RUZ-485Ecochirp

Part number : If further support or assistance is required, please contact FCS Technical Support on 1-800-531-5465 or e-mail [email protected] WARNING: - LITHIUM BATTERIES If batteries are exposed - do not short circuit, re-charge, puncture, incinerate, crush, immerse, force dis- charge or expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the product. Risk of fire or explosion. These batteries are sealed units which are not hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. 2. CONNECTIONS The connections for the single channel pulse and dual channel pulse transmitters are shown in the table below. Single Channel Pulse Tx Dual Channel Pulse Tx Red – Pulse Ch1 +ve Red – Pulse Ch1 +ve Black – Pulse Ch1 –ve Black – Pulse Ch1 –ve Yellow – Tamper +ve (if fitted) Yellow – Pulse Ch2 +ve Blue – Tamper –ve (if fitted) Blue – Pulse Ch2 –ve 1. EcoChirp Quick Start Guide This guide covers only the most basic operations including connections and commissioning. INTRODUCTION The EcoChirp transmitter is a low cost, easy to install, durable pulse transmitter that counts pulses from meter-head or reed switch type output utility meters. The market leading transmitter is designed to provide consumption data for billing, monitoring and targeting. HWM reserves the right to change any product specification without prior notice. 3. INSTALLATION Optimum operating temperature should be below +50°C. We cannot guarantee the maximum life; therefore it is recommended to keep within the optimum operation tem- perature range for maximum battery performance. If monitoring hot water systems it is not advisable to mount the transmitter directly on the pipe without intervening insulation. For maximum transmission range the antenna of the transmitter should point upward (vertical polarization) and should be kept clear of obstructions, particularly metallic sur- faces. Mounting brackets are available, to fit the cavity at the rear of the transmitter. Operating in extreme environmental conditions will degrade the life-time of the battery. 4. OPERATION The reed switch is located on the front right of the unit. The unit will normally be transmitting out of the box. If a restart is required or the unit doesn’t appear to transmit, use the reed switch to initiate transmission. Hold a magnet to close the reed switch and cause the firmware reset. A click from the reed switch may be heard followed by a transmission burst. Reed switch operation can be verified using an RF scanner tuned to the transmission frequency, when transmitting a burst or blip can be heard. FCC warning statement: 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. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF expo- sure compliance. This transmitter must not be co -located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 5. COMMISSIONING The transmitter ID/serial number should be noted along with the corresponding meter number, the meters current reading and the initial transmitter pulse count and/or site location. The current count value held in the transmitter should be used as an offset as for future readings. The offset value will need adjusting if the pulse count value exceeds 16777215 (24 -bit number) as the pulse count value will return back to zero. This value will vary from unit to unit. Note for reasons of fraud prevention it is intentionally not possible to reset transmitter pulse counter to zero.

TRL 51F047 iss04 LETTER OF AGENCY Date 24/07/2013 TRaC Global Ltd. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK To Whom It May Concern: We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse ACT of 1988, U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002(b), to the application, is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully HWM-Water Ltd Signature Full Name Andrew Crosbie HWM-Water Ltd Ty Coch House Llantarnam Park Way Cwmbran NP44 3AW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1633 489 479 Fax: +44 (0) 1633 877 857 Web: www.hwm-water.com

TRL 51F050 iss04 REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULE 0.459 Date 24/07/2013 TRaC GLOBAL LTD. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK RE: Certification Application FCC ID: RUZ-485 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the following information is to be held confidential on behalf of Applicants Name Here.  BL-485-0001-A (RT0485-5 PCB)  BP-485-0002-A (T-RT0485-USA)  Ecochirp Block Dia and Tech Desc  RT0485 P1 Schematic  RT0485 P2 Schematic  WI-485-0211-A Build Instr - Pulse Tx USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0221-A Build Instr - Internal Temp TX USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0231-A Build Instr - Dual Pulse Tx USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0241-A Build Instr - External Temp TX USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0251-A Build Instr - FIS Pulse Tx USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0261-A Build Instr -Dual Status Tx USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0271-A Build Instr - Voltage Tx USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0281-A Build Instr - 4-20mA Tx USA VHF 153MHz  WI-485-0291-A Build Instr - Humidity TX USA VHF 153MHz The application contains technical information which Applicants Name Here deems to be trade secrets and propriety. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully HWM-Water Ltd Signature Full Name Andrew Crosbie HWM-Water Ltd Ty Coch House Llantarnam Park Way Cwmbran NP44 3AW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1633 489 479 Fax: +44 (0) 1633 877 857 Web: www.hwm-water.com TRL 51F050 iss04

