QHC-OW35PEOpenWay 3.5P

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Application Details

Equipment Class: DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Date of Grant: Aug 17, 2015
Application Purpose: Original Equipment
Date of Application: Aug 17, 2015
Equipment Note: OpenWay 3.5P
Frequency Range: 910.00000000 - 921.80000000
Company: Itron
Country: United States

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Users Manual

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE IC: 4393B-OW35PE FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 ACS Project Number: 15-0132 Manufacturer: Itron Model: 574161 OpenWay 3.5P User Information Manual OpenWay 3.5P User Information Manual Itron Model 574161 OpenWay 3.5P User Information Manual Labeling The following requirements will be applied to any products that use this module: The end product label will include the following text: Contains: FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE IC: 4393B-OW35PE Model: 574161 The user’s manual for any product that contains this module will contain the following test. If the device is large enough, this information will also placed on the label: “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.” Regulatory Compliance The user’s manual for any product that contains this module will contain the following text: FCC Part 15, Class B 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, 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. OpenWay 3.5P User Information Manual Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada]. 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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. En vertu de la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio peut fonctionner uniquement à l'aide de l'antenne d'un type et maximale (ou moins) obtenir une approbation pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. RF Exposure The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons, and must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End users and installers must be provided with antenna installation procedures and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Miscellaneous The user’s manual for any product that contains this module will contain the following text: Professional Installation This module is intended for professional installation by the integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the FCC compliance requirement of the end product which uses this module. Modification and Repairs To ensure FCC compliance and system performance, this device, antenna and/or coaxial assembly shall not be changed or modified without the express written approval of Itron. Any unauthorized modification will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. WARNING! This device contains no user serviceable parts. Attempts to repair this device by unauthorized personnel may subject the person to shock hazard if removal of protective covers is attempted. OpenWay 3.5P User Information Manual Unauthorized repair will void the warranty and/or any maintenance contract with your company. General Description The Itron OpenWay 3.5P is an electricity metering module which includes a Cellular LTE WAN module operating in the LTE Bands 2,4,5,13 & 17 depending upon which Modem is used (HL7518 or HL7548) and a LAN transmitter operating in the 902 MHz to 928 and. The module operates on AC voltage & current. ANTENNAS This radio transmitter 4393B-OW35PE has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. All antennas used with the OPENWAY 3.5P are Taoglas antennas terminated at 50ohms: WAN Antennas : Taoglas PN: FXUB66 (X2) GAIN:…

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Cover Letter(s)

5015 B. U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 August 6, 2015 ACS TCB 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 Re: FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE To Whom It May Concern: The following application is submitted on behalf of our client, Itron, for evaluation of their model 574161 for modular approval certification under FCC Part 15.247. The 574161 is a module that is integrated in a variety of electricity meter form factors. The 574161 includes (1) 900 MHz FHSS radio and either an on-board Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7518, FCC ID: N7NHL7518 or on-board Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7548, FCC ID: N7NHL7548 / IC: 2417C-HL7548. The Sierra Wireless CDMA modems HL7518 and HL7548 are modular approved and not covered under the scope of this report. The Sierra Wireless CDMA modem HL7518 is not available for use in Canada. The 574161 is designed to be integrated into 1S, 2S, 3S, 4S, 9S, 12S, 16S, 36S, and 45S electric utility meter forms and be collocated and transmit simultaneously with the on-board Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7518, FCC ID: N7NHL7518 or Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7548, FCC ID: N7NHL7548 / IC: 2417C- HL7548,and separate Itron module ITR24 FCC ID: SK9ITR24 / IC: 864G-ITR24. The 574161 was tested in full to the requirements of the aforementioned rules and was found to be in compliance. Sincerely, Sam Wismer Vice President, Technology Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.

