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Users Manual Version 1.1 Smart Systems User’s Manual Version 1.1 ii Smart Systems User’s Manual Version 1.1 iii Information on pulseEKKO, Noggin and Conquest Products Regarding Electromagnetic Emissions Emissions All governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic apparatus can emit. The objective is to assure that one apparatus or device does not interfere with any other apparatus or device in such a way as to make the other apparatus non-functional. Sensors & Software Inc. have extensively tested their pulseEKKO, Noggin and Conquest subsurface imaging products using independent testing houses and comply with the regulations of the USA, Canada, European Community and other major jurisdictions on the matter of emissions. Not all electronic devices have been designed for interference immunity. When placed in close proximity to another device interference may occur. There has never been a report of interference from GPR products to date. If you observe unusual behavior on nearby devices while you are operating a pulseEKKO, Noggin or Conquest product, immediately turn off the product. You can test the cause and affect between the product and the device if the disturbance starts and stops when the product is powered up and shut off. If interference is confirmed, stop using the product. Immunity Immunity regulations place the onus on instrument/apparatus/device manufacturers to assure that extraneous interference will not unduly cause an instrument/apparatus/device to stop functioning or to function in a faulty manner. Based on independent testing house measurements, Sensors & Software Inc. systems comply with such regulations in Canada, USA, European Community and most other jurisdictions. One must remember that Sensors & Software Inc.’s products are designed specifically to sense electromagnetic fields. External sources of electromagnetic fields such as TV stations, radio stations and cell phones, can cause detectable signals that may degrade the quality of the data that the products record and display. Such interference is unavoidable but sensible survey practice and operation by an experienced practitioner can minimize such problems. In some geographic areas emissions from external sources may be so large as to preclude useful measurements. Such conditions are readily recognized and accepted by the professional geophysical community as a fundamental limitation of geophysical survey practice. Health The interaction of electromagnetic fields with humans is an evolving field of epidemiology although one which creates sensational press headlines. Humans are immersed daily in a sea of electromagnetic fields which cover a wide range of frequencies. Systematic correlation between EM fields and human illness have only been reported at very high powers (millions of times greater than any Sensors & Software Inc. product) for military radar systems operating in the 5000 to 20,000 MHz range where physical burning/heating (basically like a microwave oven) have been reported. Smart Systems User’s Manual Version 1.1 iv Sensors & Software Inc. monitors the research in this area. To date, the power levels of Sensors & Software Inc.’s products are so small as to be inconsequential compared to other common sources. If you are happy that a cell phone is not hazardous, then Sensors & Software Inc.’s product, being of much lower power, need be of little concern. Also see Appendix B - Health & Safety Certification. Safety Concerns are expressed from time to time on the hazard of subsurface imaging products being used near blasting caps and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Experience with blasting caps indicates that the power of Sensors & Software Inc.’s products are not sufficient to trigger blasting caps. Based on a conservative independent testing house analysis, we recommend keeping the subsurface imaging transmitters at least 5 feet (2m) from blasting cap leads as a precaution. The UXO issue is more complex and standards on fuses do not exist for obvious reasons. To date, no problems have been reported with any geophysical instrument used for UXO. Since Proximity and vibration are also critical for UXO, the best advice is to be cautious and understand the risks. Smart Systems User’s Manual Version 1.1 v Copyright and Warranty Information Software Licence & Limited Warranty Important: Please read this document carefully before removing the SOFTWARE PRODUCT diskettes from their protective cover or assembling the HARDWARE PRODUCT. By removing the diskettes or assembling the hardware, you are agreeing to become bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, promptly contact Sensors & Software, Inc. at the address indicated at the end of this document. Definition The word PRODUCT as used herein defines any complete Sensors & Software, Inc. ground penetrating radar system comprised of the HARDWARE PRODUCT and SOFTWARE PRODUCT. S OFTWARE PRODUCT Licence Agreement In order to preserve and protect its rights under the applicable laws, Sensors & Software, Inc. (hereafter SSI) does not sell any rights to its software products. Rather, SSI grants the right to use its software, diskettes and documentation (hereafter collectively called SOFTWARE PRODUCT) by means of a SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENCE . You acknowledge and agree that SSI retains worldwide title and rights to all its software and that the PRODUCT contains proprietary materials protected under copyright, trademark and trade secret laws. Grant of SOFTWARE PRODUCT Licence In consideration of payment of the license fee which is part of the price you pay for this product and your agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, SSI grants to you, the Licensee, a non-exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT under the following conditions: You may: • use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a single workstation owned, leased or otherwise controlled by you • copy the SOFTWARE PR…