TRL 51F050 iss04 DECLARATION OF SIMILARITY Date 24/07/2013 TRaC GLOBAL LTD. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK RE: Declaration of Similarity FCC ID: RUZ-485 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the models in the table below are electronically identical, all RF measurements and test results are exactly the same. Note: V2= Version 2 Case, LX= Cable length in X metres, TYYMIN= Transmission interval in YY minutes and FXX= Free issue sensor XX make. Model No. Description 485-021-V2-LX-TYYMIN PULSE TX 153MHz, XM CABLE, YMIN TX, IN V2 CASE 485-023-V2-LX-TYYMIN DUAL PULSE TX 153MHz, XM CABLE, YMIN TX, IN V2 CASE 485-026-V2-LX-TYYMIN DUAL STATUS TX 153MHz, XM CABLE, YMIN TX, IN V2 CASE The differences between the models are as follows: All Models can have different intervals between transmissions and this will be set according to the customer’s requirement. All models with LX in the model number can have different cable lengths where X is the length in metres. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully HWM-Water Ltd Signature Name Andrew Crosbie HWM-Water Ltd Ty Coch House Llantarnam Park Way Cwmbran NP44 3AW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1633 489 479 Fax: +44 (0) 1633 877 857 Web: www.hwm-water.com

18/03/2013 Date: By:OS A Rev Description: All information contained herein is the property of: Halma Water Managment, Ty- Coch House, Llantarnum Park Way, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 3AW and shall not be copied or transmitted without the prior consent of Palmer Environmental Ltd. Halma Water Managment TEL: 01633 489479 FAX: 01633 877857 Approved: Checked: Drawn: Date: Scale: Initial Release NTS 18/03/2013 OS TBA Title: Dwg. No: Rev: FCC Label (485) A LAB-485-0002 AC Note:- HWM Label Stock Part Number:- LABEL MEDIUM SIL VER 32 MM 51 MM