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RF Exposure Info

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ACS Project Number(s): 15-0132, 15-0267 Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Model: 574161 Model: 574161FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE ACS Project: 15-0132, 15-0267Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 2 General Information: Applicant:Itron Inc. Device Category:Mobile Environment:General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Required Separation Distance: 20 cm The Itron 574161 is designed to be integrated into various electric utility meter forms and be collocated and transmit simultaneously with the on-board Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7518 (FCC ID: N7NHL7518) or Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7548 (FCC ID: N7NHL7548) and separate Itron module ITR24 (FCC ID: SK9ITR24). Technical Information: Table 1: Technical Information (Including Collocated Transmitters On Board / In Host) Itron LAN module 900 MHz Model 574161 FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE (EUT) Itron Zigbee module 2.4 GHz Model ITR24 FCC ID: SK9ITR24 Sierra Wireless LTE modem Bands 13, 4 Model HL7518 FCC ID: N7NHL7518 Sierra Wireless LTE modem Bands 17, 5, 4, 2 Model HL7548 FCC ID: N7NHL7548 Antenna Type Taoglas PC91.07.0100A.db 915MHz PCB PCB quarter wave embedded slot Taoglas FXUB66 flexible ultra wideband Taoglas FXUB66 flexible ultra wideband Antenna Gain 2.7dBi3.8 dBi Band 13 (777 - 787MHz): 2.7 dBi Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 5.0 dBi Band 17 (704 – 716 MHz): 2.7 dBi Band 5 (824 - 849MHz): 2.7 dBi Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 5.0 dBi Band 2 (1850 – 1910 MHz): 5.0 dBi Conducted Power 133 mW64 mW Band 13 (777 - 787MHz): 201 mW* Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 211 mW* Band 17 (704 – 716 MHz): 190 mW Band 5 (824 - 849MHz): 180 mW Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 201 mW Band 2 (1850 – 1910 MHz): 214 mW Maximum EIRP 248 mW152 mW Band 13 (777 - 787MHz): 375 mW Band 4 (11710 – 1755 MHz): 667 mW Band 17 (704 – 716 MHz): 353 mW Band 5 (824 - 849MHz): 334 mW Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 653 mW Band 2 (1850 – 1910 MHz): 678 mW Maximum ERP 151 mW93 mW Band 13 (777 - 787MHz): 253.04 mW Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 265.63 mW Band 17 (704 – 716 MHz): 215 mW Band 5 (824 - 849MHz): 204 mW Band 4 (1710 – 1755 MHz): 387 mW Band 2 (1850 – 1910 MHz): 413 mW * Power provided forSierra Wireless HL7518 and HL7548 modems is power as listed on the FCC grant and measured in the original certification filing. Model: 574161FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE ACS Project: 15-0132, 15-0267Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 3 MPE Calculation The Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) is calculated as follows: S = 2 4R PG  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 (Including Collocated Devices - Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7518) 91721.250.61133.352.71.862 200.049 A 247518.031.0063.533.82.399 200.030 B 784.523.04 0.52201.372.71.862 200.075 C 1717.523.24 1.00210.8653.162 200.133 D Radio 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.) Summation of MPE Ratios – Simultaneous Transmissions This device contains multiple transmitters which can operate simultaneously and is collocated with additional transmitters in host integration; therefore MPE compliance is determined by the summation of MPE ratios. The limit is such that the summation of MPE ratios is ≤ 1.0. Table 3: Summation of MPE Ratios Scenario 1Scenario 2 Radio A (900 MHz LAN)xx Radio B (2.4 GHz Zigbee)xx Radio C (LTE Band 13)x Radio D (LTE Band 4)x Radio A MPE Ratio0.080.08 Radio B MPE Ratio0.030.03 Radio C MPE Ratio0.14 Radio D MPE Ratio0.13 MPE Ratio Summation: 0.250.24 Model: 574161FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE ACS Project: 15-0132, 15-0267Advanced Compliance SolutionsPage 4 Table 4: MPE Calculation (Including Collocated Devices - Sierra Wireless LTE modem HL7548) 91721.250.61133.352.71.862 200.049 A 247518.03 1.0063.533.82.399 200.030 B 71022.78 0.47189.672.71.862 200.070 C 82922.54 0.55179.472.71.862 200.066 D 174523.031.00200.9153.162 200.126 E 190523.311.00214.2953.162 200.135 F Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (mW eq.) Radio Power Density (mW/cm^2) Distance (cm) Transmit Frequency (MHz) Radio Power (dBm) Power Density Limit (mW/Cm2) Radio Power (mW) Summation of MPE ratios – Simultaneous Transmissions This device contains multiple transmitters which can operate simultaneously and is collocated with additional transmitters in host integration; 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. Table 5: Summation of MPE Ratios Scenario 1Scenario 2Scenario 3Scenario 4 Radio A (900 MHz LAN)xxxx Radio B (2.4 GHz Zigbee)xxxx Radio C (LTE Band 17)x Radio D (LTE Band 5)x Radio E (LTE Band 4)x Radio F (LTE Band 2)x Radio A MPE Ratio0.080.080.080.08 Radio B MPE Ratio0.030.030.030.03 Radio C MPE Ratio0.15 Radio D MPE Ratio0.12 Radio E MPE Ratio0.13 Radio F MPE Ratio0.13 MPE Ratio Summation: 0.260.230.240.25

