PART 15.21) ............................................................................................................................... 15 5.4 RF RADIATION SAFETY GUIDELINES PER PART 2 OF FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS ................................. 15 5.5 USER INFORMATION (PART 15.105) ............................................................................................................. 15 I210-AMP SmartMeter User Guide 3 1 Introduction 1.1 About This Guide This document is a manual designed to help guide you through the testing, installation and activation of your I210-AMP SmartMeter. This manual provides general instructions on the support of your SmartMeter and references to supporting manufacturer documentation for detailed guidelines and instructions on features and operating characteristics of the SmartMeter for installation, programming, communication, and troubleshooting. The I210-AMP module is made specifically to be used in the GE I210+c utility meter. Together they become the I210-AMP SmartMeter and are integrated at the factory. The I210-AMP module is not marketed as a stand alone product. 1.2 Reference Materials The following reference software and documentation are pertinent to the successful installation and use of the I210-AMP configured SmartMeter: GE • I210 Device Manual • MeterMate Software • MeterMate Installation Guide • MeterMate User Guide Itron For more information on the I210-AMP SmartMeter, see the product brochure and spec sheet, available online at http://Itron.com/support/documents/. 1.3 Contacting Itron 1.3.1 Technical Support Itron’s technical support staff is ready to answer your technical questions. Your technical support representative can provide information about the latest Itron products, upgrade options, and more. Contact your technical support representative directly, through the Online Cu…

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5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 December 26, 2012 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: QHC-010201A To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Itron Inc., for evaluation of their model I210- AMP for certification under FCC Part 15.247. The I210-AMP is a SmartSynch Interface module that is integrated in a variety of GE I210 electronic single- phase electricity meter form factors. The I210-AMP includes (1) 2.4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum 802.15/4 Zigbee radio and Sierra Wireless CDMA modem SL5011, which is modular approved. The I210-AMP is designed to be integrated into 1S, 2S, 3S, 4S, and 25S electric utility meter forms and be collocated and transmit simultaneously with Sierra Wireless CDMA modem SL5011. The I210-AMP was tested in full to the requirements of the aforementioned rules, including radiated inter- modulation testing for all combinations of simultaneous transmission, and was found to be in compliance. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 12-0330 Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP External Photos Model: I210-AMPFCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 2 Figure 1: External Photograph Figure 2: External Photograph Model: I210-AMPFCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 3 Figure 3: External Photograph

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 12-0330 Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP Label Information Model: I210-AMPFCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 2 Figure 1: Sample Label and Placement – EUT Module Figure 2: Sample Label – EUT Host Meter

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 12-0330 Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP Internal Photos Model: I210-AMPFCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 2 Figure 1: Internal Photograph – With Shield Figure 2: Internal Photograph – Shield Removed

