RXN1M2ESSModels AL & AX Landis & Gyr FOCUS Electric Meters with M2e Radio

TR A N S P A R E N T TE C H N O L O G I E S M2e Electric Meter Radio Operations Manual Transparent Technologies, Inc 5665 Airport Blvd Boulder, CO 80301 720-406-1294 Disclaimer In no event shall Transparent Technologies be liable for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages or other damages including without limitation loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of use of the product or any associated equipment, downtime, and user’s time associated with the use of this product, the resale hardware or its software. Use of Hardware In no event shall Transparent Technologies be liable for damages resulting from the use of its hardware or the malfunction of that hardware. Specifications for the hardware are subject to change at any time without notice. Copyrights /Trademarks Transparent Technologies reserves the names T2, M2 and UDA. References are made to Landis & Gyr (L&G), Sony®, Clie™and Palm©. Version M2e Version 01.01 Nov 2012 OVERVIEW 1 INSTALLATION & WIRING 2 OPERATION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 APPENDIX 5 M2e Electric Meter Radio Operations Manual 1 1 M2e Electric Meter Radio Universal The M2e radio is a modular AMR and datalogging device designed for embedding with Landis & Gyr FOCUS line electronic meters. Simple The M2e operates in an unlicensed mode in the 900-Mhz range which requires no utility regulation. The radio is easily configured and interfaced via the G2 Mobile System. Powerful In addition to reliable meter reading, the M2e also provides powerful datalogging, consumption profiling and usage flags. The M2e transmits basic meter usage data and customer service information through the RF signal. Basic Specifications Transmission: One-Way Config/Datalogging: Two-Way (unregulated) Regulatory: FCC 15.247 Approval: Modular Temperature: -40F to 158F (-40C to +70C) Housing: Embedded within L&G Electric Meter Power: 5V supply from L&G electric meter Battery: Coin Cell for Last Gasp during outage only OVERVIEW 2 1 M2e Housing The M2 is housed within a Landis & Gyr FOCUS line electric meter. The M2e radio is pre-installed at the factory and should not be removed or tampered with. The diagram to the right shows the embedded M2e board installed in a L&G FOCUS meter. The antenna is on the front side of the M2e PCB as shown in the lower picture. The FOCUS label will show the meter model, the meter tag information, an M2e label and the meter ID. The M2e radio FCC Label will be placed on the side of the FOCUS housing. M2e Antenna FOCUS Label 1 2 Electric Meter Installation Refer to Landis & Gyr documentation and local electrical code for installation requirements of the FOCUS meter. All installations should be performed by qualified electrical professionals. M2e Installation The M2e is designed for embedding within a Landis & Gyr electric meter only. For safety and quality assurances, the installation of the M2e radio PCB must be performed at the T2 factory. Removal or alternation of the M2e PCB within the FOCUS meter will result in a void of warranty. Notice: Per FCC and Industry Canada regulations, the Landis & Gyr meter with the M2e radio should never be installed within 8 inches (20cm ) of typical people locations. Radio Orientation The FOCUS meter is intended to be installed vertically (such that the front panel LCD is visible). In this orientation, the M2e antenna is positioned in the optimum way and should perform well. INSTALLATION 1 3 FOCUS Electric Meter Refer to Landis & Gyr documentation for operational information on the FOCUS electric meters. Note: Certain functions of the M2e radio are only available on certain FOCUS models. This section will identify these functions. M2e AMR Operations The M2e radio is a full transceiver. Its standard mode of operation is to transmit its standard data packet on a regular interval. This standard data packet contains the following information:  Meter ID  Meter Read (kWh+)  Data Flags  Meter Read (kWh-) The M2e radio standard transmit interval is 3 seconds. After each transmission, the M2e radio turns on its receiver and listens for any command coming from the mobile system transceiver. These commands can be for configuration or datalogging. This is the mode of handshaking for 2-way communications. M2e Datalogging Via the G2 Mobile software, the user can request the following datalogs:  kWh Consumption (60 min intervals)  Instantaneous Voltage (1 min intervals)  Instantaneous Power (1 min intervals) The data is stored in CSV files on the G2 Mobile laptop for viewing and analysis. M2e Configuration Via the G2 Mobile software, the user can perform data verifications and re-configuration of the M2e settings. The Landis & Gyr FOCUS meters also have an infrared port which allows a “passthrough” mode. Utilizing the L&G IR module, the user can perform a configuration of the radio. OPERATION 2 3 AMR and Datalogging For standard meter reading and datalogging applications, the user will utilize the G2 Mobile Multi-Utility software. G2 Mobile is a map-based, GPS enabled reading software. The G2 Mobile software also provides the ability to download datalogs from any T2 radio. Refer to the G2 Mobile Multi-Utility manual for complete software operational instructions. 3 3 M2e Configuration T2 will provide a configuration software for the RF configuration of M2e radios. The software screen for configuration will appear as shown: 4 3 The software will have a GET Data button, which will initiate the communication with the M2e board. The command will retrieve the entire M2e data packet and populate the data shown. The software will also have a SET Data button, which will initiate an updated data packet being sent to the M2e board. The available settings on the M2e radio (default settings are shown in bold) Meter Settings Selections ID Type: User / Meter Meter Type: L&G FOCUS kWh Tx Summation: kWh+, kWh-, Net, Added Transmit Settings Selections Transmit Interval 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Transmit Scaling N/A Data/Log Settings Selections…