Test Report

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 7708318048 Fax: 7708318598 Certification Test Report FCC ID: QHC-OW35PE IC: 4393B-OW35PE FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 ACS Report Number: 15-0132.W06.1A Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Model: 574161 Test Begin Date: June 24, 2015 Test End Date: July 24, 2015 Report Issue Date: August 6, 2015 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER LAB Code 2006120 This report is not be used to claim certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any government agency. 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 23 pages 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 7708318048 Fax: 7708318598 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 4 2 TEST FACILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS ................................................ 5 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 6 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site .......................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Open Area Tests Site (OATS) ................................................................................................. 7 2.4 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 8 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES .................................................................................... 8 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 9 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................10 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................................10 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS ......................................................................................................................11 7.1 ANTENNA REQUIREMENT – FCC: SECTION 15.203 ........................................................................11 7.2 POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS – FCC 15.207, IC: RSS-GEN 8.8 ........................................11 7.2.1 Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................11 7.2.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................11 7.3 PEAK OUTPUT POWER - FCC 15.247(B)(2) IC: RSS-247 5.4(1) .....................................................13 7.3.1 Measurement Procedure (Conducted Method) ......................................................................13 7.3.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................13 7.4 CHANNEL USAGE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................14 7.4.1 Carrier Frequency Separation – FCC 15.247(a)(1) IC: RSS-247 5.1(2) ..............................14 7.4.1.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 14 7.4.1.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 14 7.4.2 Number of Hopping Channels – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) ...........................15 7.4.2.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 15 7.4.2.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 15 7.4.3 Channel Dwell Time – FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) ..........................................16 7.4.3.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 16 7.4.3.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 16 7.4.4 20dB / 99% Bandwidth - FCC 15.247(a)(1)(i) IC: RSS-247 5.1(3) ......................................17 7.4.4.1 Measurement Procedure ................................................................................................................... 17 7.4.4.2 Measurement Results ....................................................................................................................... 17 7.5 BAND-EDGE COMPLIANCE AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ...................................................................19 7.5.1 Band-Edge Compliance of RF Conducted Emissions - FCC 15.247(d); IC RSS-247 5.5 .....19 7.5.1.1 Measurement Procedure ........…

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Contact Information

Applicant

Mike Mathis(Senior Compliance Engineer)

[email protected]601-362-1780Fax: 601-362-1787

Test Firm

Advanced Compliance Solutions, Inc.Randy Abernathy

[email protected]770-831-8048Fax: 770-831-8598

Technical Specifications

#	Rule Parts	Frequency Range	Power Output
1	15C	910 MHz - 921.8 MHz	130.00 mW

Modular Type

Single Modular Approval

Confidentiality

Long Term

Grant Notes

Modular Approval. Power listed is conducted. The transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except as described in this filing or in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Installers and end-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Device must operate with a source-based, time-averaged duty cycle not to exceed 57.2%