RADIO TEST REPORT FOR HWM Water ON Ecochirp DOCUMENT NO. TRA-010645-W-US1 Total number of pages: 37 TRaC Wireless Test Report : TRA-010645-W-US1 Applicant : HWM-Water Limited Apparatus : Ecochirp VHF Specification(s) : CFR47 Part 90.217 Purpose of Test : Certification FCCID : RUZ-485 Authorised by : : Radio Product Manager Issue Date : 23 rd July 2013 Authorised Copy Number : PDF TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-010645-W-US1 Contents Section 1: Introduction 4 1.1 General 4 1.2 Tests Requested By 5 1.3 Manufacturer 5 1.4 Apparatus Assessed 5 1.5 Test Result Summary 6 1.6 Notes Relating To The Assessment 7 1.7 Deviations from Test Standards 7 Section 2: Measurement Uncertainty 8 2.1 Measurement Uncertainty Values 8 Section 3: Modifications 10 3.1 Modifications Performed During Assessment 10 Appendix A: Formal Emission Test Results 11 A1 Maximum Radiated Output Power (Effective Radiated Power) 12 A2 Radiated Transmitter Spurious Emissions (ERP) 14 A3 Occupied Bandwidth 16 Appendix B: Supporting Graphical Data 18 Appendix C: Additional Test and Sample Details 27 Appendix D: Additional Information 33 Appendix E: Photographs and Figures 34 3 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-010645-W-US1 Section 1: Introduction 1.1 General This report contains an assessment of an apparatus against Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards based upon tests carried out on samples submitted to the Laboratory. Test performed by: TRaC Global [X] Unit E South Orbital Trading Park Hedon Road Hull, HU9 1NJ. United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (0) 1482 801801 Fax: +44 (0) 1482 801806 TRaC Global [ ] Unit 1 Pendle Place Skelmersdale West Lancashire, WN8 9PN United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1695 556666 Fax: +44 (0) 1695 577077 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.tracglobal.com Tests performed by: A Longley Report author: A Longley This report must not be reproduced except in full without prior written permission from TRaC Global. 4 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-010645-W-US1 1.2 Tests Requested By This testing in this report was requested by : HWM-Water Limited Ty Coch House Llantarnam Industrial Park Cwmbran NP44 3AW United Kingdom 1.3 Manufacturer As above. 1.4 Apparatus Assessed The followin g apparatus was assessed between the 19 th of June and 4 th of July 2013: Ecochirp VHF The Ecochirp counts pulses from any pulsed output including electricity, water and gas meters. Once installed, the Ecochirp will transmit consumption data as well as tamper and battery information via radio at regular intervals. The apparatus is designed to transmit at 153.1 MHz with a carrier power below 120 mW to allow exemption from the full 47CFR Part 90 technical requirements. 5 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-010645-W-US1 1.5 Test Result Summary Full details of test results are contained within Appendix A. The following table summarises the results of the assessment. The statements relating to compliance with the standards below apply ONLY as qualified in the notes and deviations stated in sections 1.6 to 1.7 of this test report. Full details of test results are contained within Appendix A. The following table summarises the results of the assessment. Test Type Regulation Measurement standard Result Maximum Radiated Output Power Title 47 of the CFR: Part 90.217 ASNI/TIA-603-C- 2004 Pass Transmitter Spurious Emissions Radiated (ERP) Title 47 of the CFR: Part 2.1051 ASNI/TIA-603-C- 2004 Pass Occupied bandwidth/ Frequency Stability Title 47 of the CFR: Part 90.217 (b). ASNI/TIA-603-C- 2004 Pass Abbreviations used in the above table: ANSI C 63.10:2009 and ASNI/TIA-603-C-2004 is outside the scope of the laboratories UKAS accreditation. CFR : Code of Federal Regulations ANSI : American National Standards Institution REFE : Radiated Electric Field Emissions PLCE : Power Line Conducted Emissions 6 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-010645-W-US1 1.6 Notes Relating To The Assessment With regard to this assessment, the following points should be noted: The results contained in this report relate only to the items tested and were obtained in the period between the date of initial receipt of samples and the date of issue of the report. The apparatus was set up and exercised using the configurations, modes of operation and arrangements defined in this report only. Particular operating modes, apparatus monitoring methods and performance criteria required by the standards tested to have been performed except where identified in Section 1.7 of this test report (Deviations from Test Standards). For emissions testing, throughout this test report, “Pass” indicates that the results for the sample as tested were below the specified limit (refer also to Section 2, Measurement Uncertainty). Where relevant, the apparatus was only assessed using the monitoring methods and susceptibility criteria defined in this report. All testing was performed under the following environmental conditions: Temperature : 17 to 23 C Humidity : 45 to 75 % Barometric Pressure : 86 to 106 kPa All dates used in this report are in the format dd/mm/yy. This assessment has been performed in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. 1.7 Deviations from Test Standards There were no deviations from the standards test ed to. 7 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-010645-W-US1 Section 2: Measurement Uncertainty 2.1 Measurement Uncertainty Values For the test data recorded the following measurement uncertainty was calculated: Radio Testing – General Uncertainty Schedule All statements of uncertainty are expanded standard uncertainty using a coverage factor of 1.96 to give a 95% confidence where no required test level exists. [1] Adjacent Channel Power Uncertainty in test result = 1.86dB [2] Carrier Power Uncertainty in test result (Power Meter) = 1.08dB Uncertainty in test result (Spectrum Analyser) = 2.48dB [3] Effective Radiated Power Uncertainty in test result = 4.71dB [4] Spurious Emissions Uncertainty in test result = 4.75dB [5] Maximum frequency error Uncertainty in test result (Frequency Counter) = 0.…

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