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Transparent Technologies, Inc. 5665 Airport Blvd Boulder, CO 80301 www.transparenttech.com May 30, 2012 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 We the undersigned, hereby certify that, in the case of individual applicant, he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits pursuant to section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 USC 853a or in the case of non-individual applicant (e.g. corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association), no party to the applicant is subject to a denial of federal benefit pursuant to that action. Sincerely, Mark Shamley Operations Manager Transparent Technologies, Inc.

Transparent Technologies, Inc. 5665 Airport Blvd Boulder, CO 80301 www.transparenttech.com • Provide a statement for how your device Complies with FCC15.203 Antenna requirement: An intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other than that furnished by the responsible party shall be used with the device. The use of a permanently attached antenna or of an antenna that uses a unique coupling to the intentional radiator shall be considered sufficient to comply with the provisions of this section. The manufacturer may design the unit so that a broken antenna can be replaced by the user, but the use of a standard antenna jack or electrical connector is prohibited. This requirement does not apply to carrier current devices or to devices operated under the provisions of §§15.211, 15.213, 15.217, 15.219, or 15.221. Further, this requirement does not apply to intentional radiators that must be professionally installed, such as perimeter protection systems and some field disturbance sensors, or to other intentional radiators which, in accordance with §15.31(d), must be measured at the installation site. However, the installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in this part are not exceeded. M2e: The antenna is a custom sheet metal antenna which is attached to the front of the M2e printed circuit board via solder connections. The antenna is located within the electric meter housing and is not intended for customer replacement.

Transparent Technologies, Inc. 5665 Airport Blvd Boulder, CO 80301 P720-406-1294 F303-441-0203 www.transparenttech.com Attention: Application Examiner Reviewing Engineer Re: Request for confidentiality per Section 0.459 of FCC Rules Applicant: Transparent Technologies, Inc. FCC ID: RXN1M2ESS Model(s) : Model AL Model AX Product Description : Landis & Gyr FOCUS Electric Meters with M2e Radio embedded To whom it may concern, Request is hereby submitted by Transparent Technologies, Inc.., to withhold from public review certain portions of the application for equipment certification for the referenced FCC identifier. In particular, the following sections of the application and report are requested to be kept confidential: • All Schematics o MCU o Power o RF Block o RF XE1203F • All Bill of Materials • Detailed Block diagrams • Detailed Operational/Functional Description Rationale for request for confidentiality: Transparent Technologies, Inc. wishes to keep these items confidential to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The $125 fee for confidentiality has been submitted along with the fee for certification. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Mark Shamley Operations Manager Transparent Technologies, Inc.