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 12-0330 Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP RF Exposure Model: I210-AMP FCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 2 General Information: Applicant: Itron Inc. Device Category: Mobile Environment: General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure The I210-AMP FCC ID: QHC-010201A is designed to be integrated into 1S, 2S, 3S, 4S and 25S electric utility meter forms and be collocated and transmit simultaneously with Sierra Wireless CDMA modem SL5011, FCC ID: N7NSL5011. Technical Information: Table 1: Technical Information 802.15.4 (Zigbee) FCC ID: QHC-010201A Sierra Wireless CDMA modem Model SL5011 FCC ID: N7NSL5011 Antenna Type Printed Inverted F Dual Band Flexible Slot Antenna Gain 3.3 dBi 850 Band: 2.2 dBi 1900 Band: 3.0 dBi Conducted Power 97.05 mW 850 Band: 748.17 mW* 1900 Band: 767.36 mW* Maximum Peak EIRP 207.49 mW 850 Band: 1241.65 mW 1900 Band: 1531.09 mW Maximum Peak ERP 126.47 mW 850 Band: 756.83 mW 1900 Band: 933.25 mW * Power provided for FCC ID: N7NSL5011 is power as listed on the grant and measured in the original FCC certification filing. MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4R PG π Where: S = power density (in appropriate units, e.g. mW/cm2) P = power input to the antenna (in appropriate units, e.g., mW) G = power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative to an isotropic radiator R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna (appropriate units, e.g., cm) Table 2: MPE Calculation MPE Calculator for Mobile Equipment Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure* 247519.871.0097.053.32.138 200.041 824.728.740.55748.172.21.660 200.247 188028.851.00767.3631.995 200.305 Power Density (mW/cm^2) Distance (cm) Transmit Frequency (MHz) Radio Power (dBm) Power Density Limit (mW/Cm2) Radio Power (mW) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (mW eq.) Model: I210-AMP FCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330 Advanced Compliance Solutions Page 3 Summation of Power Densities – Simultaneous Transmissions This device contains multiple transmitters which can operate simultaneously and therefore the maximum RF exposure is determined by the summation of MPE ratios. The limit is such that the summation of MPE ratios is ≤ 1.0. The summation of MPE ratios is as follows: SL5011 Modem Operating in the 850 Band: 802.15.4 MPE Ratio + SL5011 850 MPE Ratio (0.041 / 1.0) + (0.247 / 0.55) = (0.041) + (0.449) = 0.490 0.490 < 1 SL5011 Modem Operating in the 1900 PCS Band: 802.15.4 MPE Ratio + SL5011 1900 MPE Ratio (0.041 / 1.0) + (0.305 / 1.0) = (0.041) + (0.305) = 0.346 0.346 < 1 Installation Guidelines The installation manual should contain text similar to the following advising how to install the equipment to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements: RF Exposure In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 centimeters will be maintained.

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Test Report FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Report Number: 12-0330.W06.1A Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP Test Begin Date: December 3, 2012 Test End Date: December 8, 2012 Report Issue Date: January 2, 2013 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 200612-0 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Reviewed by: Kirby Munroe Director, Wireless Certifications ACS, Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of ACS, Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 26 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 3 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 4 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 5 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 6 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 7 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES .................................................................................... 7 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 9 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................... 9 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ......................................................................................................................10 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ........................................................................10 7.2 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC: SECTION 15.207 IC: RSS-GEN 7.2.4 .......................10 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................10 7.2.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................10 7.3 6DB / 99% BANDWIDTH – FCC: SECTION 15.247(A)(2) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(A)...............................14 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................14 7.3.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................14 7.4 FUNDAMENTAL EMISSION OUTPUT POWER – FCC: SECTION 15.247(B)(3) IC: RSS-210 A8.4(4) ..16 7.4.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................16 7.4.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................16 7.5 MAXIMUM UNWANTED EMISSION LEVELS – FCC: SECTION 15.247(D), 15.205 IC: RSS-210 2.2, A8.5 17 7.5.1 Unwanted Emissions into Non-restricted Frequency Bands .................................................17 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 17 7.5.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 17 7.5.2 Unwanted Emissions into Restricted Frequency Bands ........................................................20 7.5.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 20 7.5.2.2 Duty Cycle Correction ..................................................................................................................... 20 7.5.2.3 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 21 7.5.2.4 Sample Calculation: ......................................................................................................................... 24 7.6 MAXIMUM POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY IN THE FUNDAMENTAL EMISSION – FCC: SECTION 15.247(E) IC: RSS-210 A8.2(B) .................................................................................................................25 7.6.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................25 7.6.2 Measurement Results ............................................…

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-010201A FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number: 12-0330 Manufacturer: Itron Inc. Model: I210-AMP Test Setup Photos Model: I210-AMPFCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 2 Figure 1: Test Setup Photograph – Radiated Emissions – EUT Installed in Meter Figure 2: Test Setup Photograph – Radiated Emissions – EUT Installed in Meter Model: I210-AMPFCC ID: QHC-010201A ACS Project: 12-0330Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 3 Figure 3: Test Setup Photograph – Conducted Emissions – EUT Installed in Meter Figure 4: Test Setup Photograph – Conducted Emissions – EUT Installed in Meter