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July 29, 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Request for withholding from public disclosure the schematic diagrams and system block diagrams pursuant to an application for certification. Applicant:Sensors & Software Inc. Product:Noggin Model:250 FCC ID:QJQ-NOGGIN250 Dear Sir/Madam, We, Sensors & Software Inc., would like to request that the Technical Documentation including the Parts List, Schematics, System Block Diagrams, and (Noggin 250) System Technical Description submitted with the application for certification be withheld from public disclosure as per Section 0.459 of FCC Rules. This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) of the Commission's Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. These sections authorize as a withholding from public inspection materials which would be privileged as a matter of law if retained by the person submitting them, and materials which would not customarily be released to the public by that person. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by our TOLL FREE numbers: OUR TELEPHONE NO.:800-267-6013 Yours truly, Sensors & Software Inc. A. P. Annan, Ph.D., P.Eng. President

1 July 29, 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Authority to Act as an Agent to FCC Applicant: Sensors & Software Inc. Product: Noggin Model: 250 FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Dear Sir/Madam, I hereby appoint UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc. (UltraTech) to act as my agent in preparation of this application to F.C.C. for authorization of equipment under F.C.C. Rules. I also certify that the information provided, properly described the device or system for which authorization is required. Yours truly, Sensors & Software Inc. A. P. Annan, Ph.D., P.Eng President

July 29, 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Authority to Act as an Agent to FCC Applicant: Sensors & Software Inc. Product: Noggin Model: 250 FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Dear Sir/Madam, Sensors & Software acknowledge the licensing requirements under provisions of FCC Part 90 Rules. Sensors & Software acknowledge the licensing requirements per FCC Section 15.525(c): “The manufacturers, or their authorized sales agents, must inform purchasers and users of their systems of the requirement to undertake detailed coordination of operational areas with the FCC prior to the equipment being operated.” To address this issue in item (c) Sensors & Software Inc. have included the following in their User Manual and have also posted this information on their Web page at www.sensoft.ca: According to FCC 15.525(c) users of GPR equipment must meet the following FCC regulations: (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination. (b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographical area of Sensors & Software Inc. July 29, 2002 2 operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be submitted to the following address: Frequency Coordination Branch., OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 ATTN: UWB Coordination As well, Sensors & Software Inc. have included a form in their user manuals. Yours truly, Sensors & Software Inc. A. P. Annan, Ph.D., P.Eng President

July 26, 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Subject:FCC Certification Authorization Application under FCC ET Docket 98-153 & FCC Part 15, Subpart F, Sec. 15.509 - Technical Requirements for Low Frequency Imaging Systems operating at 250 MHz center frequency, 10 dB BW = 472 MHz. Product:Noggin 250 Model No.:Noggin 250 FCC ID:QJQ-NOGGIN250 Dear Sir/Madam As appointed agent for Sensors & Software Inc., we would like to submit the application to the Federal Communications Commission for certification of the above product. Please review all necessary files uploaded to FCC OET site for detailed information. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering Encl UltraTech Group of Labs 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 2 00-034

Annex 2 - External Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 1 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Annex 2 - External Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 2 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250

FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue officials, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies, and construction companies. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. §301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties. FCC IDENTIFIER LABELING Location of FCC Label

Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 1 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Antenna assembly Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 2 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Antenna assembly Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 3 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Radio Printed Circuit Board with Shield Cover Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 4 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Radio Printed Circuit Board with Shield Cover opened Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 5 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Radio Printed Circuit Board (Back Plane) Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 6 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Control Board Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 7 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Control Printed Circuit Board (Top) Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 8 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Control Printed Circuit Board (Bottom) Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 9 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Power Supply Printed Circuit Board (Top) Annex 3 - Internal Photographs of the EUTPhoto # 10 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Power Supply Printed Circuit Board (Top)

July 26, 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Subject: FCC Certification Authorization Application under FCC ET Docket 98-153 & FCC Part 15, Subpart F, Sec. 15.509 - Technical Requirements for Low Frequency Imaging Systems operating at 250 MHz center frequency, 10 dB BW = 472 MHz. Product: Noggin 250 Model No.: Noggin 250 FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Dear Sir/Madam As appointed agent for Sensors & Software Inc., we would like to submit the application to the Federal Communications Commission for certification of the above product. Please review all necessary files uploaded to FCC OET site for detailed information. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering Encl UltraTech Group of Labs 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 2 00-034 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] July 26, 2002 Sensors & Software Inc. 1091 Brevik Place Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 3R7 Attn.: Mr. David Redman Subject: FCC Certification Application Testing under FCC ET Docket 98- 153 & FCC Part 15, Subpart F, Sec. 15.509 – Technical Requirements for Low Frequency Imaging Systems operating at 250 MHz center frequency, 10 dB BW = 472 MHz. Product: Noggin 250 Model No.: Noggin 250 FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Dear Mr. Redman, The product sample, as provided by you, has been tested and found to comply with FCC ET Docket 98-153 & FCC Part 15, Subpart F, Sec. 15.509 - Technical Requirements for Low Frequency Imaging Systems operating at 250 MHz center frequency, 10 dB BW = 472 MHz. Enclosed you will find copies of the engineering report. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering Encl UltraTech Group of Labs 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 2 00-034 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] Noggin 250 Model No.: Noggin 250 FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 Applicant: Sensors & Software Inc. 1091 Brevik Place Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 3R7 In Accordance With FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) PART 15, SUBPART F, SEC. 15.509 Technical Requirements for Low Frequency Imaging Systems operating at 250 MHz center frequency, 10 dB BW = 472 MHz UltraTech's File No.: SES-013FCC15UWB This Test report is Issued under the Authority of Tri M. Luu, Professional Engineer, Vice President of Engineering UltraTech Group of Labs Date: July 26, 2002 Report Prepared by: Tri Luu Tested by: Manuel D'Oliveira Issued Date: July 26, 2002 Test Dates: July 24-25, 2002 ß The results in this Test Report apply only to the sample(s) tested, and the sample tested is randomly selected. ß This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US Government. UltraTech 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected], Email: [email protected] 2 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 00-034 FCC ET DOCKET 98-153 & FCC PART 15, SUBPART F, SEC. 15.509 LOW FREQUENCY IMAGING SYSTEMS Page 2 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250 FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250 ULTRATECH GROUP OF LABS File #: SES-013FCC15UWB 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 July 26, 2002 Tel. #: 905-829-1570, Fax. #: 905-829-8050, Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.ultratech-labs.com ß All test results contained in this engineering test report are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT 1. SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST..................................................................................................................................3 EXHIBIT 2. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................4 2.1. SCOPE.....................................................................................................................................................................................4 2.2. RELATED SUBMITAL(S)/GRANT(S)......................................................................................................................................4 2.3. NORMATIVE REFERENCES...............................................................................................................................................4 EXHIBIT 3. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.......................................................................................................................5 3.1. CLIENT INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................................5 3.2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) INFORMATION.........................................................................................................5 3.3. EUT’S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................6 3.4. LIST OF EUT’S PORTS............................................................................................................................................................7 3.5. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................................................................7 3.6. GENERAL TEST SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................7 EXHIBIT 4. EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS DURING TESTS.......................................8 4.1. CLIMATE TEST CONDITIONS.............................................…

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Annex 1 - Photographs of Test Setup at the Sand SitePhoto # 1 Noggin 250, Model Noggin 250FCC ID: QJQ-NOGGIN250