Letter of Agency I appoint Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. to act on our behalf in front of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to all matters relating to certification of equipment under the FCC rules until further notice. I further certify that no party (as defined in 1.2002 of CFR 47, 1995) to this application, including myself, is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C.,853A. Equipment: Model AL, Model AX Landis & Gyr FOCUS Electric Meters with M2e radio embedded Dated this 30 th day of May, 2012 _____________________________________ Signature Mark Shamley Name Operations Manager Title Transparent Technologies, Inc. Company 720-406-1294 Telephone

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The Landis & Gyr electric meter in which the M2e is embedded will have three (3) different labels: - Model label is applied to front face of electric meter below LCD. - FCC/IC inscription label is applied to side of electric meter housing. - Model label is applied to side of electric meter housing. TITLE SHEET___OF___ Date SIZE B DWG #: REV TBD1.2.0 11/08/12 M2e - AL and AX Labels Front Label Model Label & FCC/IC Inscription FOCUS AL TYPE ALF FORM 2S CL200 240V 3W 60HZ TA=3- Kh 7.2 101 353 176 Landis+Gyr on side of meter body M2e 0.425” 0.76” 0.72” 1.5” FCC ID: RXN1M2ESS Model: AX Transparent Technologies Bar Code 00001000 Sequential Serial Number Bar Code Model Company Name FCC ID IC ID: 6872A-1M2ESS IC ID THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND 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. 0.60” 1.5” Model LabelFCC/IC InscriptionModel Label M2e FCC ID: RXN1M2ESS Model: AL Transparent Technologies Bar Code 00001000 Sequential Serial Number Bar Code Model Company Name FCC ID IC ID: 6872A-1M2ESS IC ID Label for: Landis & Gyr Electric Meter Model AL Label for: Landis & Gyr Electric Meter Model AX

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RF Exposure Project #: G100211930 Test Area: Intertek Louisville Test Method: FCC CFR47 Part 1.1310 Test Date: Feb-2011 EUT Model #: Model AL, Model AX EUT Serial #: FCC1 Manufacturer: Transparent Technologies EUT Description: The M2e Electric Meter Radio Transceiver offers utilities a high-performance, cost-effective radio read system. Embedded within the Landis & Gyr FOCUS kWh meter, the M2e offers superior reading performance with a clear migration path to networked AMR. The radio operates at a nominal frequency range of 903-927MHz – ISM band. The product utilizes two-way spread spectrum RF transmission and FM Digital Modulation (FSK) for its radio function. The product has a single integral antenna – Planar Inverted-F (PIFA) Notes: Landis & Gyr electric meters with M2e radio embedded The following limit is from table 1 (B) Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure in FCC part 1.1310: 1 mW/cm² The following calculation was used to determine compliance to the above limit. The calculation is from FCC OET bulletin 65. S=PG/4πR² Where: S=power density (in appropriate units, e.g. mW/cm²) P=power input to the antenna. G=power numeric 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 unit, e.g., cm) In this case 20cm will be used. Tx Radio 902-927MHz Maximum conducted output power = 24.83mW (see test report 100329070DEN-001) Maximum gain declared by the manufacture = 6 dBi Power Density Power (mW) Gain (dbi) Gain numeric Distance (cm) Power Density (mW/cm²) 24.83 6 4.0 20 0.01976 Delta Limit: 0.01976mW/cm² - 1.0mW/cm² = -0.98024mW/cm 2

This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. EMC Report for Transparent Technologies on the Model: M2e Page 1 of 71 TEST REPORT Report Number: 100329070DEN-001 Project Number: G100329070 Report Issue Date: 8/28/2012 Product Designation: Model: AL (with embedded M2e radio) Standards: FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247 IC RSS 210: Issue 8:2010 IC RSS-GEN Issue 3:2010 Tested by: Client: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. 1795 Dogwood Street, Suite 200 Louisville, CO 80027 Transparent Technologies 5665 Airport Blvd. Boulder, CO 80301 Report prepared by Report reviewed by Randy Thompson Senior EMC Project Engineer Michael Spataro Engineering Team Leader Intertek Report Number: 100329070DEN-001 Issued: 08/28/2012 EMC Report for Transparent Technologies on the Model: M2e Page 2 of 71 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 Introduction and Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 3 2 Test Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Description of Equipment Under Test ............................................................................................... 5 4 System setup including cable interconnection details, support equipment and simplified block diagram ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 5 Radiated Emissions – Fundamental Power & Harmonics of the Fundamental ............................. 9 6 Radiated Emissions – Unintentional & Spurious of the Transmitter............................................ 19 7 Band Edge Measurements – Unintentional and Spurious of the Transmitter ............................. 28 8 Radiated Emissions – Unintentional of the Receiver ..................................................................... 33 9 6dB Bandwidth ................................................................................................................................... 45 10 Power Spectral Density (PSD)....................................................................................................... 49 11 Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) ......................................................................................................... 54 12 AC Mains Conducted Emissions .................................................................................................. 59 13 Duty Cycle Correction Factor – FCC 15.35/ RSS-GEN, Section 4.5........................................... 68 14 Measurement Uncertainty.............................................................................................................. 70 15 Revision History ............................................................................................................................. 71 Intertek Report Number: 100329070DEN-001 Issued: 08/28/2012 EMC Report for Transparent Technologies on the Model: M2e Page 3 of 71 1 Introduction and Conclusion The tests indicated in section 2.0 were performed on the product constructed as described in section 3.0. The remaining test sections are the verbatim text from the actual data sheets used during the investigation. These test sections include the test name, the specified test Method, a list of the actual Test Equipment Used, documentation Photos, Results and raw Data. No additions, deviations, or exclusions have been made from the standard(s) unless specifically noted. Based on the results of our investigation, we have concluded the product tested complies with the requirements of the standard(s) indicated. The results obtained in this test report pertain only to the item(s) tested. 2 Test Summary Section Test full name Test date Result 5 Radiated Emissions – Field Strength of the Fundamental & Harmonics of the Fundamental – FCC 247(b)(3)(d)/15.205/209 (Covers RSS-210 A8.4(4) & A8.5) 02/17/2011 Pass 6 Radiated Emissions – Unintentional and Spurious of the Transmitter - FCC 15.209/15.247(d)/15.205 (Covers RSS-210 A8.5, & RSS-Gen 7.2.5) 03/08/2011 Pass 7 Radiated Emissions – Unintentional and Spurious – Band Edge FCC 15.209/15.247(d)/15.205 (Covers RSS-210 A8.5, & RSS-Gen 7.2.5) 02/18/2011 Pass 8 Radiated Emissions – Unintentional – Receiver FCC 15.109 (Covers RSS-Gen Section 6) 03/08/2011 Pass 9 6dB Bandwidth – FCC 15.247(a)(2) (Covers RSS-210 A8.2(a)) 02/18/2011 Pass 10 Power Spectral Density (PSD) – FCC 15.247(e) (Covers RSS-210 A8.2(b)) 02/18/2011 Pass 11 Occupied Bandwidth – RSS-Gen, Section 4.6.1 02/18/2011 Pass 12 AC Conducted Emissions – FCC 15.207 (Covers RSS-Gen Section 7.2.4) 03/08/2011 Pass Notes: 1) Product tested is an AMR Radio Module that is plugged into a host device – electricity meter. 2) The following product models are covered in this test report:
Model AL – Landis & Gyr FOCUS Electric Meter with M2e radio embedded
Model AX – Landis & Gyr FOCUS Electric Meter with M2e radio embedded 2.1 Test Facility Intertek Denver’s testing facilities are located at 1795 Dogwood St. Suite 200 Louisville, CO 80027. The testin…

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M2e Test Setup Photos Intentional Radiated Emissions & PSD (Front View) Intentional Radiated Emissions – Axis 1 (Mounted on Wall/Building/Specified Operating Position) Unintentional Radiated Emissions (Front View) Unintentional Radiated Emissions (Rear View) Antenna Setups AC Conducted Emissions